Mini Dachshund Throwing A 'Temper Tantrum' Is The Cutest Thing You'll See Today
We've all witnessed someone throwing a temper tantrum, with kids being especially prone to them. But you know who else has tantrums? Dogs. When it comes to cuteness, they take the cake — even when they're throwing a fit. Just take this mini dachshund named Bunny from TikTok, who has nailed the art of looking adorbs while having an outburst.
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"My mini dachshund throwing a temper tantrum is the cutest thing in the world," reads the content creator's caption, and they're right. The tiny pooch is seen giving pleading puppy-dog eyes mixed with side-eye while whining, barking, and making sure to do anything and everything to get attention. And it worked! At least on social media.
"How can you say no to that face," asked one viewer in the comments, as another agreed: "Awww give her anything 🥰." Meanwhile, over 56,000 people liked this one notation: "Mine just poops on the floor." So, hey, we'll talk adorable whines over surprise floor presents any day.
Why we think dogs are cute when they're acting up
Your dog just shredded your favorite shoes and peed on the kitchen floor, but somehow he's still your good boy. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many dogs in loving homes have an almost magical ability to get away with bad behavior, and it turns out there's a scientific reason for it.
Part of it comes down to how dogs look, with their oversized "puppy-dog eyes," floppy ears, and furry bodies, while another component is that dogs have evolved over thousands of years to be especially good at getting human attention. Those two things combined tap into the human instinct that makes us want to have and care for babies, which is often referred to as "the cuteness response." It's why we usually instinctively find infants adorable and have nurturing feelings toward them, and why dogs with those similar traits often get the same reaction.
An example of how dogs have evolved to toy with our emotions is their use of the classic "guilty" look. Despite what it seems, your dog probably doesn't really feel guilt; they're more likely reading your mood and responding with submissive body language, like lowering their head or avoiding eye contact, to smooth things over. In the same respect, they've also learned that wagging their tails and "smiling" may brighten your day and will often get them pats and treats. Pair that with an irresistibly cute face, and it's no wonder most dogs can seemingly get away with anything in a dog-centric household! Want more mini dachshund antics? Check out this one who takes eating in bed to a whole new level.