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It's common knowledge that there are few things in this world more enjoyable than the sight of a small dachshund balancing random household objects on its adorable little head.

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Harlso the Balancing Hound, with his slightly baffled expression and penchant for balancing even the most unexpected of objects (occasionally while in costume), is the perfect example of Instagram at its absolute finest.

Behold:

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Harlso -- full name Harley, from Belfast, Northern Ireland -- has been steadily accumulating followers on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for awhile now.

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"He just has the flattest head," Paul Lavery, who owns Harlso along with his partner Jennifer Scott, told the BBC. "He can't do any normal tricks, sit or anything. Balancing things on his head is the only thing he can do."

Well he can certainly do that well, at least. And he clearly doesn't like other dogs muscling in on his turf:

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