A stray dog called has saved an Australian couple from a savage monkey attack while on holiday in Thailand.

Matty Miles and Aprille Hughes from Melbourne drove to The Great Buddha of Phuket on a moped in January.

A group of about seven aggressive monkeys began hissing at the couple and followed them around the hills.

A Thai Ridgeback named Burt came to the rescue and faithfully stayed by the couple's side throughout their journey.

The grateful couple is now aiming to raise funds to bring Burt to Australia.

Engaged Melbourne couple Matty Miles (left) and Aprille Hughes (right) drove to The Great Buddha of Phuket on a moped in January

Thai Ridgeback Burt (pictured) came to the rescue and faithfully stayed by the couple's side throughout their journey

Ms Hughes was incredibly fearful the monkeys would bite and she would get rabies while on the trip.

'Burt protected us, she got between us and the monkeys,' she told Yahoo7.

'She kind of guided us, walked in front of us and made sure we were OK,' Mr Miles said.

The couple wants to raise $15,000 to cover Burt's flight as well as more vaccinations, food and permits.

About $800 has so far been spent to take Burt to an animal hospital for vaccinations, microchipping and tests.

The dog had a scab on her left butt cheek from the monkey attack as well as parasites and large ticks.

Close to $800 Australian dollars had been spent after Burt was taken to an animal hospital for vaccinations, microchipping and tests

'How could we not help a street dog find peace finally after who KNOWS how long she was living rough!' the couple wrote on their Facebook fundraising page.

The couple returned the favour and made an 11km road trip to feed and check up on Burt every day at 5.30am during their holiday.

The intuitive dog noticed a pattern and would diligently turn up at the same time and location.