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Dogs<\/a> have a unique talent for being the absolute cutest thing you\u2019ve ever seen at any given moment. Whether it\u2019s an adorable stretch in the sunlight, a funny face or blank stare, or one of those silly videos that perfectly captures their personality, every day offers plenty of opportunities to find yourself gushing over something cute your dog just did.<\/p>\n With the Winter Olympics<\/a> underway, one internet-famous pug took to TikTok<\/a> to show support for the athletes in what has since become a hilarious viral clip. And sure, dogs are naturally cute, but this video proves a little creative direction from mom and dad goes a long way and also makes us wonder why dogs in the Olympics aren\u2019t already a thing.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc36<\/a>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends<\/a><\/strong>\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n The video<\/a>, which has already garnered thousands of comments from supportive fans, shows the cutie pie known as @dougthepug<\/a> sporting a red American flag sweater and goggles as he \u201cdrops in\u201d for his debut Olympic ski jump. Above the clip, the words \u201cEvery Olympics team needs a pug\u201d appear alongside a gold medal emoji as Doug blasts off and completes a legendary jump.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a bird<\/a>\u2026it\u2019s a plane\u2026it\u2019s a pug!\u201d the caption reads, perfectly capturing the essence of the video as Doug is depicted soaring through the air, looking down at everything below, spotting his landing and ultimately finding himself on the first-place podium with a gold medal around his neck.<\/p>\n \u201cDoug the pug in the Olympics is always worth watching,\u201d one fan wrote<\/a> in response to the epic video. \u201cDoug is making America proud,\u201d another exclaimed<\/a>, while others rated the performance a \u201c10++++\u201d and called Doug their \u201cnew favorite contender for sure!\u201d<\/p>\n Related: New York City\u2019s Beloved Shop Cats Could Soon Be Protected by Law<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Best known for their squishy faces, short stature and linebacker-esque solid build, pugs<\/a> have an irresistibly lovable personality. And despite not being known for their agility or athleticism, they can be surprisingly active for short bursts of play. Their compact, muscular build makes them great at quick sprints, playful roughhousing and basic tricks\u2014but admittedly, they aren\u2019t getting on a ski slope anytime soon.<\/p>\n That said, pugs are prone to joint and mobility issues<\/a>, so while regular play is great for their health, going too hard can lead to irreversible damage. And because these little good boys and girls are already susceptible to hip dysplasia, patellar luxation and arthritis, you\u2019ll want to do everything you can to keep their lives comfortable and cozy, with safe doses of playful activity sprinkled throughout.<\/p>\n Thankfully, videos featuring cuties like Doug the Pug are exactly what we need to keep a smile on our faces. And while the little guy won\u2019t be hitting the slopes this Olympic season, every country should seriously consider adding his constituents to their teams for moral support.<\/p>\n Related: Kong’s New Waterproof Dog Toy Is Durable, Flexible and Ready for Hours of Energetic Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade Pets<\/a> on Feb 11, 2026, where it first appeared in the Dogs<\/a> section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nAre Pugs Actually Athletic?<\/h2>\n