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This Golden Cocker Spaniel Has The Internet Convinced She's A Disney Princess

May 22, 2025

Meet Princess Penny—the golden cocker spaniel from Melbourne, Australia, who’s captured hearts around the globe and racked up over 50 million views online.

@its_princesspenny

With her soft golden fur, expressive green eyes, and a wardrobe full of bows and princess outfits, it’s easy to see why people are calling her a real-life Disney princess.

Penny’s rise to fame began as a bit of fun.

Her owners, Lori and Stefan, started posting videos of her on social media just to share her cuteness. But it didn’t take long for the world to notice.

“It started out as a little bit of fun,” Lori shared. “After about a week of posting, we woke up one morning to a video with 10 million views.”

The fairytale moment got even better when Disney themselves took notice.

“Disney actually recognized her as a princess as well,” Stefan said. “That's when we knew we did something here.”

Now, Princess Penny continues to enchant fans with her charming looks and royal flair. You can follow her on TikTok or Instagram (@its_princesspenny).