Golden Retriever Shows off His Best Patience Skills With New Baby Sister
Adding a new baby to the family is a huge transition for the humans in the household, but it's also a big change for the four-legged family members. Learning how to coexist with a tiny person who screams a lot and takes all of your parents' attention? I can see why that would be less than ideal for many dogs.
The Golden Retriever in the video below, though? He's a total natural with his new baby sis. Somehow, he just knows exactly how to behave around her.
@frankieandthedood Our big boy has been so patient with his sister #daughter#dogsoftiktok#baby#firsttimemom#fyp
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In this video from @frankieandthedood on TikTok, his mom explained that she told Frankie he couldn't go on the tumble mat because that's where the baby was playing, so instead, he waited ever so patiently next to the mat.
It's also very clear from this footage that he feels responsible for his baby sister's safety with the way he's keeping an eye on her while she plays, and he doesn't even seem to mind when she reaches out to grab his nose!
The love definitely seems mutual with the way she tries to share her toys with Frankie. These two are going to be trouble by the time she hits her toddler years!
Related: One Golden Retriever Is Polite, the Other Has Different Priorities
Golden Retrievers Are Known for Being Good With Kids
There's a reason Golden Retrievers have earned such a reputation for being good family dogs: They have the perfect personality to lend themselves to being especially patient and kind with little ones.
In fact, according to the American Kennel Club, Golden Retrievers are considered one of the best breeds for families. Not only are they affectionate and loyal, but they are also very gentle and patient-two characteristics that mean these dogs are very tolerant of little kids and their chaos (and likely a tail tug every now and then from tiny hands).
Another major plus of having Golden Retrievers in a family with little kids? They have a lot of energy, just like kids do, so they can basically wear each other out. Or at least, they can try to... if it's even possible.
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This story was originally published June 26, 2026 at 9:55 PM.