This is the amusing moment a Husky and a capybara played together like rival siblings.

Pet owner Puiifaii was walking Poon, her five-month-old capybara, in her backyard in Chonburi, Thailand.

Moments later, her spirited three-year-old Husky named Sydney suddenly tried to stand on the rodent's back on June 11.

Footage shows the dog pawing at Poon, prompting the feisty cavy to turn around and push back.

The persistent canine then chased his companion, who was on a leash, and continued to playfully nip at the capybara.

This led to a light-hearted scuffle as the two exchanged playful swats.

Eventually, Sydney gave in and trotted back toward its owner.

Puiifaii said: 'Capybaras are usually calm animals, but Poon has become so outgoing from being around dogs that he acts like one of them.'