7 Golden Retriever Siblings Reunite for Ultimate Play Date in Delightful English Countryside

Once puppies are old enough to be on their own, they begin their lives in their forever homes. Those placed with families nearby might occasionally meet for a play date, but it’s rare to see almost an entire litter getting together. As you might imagine, it takes cuteness to new heights when they do.

If you’ve ever wondered if dogs remember their family, this reunion won’t leave you questioning anymore. Watch these overjoyed Golden Retriever siblings frolic in a field in this video from September 22.

This may be the most epic play date of all time! Beautiful Nellie (@nellthegoldenretriever) may not have seen her Golden Retriever siblings in over 200 days, but that time only made their hearts grow fonder. Her mom explained that this fun-filled day included six of Nellie’s siblings, and they met at an enclosed field they rented for the meetup. She reveals that although they started on lead, they were released one at a time, and it wasn’t long before they were charging joyfully throughout the vast fields together. Even the rain couldn’t damper their fun, and this water-loving breed soon made the best of the muddy puddles. They all got along splendidly, and the only problem they encountered with these littermates was difficulty telling them apart. After playing for hours with her siblings, Nellie returned to the car looking wet, dirty, and exhausted, which describes the perfect day for a dog!

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Do Dogs Remember Their Littermates?

Dogs have an incredible sense of smell, which helps them remember past experiences. Even if puppies are separated at a young age, they may still recognize each other through scent, provided it hasn’t been more than a few years. According to K-9 Basics, even if puppy siblings do recognize each other, it isn’t the same way humans recall an old pal. Instead, they notice someone’s familiar and comfortable scent, which can excite them, even if they don’t remember their first friends as people would. But since dogs can’t tell us, some may be able to identify each other.

People were overjoyed watching this play date perfection. Viewer @goldadorkobe responded, “Oh my goodness, this is what dreams are made of! Adorable.” It truly is! Viewer @susanlanghorn remarked, “Love that seven pups from the same litter can get together and have so much fun!” It’s a delight to witness! Another person responded, “What a great day and adventure! What a blessing to keep in touch with all the family.” It appears to be incredibly rewarding.

We may never know whether these puppies recognized each other as siblings. However, after this, it seems like they will remember each other as friends for all their future gatherings.