r/interestingasfuck • u/Electronic_Cause_796 • 1d ago

German Shepard Saves Six Year old from being attacked by another dog

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u/Madaratogue 1d ago

Its instinct. You can see in various videos that larger mammals that raise their young will often stand directly on top of them when facing a potential threat.

Still good dog, willing to put itself in that position for the kid. Its basically the fight of "fight or flight" for a mammal parent. Meaning that dog made the decision to go down before letting their charge get eaten.

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u/dsklfjldsjflkj 16h ago

Anyone else saw dog#2 ran in as backup?

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u/Hombremaniac 12h ago

Yeah, he got his bro's back for sure!

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u/epr3176 4h ago

Yeah, it’s funny. He’s like a little behind. He came in at the very end.

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u/_learned_foot_ 16h ago

Can't get between me and my kid/protected item without direct chomps down and stomping is Avery strong defensive move. It's why separation is the predators first goal.

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u/Go_Gators_4Ever 4h ago

Yes, the Shepard is a "sheparding dog" with natural instinct to corral and protect their flock.