Some dogs are easy friends, able to enjoy other dogs, people and even cats. But to befriend a wild deer is something you don’t see every day. This meeting of different species is heartwarming, as dog and deer set out to play a little game of tag.
The owner of the dog, was in the right place at the right time, to capture these two, and it’s a joy to watch.
Elli-Mae is a French Bulldog from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her owner, Jamie-Rae Fifield, captured the two new friends frolicking in a beautiful green field.
According to the American Kennel Club, the French Bulldog is a Non-sporting group breed.
“The French Bulldog resembles a Bulldog in miniature, except for the large, erect “bat ears” that are the breed’s trademark feature… The body beneath the smooth, brilliant coat is compact and muscular.”
During the industrial revolution, a toy bulldog became the mascot for the booming cottage industry of lacemakers. The little dog went on to become a favorite of lacemakers who settled in the French countryside.
The new breed was given the name Bouledogue Français.
“While bred primarily as pets and companions, Frenchies are remarkably intelligent and serve as good watchdogs.”
The AKC says of the French Bulldog,
“They get on well with other animals and enjoy making new friends of the human variety. It is no wonder that city folk from Paris to Peoria swear by this vastly amusing and companionable breed.”
It’s not surprising that the little smooshed-nosed pup had such a blast with her new woodland friend.
Making new friends is a trademark of the breed.
“The Frenchie is playful, alert, adaptable, and completely irresistible.”
Most deers would be scared of dogs, but this majestic animal was actually curious.
The way things look in the video below, the deer is quite playful. They take turns tempting each other to give chase, and when you watch to the end, the deer turns tail as they enjoy the game.
Getting up close and personal with a white-tailed deer is not something you can do every day.
The White-tailed deer is native to North America, and makes it’s home east of the Rockies. This young deer has a reddish-brown coat, which according to Wikipedia, will change to grey-brown as the weather turns colder in fall and winter.
You can count eight points on this deer’s velvet antlers. According to research from the Kerr Wildlife Management Area,
“Deer grow and lose their antlers yearly. Antler growth begins in March and is completed by the middle of September.”
As the deer grows throughout the season, the velvet will shed leaving the hard antlers.
The adorable French Bulldog must have been tired out after so much outdoor fun.
One Youtuber may have gotten it right,
“That cute pup is going to sleep well.”
To get an up close and personal look at these new best friends, a white-tailed deer and a French Bulldog, watch the video below.
Get ready to smile as these two fast friends give chase on a bright and sunny day.
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