There’s a big dog hiding in this kitchen – can you find him in this picture?

There’s an utterly captivating aspect to the manner in which optical illusions and other mind-boggling images seem to contort your perception.

Hundreds of such pictures exist on the internet and in antiquated books – yet this one hails from an actual, real-life scenario.

There’s an “invisible” entity in this photograph, but it’s not a furtive intruder or a burglar…

Rather, it’s a dog that everyone is on the hunt for.

Even those adept at deciphering optical illusions are befuddled by this cunning snapshot…

Can you spot the large dog concealed right in plain sight? Take a gander at the image below!

(Don’t fret if you don’t immediately locate it. We’ll guide you through the process until you succeed…)

As per 7 News Perth, a woman named Christina Suvo initially shared the photo.

Christina asserted that there’s a dog hidden within the picture. However, many were skeptical. It scarcely appears as if there are any living creatures in the photo. But trust me, a dog is indeed present. Do you perceive where it is?

Here’s the complete image of the kitchen. Can you now detect the dog?

If you can’t find it, don’t be concerned. We didn’t initially either. Let’s approach this in the typical manner of solving optical illusions: we’ll dissect the image into segments.

Examine one segment at a time, commencing with the top left one.

Scrutinize each portion meticulously and painstakingly sift through the details to ensure you’re not overlooking anything. Believe me when I say this is a devilishly difficult dog to spot, so don’t be astonished if you’re left perplexed.

Have you located the dog yet? Here’s a hint: it’s in box four.

Still unable to see it? Bear in mind you’re seeking a dog in the lower right corner of the picture…

To precisely identify where the dog is, click on the image below!

It remains a challenge to discern it, but you might be able to notice the contrast between its lighter-colored underbelly and the black carpet.

The arrows in the above picture denote the dog’s eyes, ears, and belly. Yes, it’s still arduous to make out the black dog on the black carpet, but it’s unquestionably there. The lighter shade of its tummy and the pink within its ears are actually quite visible.

If you’re still having difficulty spotting the dog, it’s more conspicuous in the above picture. This time, it’s been accentuated.

You should now be able to clearly perceive the dog’s face. It has a long snout, large, endearing eyes, and it appears as if one of its ears is inverted.

The dog is an adult black Labrador. Labradors typically weigh between 65 – 75 pounds (30 – 35 kilos), so it’s rather remarkable that such a sizable dog could remain concealed in this picture!

Did you manage to see the dog on your initial attempt?