Bridger Walker was bitten several times on the face and head by the German Shepherd mix after it charged at the siblings.
The"mean one" then charged at them, so Bridger stood between the dog and his sister to stop it reaching her.The six-year-old told his sister to run before managing to break free and leading her to a different part of the garden where he hoped they would be safe.The dog's owners secured the dog and ran Bridger inside the house before calling emergency services.
Bridger's family said there was a"lot of blood", and firefighters who arrived at the scene had asked to cut off his shirt.He was taken to hospital by ambulance, where he received 90 stitches to his face during a nearly two-hour surgery.Bridger - who trains in jiu-jitsu - was told by a doctor that he was the"bravest patient" they ever had, his family said in an Instagram post.Bridger was described by his family as an"absolute joy" and"full of love".
They added that when the attack happened"it was no surprise that he stepped up to the plate in a major way".
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