Evolution of Samoyed and Kitten’s Friendship Delights Internet: ‘Wholesome’ – Newsweek

A video charting the evolution of a playful friendship between a dog and a young cat has gone viral on TikTok.

The video was shared by @kayaandbernie, the TikTok account for a dog called Kaya and a cat called Bernard. The clip has had 9.5 million views since it was first posted on November 30. Kaya is a Samoyed dog, according to a later comment from the original poster.

A caption shared with the post reads: "Almost 6 months of friendship." The footage begins with a large, fluffy-haired dog pouncing towards a tiny kitten, who is walking across the floor. The clip shows various shots of the dog and cat interacting with each other, from playfighting to "competing" for a person's attention.

The pair are shown sitting calmly while looking out from a porch as the video ends with a caption saying, "They are always together."

Dogs and cats are often portrayed as "mortal enemies," stated an August 2020 study in PLOS One. But an increasing number of our canine and feline companions have been living under the same roof and "most cohabitations are peaceful," the study said, adding that most dogs and cats sharing a home sleep together "at least occasionally" and play together.

"Although some body postures, such as the tail's position, are interpreted differently by the two species, the greater proportions of dogs and cats show a relaxed response to several kinds of approaches of their roommate," the study explained.

"It is true that they speak different languages, but they seem to understand each other well and interpret each other's approaches in the right way," according to the study.

A message overlaid on the latest viral video says, "Bernie thinks he's a piranha," as the footage shows the kitten biting Kaya's leg. The dog is later seen on her back in a belly-up position as Bernard continues to nibble on her head.

A subsequent notes reads "Kaya gets massages for free," as the cat is seen licking the ear of the dog who is lying down on a bed.

They "won't stop competing for attention," another note says. Bernard is shown lying on top of a person's legs, while Kaya is seen standing nearby, hovering over the cat.

Another message reads "Playtime never ends," as the video shows the inseparable dog and cat pair taking swipes at each other with their paws while lying on a floor.

Several users on TikTok were enraptured by the bond between the dog and cat in the clip.

User @akuatabua22 commented, "This is love," while user bilwrig said, "I approve of this wholesome content."

PARADE1 said: "I love how gentle the dog is with her during playtime, it's really sweet."

Thunderboltcable commented: "Nothing makes me happier than dogs and cats being friends."

User jess posted: "Big dog-small cat friendships are one of the reasons I'm still holding on."

Joe wrote: "As a kid, I always heard cats and dogs don't get along, but in recent years, I feel like that's becoming a myth now or something."

Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via TikTok.

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Evolution of Samoyed and Kitten's Friendship Delights Internet: 'Wholesome' - Newsweek