What looks like a normal water break outdoors quickly shifts in this Instagram video. In it, there is a Great Dane named Appa drinking from a bottle as if it were nothing out of the ordinary. It’s the kind of clip that makes you blink twice and laugh — like, did that huge dog really just do that? After all, it’s not every day that you see a massive dog standing outdoors, spotting a water bottle, and deciding it’s his personal drinking fountain.
There’s no fancy collapsible bowl or trick gear involved. Instead, Appa takes the bottle right between his teeth and gulps it down as though he’s been doing it his whole life. Sure, some water spills out, but the sheer coordination is impressive enough to leave you grinning.
Instagram video shows Great Dane drinking water directly from bottle
The post’s caption sets the stage: “This guy loves a good water bottle. He’s asked strangers for their water bottles, will just go up and nudge it if they’re holding one, and it’s getting out of hand because some people actually give it to him.” And true to form, that’s exactly what unfolds on screen. Not only does Appa sip, he tilts his head, holds the neck still, and guzzles like a pro.
Almost 50,000 people have liked it already, and the comments say it all. Some are jealous — ‘How did you teach your dog to do that??’ — while others are just cracking up. One viewer joked they were waiting for the “thunderous burp afterwards,” while another admitted their own Dane is too scared of getting splashed to try.
Part of the charm is how determined he is. Appa’s not fussed about bowls — if there’s a bottle around, that’s what he’s after. His nudge-and-ask routine has even convinced strangers to share. And really, who could resist that face? Someone said it best: “Lol, how could anyone say no to that sweet “little” baby?” We totally agree. Appa’s peculiar drinking habit is just one more example of how entertaining dogs can be at all times.
