Rottweiler Auditions for ‘Phantom of the Paw-Pera' With the Most Epic Howl
Howling is my favorite thing dogs do. I have Boston Terriers, who typically don't howl very much, but we taught them how to do it when they were puppies. It's loud, and I feel a little bad for our neighbors, but it brings me so much joy.
One Rottweiler knows all about the joys of howling, and she's an absolute professional about it. When she howls, she might as well be auditioning for Phantom of the Paw-pera:
@wongietherottie She's performance ready
original sound - Wongie The Rottie
Wongie the Rottie is about to start selling out stadiums. I'm going to buy every ticket so I can have a private concert from the queen herself. That's a genuinely impressive howl!
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Wongie is a rescue! She's originally from Trinidad and Tobago, but now lives in Canada with her mom. She has for years, and she's fully enjoying life as a princess these days. She loves watching videos on mom's phone, getting pets, and yelling when she doesn't get her way. Don't we all?
Except Wongie doesn't yell as you'd expect: she howls like a beautiful opera singer. It's a little more effective than barking, if you ask me. It's basically a siren song! After a performance like that, it's nearly impossible not to give her whatever she wants. Her howling is so popular that she's going on tour (for the small price of 50 chicken nuggets per ticket):
@wongietherottie Keep your calendars open.
original sound - Wongie The Rottie
I'll be there. If I bring 100 chicken nuggets, will she give me a kiss?
Rottweilers Are Super Vocal
Rottweilers are one of the loudest dog breeds of all time... And they're not even huge barkers. They do have a loud, deep bark that they'll pull out when they need to, but it's definitely not their most common vocalization.
Rottweilers are specifically known for the "Rottie Rumble," which most people equate to a purring cat. The Rumble is not a growl, but more of a vibration, and it usually means they're:
- Content.
- Happy.
- Excited.
- Comfortable.
There is a louder version that they do when they want attention, and they whine all the time. Howling is pretty much the ultimate sign that a Rottweiler wants attention... Or in Wongie's case, that they're ready for their Broadway debut!
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This story was originally published April 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM.