Golden retrievers have a reputation for loving absolutely everyone, and a viral video proves just how true that stereotype is. In the clip, two golden retrievers effortlessly charm a group of strangers during a casual breakfast outing, happily accepting affection as if they’ve known these men their entire lives.
Golden Retrievers win strangers over with their friendly gestures in adorable video
The video opens with the dogs in what appears to be a public dining area. The Golden Retrievers immediately gravitate toward two men seated nearby and lean in for attention. Within seconds, the strangers gladly oblige, petting and cuddling the dogs as though they’re longtime companions. The text overlay humorously sums up the moment: “Your dogs get adopted by random men at breakfast.” The caption adds to the joke, calling it “The life of a golden retriever man.” The dogs move from person to person, soaking up affection and clearly enjoying every second of the unexpected love fest.
Golden Retrievers thrive on human connection. In the video, the dogs’ gentle nudges make it nearly impossible for anyone to resist giving them attention. Their behaviour turns a normal breakfast into an impromptu cuddle session, reinforcing why Golden Retrievers are often called everyone’s dog.
The comments section quickly filled with amused and affectionate reactions. One viewer jokingly confessed, “Admittedly, I was one of the random men. The dogs started it!” Another wrote, “Those are good men.” Others chimed in with familiar experiences, saying, “Yep… Goldies belong to EVERYONE!!!” and “Always getting stopped by strangers!” One viewer perfectly summed it up by adding, “My Golden boy is the ultimate people magnet. He literally stops traffic when he’s walking on the road.”
The video was shared by @gusmygoldenboy, an Instagram account dedicated to Gus, a Golden Retriever often seen enjoying life alongside his owner. The page currently features 33 posts, has 243 followers, and follows 40 accounts. According to the bio, Gus is described as a “perfect golden boy with mom in her 20s.”
