A GERMAN shepherd was brutally stabbed during an attempted break-in in Malak on Wednesday night.

Seven-month-old Buddy was stabbed in his back leg and will undergo surgery to repair the wound this morning.

Owner Mobin Pour Nowrouz said up to five teenagers attempted to break into his yard when Buddy was stabbed at around 10pm.

He said his girlfriend’s parents arrived home to find Buddy bleeding profusely from the wound.

Mr Nowrouz said Buddy was a loyal dog who wanted to protect him and his pregnant girlfriend from the home invaders.

“He’s a lovely, loyal animal. He noticed my girlfriend is pregnant and stays by her side,” he said.

Last year, Mr Nowrouz found a wallet containing $5000 cash and handed it into authorities.

Mr Nowrouz said the surgery was expected to cost around $1500.

Go to www.gofundme.com/yen87ds4 to donate to cover the costs of Buddy’s surgery.