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By Lydia Patrick
Life & Trends Reporter
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An American bully dog has taken social media by storm after his owner shared a video of his gentle "bite"—a soft nibble that is more adorable than alarming.
The clip, posted by Tasia (@oso_n_koa), of her dog Oso has racked up over 2.3 million views.
Tasia told Newsweek that she was inspired to create the video after receiving a wave of negative comments.
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"I was inspired to create the 'biting' video after frequently receiving nasty comments and DMs such as 'his head is huge, I bet he bites!'; 'I bet that dog eats toddlers for breakfast'; etc. Sadly, bully breeds have a bad reputation due to false narratives, and sensationalism in a lot of the media and internet," Tasia said.
In the viral clip, Oso gently nibbles his canine siblings—Koa, a large, gray dog, and BamBam, a small Frenchie mix and special needs rescue—using what Tasia calls a very soft "bite."
The moment was meant to dispel the myth that bully breeds are naturally aggressive.
Tasia shared that Oso is nearly 7 years old and one of their three family dogs. Describing him as a "gentle giant," she said he has the personality of both a sweet old man and a toddler, often throwing food-related tantrums involving pouting, stalking, and whining.
Oso has been sweet and gentle since Day One and is especially beloved by children and elderly women alike, Tasia added.
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"He's my soul dog," Tasia said. Her social-media page is dedicated to promoting bully breeds—such as pit bulls, staffies, and American bullies—in a positive light.
"They are often misunderstood, hated, and mislabeled," she added. "Sadly shelters are full—especially with these breeds. My goal is to encourage people to be open-minded and to educate about the breed and the real reasons dogs can and do bite."
Though Tasia she said she mostly finds support from an encouraging community online—and has even collaborated with brands that uplift bully breeds—she added that negativity still exists.
"With that being said, it is the day and age of keyboard warriors and internet trolls, so you will always have the haters that feel the need to say unkind things. I just use those comments to fuel conversations and content that shows how truly wrong they are," Tasia said.
Instagram users flooded the comments with support for Oso and his lovable "bites."
"Just some love nibbles," wrote one user.
"The bigger the head, the more space for kisses," posted another.
"What a cute video! Just a few nibbles," a third viewer added.
"He's just a gentle big boy," someone shared.
"What a cute angel baby," commented another user.
"I hear that a lot about our dog. I usually laugh and say not sure what head size has to do with biting. I have a pretty large head and I'm a non-biter," joked a third.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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