The viral video uploaded on June 12 by @jadechristinegrac displays the cane corso pair activate their defensive mode after hearing an unexpected sound coming through their garden fence. After leaping up to catch a glimpse of the suspected intruder, the two dogs realize that the noise on the other side of the fence had simply come from their owne
“Guard dog activated until he saw it was me,” wrote the video’s creator, who is the owner of the two dogs in England.
A stock image of two cane corso dogs in grasses. The viral video demonstrates the protective breed reacting to a suspected intruder.GETTY IMAGESThe Italian dog breed is similar to the mastiff and, due to their alert and assertive nature, they are usually kept as guard dogs. The American Kennel Club (AKC) describes the breed as being a “unequaled protector” under its profile online. The pet registry states “corsi are at a glance intimidating creatures. Their imposing appearance is their first line of defense against intruders.”
“Corsi are intelligent, devoted, eager to please, versatile, and extremely faithful to their humans, but are also assertive and willful, and can end up owning an unwitting owner,” the AKC adds. Due to their alert nature, corsi require substantial exercise and stimulation and are most suited to active households.
What Do the Remarks Say?
Since it was distributed to the social-media platform, the TikTok post has been witnessed more than 1.8 million instances to date and appreciated by over 350,000 users. Hundreds of TikTok posters have shared their delight at the viral moment in the comments area under the post. One user wrote: “WHO ARE YOU GET OUT OF HE – oh hi mama.”
“Haha, awww when he sees you he’s like ‘oh it’s just momma let me be a baby’,” another added.
“His countenance when he realizes haha, it’s good to know they’re going to safeguard, gorgeous dogs too,” wrote a different user. “From safeguard dog to sweet whittle baby,” read one reply, while another stated: “The whineeee when he realized it was mummmaaa.”
A distinct TikTok poster commented: “You can observe the transition in his eyes! He LOVES his mama he is so pleased it’s you.”
Newsweek contacted @JadeChristineGrac for a remark via TikTok.
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