Overview
- The Pooches Playhouse co-owners Niamh Knowles and Emma Healey told Newsweek they created the canine Nativity to brighten people’s days.
- Ten dogs filled the roles, including baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the Angel Gabriel, three wise men and farm animals.
- A Yorkshire terrier played the manger role as staff used sit-and-stay commands, treats and familiar photo routines to capture the scene.
- A December 12 Instagram video of the production had surpassed 71,800 views, drawing praise for the dogs’ calm behavior.
- Regional outlets republished the viral clips, with some reports attributing the posts to a different account, highlighting minor attribution discrepancies.