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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video: American Bully Remains by Dog's Side During & After Pregnancy
Dogs are often protective of their favorite human and also their beloved animals. In one such video, an American Bully named Gunner remains by a Miniature Dachshund's side during and after the latter's pregnancy. While some viewers assume Gunner is the father, the Instagram post's caption clears the air. It reads, 'How lucky they are to have Gunner as an uncle, still too small to play.' A recent Instagram video features a tight bond between an American Bully, Gunner, and a pregnant Miniature Dachshund. Gunner appears to be protective of the small dog as he never loses sight of her. The clip begins with the two adorable canines posing for the camera. However, the words written on it add a serious tone to the video. It reads, 'Keep them separate now [that] she's pregnant.' But the owner decides not to follow through with this kind of suggestion and continues to showcase the strong friendship between the two pets. Then, the Instagram video highlights Gunner's protective and caring side. He carefully holds and cuddles the pregnant pooch while sleeping. Furthermore, Gunner does not leave her side and keeps a close eye on the expectant mother. Towards the end, the American Bully is sleeping beside the Miniature Dachshund, who has given birth to a bunch of puppies. Gunner flaunts his protective instincts as the pups' 'uncle.' Viewers' hearts melted after watching the adorable heart heart-touching Instagram dog video. A user commented, 'This is so sweet. He's the best uncle those little puppers could ask for.' Another wrote, 'They are safer with gunner there as he will not take his eyes off them as he will love them lots.' Some of them lauded Gunner's caring behavior towards the pregnant dog. 'This just made my heart melt. So happy that Gunner is an Uncle. Those babies will thrive with his sweet love,' one mentioned. Netizens congratulated the happy family and called the video 'cute.' Additionally, a few viewers recognized the Miniature Dachshund and revealed her name as 'Tokyo.' At the time of writing, the video garnered over 128K likes. The post Video: American Bully Remains by Dog's Side During & After Pregnancy appeared first on DogTime.
Newsweek
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Owner Told Bulldog Is Danger To Pregnant Dachshund—Tears at What Happens
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. When the owner of an American XL bully named Gunner was warned to keep him away from her pregnant dachshund, she had other ideas. What followed, captured in a video posted to Instagram on June 16, has since gone viral—garnering over 460,000 likes. The footage is challenging stereotypes surrounding a breed that has become a lightning rod for controversy across the U.K., where the family are based. The video, shared by Gunner's owner under @justgunnerstunner, shows the muscular XL bully closely accompanying his dachshund sister throughout her pregnancy. They are seen cuddling, resting together, and, eventually, Gunner is captured lying protectively outside her pen after she gives birth, looking on quietly. "He is supporting his smaller sister through pregnancy and birth, despite people saying he's 'dangerous,'" Gunner's owner told Newsweek. An overlaid text on the video reads, "Keep them separate now she's pregnant … NEVER," while the caption praises the bulldog's demeanor: "How lucky they are to have Gunner as an uncle, still too small to play." The post has melted hearts on the platform, as commenters responded with affection and surprise at the gentle behavior of a breed often portrayed as unpredictable and violent. "This is so sweet," one viewer on Instagram said. "He's the best uncle those little puppers could ask for." From left: American XL bully Gunner sits next to his dachshund sister; and cuddles her. From left: American XL bully Gunner sits next to his dachshund sister; and cuddles her. justgunnerstunner "They are safer with gunner there as he will not take his eyes off them as he will love them lots," another said, while a third added: "So sweet." This moment of domestic tranquillity and interspecies affection comes at a time when ownership of XL bully dogs is being heavily restricted in parts of the U.K. After several high-profile fatal attacks by XL bully dogs, the British government banned the breed in England and Wales, making it a criminal offense to own one without a certificate of exemption. The law also forbids selling, abandoning, or allowing such dogs to stray. Gunner's viral video has sparked conversation about whether breed-specific legislation unfairly targets certain dog breeds. While critics argue that XL bullies are genetically predisposed to bouts of aggression, advocates like Gunner's owner are pointing to moments such as this one as evidence that behavior is more about upbringing and responsible ownership than genetics. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
