Watch Cheeky Beagle Riding in Bike Basket Steal Owner's Breakfast

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A beagle in a bike basket has been caught on camera pinching his owner's breakfast.

Over 2.8 million people have watched @gappie_the_beagle on TikTok. More than 232,000 people have liked the video captioned: "Don't you hate it when that happens?"

His owner Manon Menting, 32, from Amsterdam, Netherlands, told Newsweek Gappie, 2, is "always hungry" so it is no surprise he couldn't resist her croissant.

The viral video, posted on November 2, has apparently boosted many people's serotonin. You can watch the video here.

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A video has gone viral of Gappie, the beagle, stealing his owner's croissant. TikTok/@gappie_the_beagle

Menting told Newsweek: "He is everything you expect a beagle to be. He is stubborn, always hungry, super sociable, loud, and always on the lookout for mischief.

"I am Dutch I practically came out of the womb cycling. So it is normal to me; Gappie and I cycle everywhere together and go on adventures together."

Menting told other TikTok users that Gappie has been basket-trained since he was a small puppy, which is why he remains calm and seated.

Other users aren't shocked to see Gappie tucking into the food, one user wrote: "beagle being a beagle."

The American Kennel Club describes the beagle as "an excellent hunting dog and loyal companion, it is also happy-go-lucky and funny. They were bred to hunt in packs, so they enjoy the company and are generally easygoing."

A "beagle's nose can lead them straight to food—sometimes making them less discerning about nutrition than they should be," according to PetCareRx.

The pet medication and supplies site states beagles aren't fussy when it comes to food so owners should be mindful when feeding their pups to prevent them from being overweight. This can be done by measuring their intake of food and feeding "creatively to engage the dog's hunting skills."

This could involve dispensing rubber toys and slow-feeding dog bowls. A beagle's diet should include "vegetables, fruits, and carbohydrates such as brown rice add healthy fiber to the food," according to pet pharmacy PetCareRx.

Hundreds of people have commented on the video, one user said: "beagle eating a bagel would be hilarious."

"That's one of the most beagle things I have seen," agreed another.

Another user compared the bike ride to a taxi and said: "Great service, snacks included in the trip. Five stars."

"Yes. This is what having a beagle is all about," wrote another person.

Previously, Newsweek shared a heartwarming story about beagles being rescued from a breeding facility and another beagle who began living his "best life" after being rescued.

Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.

About the writer

Lucy Notarantonio is Newsweek's Senior Lifestyle and Trends Reporter, based in Birmingham, UK. Her focus is trending stories and human interest features ranging from health, pets and travel. Lucy joined Newsweek in August 2022 and previously worked at Mercury Press and Media and other UK national newspapers, the Australian Women Magazines and The New York Post. My focus is human-interest stories ranging from relationships to health, fitness, travel, and home. I am always on the lookout for relationships that go against the "norm" such as age-gap ones along with incredible weight loss stories aimed to inspire and motivate others. Languages: English She is a Derby University graduate You can get in touch with l.notarantonio@newsweek.com.


Lucy Notarantonio is Newsweek's Senior Lifestyle and Trends Reporter, based in Birmingham, UK. Her focus is trending stories and human ... Read more