Golden Retriever Dog With Down Syndrome. While horner rsquo s syndrome can affect any dog there are certain breeds such as the golden retriever and cocker spaniel that have a higher incidence of occurrence. Published on feb 5 2013 a yellow labrador retriever dog and a young child with down syndrome interact.
Golden retriever emma has made herself a friend for life as support dog to milli gunn who has down s. From helping to put her coat on to giving soothing head rests emma the dog has improved milli s quality of life. By scott stump in a video that is warming hearts worldwide a playful labrador retriever gradually wins over a toddler with down syndrome to earn a hug from a boy who usually shies away from.
Emma s specialist training enables her to carry out a range of tasks for the eight year old she is even learning to help her get her coat on.
Down syndrome is no exception to golden retrievers as it affects them genetically. Golden retriever and girl 8 with down s syndrome become friends for life golden retriever emma has made herself a friend for life as support dog to milli gunn who has down s. Emma s specialist training enables her to carry out a range of tasks for the eight year old she is even learning to help her get her coat on. Support dog emma underwent specialist training so that she could carry out a range of.
