You might not believe it, but if you’re not paying close attention, your dog might forget what kind of breed they are. Or could they?
If Atlas, a spoiled Husky from Long Island, New York, could speak, he would no doubt confirm that this is true.
This fluffy boy, who is all about lounging and comfort, recently had his family cracking up when his mom caught him looking absolutely “shocked and bewildered.”
The reason?
Atlas had just discovered that his breed is famous for being a hardworking sled dog, and his priceless expression said it all.
Discovering His Husky Heritage
Atlas, like many beloved pets, is the center of his family’s world. His love of cuddles makes him seem more like a lap dog than a powerful working breed.
Apparently, Atlas had no idea that Huskies are known for endurance and hard labor, until Jessica and Tom, his New York parents, revealed the “truth.”
One evening, while watching a film featuring a Husky sled team battling through an Antarctic storm, Atlas joined them on the couch.
Normally, he lasts only a few minutes before dozing off, but this time he stayed wide awake. When he saw other Huskies straining in the snow, his reaction was unforgettable.
His eyes opened wide, his brows shot up, and he appeared to realize the ultimate Husky secret: they are bred to pull sleds, not just snuggle on the sofa.
He gave Jessica a look of disbelief, then dropped his head back onto the pillow. Jessica, laughing uncontrollably, grabbed her phone and filmed it. She posted the clip on TikTok, unaware of how quickly Atlas’ “epiphany” would capture hearts online.
“My dog realizing for the first time that some Huskies have to WORK for a living,” the video caption reads.
In just days, Atlas’ stunned face won thousands of fans around the globe.
“Dude his face expression tells me he definitely understood that,” one commenter joked.
“He’s like, I didn’t know we were watching a scary movie tonight,” another added.
“The way he couldn’t even keep his head up to watch 5 minutes, tired from just seeing them run,” the third one wrote.
A Big Baby At Heart
Away from his internet fame, Atlas is just a playful, affectionate pup who craves attention every moment of the day.
He’s a cuddle bug through and through, always wanting to be close to his humans.
“My favorite place in the world is in between Mom and Dad.. I don’t even let them hug without me,” his owners state in another post.
Like most Huskies, Atlas enjoys being outside and adores the snow. While his movie reaction suggested otherwise, he isn’t lazy. He simply prefers family time most of all.
At the end of the day, his life revolves around snuggles, and his realization about being part of a working breed is only theoretical. Atlas has no plans of joining a sled team anytime soon.
No, thank you!