Australian Shepherd Makes The Same Funny Face Every Time She's In Trouble
Some lovable doggy quirks are universal, like the canine phenomenon that is after-bathtime zoomies. Others, though, are a bit more niche, like the Australian shepherd's eager stare, or "death stare," which is fairly common for this herder breed. Now, one equally odd Aussie expression has made nearly 40 thousand people fall in love on TikTok. It has to do with an especially funny Aussie getting in trouble, and it just might make you laugh.
@catherine.lorraine My sister said "that's such an ugly face for such a cute dog"😂 #australianshepherd #aussie #dogsoftiktok #dogmom
Apparently, Hazel the Aussie has a go-to look for any time she's in trouble, and it's actually pretty hilarious. It's unclear exactly what landed Hazel in the proverbial dog house this time, but what one viewer called her "Aussie smile" is impossible to ignore. Also called "submissive smiling or grinning," this look involves a doggo showing its teeth in a seemingly aggressive way, but is actually meant to comfort humans — which is likely what makes it so hilarious.
The TikToker asked if anyone else's Aussies do the "Aussie smile" when they get in trouble, and the comments flooded with a resounding "yes!" Several shared photos of their pups making the exact same face. Others joked that the look works pretty well, because "how can you be mad at that face?" Even other herder breed-owners chimed in, one confirming that their border collie has its own version of the "Aussie smile," too.
The most expressive dog breeds
Hazel is surely one of those dogs who will brighten your day with their funny faces. With an "eager stare" and "Aussie smile," Australian shepherds just might be in the running for one of the most expressive dog breeds around. But who are some other notably expressive doggos?
Some dog breeds' faces may lend themselves to especially effective facial expressions, like huskies with their striking eyes, or French bulldogs with their giant, smiley mouths. It's also possible that there's some overlap between expressive pups and dogs who are so dramatic they deserve an Oscar. Yorkshire Terriers, for example, can be quite expressive, likely due to their infamously feisty disposition.
Though understanding dog breeds may help us identify general differences, every dog is its own individual. Regardless of their level of expressiveness, it's important to know how to read your dog's body language to help decipher what they want to tell you. That way, a funny face like Hazel's "Aussie smile" won't be misinterpreted — just enjoyed!