Dogs often carry themselves like they can take on the world, but it’s usually the smallest opponents that throw them off balance. For Pancake, a three-year-old English Bulldog, that opponent wasn’t another dog or even the neighborhood mail carrier; it was a single mosquito. A new video capturing her “epic battle” with the tiny intruder has viewers cracking up and rallying behind her with cheers of support.
Owner records English Bulldog’s fight with a mosquito in video
Pancake, an English Bulldog from Chicago, recently found herself locked in an unexpected duel with a mosquito. Her owner filmed the hilarious showdown while she was lounging on the couch, only to be interrupted by the persistent little insect hovering nearby. The video, posted online with the text overlay “Pancake vs mosquito: The epic battle”, shows Pancake springing into action in her own determined way.
She stares intensely at the buzzing intruder, trying to track its every unpredictable movement. At one point, the mosquito even lands directly on her head. This causes Pancake to shake in frustration as if to fling it away. Despite her efforts, the insect manages to slip away, leaving her looking adorably confused. The clip ends with her owner humorously grading her performance: reflexes 3.5, accuracy 2.0, and effort 4.5. The scorecard pretty much sums up Pancake’s valiant but ultimately unsuccessful attempt.
The internet didn’t hold back in showing support for the Bulldog. One commenter praised her determination, writing, “You’re lucky to have her ninja-like skills.” Another said, “I give her a perfect 10. That mosquito must have been terrified.” Someone else encouraged her with, “Come on sweety, you’re an APEX predator,” while another viewer admitted, “Was rooting for her to win. Team Pancake!”
For now, it seems the mosquito escaped unscathed, but if it dares to return, Pancake will be ready for round two.
