Bond Between Boxer and New Puppy Sibling Delights Internet: 'He Needed Her'

An adorable video of a boxer dog called Steve and his new puppy MJ has gone viral on TikTok with 120,000 views.

Posted to TikTok account @It's_Stevey_Boy, the owner of the animals wrote: "This was our Wendy's spot with Steve, we were so empty without her. MJ knew exactly the place she had to help fill. We miss our Angel Wendy," with the caption reading, "He needed her."

Boxers were voted the 14th most popular dog in the U.S in 2021, despite being imported to the U.S only after World War I and reaching popularity in the late 1930s.

In the footage, Steve and MJ can be seen cuddling in various locations, including in an armchair and under the sun.

In a previous video that received more than 2.5 million views, the OP wrote: "We lost Wendy on August 24^th. We are all lost without her. Meet MJ. We know Wendy would be proud," with footage of both Wendy and MJ cuddling with Steve.

American pet food company Hill's Pet Nutrition says that the boxer breed has a high need for companionship: "If these needs are not met, boxers can be destructive if left alone in the house.

"Boxers are ideal for people who want a canine companion with them most of the time or for larger busy families with homes that are often occupied by someone."

The breed has an ancient and interesting history. The American Kennel Club (AKC) website says that, "along with their cousins, the Bulldog and Mastiff, Boxers have ancestors that can be traced to the ancient Assyrians, as long ago as 2000 B.C. They were powerful, brave dogs, often used in war. Centuries later, these dogs were named for the ancient city of Molossis, in what is now Albania.

"For centuries, the Bullenbeisser, the Boxer's more recent antecedent, was used as a hunting dog for wild boar, bear, and deer. The breed spread all over continental Europe and England and can be seen as early as the 16th century in Flemish tapestries."

The AFC site adds: "Most experts agree that this smaller Bullenbeisser, from northeast Belgium, is the direct ancestor of the modern Boxer. However, it was in Germany that the breed's development reached a peak of development to become the remarkable dog we know today."

TikTok user Laura Anne commented, "All boxers need another boxer," while katy.moose12 wrote: "I just got my 1.5 yr old boxer a boxer pup and they instantly fell in love ..best decision I've ever made."

TikToker Laura Anne posted: "We had 3 at one point and they loved each other so much. Our oldest passed and the other two are like glue."

Dany wrote: "oh no, don't say that. I have a old mutt and a 2 year old boxer. I always feel like she needs a boxer sister."

Newsweek has reached out to the original poster for comment.