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Waffles Monroe, the adorable Dachshund, has a lot to say about his latest Disneymovie screening. While watching the animated classic Beauty and the Beast, the picky pup takes issue with the scenes that feature Belle’s horse. Waffles barks vociferously every time the character appears, despite the film being his current favorite. He “has been on a Disney kick,” according to Waffles’ mom, and who could blame him? These movies have relatable characters and mesmerizing colors, especially for a canine, and combined with a stocked snack tray, Waffles’ “Disney era” is looking pretty epic.
One viewer in particular agrees with his choice of film: “I mean that IS the best Disney movie,” referring to BATB.
After some further investigation, however, I’m not sure Waffles is actually the most discriminating critic. Not long before declaring this film his top pick, the Doxie was firmly team 101 Dalmations:
Either way, one fan hit the nail on the head about my feelings toward Waffles’ hobby, “Why is watching him watch [a movie] better than the movie [itself]?”
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Dogs and the Small Screen
I’ve always wondered when I see videos like this – or even when my own dog seems to be “watching” TV with me – are dogs actually reacting to what they see, or is it all a blur? The answer, apparently, is “Yes” — dogs can see TV. But what they’re seeing isn’t exactly what we’re seeing.
Dogs have different vision than humans, so the screen looks a little… off. They see fewer colors (mostly blues and yellows), and depending on the TV, the image can even look slightly flickery instead of smooth.
What actually grabs their attention isn’t the plot—it’s movement and sound. Fast action, animals, and especially other dogs (and for Waffles, horses) will get a reaction way faster than anything involving humans talking in a living room.
Some dogs clearly recognize animals on screen and will bark, run up, or tilt their head like they’re trying to figure it out. But they don’t fully understand that what they’re seeing isn’t real—it’s more like, “Should I go investigate this?”
Also worth noting: most dogs don’t sit and watch TV the way we do. It’s usually short bursts of interest, then they’re back to doing something more productive… like staring at you for snacks. This doesn’t seem to be the case for Waffles, but he does seem to have his snack game squared away.
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Mar 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.