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Dog Owner Visits Park, Hysterics at What 1-Year-Old Bull Terrier Does Next
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A 1-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier has left the internet in stitches after bursting into a case of the zoomies while his two canine companions remain frozen like statues.
In a video shared by Sofie Mårtensson (@ on TikTok, her energetic gray Staffy can be seen frantically looping around with excitement, while the other two dogs—a white and a beige Staffordshire bull terrier—sit completely still. A loud bang echoes in the background, but the excitable pup doesn't skip a beat as he continues zooming. The video has racked up 52,200 likes and over 530,000 views.
"There's actually 3 dogs in this film, you see them all?" Sofie captioned the clip. "Guess the 1 year old," reads the text overlay on the video.
The Staffordshire bull terrier, known for its muscular build and loving nature, is described by the American Kennel Club as a breed that is clever, brave, and tenacious. They are affectionate with family members and, despite their powerful appearance, often have a surprisingly gentle temperament—especially with children.
What viewers witnessed in Sofie's video is commonly referred to as "the zoomies"—scientifically known as Frenetic Random Activity Periods (FRAPs). Zoomies are a completely normal dog behavior that usually involves bursts of high energy, often seen after a bath, during playtime, or when a dog is simply feeling overjoyed, according to Purina. It's a sign of a happy and healthy pup letting off steam.
TikTokers quickly took to the comments to joke about the contrast between the lively youngster and his stoic companions.
"Two dogs and a bolt of black lightning is all that is seen," said one user.
"The sound of him crashing into something," added another viewer.
"Something's glitching cause I keep seeing a flash of black on the video.. not sure if it's phone or your camera," said another.
"The other dog at the back, is me when I'm feeling overstimulated on a night out with my friends," joked another viewer.
"The dog infront saying 'he's the black sheep out of us," said one user.
"My 14-year-old staffy still runs around like that and people don't believe me when I tell them how old he is," shared another user, proving the breed doesn't necessarily slow down with age.
A stock image showing a Staffordshire bull terrier puppy running through some grass.
A stock image showing a Staffordshire bull terrier puppy running through some grass.
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"Your other two are so done with the antics," quipped another.
"Two dogs and those black spots in my eyes. Does anyone know what they are. should i ask an optician. they are getting bigger," joked Sharon.
"I see two, i hear something... but a girl has to blink from time to time..." added Sabine.
Newsweek reached out to @ for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
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