Who is Belle the dog? ‘Shocked’ pup takes over social media

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Belle, the dog known for her ‘shocked’ look, is becoming popular online again. Her owner recently shared the reason behind her unique and surprised facial expression.

In 2022, a new meme took over the internet: a peculiar-looking (and incredibly cute) dog known for its constantly surprised facial expression.

The photo originally appeared on Facebook Marketplace when Belle’s owner was selling a vintage mirror. Belle playfully jumped into the picture, appearing to stare at her reflection with a confused expression.

Although her owners ultimately decided not to sell the mirror, the picture spread rapidly online and soon became a popular meme. Now, people frequently use it as a reaction image to show their surprise or disbelief when they see or hear something shocking.

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Actually, Belle has become well-known for a number of popular reaction images. Besides her famous mirror selfie, Belle’s funny photos have been widely shared online, and people have photoshopped them into amusing replies for various situations.

After three years, Belle is becoming popular online again. This time, it’s because her owner shared what makes her shocked expression so special.

Belle’s hilarious expressions have provided endless reaction images for the internet to use.

Belle’s origin story goes viral on TikTok

According to a TikTok video shared on September 27, 2025, Belle’s family took her in from the Humane Society when she was still a young puppy.

They believe Belle likely experienced a difficult birth where her head became temporarily stuck in the birth canal. This stretching during delivery may have caused the muscles in her face to pull backwards.

“You’re alright, everything is fine,” her owner said to Belle, who was listening calmly and hoping for a reward. “You just appear to look a little different.”

Following the popular photo of Belle taken on Facebook Marketplace, her owner explained that her sudden fame “just happened unexpectedly,” and “since then, we’ve been able to show everyone how funny, sweet, and affectionate she is.”

I’ve been seeing so many funny reaction memes online, all thanks to Belle’s hilarious facial expressions! It’s amazing how quickly she became a star. It’s a little sad to think about how much time has passed since she first went viral, though – she’s definitely grown up! People are sharing all sorts of things, but mostly it’s just appreciating how funny she is. I’ve been laughing so hard at some of them! It’s wild to see how much of a cultural moment she’s become, and how much joy she brings to people.

It’s amusing to note that Belle isn’t the only animal famous for appearing surprised. Ivar, a Maine Coon mix who is blind, also naturally has a permanently shocked expression. This unique and funny look has earned him over half a million dedicated followers.

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2025-10-03 20:50