By Kate Pounds

A hand-reared reindeer thinks it's a dog after being raised with spaniel 'siblings' - and loves to snuggle with them by the Christmas tree.

Farm-owner Angie Nelson, 54, made the tough decision to hand-raise calf Lars at four days old because his mom, Lumi, ran out of milk.

Angie, who has one of the UK's largest herds of, developed a strong bond with Lars - and the pair snuggle up together so that the calf can fall asleep on Angie's shoulder.

Angie woke every two hours to bottle feed him - and even fed him in her wedding dress when she married forestry consultant Justin Mumford, 52, in June.

Lars also became very attached to the farm's three dogs, Jess, 13, Molly, six, and Meg, three, sharing their basket by the fire, and playing with them.

Now he spends time outside

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