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The surprise sight that a pet owner came across while checking their home's security camera footage has left viewers on social media in stitches.
The pet owner had left home, leaving their German boxer seemingly unattended, bar the security camera that had been placed in the living room to monitor them. The owner took to TikTok on October 9 to share that they had checked in on the camera footage to find their dog staring straight into its lens, resulting in a hilarious shot of the canine gazing intensely into the view finder. The short clip, which was posted to the platform under @samira_she, has been viewed more than 427,000 times to date, sparking a flurry of amused comments from TikTok users.
Viewers were able to see the security camera footage of the boxer staring deep into the lens' soul and sitting motionlessly in front of it for the duration of the 14-second clip. Viewers on the platform were quick to poke fun at the hilarious moment. "She’s judging us isn’t she," one viewer said, while another added: "I love this! Excuse me human I know you can see me now come feed me."
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"Bro knows something we don’t," a third viewer joked, while a fourth commented: "She knows you are there watching."
The post has gained significant viral attention, gaining comments from viewers across the world in a variety of languages including French, German and Italian. But, despite the language differences, TikTok users united in their joy at the lighthearted clip, with most comments featuring a laughter emoji. The post has been liked more than 50,000 times to date.
The German boxer is a medium- to large-sized breed known for its muscular build, square muzzle, and energetic personality.
Originally developed in Germany in the late 19th century, the boxer was bred for hunting, guarding, and later for military and police work, which can make some sense of why the boxer in the video clip was so keen to observe the camera. They are loyal, intelligent, and protective, making them excellent family companions. Boxers are also known for their playful, sometimes goofy demeanor and strong attachment to their owners.
Newsweek reached out to @samira_she for more information via TikTok.
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