Massive Malamute Hears the 'Hallelujah Chorus' and Decides He's in the Choir Now
Meko, the massiveAlaskan Malamute, is talented way beyond just being sweet and fluffy. He's a bone-a-fideopera singer, and we can't get enough of his performances - all documented on his ingeniously named TikTok account, @therealpaworotti.
In this clip, Meko listens to the iconic "Hallelujah Chorus" and, with a quizzical tilt of his huge head, recognizes it as his moment. He points his muzzle to the sky and howls along with considerable passion, while his human absolutely delights in every second of it.
@therealpaworotti Spreading Joy one dog and day at a time #dogsoftiktok#dogtok#fyp
original sound - Meko the Malamute
As one viewer points out, Meko is a pro: "I love how he waited for his part before he joined in."
Another fan agrees, "No doubt about it. He sang opera in his former life..."
Meko's account is full of similar showstopping videos, and he's become a fan favorite thanks to his clever, cuddly, and amusing presence.
Viewers simply can't get enough: "I will never be tired of watching these videos. Keep them coming!" declares one.
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Why Do Dogs Howl Along to Music? Here's What Experts Say.
If you've ever had a dog suddenly throw their head back and join in while you're playing music like Meko, you already know how delightfully unhinged it is. But there's actually a really good reason it happens - and it goes back a lot further than TikTok.
According to the American Kennel Club, the howling instinct is deeply rooted in dogs' DNA, inherited directly from their wolf ancestors. Wolves howl to communicate, locate pack members, and assert group identity. When your dog hears music and chimes in, they're tapping into that same ancient instinct. They may not know exactly why they're doing it. They just know they have to.
What's even more interesting is that research suggests dogs actually have a sense of pitch. Studies have shown that wolves deliberately howl on different notes from one another - each one individualizing their sound within the chorus. Your dog is doing the same thing. They're not just howling along, they're harmonizing.
Psychologist Deborah Wells at Queens University Belfast found that dogs also respond very differently to different types of music. Classical music made shelter dogs calm and quiet. Heavy metal made them agitated and barky. Pop music? Completely ignored, LOL.
So if your dog has a favorite genre - lean in. Turns out they might be more musically discerning than we ever gave them credit for.
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This story was originally published May 28, 2026 at 9:24 AM.