A dog owner has told Newsweek how he was stunned when police and animal control officers arrived to check up on his pet after a neighbor had mistakenly reported it was being "neglected."

Danny McCarthy from Maryland shared the moment on his TikTok account @mrcolorblind1 in a video with over 6 million views.

A neighbor believed that McCarthy's dog, Nuko, was being left outside for too long in the cold. But, as the video shows, his 3-year-old Samoyed is only too happy to lounge on the porch in winter … because the breed loves cold weather, as it originates from the freezing wastes of Siberia.

Thankfully, the situation was quickly resolved when officers arrived.

"I don't know who called the cops," McCarthy told Newsweek. "But I was told they reported that Nuko was being left outside in the cold. Because the cops were so nice and understanding, I wasn't worried too much and thought the situation was pretty funny. I wasn't upset with whoever called, but if the cops had been less understanding, the entire situation could've turned out differently."

Animal control also visited to follow up but left soon after learning the full context. McCarthy explained that northern breeds like Samoyeds, Great Pyrenees, and Malamutes thrive in cold temperatures due to their thick fur and love for wintry weather.

The Samoyed breed originated in Siberia where they were put to work by the Samoyedic peoples herding reindeer and pulling sleds in extremely cold conditions.

They were first recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 and today they are the 50th most popular dog breed in the U.S.

With a thick double-layered coat that is primarily white or cream, their undercoat is soft and fluffy and outer coat is coarser and water-resistant. This coat combination allows them to withstand temperatures as low as -60°F, meaning the breed often seeks out the cold and can happily spend long amounts of time outdoors.

The TikTok video quickly gained thousands of comments from people sharing similar experiences with their cold-loving dogs.

"I have a Great Pyrenees who will NOT come in when it's cold," said @anock03. While another shared: "My neighbor has the same breed and put up a sign saying, 'I can't get him inside.'"

McCarthy was stunned by the response on TikTok as the video gained viral attention. "I never expected the video to blow up on TikTok the way it did, but it's been awesome," he said. "Everyone seems to love Nuko, and it's been so fun reading everyone's comments on the situation."

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