She knows who the big dog is 😂

CiCi strutted into the living room with her head held high, her little paws tapping proudly against the floor. She wasn’t the biggest dog in the house—not even close. In fact, compared to Max, the towering German Shepherd, CiCi looked more like a plush toy than a canine. But in her mind? Oh, she was the boss.

Max had been lounging peacefully on his bed, half-asleep, when CiCi marched right up and gave a single sharp bark, as if to say, “Move over, big guy, I’m here now.” Max opened one eye, looked at her, and sighed the way only a big, gentle dog can. Without a fuss, he shifted over—allowing CiCi to hop right up and plant herself in the warmest spot.

From that moment, CiCi began her “queen of the castle” routine. She would claim the best couch cushion, steal the last bite of treat, and even insist on leading the way during walks. And every time she trotted ahead of Max, she’d glance back over her shoulder with that cheeky little grin, as if teasing, “You know who the big dog is.”

The funniest part? Max never argued. He would just trail behind with his calm, patient demeanor, letting CiCi revel in her tiny-but-mighty fantasy. Even when the mailman came by, Max would give one deep bark while CiCi went absolutely wild, jumping, growling, and puffing herself up like she was defending a royal palace.

One afternoon, their owner caught the perfect moment—CiCi standing on top of Max’s bed like a victorious general, Max lying at her feet looking utterly unbothered. The photo went viral online. The caption? You guessed it: “CiCi. You know who the big dog is 😂”

At the end of the day, CiCi curled up beside Max, her little body fitting perfectly into the curve of his side. She might have been small in size, but in spirit—and in Max’s heart—she truly was the “big dog.”

If you want, I can also make a more playful and sass-filled version so CiCi’s personality pops even more.