Hearts Melt After Dachshund Refuses To Sit Without Owner
A dog's determination to sit on her owner's lap has tugged at the heartstrings of viewers online.
Winnie, a miniature dachshund, was filmed sticking to her owner like glue as she napped on her lap during the daytime. The short clip, which was shared to TikTok on August 9 under @winnietheweenie87, has been viewed more than 10.7 million times and has led to an outpouring of amused comments.
The sausage dog's behavior comes as no surprise to those familiar with the breed, as evidenced in the comments section of the post.
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Dachshunds, while originally bred for hunting, have a tendency to become very attached family pets. These dogs form particularly close bonds with one or two members of their household, and they are also known for their stubborn and decisive temperament. The breed are intelligent, but often come with a mind of their own; this makes them a bit more difficult to train than notably agreeable breeds such as the golden retriever.
To make a point of her puppy's close bond to her, Winnie's owner scooped up the long-haired canine and placed her on her own bed. Viewers were able to see the dog contemplate her new napping spot, before turning round and heading straight back to her owner's lap.
An overlaid text on the video read, "POV: [point of view]: You own a dachshund," while the post had been captioned, "no personal space, ever."
Viewers on TikTok have made known their delight at the hilarious interaction by voicing their thoughts in the comments section. Several people have opened up about their own similar experiences with the breed.
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"Typical dachshund, your lap is hers now and if you sit, [she] fits," one user, @lennox.wear, posted. Another, @kjp_7, added: "They're so clingy."
"I have a Chihuahua/dachshund mix and she acts like it's the most offensive thing in the world if she can't be right on me at all times," a third user, @93kay0, shared.
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Another, @monica_rod3, added: "She's so stinky cute. I miss my Milo, haha, he was just like this too."
"My dachshund knows no personal space," another, @lorrimerry6, commented. "She cuddles when I'm not feeling good also."
"I would die for Winnie," dominikklein added.
Newsweek reached out to @winnietheweenie for more information via TikTok.
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