A social-media video that captures a Rottweiler's anguish and jealousy after their sibling was gifted a treat in front of their eyes has led to plenty of laughter online.
The viral clip, which has been viewed more than 962,000 times since it was first shared to TikTok on March 21, filmed Jax the Rottweiler's upset at seeing his sister Mazzel enjoy a tasty treat from the hands of their owner.
Viewers watched as Jax spied on the secret snack break from the backyard door at their home in The Netherlands.
"[Point of view] you see through the window that the little princess is getting a treat," the dogs' owner said. The post has been captioned: "A sad moment for Jax."
What Are Rottweilers Like?
While the Rottweiler breed makes for confident guard dogs, they are loyal and loving at heart and devote themselves completely to their owners.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) says that Rottweilers have a softer side behind their stereotypically harsh exterior.
"A well-bred and properly raised Rottie will be calm and confident, courageous but not unduly aggressive," the AKC writes on its website.
"The aloof demeanor these world-class guardians present to outsiders belies the playfulness, and downright silliness, that endear Rotties to their loved ones.
"No one told the Rottie he's not a toy breed, so he is liable plop onto your lap for a cuddle," the pet registry adds.
The AKC also shares online that the breed are intelligent and alert, which sheds a light on Jax's tendency to watch over his sibling from the garden.
"Rottweilers learn easily to cart and are excellent workers in herding, tracking, and obedience. There is no limit to the canine activities that the Rottweiler can learn to do," the AKC adds.
What Do the Comments Say?
Since it had been shared to the social-media platform by @mjrottweilers on March 21, the TikTok post has been liked by more than 107,000 users and commented on more than 1,500 times. The dogs have almost 400,000 followers on their shared TikTok account that is being managed by their owner. TikTok users have expressed their solidarity and sympathy for Jax in the comments section of the post.
"The fact that there is not an immediate video after this of him, getting his treat for being best boy should be a crime," one user wrote.
"Let him in now," another added. The dogs' owner replied that the "door was always open" and that Jax could have always come in.
Newsweek approached @mjrottweilers for more information, but got their permission to host this video.
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