An incredible optical illusion is puzzling the internet, challenging viewers to spot a hidden spaniel among a tangle of tree branches in a viral Reddit post on the ‘FindTheSniper’ thread.

At first glance, the image looks like a messy collection of branches—but look closely; a dog is camouflaged within! The task? Find the spaniel without losing patience.

Many Reddit users admitted defeat, with one saying, “I was sure there was no dog in this image.” Another confessed, “I needed help with this one—way harder than I thought!”

How to spot it? Experts suggest starting at the center and scanning outward. Still stuck? Shift your gaze slightly left—there, hidden among the branches, is the brown spaniel, blending perfectly into the background.

This illusion is part of the popular ‘sniper challenges’ trend, featuring everything from camouflaged snow leopards to puzzles testing depth perception, captivating minds worldwide.

Think you’ve got sharp eyes? See if you can find the hidden pup before your friends do!