https://twitter.com/MrSDHab/status/699783031612174336
Always a curt affair, the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show had a bad boy leonberger steal the spotlight and some extra snacks from his trainer, much to the delight of viewers everywhere. Of course, this conniving canine didn’t win due to his blatant disregard for anything but delicious treats, but to many, he won the show and hearts of dog lovers. Despite being a bad dog. Very bad. Shame. (We’re sure he knows better and we’re not upset, just disappointed.)
Naturally, the internet loved this burgling barker.
Was anybody else rooting for the treat hungry Leonberger? So cute, so hungry @WKCDOGS #WestminsterDogShow
— Modern Dog magazine (@ModernDogMag) February 17, 2016
I just want more leonberger going after the treats in the side pocket in slow-mo. make it so USA. #WKCDogShow
— andrew auerbach (@coachlouey) February 17, 2016
Loved watching that Leonberger go for the treats. #dogslife #WKCDogShow
— Becky with the good asana 🧘🏻♀️ (@JustABasicBecky) February 17, 2016
Some even thought this act of defiance should get the “leonbergler” the win. These people do not understand that blatant thirst for treats is not usually welcome in the competition. This is serious business, and many will do anything to win.
I love the leonberger. and that leonberger just stole the show. DO THE RIGHT THING JUDGE. #WKCDogShow
— andrew auerbach (@coachlouey) February 17, 2016
Leonberger was robbed. Truly every person I know incl myself has attacked a man's pocket for snacks. #WKCDogShow
— Michelle Collins (@michcoll) February 17, 2016
https://twitter.com/Tepper/status/699779974333468672
There was even some leonbergerception going on, as this leonberger named George barked at his thieving brethren while he watched on TV. Maybe because he knew he was trying to pull a fast one.
Glad to know my #leonberger isn't the only naught one. #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/CcARpB5bPj
— Julie Frannie (@j_frannie) February 17, 2016
Disappointed leonberger is disappointed in his breed. But then, armchair sportsmen always know how it’s done, don’t they? It’s all so easy until you have a pocketful of delicious, meaty treats in your face, bouncing up and down. Real easy.
(Via Mashable)