Golden Retriever's Sad Face After Being Told 'No' Is Impossible To Resist
Sometimes, a dog's face is so sweet and expressive that it's almost impossible to deny the precious pooch anything. Chester the golden retriever has a face like that. In an endearing TikTok video that's been viewed more than 543,000 times, the senior pupper found a toy car while he was out for a walk and sat down next to it. His owner explained to him that the car belonged to someone else and that they needed to leave it behind and continue on their walk.
Chester stared intently at the toy and didn't budge. Eventually, Chester tried to pick up the toy car in his mouth, so his owner took it away and placed it up high, out of reach. Chester responded by sinking slowly down and putting his chin on the ground, sadness emanating from his every pore.
@chasin_chester The second he doubles down.. I just can't. 😭😭 #dogsoftiktok #goldenretriever
Viewers were utterly enchanted by Chester's tragic plight and woe-is-me expression. "How can you say no to that face," wrote one, while another commented, "If their snout is grey, they get their way." Several people were reminded of a beloved children's story. "Is it just me or does Chester look like he could be a member of Pooh's friend group. Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet and Chester 🥰🥰," one netizen suggested, to which Chester's owner responded, "He's basically Pooh bear and Eeyore in one 🥹."
What makes a dog select a specific toy as a favorite?
Watching Chester covet the miniature car may have you wondering how dogs choose their favorite toy. Some dogs are guided mainly by scent, selecting something that smells familiar, while others prioritize a toy's texture, opting for a soft toy to cuddle or a firm toy to chew on. Occasionally, sound is the deciding factor, with many dogs enjoying playthings that squeak, crinkle, or rattle. Food can play a role as well, as some dogs become obsessed with their treat-dispensing toys.
No matter what drove Chester to fixate upon the toy car, many netizens were ready and willing to argue the doggo's case in court. "As a non-board certified attorney, I can definitely say with 100% certainty that that is his toy. In the case, finders versus keepers, the court ruled in favor of finders," one joked. Another quipped, "As a member of the jury, I find him guilty only of being a 100% adorable good boy who definitely owns that toy."
Want to read more heartwarming stories about goldens who love toys? Check out this golden retriever who left his stuffed lamb out in the rain, and this golden retriever who needs his emotional support stuffie to meet his new puppy brother.