A border collie proved he was a Chihuahua’s best friend, saving the small dog from being hit as an SUV was reversing.

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video taken in February and released Friday shows the collie running across snow-covered pavement as a blue SUV is backing up in Gaspe, Canada, WWSB reported.

The collie grabs the Chihuahua by the neck before it could be struck and then runs to safety.

The owner stopped the SUV and got out. She thought she had crushed her dog. Both dogs were OK.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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