A social media video of two dogs engaging in a fiery ‘tango’ with each other has delighted viewers across the internet.
The viral video, which has been viewed more than 4.2 million times since it was first shared to TikTok on December 20, captured two Staffordshire bull terrier dogs giving what looks very much like a heated dance performance while play-fighting.
To make matters even funnier, the video’s creator, who goes by @big_babies_15, played “El Tango De Roxanne” from the hit musical Moulin Rouge over the comical footage.
“Have you ever seen dogs tango,” the owner wrote across the post.
The Staffy pair are based in the U.K. and go by the names Chase and Kilo. The TikTok account that documents their funny antics is managed by their owner.
What Do The Comments Say?
Since it was first shared on December 20 by @big_babies_15, the TikTok post has been liked by over 500,000 users and commented on more than 4,000 times.
Plenty of users have shared their amusement at the viral moment or their funny takes on the clip in the post’s comments section.
“Can someone tell me is this a dominance thing? That’s how it looks like I am curious,” one user wrote.
Another user added: “Ye olde English bulldogs do this all the time! Is it playing or trying to show domination?”
“And people say that these are dangerous!!! Dangerous of breaking out into a tango maybe,” shared a third user.
Newsweek reached out to @big_babies_15 for more information via TikTok.
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Is Your Dog Playing Or Fighting?
Dogs can become really animated when excited, and can let out all kinds of growls and snarls even when playfighting with a well-known neighborhood dog or their owner. While playfighting is part of any pup’s nature, it can be hard to decipher whether your dog is just having fun or showing a concerning level of aggression when you’re in the thick of it.
There are a few clues to look for when trying to spot what’s actually going on between your dog and another, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC).
How To Know If Your Dog Is Just Playfighting, according to the AKC:
1. The dog playfully bows, with their front end kneeling down and their back end in the air. “Sometimes, the dog trying to initiate play will slap his front legs down on the ground repeatedly,” the AKC writes.
2. A big grin, obviously. There can be no greater marker of a good time than a big smile.
3. Exaggerated, bouncy movements. If they’re acting silly this can be a sure sign that they are just playing.
4. Exaggerated loud and continuous growling or snarling. This is only a sign of foul play if the alarming sounds seem serious. If they’re exaggerated, and again, silly they are usually just a sign of excitement and excessive energy.
5. The dogs voluntarily make themselves vulnerable by “falling” down, exposing their bellies and allowing themselves to be caught while playing chase. The dogs will typically take turns chasing each other.
6. They continue for a while and don’t want to stop playing. If the situation was dire, at least one of the dogs would want to stop soon enough.
The TikTok post can be seen here.
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