Gentle Pit Bull Caringly Watches Over Newborn Babies

Jul 02, 2020 by apost team

A pit bull was filmed laying down with two babies bundled up in their blankets next to him for a family Christmas photo. The tired canine appears as if he’s about to nod off for a quick snooze, but when the babies start to cry, the pooch immediately checks on them — he sniffs them, and gently nudges them, providing reassurance to newborns.

Pit bulls have the reputation of being mean and aggressive. Anyone who has had the pleasure of owning a pit bull, however, knows that this isn't necessarily true. It's usually the exact opposite case, assuming the dog's owners raised it to be socialized and well behaved. That's most certainly the case in the video this pit bull's parents shared.

Preparing for Christmas card pictures, the family had posed their two newborn twins with their pit bull. All three wear festive Christmas outfits, and holiday music is playing in the background. The two babies snuggle between the dog's arms, and it's truly the most adorable thing.

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Admittedly, it's easy to be somewhat afraid of large dogs. We all know the potential of angering an animal, and we will go out of our way to avoid doing so. Pit bulls, as a breed, tend to have a bad reputation. In the past, these dogs took part in fighting rings. Individuals would purchase dogs, knowing that they were a relatively "tough" breed.

They would then taunt the dogs to the point they became aggressive and release them to fight. Since then, pit bulls have had a bad reputation. Owners who haven't educated themselves on the handling and care of the breed have prolonged this poor reputation. Like any breed of dog, an animal treated properly and well taken care of is, at worst, complacent.

At best, they're friendly, loving, and immensely caring creatures. The dog in this video falls into the second category, showing just how much he cares about his new siblings. Every dog will react differently to children. The way they react will depend almost entirely on their personality and disposition, so owners should watch for queues their dog is uncomfortable.

These can include tucked tails, averted eyes, snarling or showing their teeth, and having their ears pinned back.However, if the dog is comfortable and relaxed, he can be a fantastic caregiver for young children. Parents should still supervise their children around their pets, as children don't always understand an animal's body language.

In the video, the two children are just newborns and very small. The dog has laid out with his head on a pillow and is wearing reindeer antlers. Initially, he appears to be entirely unconcerned. He relaxes, and we see him close his eyes and relax, as though he might take a nap. However, both the children fuss just a bit, starting to move around.

At this point, some parents may have become concerned, as the pit bull becomes immediately alert. He isn't upset, though — he is paying attention to the children's needs. He raises his head, sniffling at each of the children. When they keep moving, he very gently nuzzles them, letting them know that he's there and they can relax.

Within a few seconds of him reassuring them, both children start to settle down again. The pit bull continues to watch them for a few more seconds, making sure they're okay before he lays his head back down too.

Throughout the entire interaction, you can tell that he is protecting them, reminding them of his presence and helping reassure them. In his eyes, they may as well have been his children.

Would you let a large dog pose for pictures cuddled with your newborns? Or would you be worried, even if you know your dog well, that something would happen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and be sure to pass this along to your loved ones.