Dwarf Dog Will Melt Your Heart

This inspiring pup is refusing to let having dwarfism get in the way of living life to the fullest. German Shepherd Michelangelo Augustine - affectionately known as MikeyGus - was born to proud parents Spartacus and Temperance in Clarksville, Indiana, and at first he seemed just like the rest of his litter. At six weeks old his owners Amy and Heath Carkuff began to wonder if there was something wrong with the happy puppy as he was much clumsier than his siblings. The mischievous pup lives happily alongside his parents, Lilo the family Shuh Tzu, a brood of chickens and Biscotti the cow, who often lays against the fence so that MikeyGus can snuggle up to her.

Videographer / director: Amy Carkuff
Producer: Hannah Stevens, Ruby Coote
Editor: Sonia Estal