If 'Clingy but Cute' Were a Breed, It'd Be This GSP – Yahoo
Anyone who’s ever lived with a German Shorthaired Pointer knows this: personal space is not in their vocabulary. These high-energy hunting dogs may have the stamina to run all day, but when it comes to downtime, their favorite place to be is pressed up against you and with a paw on your arm just to make sure you don’t leave. If dogs spoke love languages, the GSP would be fluent in physical touch.
That’s exactly what we see in this hilarious and way too relatable TikTok from @justinfloyd, featuring his velcro pup, Bean. The video is a rollercoaster of affection, showing just how far a GSP will go to stay close to their person.
In the clip, the dog, Bean, proves she’s the definition of a shadow dog. No matter where her dad sits, she finds a way to close the gap. At first, he tries to sneak a little personal space by sitting in a single chair, joking that it’s the only way to get a breather. Bean, of course, isn’t having it. She climbs into the chair beside him, stretches out a paw, and tries to drag him closer.
Her dad holds out for a moment, but, like most GSP owners, he eventually gives in. Bean hops right into his lap, tail wagging, and he reassures her: “I’m not going anywhere.” Meanwhile, the family’s other dog keeps a vigilant watch out the window, ready to sound the alarm if anyone so much as breathes outside. Later, to distract the latter, Dad cleverly puts a bird video on TV. A perfect hack for keeping high-prey-drive pups entertained.The whole scene had viewers laughing and nodding along in the comments. One person wrote, “There is no personal space with a GSP 😂,” while another joked, “Dad please please dad I just want a cuddle please I just absolutely need to be in your skin.” Honestly? Accurate.
While every dog has their quirks, GSPs are especially known for being “velcro dogs,” meaning they form extremely close bonds with their people. This can sometimes manifest as clinginess or what appears to be anxious attachment. They just don’t like to be left out of anything, whether you’re cooking dinner, watching TV, or walking from one room to another.
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