Mastiff Puppy Trying To Outsmart Big Brother in Competition for Stuffie Is a Battle of Wits

No matter how young or old, competitions between siblings can get dicey—especially if one of you is noticeably bigger and stronger. That didn't stop Mastiff puppy Benny when he went after the stuffie big brother Bowser saw, and wanted, first.

Brothers will be brothers in this gladiator-like fight for the prize! Watch as Benny tries to "hurdle" over Bowser to win the battle!

These two brothers aren't strangers to shenanigans. Through both of their TikTok pages, @bowserthemastiff and @bennythemastiff , followers are delighted each and every time one or the other tries to start something. This clip shows how their relationship continues growing despite Bowser's initial impressions of the young buck. Though Benny has a lot to learn, it's obvious how much love he has for his big brother—even if he can't get the stuffie away from him!

Of Bowser's more than 1.2 million followers, this video is making its way up in likes. Fans of the dynamic duo have even chosen sides.

"Benny is keeping Bowser young," one person wrote.

"4 years to prepare for the Olympics, gotta start now!" another added.

"Benny is such a trouble maker!" another said.

Alright, so maybe Benny won the stuffie battle but based on past events and the fact that Benny is still learning the ropes, Bowser will win the war!

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How Long Do Mastiffs Stay Puppies?

Benny is a big, floppy boy who thinks Bowser's no match for him, but he's still a puppy. The American Kennel Club explains the Mastiff breed can stay in puppyhood for a lot longer than other breeds.

Though Mastiffs are gentle giants and can grow pretty big, they don't reach "final physical and mental maturity" until they're around 3 years old. Bowser has just surpassed that, having turned 4 in June, while Benny is a mere 6 months old (and look how big he is already!). So, little brother has a ways to go before he can really take on big brother.

While they're growing, their joints are still vulnerable. Regualr exercise and playtime is a great way to get that Mastiff energy out, but Benny's use of the couch and hurdle jump wasn't his best idea. The site also adds that Mastiffs can be stubborn, so even if Benny was told not to jump off the couch, he might not listen!

It'll be a while before any competition between the brothers is fair physically and mentally, but in the mean time, we love watching them figure it out!