An adorable dog has taken the internet by storm for her unique reactions to trying different treats.
Kora, a 2-year-old pup who lives in North Carolina with her owner, Alyson, has taste-tested steak, tuna, mango, cheese tortellini, and many more treats.
Some of the treats that have been well received by Kora include Gouda cheese, mango, and more.
Although the pup has made millions of people around the world smile with her hilarious reactions, she didn’t really have a great start in life.
“Kora had a long recovery and months of kennel rest followed by physical therapy,” Alyson said. “She has always been a very sweet-tempered dog, but really came out of her shell at 6 to 8 months old.”
During her healing process, Kora—who was adopted by Alyson—accompanied her to work each day and grew fond of her workmates.
Since getting a second chance at life, Kora is currently living her best life alongside two other furry companions.
As to her rise to becoming a taster, Alyson recalled: “I remember the very first moment she started chattering after tasting food and you can hear us outbursting with laughter in the background.”
The vet revealed that Kora’s behavior really caught them off guard.
Just like any professional taster, Kora first takes a few seconds to analyze the taste by doing her trademark chomping and then gives her final opinion of it.
“She was a chef in her past life,” one netizen said. Another added, “Takes her tasting job very seriously.”
According to Alyson, Kora has come to understand when she is about to be recorded and thus gets excited and goes into position as soon as the camera phone is pointed at her.
It is known that dogs tend to develop their ability to taste within the first few weeks of their life and it is one of the senses that develops even before seeing and hearing.
“We try to not give our pets too many treats and [are] also mindful of pets who have known sensitivities,” she said. “As an emergency veterinarian, I see dogs develop obesity and pancreatitis/gastroenteritis from human food consumption.”
