For Hudson the Golden Retriever, the first snow day of the season just hits differently! His family recently got an epic amount of the fluffy white stuff, and let’s just say this pup was in his own version of heaven.
As the Instagram video begins, Mom is cleaning the snow clumps off Hudson’s fluffy paws and belly while the background sound clip playfully says, “Yep, that’s me! You’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation.” Then the video cuts to the Golden Retriever diving headfirst into his snow play session.
If you ask me, nothing says winter quite like a happy doggie covered in tiny snowballs. You can almost hear Hudson thinking, “Finally the snow is back and it’s all mine!”
The sweet pup is just thrilled—rubbing his whole body along the snow, digging into it, and even tossing his ball over the edge of the deck (by accident, of course). His tiny human companion was also out playing in the snow, and it’s hard to tell who was having more fun.
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Our money’s on Hudson, since he doesn’t have to wear a tight snowsuit, clunky boots, or mittens that never seem to fit right. It looks like they got several inches of the wet frozen stuff, so Hudson likely enjoyed multiple play sessions with his little brother, ending each one absolutely covered in tiny snowballs.
Funny Comments from Hudson’s Fans
Hudson is a popular pup, and many followers adore his snowy playtime videos. Several viewers left hilarious comments about the Golden Retriever’s post-play cleanup. Here are a few highlights:
One viewer wrote, “Delicious snowballs!” to which Hudson’s mom jokingly replied, “So good. Just don’t eat the yellow ones!”
“Worth it with ZERO regrets!” commented another viral four-legged pup, and Hudson’s mom added that he had absolutely no regrets whatsoever!
Another fan suggested, “Use a whisk! Takes that right off! Used to use it on our Golden all the time!” and Hudson’s mom agreed that it was a brilliant idea for speeding up the snowball cleanup.
Just watching Hudson throw himself into the snow reminds me of how much fun my own pups have when we are lucky enough to get a few flakes to stick. It’s pure joy, crazy chaos, and sleepy puppy snuggles afterward—that’s the best part!
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This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Dec 17, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.