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Tough Dad Breaks Down Getting German Shepherd Puppy
I agree with the child in the background that said “He’s making me cry.”
Kathleen Shipman
05.20.20

For as much as our parents always did for us, it’s nice when you reach adulthood and can start doing bigger things for them.

The dad in the video below knows firsthand what it’s like to be given an unbelievable gift from his adult son. On top of him not expecting the gift – it actually changed his life too.

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Dad’s told there’s a package for him that was discovered in the mailbox. It’s a brown box open at the top.

He doesn’t seem to know anything about the mysterious package and puts out his hands to take it. The dad has no clue it’s actually a huge surprise from his son who isn’t there to give it to him in person.

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After Dad looks inside for a moment, it suddenly hits him of what exactly he’s looking at…

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The man realizes there’s a teeny, adorable puppy inside of the box!

He seems overly surprised by what he’s seeing and immediately says, “Aww, you didn’t!” At that point, his son’s voice can be heard through a cell phone’s speaker. Even though he couldn’t be there to watch his dad actually “open” the present – he still wanted to experience his reaction. The rest of the family is there for the surprise as well.

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While this dad may look “tough,” he’s really a big softy inside.

As soon as the guy starts pulling his new pup out of the box he gets emotional. He immediately cuddles with the pooch and begins to cry. In fact, it’s absolutely tear-jerking just watching his response! As one viewer pointed out:

“He fell instantly in love with the puppy! So heart warming.”

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This was a special little pooch whose name is Piper.

The woman in the video explains to dad that the pup (a girl) is a full-blooded German Shepherd, and that both of her parents are registered. According to the AKC, German Shepherds are known for being courageous, loyal, and intelligent.

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Dad can’t stop crying holding his new best friend.

He gives her kisses, hugs, and love all with tears streaming down his cheeks. At one point during the video, the son mentions over the phone:

“It does not replace Trixie, but she will do her best.”

Although we don’t know for certain, it seems as if the dad recently lost another dog. Perhaps it’s the reason behind the special gift! Yet, whatever the reason – there’s no question that the son knew exactly what would make his dad happy.

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The man can’t thank his son enough.

He tells his son through the speakerphone, “Thank you! I love you. Thank you!” You can tell that he’s genuinely so appreciative of the beautiful new puppy.

His son then spills the beans that it’s why he’d been asking him about the “cop dog.” This is likely because German Shepherds are well-known for making excellent police dogs and service pets.

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Dad’s reaction to the surprise is so touching, it has viewers reaching for the tissues too!

One person commented:

“I watched several times, and and I’m still crying 😭 each time… it’s emotional to watch the love pouring out from a father..”

Another wrote:

“The tears are rolling on my face now too! Lots of Love and Health to you and your family!”

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Ready to have your heart melted into a puddle? Press play below to watch the dad react to his surprise puppy!

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