Every dog has a favorite toy, and Chance has no doubt about that.
This Golden Retriever from San Diego has played with many toys since he was a puppy, but one particular toy in his basket has always been his favorite.
Knowing this, his mother wanted to surprise him with a bigger version, but what started out as a small surprise turned out to be much more.
Chance’s favorite toy
Chance’s owner, Shanann Standiford, is well aware that her dog is obsessed with one particular toy: a small Christmas-themed pickle. For some reason, Chance has always been obsessed with this toy, even though it originally belonged to her late brother, Cat. He tried to get the cucumber for himself whenever the cat wasn’t paying attention to him. And when he sadly crossed the rainbow bridge, chance did not let him go. In addition to being a loving mother, Chance can be said to be obsessed with pickles. It’s his favorite toy in the world and he literally carries it everywhere.
He rests with it, watches the sunset with it, takes naps and sleeps with it, and basically does everything he can with it!
Unlike other plush toys that he would destroy with his teeth, he would only nibble on this one as if he was eating corn on the cob.
And, when he isn’t doing that, he simply covers it in kisses or carries it around in his mouth, as if the pickle is his best friend!
That’s why his mom made it her mission to extend her dog’s “pickle collection” and add an extra few in the basket!
It all started out as a random idea when Shannen saw a few bigger versions of the exact Christmas pickle in pet stores. She wanted to surprise her dog, but at the same time, make sure that he has spare pickles just in case he tears them apart.
“He actually has so many little babies that he refuses to tear up. He just gently tosses them around and cobs them,” his mom wrote on TikTok.
Giant Surprise
@chancethepupper Replying to @Kordeee the big pickle pupdate #christmaspickle ♬ Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
One day, Shannen saw the giant version of Chance’s favorite pickle in Petco, and her heart immediately jumped!
She didn’t think twice, and immediately purchased it to surprise her Golden Retriever boy. And, when she finally arrived at her California home – she received the most authentic reaction ever!
As soon as he saw the giant replica of his favorite toy, Chance’s eyes immediately lit up! He instantly grabbed the pickle in his mouth, dragged it to the couch, and “started the ritual.”
He began to assemble the toy, just like the original version, and carefully placed his head on it. Shanann knew this would quickly become a staple in her collection, so she was thrilled to get her hands on it. Chance is very proud of his pickle collection. And now he has another one and I couldn’t be happier.
But his oldest Christmas pickle, the one he “stolen” from his cat friend, definitely seems to be his favorite.
