USA - First so tiny, then so big: in just 37 seconds, an Instagram video summarizes the first year together of puppy girl Millie and little Noah (3) from the USA . While Millie herself still looks tiny compared to the little boy in the first scene, the wind changes very quickly in the feel-good video. In any case, the Great Dane and the cute little boy make hearts beat faster.

Since last month, the viral hit has racked up 1.4 million clicks and a good 100,000 likes.

The reason for this is the young friends' pure joie de vivre. The growing size difference, which doesn't seem to bother either Noah or Millie in the slightest, adds to the positive vibes.

In a recent interview with Newsweek, Noah's mother Chloe Talbert (32) could hardly stop gushing. Her son and the Great Dane are together all day long.

"Millie is still a puppy and very playful, so their energies are usually aligned," explained the US-American.

But won't the size difference become a problem for the mismatched friends at some point?

The two-time dog owner told the US magazine: "Millie is my second Great Dane, and they live up to their name as gentle giants."

She continued: "As any dog owner should, I trained my Great Danes to be well behaved and good with children. It was just as important for me to teach Noah to love and respect dogs ."

The fact that her offspring follows this advice can be felt in every second of the viral video. Nevertheless, the curious appeal of the clip lies in seeing how Millie literally outgrows the little one.

"They love romping around the garden together and Noah loves throwing her dog toys. It's a dream come true to watch my kids with my Great Danes. My heart melts every day," says the 32-year-old.