Battle to the death: Moment heroic dogs give their own lives to save sleeping toddler from cobra that was trying to get into their house

One-year-old Skye was sleeping in the house in Kidapawan City, the Philippines. Dogs Moxie and Miley immediately launched attack against the venomous cobra. Miley died after being bitten by the snake and Moxie was blinded by its venom.

Two dogs sacrificed their lives to protect one-year-old Skye (pictured) who was sleeping in the house in Kidapawan City, the Philippines

Two dogs have been caught on camera sacrificing their lives to stop a deadly cobra getting into the house while a baby slept.

The one-year-old girl called Skye was sleeping in the house in Kidapawan City, the Philippines, when the deadly snake entered the front garden last Friday.

CCTV footage shows two-year-old white dachshund Moxie immediately dash over to the snake and start pawing it. 

But sensing danger, protective Miley, four, launches into a frenzied attack and picks up the cobra in its jaws. 

The snake then makes a beeline for the front door but the pair of dogs work together, biting its tail and dragging it away from children's toys and the room where Skye was sleeping.

CCTV footage shows two-year-old white dachshund Moxie immediately dash over to the snake and start pawing it, before Miley launches a frenzied attack

Miley died after being bitten by the cobra, one of the most venomous snakes in the world, and Moxie was left blind after being sprayed by its venom

After a two-minute tussle, the snake stops moving and dies.

Miley also died from her injuries after being bitten by the cobra - one of the most venomous snakes in the world.

Moxie survived but was left blind after being hit by the snake's sprayed venom.

Skye's father, Jaime Selim, said him and his wife, Pauie, were at work at the time but his daughter was sleeping at home and a babysitter was also in the home.

He said: 'My wife and I were out for work. When we arrived, our helper told us what happened and reviewed the cameras. We were shocked but also so proud of the dogs.'

Jaime added: 'I can't thank my dogs enough for protecting my baby Skye. We will miss Miley so much.'

Skye's father, Jaime Selim, said: 'I can't thank my dogs enough for protecting my baby Skye. We will miss Miley so much'

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