This clip features a little tan French Bulldog named Charlie getting her very first photo taken with Santa, and it goes about as smoothly as you might expect when a stranger in a beard talks directly to a Frenchie. Charlie is dressed up in an adorable little dress and looks absolutely precious, sitting there like a tiny holiday angel. Santa leans in warmly and says, “Hello, little lady. Have you been a good girl this year?” And that’s when everything falls apart.

Charlie immediately loses it.

The cute TikTok clip was shared on the @charlie_bear_frenchie account, and even though Charlie is an actual French Bulldog, I almost feel like this is an AI-enhanced clip, or else Santa is just a very good sport. One hilarious comment read, “Proof that Frenchies don’t believe in Santa… they believe in mayhem. Charlie Bear understood the assignment. Charlie Bear: visits Santa once. Santa: rethinks entire career choice.”

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Someone else said, “Oh no!!! I do believe I would do the same thing, though! Santa can be a little scary!” Another comment read, “Oh, Charlie, no worries, the real Santa knows you have been good ALL year. Hugs.”

To be fair, a lot of dogs find Santa scary. The beard, the hat, the booming voice—it’s a lot to process, especially for pups who are sensitive to new people or sudden attention. Charlie didn’t wake up choosing violence; she woke up choosing boundaries. You gotta give her credit for that!

Other Holiday Photo Ideas If Your Dog Doesn’t Like Santa

If your dog isn’t a fan of Santa, there are plenty of festive photo options that don’t involve a stranger in a beard. You can try something with ornaments like the TikTok above. Cozy at-home photos by the tree, holiday bandanas or sweaters, seasonal backdrops, or even candid shots during a winter walk can be just as cute—and far less stressful.

The goal is always a happy dog, not a perfect pose.

Charlie may not have nailed the traditional Santa photo, but she gave everyone something better: a hilarious, unforgettable moment that perfectly captures her personality. And honestly, that’s a holiday win.

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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Dec 19, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.