Dogs are undeniably the best fluffy companions in the world. They’re playful, sweet, loyal and simply lovable. Of course, it’s a plus if they have a unique feature and a quirky attitude. Well, Penelope the Goose certainly fits this description. The three-year-old Italian greyhound has been bringing joy not just to her human but to the entire world as well with her goose-like body shape and funny dog expressions.
Having been diagnosed with a chronic illness, Kayla spends most of her days at home. So, three years ago, when her youngest son was about to start school, she thought of adopting a dog. She adopted Penelope when she was only eight weeks old. And since then, the adorable pooch has been keeping her company at their home in Gardner, Kansas.
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Prior to meeting Penelope, the previous family whom she belonged to told Kayla that “there was something very special” about the pup. Indeed, Penelope was unlike the other puppies in her litter who were quite playful and rowdy. In fact, when Kayla first met her, she was just shyly cuddling in bed. According to Kayla, Penelope was “much calmer” than her siblings.
“When I picked her up, she was so tiny and gentle and just cuddled up to me and slept. For me, it was love at first sight!”
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Meet Penelope the Goose, a three-year-old Italian greyhound who has been taking the internet by storm with her funny dog expressions and fabulous outfits!
Well, who would’ve thought that this timid dog would become an internet star someday? Apparently, after posting a few photos of Penelope online, Kayla witnessed how much people adored Penelope for her unique physique and goofy expressions. This eventually prompted her to create an Instagram account for her lovable pet. Now, Penelope has over 89K followers who bear witness to her playful antics and fabulous outfits.
“Penelope overall does great posing for pictures! She is such an inquisitive little thing that she often stays very still while she is scoping things out. Most of our pics are just natural looks from us cuddling on the couch, but the more ‘posed’ pics she enjoys doing because she gets treats and loves having all the attention on her!”
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As it turns out, Penelope’s outfits are not merely for the ‘gram. In fact, Kayla revealed that Italian greyhounds like Penelope do require clothing. Dogs of this breed often have very little body fat, thin fur and sensitive skin. So, it’s important to dress them up to keep them warm during colder seasons and in colder climates. Likewise, it’s essential to keep them clothed during summer to protect their skin from the harmful rays of the sun.
“With all that in mind, I love finding clothes or collars that match Penelope’s Goosey personality! I love things that are whimsical, unique, and colorful for her. There is an amazing woman that owns a company called duds4buds and she often makes Penelope incredible, unique custom clothing and comes up with really unique ideas for Penelope’s outfits!”
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Indeed, Penelope is such a little ball of sunshine who could brighten up anyone’s day in an instant!
According to Kayla, Penelope is unlike any other dog that she has met. Aside from being funny and sassy, Penelope is equally “sneaky and mischievous” too. “An evil genius of sorts,” as Kayla would put it. Nonetheless, her sweetness surely outweighs all her mischiefs and antics. Kayla also noted how Penelope has formed a unique bond with her children.
“She loves playing with my kids and their friends and if one of my children is ill, she seems to know and cuddles up on them and stays with them. She is loved by my children so intensely and she seems to reciprocate the feelings.”
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So, which one of these funny dog expressions is your favorite?
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