You’ve got two kinds of dogs when dinnertime rolls around: the ones who act like it’s their last meal on earth, and the ones who barely look up from their nap.

Penny the English Bulldog? Total food fanatic. Like, championship-level obsessed.

Tilly the Dogue de Bordeaux puppy? Couldn’t be bothered if you tried.

So there’s this TikTok from @PenelopetheBullDog that perfectly shows what happens when these complete opposites hear food being poured. Caption says “She’s a monster” with “Lunch time: Penny versus Tilly!” and yeah, calling it “versus” is pretty accurate because Tilly never stood a chance.

Both dogs are knocked out on the couch when mom starts filling their bowls. The second Penny hears kibble moving, she shoots off that couch like she’s been launched from a cannon. This adorably hungry girl actually shoves her giant head right into the food stream while mom’s still pouring it.

Tilly? Hasn’t moved. Still sprawled on the couch like “yeah, I’ll think about it.”

She eventually wanders over—and I’m talking zero sense of urgency here—then just stands there waiting for Penny to wrap it up.

Except Penny doesn’t stop at her own bowl. Nope. Before Tilly gets anywhere near her food, Penny’s already chomped down a huge bite of that one too.

Mom literally has to pull them apart so Tilly can eat anything. “Yo, fatty, get off,” she affectionately tells Penny.

People in the comments are obsessed with this whole situation. One person wrote “I am Penny,” fully embracing the chaos energy.

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Lots of people freaked out about Tilly: “OMG, you have a Bordeaux! I love them so much. Every one that I’ve known has been an absolute sweetheart!”

Penny, on the other hand, made quite a distinct impression, “I’ve never met a more food motivated dog than a bulldog😭 they will do ANYTHING for food.”

One comment summed up Penny’s whole vibe: “Penny said she’s a growing girl, she’s got to eat everything.”

English Bulldogs Treat Every Meal Like It’s an Emergency

Bulldogs don’t do casual when it comes to food. Everything’s urgent. Everything’s high-stakes. It’s basically dinner theater every single time.

They’ve still got that ancient survival thing going where some part of their brain thinks food might disappear forever. Does Penny rationally know she gets fed every day? Sure. Does she act like this bowl could vanish into thin air? Absolutely.

Bulldogs also make eating a whole production. It’s not just fuel—it’s an experience. It’s “let me check everyone else’s bowl while I’m at it.” Sometimes it looks like pure greed, and okay, maybe it is. But a lot of it is just how they’re built.

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Their sense of smell doesn’t help the situation. When that kibble hits the bowl, Penny’s not getting a whiff of chicken flavor. She’s getting a full-blown aroma bouquet going off in her head like someone just rang the dinner bell.

Tilly’s whole deal is different. She knows lunch is happening. She trusts that her people will feed her. There’s no panic, no rush, no drama.

Penny? Penny is not chill. Penny is living her best chaotic life, and we love her for it.

This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Feb 15, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.