Moment Senior Labrador Meets a Lab Puppy Is Giving Grandma and Grandchild Vibes
For many dogs, old age is nothing but a number. Even once their fur starts to gray and they start to slow down, their zest for life doesn't fade. But that doesn't necessarily mean they can--or even want to-- keep up with the puppies!
On March 17, Black Labrador puppy Hank had his second-ever playdate, though it was the first time he met fellow Lab Fiona. The dogs' owners are friends and have been looking forward to the day their dogs could meet, but senior pup Fiona wasn't totally on the same page. She saw herself more like Hank's grandma than his bestie! Nevertheless, the two dogs remain friends, and their meeting will remain iconic in the TikTok world forever.
Aww! Both of these Labrador Retrievers seem incredibly sweet and easygoing, but the reality is that they're in different stages of life. Just like @goodboyhank's mom said in the video's description, "She's a Boomer, and I'm Gen Alpha. What more is there to say?" LOL!
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It's nice to see that even though Fiona wasn't feeling playful, she was still tolerant of the crazy pup. Some older pups can become agitated when overstimulated or sore, but the senior dog was as chill as could be. It's like she was more of a babysitter than a buddy!
And then there's energetic puppy Hank, who can't get enough of his new friend. Even though it warms my heart to see that happy-go-lucky energy that's so typical of Labs, I also feel a little bit sad he didn't find a playmate on his puppy playdate. Hopefully his mom and her friend played with him when the camera wasn't rolling!
Do Dogs From the Same Breed Get Along?
I can only imagine how excited these dogs' owners were to have a playdate once Hank's puppy vaccines were complete! That wait must have seemed so long, but now that the day finally arrived...Fiona couldn't care less. Oh well!
While many people assume dogs of the same breed always get along, this common feature is no guarantee of friendship--every dog is different! Even though dogs of the same breed can share some common personality characteristics, every dog has their own individual ways of interacting with other furry friends. It's the same with people! You and your sibling may be closely related--and you may even share almost everything in common--but you likely communicate and interact differently.
A little research can go a long way if you want to learn more about a dog's breed and the demeanor they're known for! Labradors are friendly dogs, as many people know, but Fiona proved that 'friendly' can look like so many different things.
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