That is why dogs are the most important friend to have in your home.. along with cats :)
I bet this dog gets king treatment from now on.. at least he should after such a wonderful thing he did saving that childs life.
The reality of this is, this wondeful little pooch was just doing what his instincts tell him, to protect so hes not really expecting to much , just a pat on the head or a steak bone to knaw on.. the cute little boy. aww precious.
The story doesn't mention if the dog belonged to Julia's family, or whether he was stray. I can't comprehend the idea of parents letting a three-year-old play with a stray dog. The general act could be an accident in the making.