Dachshund dad meets his puppy for the first time: his reaction is simply touching
USA - When a dachshund met its newborn puppy for the first time, the spectators were in tears of joy.
The touching moment was shared by the dog's owner on her Instagram channel, where the clip became a viral hit.
It shows a newborn puppy that has not yet opened its eyes being gently presented to its dad. The dog is visibly excited and seems to be touched with sheer joy.
"We wanted to see his reaction and how he would react to his newest puppy," mom Bethany told Newsweek. "It was just so sweet."
The heartwarming first encounter between the two dogs delighted many viewers online.
Users found it fascinating how the brown-colored dachshund stood up on his hind legs to greet his offspring with wide eyes.
Instagram viewers are touched by the dachshund dad's reaction
The short clip ends with the father dog licking his newborn son - a common sign of affection and tenderness in the animal world .
Dachshunds, which were originally bred to hunt badgers and rabbits, are now known as loyal and affectionate pets.