Clever Little Dachshund Invents Way To Play Fetch by Himself, Without Human Help
If there's one true thing to know about dogs, it's that they love a good game of fetch. One Austin, Texas Dachshund named Biff is getting massive praise for a clever fetch strategy that needs no human help, and it's seriously impressive!
@laurenrayxvx this was the cutest thing i've ever seen #bartonsprings#austintexas#dogsoftiktok#socute
awww so cute - Cherri
The video shows the genius Dachshund tossing his toy into the water downstream, jogging alongside as it flows down into the deep water, and jumping in to retrieve it. The fetch game runs in a cycle as people in awe cheered for the little guy, who was having the time of his life.
Fellow bystander, @laurenrayxvx shared the clips, though she's not the first to have noticed Biff's sweet fetch skills. He's become something of a Barton Springs celebrity, and neither he nor his dad knows about it!
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Hundreds of people swarmed the comments, with many saying they know Biff and have seen him in action, so this must be a regular spot for the talented boy. I wish there were more videos showcasing this amazing event, or Biff in his downtime, but one person's reply stated his dad doesn't have social media.
Alas, Biff made me think of another Dachshund who loves fetch. Though Daphne isn't entertaining herself by using water energy, she's figured out how to get a baby to throw the ball, which is also pretty cool.
@jillianmariejohnson89 Did we make some progress on ball throwing? You tell me. #dachshund#dachshundsoftiktok#newborn#futurebesties#bestfriends#fetch#babiesoftiktok#babiesanddogs#minidachshund#doxiesoftiktok
original sound - Jillian Johnson
How Smart Are Dachshunds?
By the looks of what Biff is capable of, I'd bet all my money on the breed running the world one day! Dachshunds are extremely smart and renowned for being independent thinkers-sometimes to the point of being a tad stubborn (especially if there's nothing in it for them).
As dogs who hunted small prey like badgers on their own, Dachshunds have to be sharp and prepared to do what they think is necessary to get the job done. Sometimes it translates into ignoring their humans in exchange for what they think is best, and as you can see with Biff, it works out!
Though we can't fully measure a dog's intelligence the way we can with humans, these pups are not known to be fast learners, but they've been shown to be resourceful through stellar problem-solving skills and resourcefulness, unlike many other breeds.
Dachshunds are also good at reading us, though they're going to want something to motivate them to do as we say. These aren't usually the people-pleasing type, but they sure are cute. If you're ever near Barton Springs and catch Biff in his natural element, you'll know all you need to about how intelligent these adorable dogs really are (and tell him we said hi)!
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This story was originally published May 23, 2026 at 5:20 PM.