Adorable video shows the moment American bulldog Belle showers a baby boy with affection after 'adopting' him
- Cute video shared on social media shows a dog cuddling up with a baby
- The pair look content together on the sofa as the pooch cuddles and kisses the baby
- Video has been viewed 20,000 times and attracted hundreds of comments
They say a dog is a man's best friend.
And it seems one is ready to step up to that role, or maybe even the role of mother.
An adorable video shows the relationship between a baby boy and his American bulldog, which is about three times his size.
My baby now: the big bulldog appears to have adopted the tiny baby lying on her stomach
The dog looks between the camera and the baby as she puts her paws around him to keep him safe
She appears protective and affectionate as she showers him with affection, licking his face
The bulldog is lying on her back on the sofa, with the sweet little boy on her stomach.
She even has a paw around him to cuddle him.
The baby boy, dressed in a blue and red baby grow, is Stone, and the son of Jara Derochey, a dog breeder in America.
He seems more than content to be lying on the warm stomach of his pet pooch.
And the bulldog showers lots of affection on him, licking him across the face.
The cute video was shared on Instagram with the caption: 'Belle says "Dis my baby now".'
The video has been viewed more than 20,000 times and has attracted hundreds of comments and likes
Stone's parents explained that they breed XL American bullies and count NFL stars among their clients.
They explained: 'They are specifically bred to have the absolute best temperament in the world.
'Though they have a pitbull look they are four to five times the size of a pitbull and rank higher in temperament testing than even a labrador.
'Infant they rank the best in temperament. Zero human or animal aggression, making them the perfect family pet. Our mission is to differentiate the breeds and show the world how amazing these dogs are.'
It has been watched 20,000 times and had hundreds of comments and likes.
One Instagram user wrote: 'I love this video, I can't stop watching it!'
Another wrote: 'What a sweet gentle temperament. Belle will be a good mama.'
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