Saint Bernard Proudly Shows off His New Toy and Thinks It's a Real Bird
When you have a dog in the family, there are bound to be several toys around the home, ones that are their favorites, and others they only play with occasionally. But sometimes your dog forms a special bond with a toy, and it becomes their prized possession.
In this video, we meet a dog who has found the best toy he's ever had. It resembles another animal, and he thinks it's real, which makes the whole thing even funnier.
@pubdogdoug Mom and Dad got me a gift from the seaside (I can't manage a full day anymore) . Welcome home Steve . #stbernard#seagull#newfriend#dogtoy#dogsofinstagram @Clear Path Dog Training
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The video, shared by @pubdogdoug shows an adorable Saint Bernard, named Doug, who definitely has his own favorite toy, and he not only loves it, but he thinks it's real, and it's his new best friend.
The toy he's carrying is a plush seagull, a new gift he got from his mom and dad at the seaside, according to the caption, and it's one of the cutest things. Seeing how proud Doug is of carrying around Seagull Steve, introducing him to all his other toys, and never letting the toy leave his side.
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In the comments, people who watched the video got all the cute feelings from watching how quickly Doug fell in love with Steve. Some comments included, "Big boy still a puppy," "Now that looks squishy." "So chonky," "Awwww, he's just a big stuffie friend himself!! OMG, I need to squeeze that huge head," and "I can't tell which is cuter, the dog or seagull Steve."
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Why Do Dogs Play With Plush Toys?
Doug loves his stuffed toy, and it's so cute to watch how much he loves carrying it around. According to the experts, a dog carrying around a plush toy is pretty common, and there are a few reasons why dogs love these toys in particular.
According to Petmate, dogs are fascinated by plush toys and love to carry them around for instinctual, comfort, and practical reasons. For example, these toys can be a real tool when a puppy is teething, they can help a female dog mimic nursing behavior, and they can support instinctual behavior for dogs who have a strong prey drive, as the look or feel of the toy can be similar to one of their natural prey. Also, these toys can be just a fun way for them to play and offer mental stimulation.
Plus, it's incredibly cute to see a pup like Doug so attached to such a silly plush like this one.
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This story was originally published April 20, 2026 at 6:40 AM.