Precious Pug Inhaling Hot Dog At A Baseball Game Is So Relatable To Costco Shoppers

Burton the pug experiences pure joy at baseball games, and not because of the flying balls. His delight is more primal. Over 90,000 Instagrammers have fallen in love with a video of Burton devouring a hot dog at the ballpark. 

The clip starts with a calm Burton surveying the scene, then quickly cuts to a shot of the pup about to scarf down the wiener, his mouth and eyes open wide. That kind of hot dog bliss is rarely seen outside of Costco, land of the $1.50 hot dog and drink combo. Burton is a purist, though. Costco shoppers may revel in the hot dog's low price, but Burton only cares about meaty, juicy flavor.

Charmed commenters had a lot to say about Burton's gametime meal. One joked, "Wait, isn't that cannibalism?" while someone else insisted that the food is their favorite part of the game as well. Others commented on Birdie, Burton's pug best friend and, judging by her eyes, a fellow fan of hot dogs. She's in the video next to Burton, gazing lovingly at the food. Another commenter noted, "Birdie over there, like excuse me, where's mine?"

Sweet-natured pugs often adore being in the middle of a crowd, so they're natural arena companions. However, you have to be careful when the event is outside in warm weather. Pugs are brachycephalic dogs with compacted upper respiratory tracts, and they can struggle with overheating and breathing through their noses. The pug isn't the right fit if you dream of running with your small dog or traipsing through the desert — but might work out if you're looking for a hot-dog-loving companion.

Pugs need to avoid hanging out in the blazing sun for too long, but they don't need to spend the day inside. A healthy pug can handle short daily walks and bouts of gentle outdoor play. If it's the middle of summer, take your pug in the morning or after the sun goes down for maximum comfort. 

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