When temperatures in Alberta, Canada plunged into the deep negatives — we’re talking a bone-chilling minus 38 degrees — most people stayed bundled up indoors. But for two snow-loving dogs, the extreme cold just meant one thing: the ultimate winter playground.
Bernoulli, a fluffy Bernese Mountain Dog, and his sister Beaker, a Golden Retriever, wasted no time diving headfirst into snow piled so high it nearly swallowed them whole. In a now-viral clip, Beaker disappears completely into the drifts, tunneling her way through the powder like a furry snowplow, while Bernoulli takes a more relaxed approach, stretching out on top of the snow as if he’s lounging on a frozen cloud.
Make sure your sound is on if you watch the video — their dad’s uncontrollable laughter as Beaker pops in and out of the snow is half the fun.
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“The snow was over the dogs’ heads today: so fun! (And it was warm!),” their owner wrote in the caption, a comment that had viewers laughing almost as hard as the dogs were playing. One follower summed it up perfectly, joking, “Ummm… what’s ‘warm’?!”
Viewers couldn’t get enough of Beaker’s pure joy as she bounded through the snow. “Beaker got home and thought to herself: best day ever,” one commenter wrote, while another added that the deep snow was just an excuse for her to dig to her heart’s content. Several people said they couldn’t stop laughing every time Beaker’s face suddenly popped up out of nowhere — or when her headfirst dives made it look like her back legs might flip straight into the air.
While some dogs live for snowy days, not every breed is built for brutal winter weather. Cold-weather breeds like Huskies, Saint Bernards, and Bernese Mountain Dogs tend to thrive in low temperatures, while smaller or short-haired dogs such as Yorkies and Greyhounds often want nothing to do with snow.
If your dog isn’t a fan of winter, it’s best to keep outdoor time short and purposeful. Once they’re back inside, dry their fur right away and check their paws carefully. Snow and ice can pack between paw pads, leading to cracking or bleeding, and de-icing salt can irritate skin or cause stomach issues if licked off. Dog booties or rubber paw protectors can help — and yes, Beaker actually wears them, even if she ditched them for this epic snow day.
For Bernoulli and Beaker, though, the colder it gets, the better the adventure.