A playful puppy, likely a German Shepherd, interacts with an adult golden retriever on a beige sofa in a bright living room. 8:41

Bailey and Rocky become brothers

Bailey is a gentle golden retriever who lives with Taras on Spain's Costa del Sol. One day Taras walks in carrying a German shepherd puppy. more

The puppy is Rocky. Bailey studies him and gives him a good sniff, gathering all the news he can. When Rocky tries to get closer, though, Bailey seems a little taken aback.

Rocky isn't scared at all. He wants to play, and he settles in on the couch by the window, right beside the big golden dog.

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Rocky settles in beside Bailey on the couch, as small as Bailey is big.

Bailey's face says the rest. He looks unsure about this tiny guest who is so comfortable around him. If there were a prize for patience, Bailey would be in the running.

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Rocky keeps coming back for more, and Bailey isn't so sure.

He keeps on being patient, and the two grow up side by side. Rocky stays busy and playful. Bailey stays calm.

Somewhere along the way, they become brothers. They like to hug, and they sleep next to each other. Rocky ends up the bigger dog, but he still cuddles up to Bailey the way he did when he was small.

A playful puppy, likely a German Shepherd, interacts with an adult golden retriever on a beige sofa in a bright living room. The headline runs in white letters across the lower third.Save
Bailey is a gentle golden retriever who lives with Taras on Spain's Costa del Sol.

They don't share everything. When Taras cuddles Bailey, Rocky sits on the couch and waits for his turn, plainly jealous. When Taras pets Rocky, Bailey feels the same way.

Toys are another sore spot. Neither dog will give one up, so a toy turns into a tug of war. The little fights do not change a thing, though. Bailey is getting older now, and he still has a shadow who wants to sleep right next to him.

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