25.03.2026 16:40
In Changchun, China, seven dogs walked 10 kilometers together to escape from thieves and returned home safely. The leader of the dogs was a large corgi named Dapang. The group included a yellow labrador, a pekingese, two small dogs, and a slightly disabled German shepherd.
The incident that took place in Changchun, a city in northeastern China, quickly gained worldwide attention. Seven dogs banded together to escape from thieves and walked a full 10 kilometers to return home safely. Videos shared on social media captured the hearts of millions.
The leader of the dogs is a large corgi named Dapang, which means "Big Chubby." Dapang walked at the front of the group, occasionally turning back to ensure that the other dogs were not left behind. There was a vigilant golden retriever acting as an observer on the outside. Inside the group, there was a yellow labrador, a pekingese, two small dogs, and a slightly disabled German shepherd. Despite being disabled, the German shepherd was protected by its friends, and the others walked at its pace.
Although the dogs were hungry and cold, they knew they were alive after escaping from the truck, and nothing could stop them. On March 16, a passerby tried to move the dogs away from danger. When unsuccessful, he recorded the dogs' journey on video and shared it on social media, seeking help from local authorities.
Volunteers also helped by following the dogs with drones to ensure they reached home safely. Their only goal was to return to their quiet village, to their families. The dogs had been stolen from their homes four days earlier and were being prepared to be taken to other provinces for dog-meat production.
The video shared by Lu was viewed over 230 million times, and the dogs became a phenomenon worldwide. People were amazed by the courage and determination shown by the dogs.