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The internet is obsessed with an unusual pair of siblings: a miniature Dachshund and an even smaller pig.
Mini pig Pickle lives in what his owners describe as a "cozy cabin" along with his dog brother, Goose.
Their personal TikTok account, @gooseandpickle, is dedicated to the brothers' antics, from relaxing in front of the fire, getting cuddles from their owner, sleeping and playing together.
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One video in particular has captured the hearts of viewers, as it showed little Pickle taking to his brother for comfort.
In the clip, the pig can be seen cuddling into the small dog on a bed, the pair lavishing comfort and love on one another, getting as close as possible for a snuggle.
And in a caption, their owners explained Pickle had just received an injection, and needed support from the dog after the experience. They wrote: "Pickle just wanting some love from his brother after his shot."
TikTok users reacted in a huge way to the short clip, which has been viewed over 1.3 million times and racked up almost 120,000 likes since being posted on January 10.
One animal lover declared: "I'd literally die for the, life on the line," while one asked: "Why am I crying?"
Another insisted that if they owned the pup and pig, "I would stay home with them and quit my job," while one put it: "Spectacular, I'll take 16 of them."
"This is what makes TikTok amazing to me. I will never get enough of these videos," one user admitted.
And as one put it simply: "This has got to be the most adorable thing I've ever seen."
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Some were curious about Pickle's size, asking if he would "stay that size" as he is described as a teacup pig.
According to the American Mini Pig Association, any breed of pig—from Potbelly, Juliana and Gottingen — can be considered a miniature pig, so long as they average 150 pounds or less.
The group warns prospective owners to expect their mini pig to become larger than estimated, and not to trust a breeder who promises their pig will remain tiny.
In Pickle's case, the piglet is currently two months old, but his owners appear to be prepared for when he grows up.
In another video of Pickle and Goose playing together in the cabin, one commenter asked: "Whatcha gonna do when piggy gets huge? Is your doggo still gonna be able to hang with him at your house? I hope so."
To which their owner responded, confirming: "Yes, friends forever."
Newsweek has contacted @gooseandpickle on TikTok for comment.
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