A viral TikTok highlighting the sweet moment a mother dog recognized her grown son after spending time apart melted hearts, proving their bond never faded.

The October 24 clip, posted by @hellosweetpuppy, shows the two German shepherds circling and sniffing each other in a grassy field. While this is a typical greeting among dogs , the mama canine—who was not wearing a collar—stopped for a double take. She needed extra sniffs to confirm her suspicion: this is my baby. Their tails began wagging rapidly the moment she seemed sure.

While it may seem like a touching coincidence, research suggests this recognition isn't random. A study published in the Behavioural Processes journal found that both mothers and offspring can recognize each other through scent cues, retaining the inf

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