An Ohio zoo has given 10-week-old cheetah cub, Emmett, an interesting new friend.

Columbus zoo paired the new arrival with 7-week-old puppy Cullen, and the two will be raised as brothers.

Emmett caught pneumonia shortly after being born and was hand-reared for several weeks.

The cheetah chose Cullen as his 'companion puppy' when he was given to the zoo by conservation project The Wilds.