A Bernese Mountain Dog with 102 pounds of personality stars in a canine “big guy” reel by journalist Alison Hall. In the short clip, the dog turns every mention of the phrase into a dramatic reply. Hall explains the vet visit that sparked the joke, then tests the trigger word at home. Each time she says it, he “answers” loudly, face tilted toward her like he’s filing a complaint. The “Big Guy” dog video is simple, silly, and irresistible.
Dog reacts every time owner says the word ‘big guy’
The clip was posted on Instagram by @alisonhallreporting this week. It shows Hall on a couch at home while her Bernese Mountain Dog sits close by. She recounts being told he’s a “big guy,” then repeats the phrase. The dog immediately vocalizes, as if debating the label. Hall laughs and keeps the playful exchange going, creating a tidy, repeatable gag that works every time.
Bernese Mountain Dogs are renowned for being gentle and expressive companions. Many “talk” with grumbles and soft barks that sound conversational. A weight of around 100 pounds is standard for males, matching Hall’s caption about “102 lbs of tiny baby dog.” The joking contrast between size and “baby” energy is effective because the breed often acts affectionate and puppyish long after it has grown up.
Hall faces the camera to set the scene. The dog watches her closely, muzzle lifted, tail relaxed. She drops the words “big guy,” and he lets out a long, opinionated sound. She agrees with him and repeats the cue. He answers again, louder, as if insisting on the record that he is, in fact, a baby. The video captures how a phrase becomes a shared routine.
Reactions were warm and delighted. One commenter wrote, “awwww so sweet! YES Always your Babyl.” Another said, “he is just a baby!” A third added, “His vocalization. It’s like he truly understands you.” Another gushed, “102!!?? Oh my gosh he is pure perfection.”
