A pair of dogs from Australia were caught on camera cuddling each other in bed, and their adorable relationship has melted hearts among internet users.
The viral TikTok video, shared in August by their owner, under the username @rubyandhenry, shows the two Irish terriers holding each other close as they nap on the bed together, sharing a warm, heartfelt hug.
“They love each other, but still bicker like siblings they are classic Irish terriers; cheeky and stubborn and fiery! So entertaining!” their owner, 32-year-old, Kaitlin Rees, a photographer from Gold Coast, told Newsweek.
The poster, who often works from home and gets to spend most of her time with them, said that 3-year-old Henry and the 7-month-old Ruby are from the same breeder and they are “technically cousins.”
But does being related affect a dog’s relationship with another canine? Do dogs know who is family?
Certified dog trainer and canine behaviorist Tamsin de la Harpe says in an article shared by PawSafe that science doesn’t have a definitive answer to this question as of yet, and that, while some dogs seem to remember their siblings, others don’t.
Remembering their littermates has a lot to do with how much time they spent together before being separated, and even those who do remember their family, may not get along with them very well, just as it happens with humans.
On the other hand, canine siblings who are raised together may get what is known as “littermate syndrome,” a term that can indicate either a strong sibling rivalry, or an unhealthy attachment to one another, which can cause separation anxiety.
An article by The Spruce Pets, medically reviewed by Dr. Nancy Turner, it is also possible for dogs to experience both aggression and separation for their sibling at different times, for example, fighting for treats, but also becoming anxious if they are separated from each other.
If your pups are showing similar signs, you should speak to a veterinarian or a pet behaviorist to help address this disorder.
From left: Ruby and Henry can be seen hugging each other on the bed. A dog owner from Australia filmed the sweetest moment between her canines, and internet users can’t cope.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received almost 100,000 views and more than 11,000 likes on the platform.
One user, HayleighB47, commented: “That’s got to be the best thing I’ve seen on here today. Got me a little emotional.”
BB4FS posted: “All dogs should know this kind of love and happiness.”
Ilovechocolatemilk added: “This embrace should be a frame on your wall.”
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