There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about watching dogs revel in the kind of messy fun we adored as kids—digging in the dirt, splashing through puddles, and embracing chaos with open paws. Dogs don’t do half-hearted joy, and a viral video of a young Border Collie makes that delight crystal clear.
Reddit user u/Victor3006 recently introduced the world to his 6-month-old Border Collie, adopted just three weeks ago, with a nine-second clip that has since charmed the internet. Shared in the r/BorderCollie subreddit on April 26, the short video captures the pup going absolutely wild in a mud puddle—and loving every second of it.
At the beginning of the video, the puppy—mostly black with a white ruff—splashes into view, paws first, tail wagging. As the moments roll on, so does he—literally—spinning, rolling, and belly-flopping into the thick brown puddle. By the end, his once-distinct markings are barely visible under the rich coat of mud. He’s transformed from Border Collie to Chocolate Lab impersonator, and it’s clear: this is the happiest dog on the planet.
And the internet agreed. The comment section filled quickly with adoration and laughter:
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“Congrats, you now have a Chocolate Lab.”
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“Impressive coverage, very thorough.”
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“I’m jealous. I wish mine would just roll in mud. Mine finds the stinkiest thing in the yard to roll in.”
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“Border Collies are the craziest but coolest little pups ever! Welcome to the club!”
One user humorously theorized that this love of messy play might be why the dog ended up needing a new home, adding, “That’s exactly why I got one. I wanted a dog who lives to play.”
And if you’re wondering about bath time—yes, it happened. In a follow-up post, Victor3006 shared a photo of his dog post-cleanup, still damp, no longer brown, but looking positively thrilled. Mud may have vanished, but the smile remained.
For this Border Collie, life is simple: puddles are for jumping in, fun is for having, and joy is best served dirty.
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