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There’s Nothing Like the Friendship Between a Horse and His Dog


Boss and Contino share a special bond. Photo via Leslie Stark/YouTube



Growing up, my aunt was the one with all the horses. My parents would drive my brother and I up north to visit and we’d watch the horses – or ride them if we could talk someone into helping us with the saddle and everything. But her property wasn’t all horses. Dogs played a prominent part. As a child I’d marvel at how much like friends the two species seemed. Admittedly, I still love to see the friendship between horses and dogs.



The friendship between Contino, a horse, and Boss, a Doberman, is no exception. Boss likes to lead Contino around on their farm in Peru, while Contino gives Boss kisses.



Take a look at the bond they share:

Does your horse have a dog friend? Share a photo with us on the Horse Illustrated Facebook page.

Cari Jorgensen

Cari Jorgensen is a web content specialist who is also an adjunct professor of English at Santa Ana College.

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