Personal space is a concept that’s not applicable when you live with a “floofy potato” like Bowie in San Diego. The mild chaos creator from @thegoldenboy_bowie recently reminded us that boundaries are purely optional for a Golden Retriever. In this viral video, Bowie’s dad is completely buried under a mountain of blonde fur while lounging on the couch. Mom films the hilarious scene as Dad realizes he has lost all personal autonomy. Bowie’s humans perfectly summed up the struggle, noting that “dog ownership is humbling” for everyone involved.
Golden Retriever’s way of expressing love for dad is unique in video
Bowie has a very specific, albeit suffocating, method of showing affection to his favorite human. For him, love is when he plants his entire body directly onto his father’s face. In the video, we see poor Dad gasp for air while waving his hands in faux exasperation and helplessness as Mom giggles. Mom calls him out, but Bowie initially ignores her. He prefers to stay draped over his father’s body like a living weighted blanket. What makes it funnier is that his floofy bum is on his father’s face.
Bowie takes the specific job of being a “velcro dog,” very seriously. Finally, he shifts around, giving Dad a brief moment to breathe and say, “Thank you, wrong way, buddy.” The relief is short-lived because this Golden Retriever quickly plops back down for some intense face-to-face snuggles. The video text captures the mood perfectly, suggesting Bowie is just thinking, “I luff uuu father.”
This isn’t the first time Bowie has claimed Dad’s chest as his permanent lounging spot for the evening. We’ve seen him demand scratches in this same spot before, proving he is truly a “forever baby.“
With over 24k likes, it is clear people relate to this beautifully invasive form of canine love. Most owners agree that if your dog doesn’t try to sit on your face, the bond isn’t real. One viewer even joked that being “smushed by Bowie” is their ultimate life goal.
