This is the heartwarming moment a friendly pet bulldog comforted child food vendors after a long day of work in the Philippines.

The American Bully named Sherlock, 3, greeted the youngsters as they passed by the gates of the house in Laguna province.

Footage shows how the sweet pooch played with the children, who were coming home after peddling vegetables on the streets on June 5. Reaching between the grates, the children gave belly rubs and head pats while Sherlock lay beside them.

Fur mum Claire Miranda said: 'The boys visit us every afternoon. They sell vegetables to earn money for school, but when they're done they come to our house and tell Sherlock stories about their day.

'I let them play with him, to let them know they have a friend waiting for them here.'