Golden Retriever Adopted Baby Chicks - and They've Turned Him Into Their Personal Jungle Gym
Dojo, the tender cream Golden Retriever, is totally smitten with his adopted "babies." From the moment his human brought them home, Dojo has considered these tiny chicks nothing less than his feathered family, and he's been happily looking after them ever since. Now that they've grown a little in both size and courage, there's no stopping these adorable birds from taking advantage of their willing playmate. They hop and climb all over the sweet pup like toddlers, exploring their world as the gentlest giant protects them as his own.
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Dojo's account is overflowing with videos of him doting over his chicks; he begins each day trying to contain his excitement until he can see them again. Fans of the goodest Golden can't seem to get enough of his loving demeanor and the unlikely bond he has with the chicks.
As one fan sums up Dojo best, "Always the sweetest boy smiling ear to ear with his babies."
Why Dogs Like Dojo Are Wired to Protect and Nurture - Even Across Species.
Watching Dojo's kindhearted reaction might look like a one-in-a-million moment - but for a Golden Retriever, this kind of behavior is what his breed was built to do.
As one training resource puts it, Goldens are, at their core, lovebugs. They're warm, social, and seem to "ooze love from the inside out." They are consistently ranked among the friendliest, most affectionate breeds out there. And every so often, that affection doesn't stay confined to the humans and dogs in their lives. Goldens have a well-documented habit of "nannying" other creatures entirely - kittens, ducks, lambs, and apparently, in Dojo's case, a small flock of baby chicks who've decided he's part playmate, part guardian. The breed's intelligence, loyalty, and capacity for empathy guide this desire to nurture and protect creatures close to them.
It's worth noting that not every Golden is going to roll out the welcome mat for a baby animal. Individual personality, genetics, and socialization all play a role in how a dog expresses - or doesn't express - that nurturing instinct. But when you do see it show up, as it clearly has with Dojo, it's less of a fluke and more of a glimpse at what these dogs are capable of when their natural warmth meets the right circumstances (aka, the right "babies").
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This story was originally published June 8, 2026 at 8:36 AM.