There is something undeniably charming about watching a giant dog navigate a small kitchen doorway like it owns the place, and the internet has been reminded of that fact in the most delightful way. A video posted to the Instagram account @mastiffmanor has taken social media by storm, giving viewers a front-row seat to what mornings look like when you share your home with not one but two enormous English mastiffs. The clip, filmed on what the owner described as a lazy Sunday, racked up more than 75,000 likes along with hundreds of amused and adoring comments. It is the kind of content that stops people mid-scroll and forces them to watch it twice.
The video opens with the caption “Mornings with mastiffs” as the owner, dressed in a bathrobe, tries to coax her two dogs, Louie and Bizzy, out into the backyard. What follows is less of a morning routine and more of a slow-motion obstacle course through the hallway, with both dogs padding along behind her toward their food bowls. Louie, in particular, earned his own on-screen title in the video, being labeled “the world champion of blocking” for his impressive ability to plant his massive body squarely in everyone’s path. The footage captures perfectly the gentle chaos that comes with owning a breed that could easily outweigh a grown adult.
The comment section quickly filled up with people who found the whole thing both hilarious and heartwarming. “Do you even need to lock your doors with a security system like that?” one viewer wrote, earning plenty of agreement from fellow commenters. Another person jumped in with, “I knew I was going to love this video the moment I saw her opening a can of Mountain Dew.” The sounds of the video also caught people’s attention, with one commenter writing, “The sound of nails clicking on hardwood floors is music to my ears.” Perhaps the most popular remark of all cut straight to the point: “Ma’am, I don’t want to alarm you, but I think you have two horses living in your house.”
Beyond the laughs, plenty of viewers simply gushed over the dogs themselves. Comments like “They are pure perfection!” showed that Louie and Bizzy had won over an audience far beyond their own home. Giant breed content tends to perform exceptionally well online precisely because people find the contrast between a dog’s enormous size and its gentle, lumbering personality irresistible. The @mastiffmanor account appears to have tapped into that appeal perfectly, building a following around the everyday adventures of its two lovable giants.
The English mastiff is one of the largest dog breeds in the world, with males typically weighing anywhere between 160 and 230 pounds and standing around 30 inches tall at the shoulder. The breed has ancient roots, believed to have existed for thousands of years, with historical records suggesting mastiffs were used in war and as guard dogs in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Despite their intimidating size, English mastiffs are widely known for their calm, affectionate temperament and are often described by owners as gentle giants. They are loyal and devoted to their families but can be stubborn, which likely explains why getting Louie and Bizzy moving on a Sunday morning proved to be such an adventure. Because of their size, mastiffs require spacious living environments and regular but moderate exercise, and their life expectancy typically ranges from six to ten years. They are also known to be heavy droolers and prolific shedders, meaning life with a mastiff is never without its additional daily tasks.
If you have ever shared your home with a large breed dog or have a funny pet morning routine of your own, share your thoughts in the comments.
