If you’ve ever seen a cat curled up, purring and gently kneading its paws on a blanket, you know there’s something instantly calming about that classic “making biscuits” move. But what if that kneading wasn’t coming from a cat at all — what if it was coming from a Golden Retriever?
That’s exactly what the internet fell in love with when a video of Fisher, a big, fluffy Golden seated on a couch pillow, began doing something surprisingly feline.
In the now-viral Instagram clip shared by @fishertheretriever, Fisher is pictured sitting with a favorite purple toy in his mouth — utterly content — while rhythmically pressing his front paws into the cushion beneath him. The motion is so cat-like that at first glance viewers might swear they were watching a kitty at work on a patch of dough… only it’s a dog doing it.
His owner’s caption on the video says it best: “when your dog only has cat brothers so now he’s a part of the biscuit-making business.” Fisher isn’t just lounging; he seems to have taken a lesson from his feline siblings and made it his own. It’s a rare, delightful crossover that’s equal parts heartwarming and hilarious.
Making biscuits — or kneading — is a behavior most commonly associated with cats. Kittens do it instinctively while nursing, and adult cats often continue the habit because it’s comforting and a sign they feel safe and relaxed. Cats knead blankets, pillows, or even their human’s lap when they’re comfortable and content.
Dogs don’t typically do this, which is part of what made Fisher’s video such a hit online. Seeing a large retriever go through the same slow, rhythmic motion that cats do instinctively is unexpected and charming — and it’s made Fisher something of a beloved honorary feline on the internet.
Comments from viewers ran the emotional gamut from laughter to sheer delight. One person joked that they’d seen many things in their lives, but never a dog making biscuits. Another said they could almost “hear him purring” as he worked the pillow. Someone else playfully questioned whether Fisher was really a dog at all — “What kind of cat is that?” they quipped online.
The reaction wasn’t just about cuteness; a lot of the buzz came from the joyful strangeness of the moment. Pets often pick up behaviors from each other — especially when they share a home — but Fisher’s technique is so precise that it felt like he’d decided to join the “cat club.”
The video didn’t just make people smile; it made them marvel at how adaptable and affectionate dogs can be when they’re relaxed and surrounded by animals they trust.
And it’s not just about mimicry. Seeing a dog knead like a cat taps into something deeper for many pet parents: comfort, contentment, and trust.
Whether it’s cats marking their happiness or dogs showing similar behavior in rare moments, these little quirks pull at our heartstrings because they remind us of how safe and loved our pets feel in their homes.
Fisher’s cute “biscuit-making” moment is a reminder that pets have full personalities, and sometimes those personalities borrow traits from their housemates. It’s part of what makes life with pets so unpredictable — and so delightful.
In a world that can feel complicated, watching a big Golden Retriever calmly knead a pillow like a tiny cat is the kind of pure, shared joy the internet was made for.
So next time you see a pet “making biscuits,” give a smile — whether it’s a cat on your lap or a dog on your couch — because it’s one of those small, soft-hearted reminders that love and comfort come in all shapes, sizes, and species.
