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The moment when a Great Dane stopped by to take care of his puppies has delighted the internet.
Shared by John and Mandy Weslow under the handle @weslow2_crazy_dane_mama on February 25, the video captured the moment when the dad gently inspects and sniffs his puppies. Before long, mom turns up and makes it clear who is in charge of the childcare.
"We honestly had no idea what his reaction would be when he saw the babies, but he is such an amazingly sweet boy that we weren't surprised of his gentleness towards them," Mandy Weslow told Newsweek.
The Weslows run Weslow AKC Danes in Dundee, Michigan, breeding the popular dogs. It started when her son was young and terrified of all canines, so the family decided to add a gentle giant to their family and raise it from a puppy.
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What started as a mission to help their son overcome his fears quickly became a passion, and their family of Great Danes grew. Years later, they started their own breeding journey and are passionate about helping other families have their own Great Dane journey.
The Great Dane is the tallest dog breed in the world, with males reaching up to 32 inches at the shoulder and weighing as much as 175 pounds. Recognized as a breed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1887, today they are listed as the 19th most-popular breed in the U.S.
Known for their affectionate nature with families, other dogs and children, they are popular family pets—although they do require plenty of space and exercise.
With almost 300,000 views on TikTok, the video has thrilled dog lovers who enjoyed seeing the gentle giant and his puppies.
"How beautiful," wrote viewer debbywhelan, while TikTok user Aagje added: "The sweetest thing I have ever seen. Thank you."
Another commenter was amazed by the size of the litter of puppies and posted: "Wow! That's a lot of puppies! Is that normal for Great Danes?"
"Absolutely beautiful adorable family," wrote TikTok user Suzanne. Mandy, the poster of the video, replied: "Absolutely. Double-digit litters are pretty common actually."
"We decided to share our dogs on TikTok because with everything going on in the world, we hope to bring some light hearted smiles and laughter to others," said Weslow.
Great Dane litters vary from one or two puppies to as many as 17 or 18. There are even exceptional cases where dogs have given birth to as many as 21 puppies in one litter.
Last month, another dad was filmed meeting his puppies for the first time, but the mom wasn't too impressed.
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Update: 3/8/24, 09:03 a.m.: This story was updated with additional pictures and comment from the poster.
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