Samoyed Puppy Adorably Befriends Herd Of Cows

This video of a sweet Samoyed puppy befriending a herd of cows is too adorable for words! Samoyeds were originally bred in harsh climates for the specific purpose of herding cows and other livestock—and also to perform other farm-needed functions, since keeping multiple working animals in unforgiving terrain is easier said than done.

These days, though, Sammys are no longer the Swiss army knives of dogs, and will generally only fall back on their working class roots in order to please their humans, or out of a deep-seated instinct to fulfill their original working dog destiny. Truth be told, most of them these days prefer lolling about with their adoring humans, getting their lustrous white coats brushed and fussed over until they shine with a gorgeous high gloss. Clearly the Samoyed in this video, however, retains some ancestral memory of his original purpose, and he’s taking to these curious cows like a duck takes to water. The cows also seem more than willing to befriend this eager pup (although, being older and fully mature, they’re understandably a bit more reserved), and the whole thing makes for a spectacle that’s as heartwarming as it is entirely entertaining.

There’s very little in life as endearing as inter-species friendships, which is probably why so many humans love watching our four-legged friends on camera in the first place. If you’re looking for some reassurance, in these topsy turvy times in which we live, that it’s possible to form friendships that bridge the divide in spite of differences, then look no further than this video! It also makes for an excellent escape into daydreams involving a simpler life—one lived on a farm, among nature, with lots of friendly animals who are also friends with each other. Mostly, though, it’s just incredibly sweet to watch. If you haven’t hit the Play button yet, what are you waiting for? You deserve a little break in your day!

So hit the Play button now—and also be sure you’ve got your volume turned up just enough to catch the sound of soft breezes, tranquil moos, and canine curiosity, which are on full display. It’s well worth it! Don’t forget to share this one with someone you love who also loves dogs, and adorable videos of dogs, and *especially* anyone who loves videos of dogs making unconventional friends in unexpected places. We know they’ll thank you for it!