Golden Retriever Can't Decide Whether To Carry His Newspaper or His Lamby-and His Choice Is Too Funny
Decisions can be really hard to make sometimes.
Especially when you're debating between your responsibility and something you absolutely love.
We see this firsthand in a new, heartwarming dog video featuring a Golden Retriever who faces the tough dilemma of carrying the newspaper from the driveway or his beloved Lamby toy.
What he does next will astound you.
@rebeccadevine_ My golden retriever's morning routine consists of two very important things: the newspaper and her lamby, lol #goldenretriever#goldenretrieverlife#dog#dogsoftiktok#fyp @Newsday
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Well, why decide when you can fit both in your mouth!
Viewers are obsessed with how seriously he approaches the decision, and quite frankly, we are impressed by this feat of strength.
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Why Golden Retrievers Love Carrying Things in Their Mouths
This is probably not the first time you've seen Golden Retrievers carry something quite large in their mouths or a few different items.
I recall a particularly memorable birthday card in my house one year that featured a Golden Retriever with five tennis balls in his mouth.
So how are Goldens able to carry so much in their mouths?
Well, they were bred to do it.
Originating in Scotland in the 19th century, they were bred to retrieve waterfowl from lakes and rivers where humans shot birds, such as ducks or geese.
They were very strong swimmers, with their webbed feet and muscular chests, shoulders, and hindquarters, and apparently, they were also great at holding rather large items in their mouths.
These pups were excellent at retrieving waterfowl because they were able to hold the birds with a degree of gentleness, so that no teeth marks were left on the birds.
Quite impressive!
So though it may not be a duck being served for Christmas dinner, this Golden Retriever still exhibits those classic traits of the breed, not only carrying a lot in his mouth but also not damaging the newspaper or Lamb Chop toy.
Plus, he didn't even have to make a decision between the two!
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This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 8:55 PM.