Dog Approaches Boy With Down Syndrome And Befriends Him (Video)

This video will warm your heart. The empathy and compassion that dogs have is nothing short of incredible. We meet a sweet labrador called Himalaya befriend a young boy called Hernan with Down Syndrome.

Herman then moves across the patio, only to be followed by the determined canine and the scene repeats itself with the little boy being followed by Himalaya. Eventually Herman relents and starts to touch the dog at one point stroking her snout and pulling back her fur to reveal her teeth. Although he does continue to push the gentle giant away it becomes more of a game and towards the end of the four minute video the pair sit side-by-side contentedly.