The heartwarming moment a Great Pyrenees dog named Dora was seen guarding a newborn goat has melted hearts online with hundreds of thousands of views on TikTok.
In footage shared by Melissa McCrackin from southeast Kansas, Dora the dog can be seen curled up protectively next to the baby goat, embodying her role as the ultimate farm guardian.
In the clip, McCrackin said: "I will never have a farm without a Pyrenees. This baby wasn't expected until next week. Another surprise baby, but Dora's got it under control. She's guarding it, protecting it while her mommy eats dinner, keeping it warm, keeping it safe. The Pyrenees is truly the farmer and rancher's best friend. If you have a farm, you need a Pyrenees."
Dora's natural instincts have made her a beloved member of the farm.
"Dora is just about 3 years old. She protects goats and baby pigs naturally—it's all instinct on her part," McCrackin told Newsweek. "The only thing she had to learn was to not eat the chickens."
The baby goat, a registered Nubian dairy goat, will remain on the farm until weaning, and her future role will depend on her development.
Comments on the footage showed people's delight at the adorable moment.
"I petition for Dora to get a raise," said TikToker Jonathan, while Jellyfillin wrote: "It is in their heart to guard their flock!"
Other Pyrenees owners agreed that the breed makes a great farm dog.
"So true. Our family's ranch in NorCal has a sweet Pyrenees, and she keeps the coyotes and other critters away from the chickens. She doesn't play," said Jazzyjulz.
The Great Pyrenees breed has been recognized by the American Kennel Club since 1933, and is a popular breed across the U.S. Celebrated for its nurturing and protective instincts, they were originally bred in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain. The breed has been safeguarding livestock for centuries, and their ability to guard various farm animals, from goats to poultry, makes them indispensable to farmers like McCrackin.
"I shared it on TikTok because it was such a sweet moment and everyone was so upset about the upcoming [TikTok] ban. I thought that if it was going to be my last post, then I wanted it to be a happy one," said McCrackin.
Since McCrackin spoke to Newsweek President Donald Trump has signed an executive order granting TikTok a 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires a sale or ban of the platform.
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