Golden Retriever & Little Girl Look Like They Were Born To Be Best Friends

A little girl and her Golden Retriever do not need much to turn an ordinary outing into playtime. For them, a walk along the sidewalk becomes more entertaining when one is giggling, and the other is determined to follow. Their sweet interaction was captured in a video in which their mom calls the pair “built in besties.”

Golden Retriever follows giggly little girl around during playtime

A Golden Retriever named Riggs appears to have taken on the role of his little human sister’s official sidekick, and she seems perfectly happy about it. A video shared by @charlieandbodie captures the pair during a playful moment outside. The little girl walks along the sidewalk while Riggs follows closely behind her, staying near her as she makes her way forward. He doesn’t appear interested in wandering off or exploring on his own. If anything, he keeps his attention on the girl and follows her lead.

The little girl’s reaction makes the moment even sweeter. She can’t stop giggling as she realizes Riggs is trailing behind her, seemingly enjoying his constant presence. Then, she decides to make things a little more interesting. The girl walks around a tree in a playful loop, and Riggs immediately follows her around it. His decision to copy her route sends her into another fit of giggles.

Their mom appeared to capture the relationship perfectly in the post’s caption, calling the pair “Built in besties.” Judging by the girl’s laughter and Riggs’ determination to stay by her side, the nickname seems fitting.

The clip also prompted viewers to recall their own experiences with children and Golden Retrievers. One commenter shared a particularly lasting memory, writing, “My granddaughter who is now almost 8 had that experience with my golden. I took care of her when she was born till she was 2 she still talks about it.” Another viewer was reminded of their own family memories, commenting, “Reminds me or my red golden and my six grandchildren!!!”