Finland's puppy livestream grips millions worldwide

Video. A Finnish dog and her six newborn puppies have become an international online sensation. The 24/7 livestream, known as “Pentulive”, attracted 1.85 million unique viewers in its first two weeks, according to public broadcaster Yle.
Updated: 27 October 2026 - 15:14 GMT+1
A 24/7 livestream of a dog and her six newborn puppies has become a viral sensation in Finland and beyond, attracting nearly two million unique viewers in just two weeks.
Hilkka, a four-year-old Lagotto Romagnolo and former school dog, gave birth to her six puppies in the early hours of October 10.
The livestream, known as “Pentulive”, allows viewers to follow the family around the clock. According to Finnish public broadcaster Yle, 1.85 million unique viewers watched the content during its first two weeks.


