Golden Retriever Is Absolutely Baffled By Live Blue Crab and Vice Versa

Though most Golden Retrievers these days are pure pets, it’s important to remember that they were originally bred as hunting dogs—and specifically as hunting dogs meant to go into the water and retrieve game and other quarry for their human keepers.

So it’s possible that this crab’s days are numbered, no matter how pampered the Golden Retriever on this couch may actually be.

In this clip, a freshly-groomed, extremely fluffy Golden Retriever on a fancy couch in what looks like a very fancy house is baffled by the appearance of a live blue crab on the next cushion over. To be honest, so are we.

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Other Golden Retrievers have been known to go hunting on shorelines, bringing in clams, crabs, and other small crustaceans. They are, after all, retrievers. But no one expects a crab in their couch—not even this puppy.

Is the blue a crab a pet, or destined for the pot later this evening? My money’s on the latter. Poor crab. There’s being made dinner, and then there’s being made to fend off the baffled advances of a large furry monster prior to meeting your end in the steamer.

Of course, if this crab is just a household pet of some sort, I take it all back. Carry on.

Can Dogs Eat Seafood?

Dogs can generally eat seafood, although, just like humans, any dog can have an allergy which makes it unsafe for them to consume a particular type of seafood. When it comes to shellfish, it’s safer if the fish is cooked before consumption, and the shells of crabs, or shrimp could prove a choking hazard for dogs.

Additionally, large amounts of seafood is can introduce toxins to your dogs, just as it can for humans. Be judicious and moderate in how much they consume.

But plenty of dogs are nuts for seafood, and who can blame them? Seafood is a very healthy addition to your dog’s diet, and is filled with Omega-3s and fatty acids which are great for your dog’s overall health, as well as coat glossiness, eye health, and other important markers.

The Best Way to Cook Crabs

As a resident of the great state of Maryland, I have several firm opinions about the cooking of crabs. First of all, crabs should be steamed, not boiled. A lot of people get this wrong (Sorry, Mom.) The reason it’s important to steam crabs rather than boiling them is that boiling makes them more watery and “mushy.”

Marylanders will argue to the death over the amount of water, beer, and/or vinegar to add to the steaming pot, as well as whether or not to use Old Bay seasoning, J.O. seasoning, or whatever local mixture you get from your local seafood place, but a lot of that debate centers on exactly where in Maryland you are from, and what it is that you, personally, grew up expecting.

I may get flamed for saying this, but I don’t think the amount of beer or vinegar makes much of a difference.

But I would be careful when it comes to possible contamination by Golden Retriever slobber. Make sure to thoroughly rinse your crabs before cooking.

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