Dog with a "Beard": A Hilarious Encounter with a West Highland White Terrier Puppy

A netizen recently spotted a pet owner walking an adorable little white dog on the street. However, this dog's appearance was quite comical — despite its pure white fur, it had a ring of black around its mouth that looked exactly like a scruffy beard, giving it the look of a rough, unshaven middle-aged man.

Curious, the observer approached the owner and struck up a conversation, only to discover the amusing reason behind the dog's "beard". The dog had actually created this look itself by sneaking a sip of the owner's sesame paste (a thick black sesame dessert) at home before their walk. The dog's mouth hadn't been cleaned in time, resulting in the black ring around its muzzle.

This funny video of the white dog with a "beard" quickly went viral on Weibo, attracting over ten thousand likes. Comments from netizens ranged from "So cute, but with such a rugged face," to "Is this a kind of adorable contrast?" and "I never thought dogs would sneak sesame paste and end up looking like a middle-aged man without realizing it." Many found the contrast hilarious and heartwarming.

Several viewers were also curious about the breed of this charming dog. Sharp-eyed fans identified it as a West Highland White Terrier puppy, often affectionately called a "Westie". This breed is known for its distinctive snowy white coat, dark eyes, and black nose, which stand out sharply against its fur. Westies are lively, intelligent, and playful little dogs originally bred in Scotland to hunt rodents and foxes.

The West Highland White Terrier's tough, dense white coat is designed to protect it in rough terrain, and it usually has dark pigmentation around the eyes, mouth, and nose — but the "beard" in this case was a playful accident caused by the sesame paste. Westies are known for their affectionate and spirited personalities, making them popular companions for families.