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There are few things on this planet cuter than a puppy. Their soft, squishy faces, huge eyes and fluffy fur can melt my heart into a puddle faster than anything else. But because puppies often get the most attention, it’s easy to forget how adorable older doggos can be too. So today, we’re celebrating both ends of the spectrum!
Bored Panda has scoured the internet to find heartwarming before and after pics of dogs as puppies and all grown up, so prepare yourself for a cuteness overload down below. Keep reading to also find a chat with the team at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, and be sure to upvote the dogs that you would love to have as members of your family!
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#1
Then vs. Now. This Is Cain, My Best Friend. I Saved This Fella From A Bad Situation, And Now He Makes My House A Home
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#2
My Little Potato, Who's Ears Never Seemed To Grow
Faith Nicole 1 year ago
Ok, if this isnt the most adorable puppy ear situation. That face, so precious 😍
#3
Before And After
If you’ve ever owned a dog, I don’t need to tell you what a lifechanging experience it can be. These precious creatures are called man’s best friend for a reason, after all! They’re intelligent, loving, adorable animals who can form incredibly strong bonds with their owners. So it’s no surprise that dogs are the most popular pets in the world, residing in about a third of the world’s households.
To learn more about why dogs make such great companions, we reached out to the team at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue in Arlington, Virginia. “Dogs make wonderful pets for so many reasons,” they shared. “From giving you the motivation to get out of bed in the morning, to sharing unconditional love, to always being by your side through all of life's twists and turns, there is no animal as loving or as loyal as a dog.”
#4
This Good Boy Grew A Lot This Year
Bored something 1 year ago
He was wearing in the first photo too, just letting his human stay warm too. Very kind of good doggo.
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#5
She Didn't Grow Into Them
#6
Abby's Before And After. She Is Still A Good Girl
Minecraft_Chicken 1 year ago
That armor is now plus 1 Million defense! (If you know you know.)
Faith Nicole 1 year ago
So precious ♡ puppy photo is all smiles & proud of box hat .Grown doggo is smiling and saying don't touch my box hat
We also asked the Lucky Dog team if they could explain why it’s so important to adopt rather than shop when bringing a new dog into your family. “There are so many animals dying daily in shelters that there really isn't a good reason to buy from a breeder instead of adopting,” they explained.
“Rescues have all sorts of sizes, ages, personalities, etc. — anything an adopter could wish for. There are even breed specific rescues that focus on particular breeds,” the dog experts added. “The more that people adopt, the less demand there will be for breeders -- and the more lives will be saved!”
#7
Pupper Did A Grow From 8 Weeks To Nearly A Year
#8
He Watched Over Her The Whole Time
Faith Nicole 1 year ago
So beautiful. Older dog watching over pup while pup watches over best friend. To little guy now watching over his best friend, still & lrofecting hisnolder best friend/sibling ♡♡
Brian Droste 1 year ago
Is the black dog in th8z pu ture same as in the previous picture? Looks like could be.
#9
From 2.5 Months To Nearly 2 Years
Cosmikid 1 year ago
No accident, I'm sure. Wolf-Dog, and a big un. Looks more than 50% wolf to me.
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And as far as what potential adopters should understand before welcoming a doggo into their lives, the Lucky Dog team says, “People should know that dogs are living beings who deserve to receive the same effort, love, training and commitment that they will offer you. They will have an adjustment period just like you, and in the end everything will be worth it. If you are unsure of what type of dog is best to adopt, we would be happy to help you find a good fit.”
And if you’re interested in adopting, be sure to check out Lucky Dog Animal Rescue!
#10
Mr. Fancy Paws Has Grown Up. The Name Still Stands
#11
Because Toilet Paper Is Better Than Toys. 3 Months vs. 7 Months
pineapple87 1 year ago
My dog discovered toilet paper at 8 months. She would grab the end piece and start running, unravelling the entire roll
#12
Our Family Dog, Indie, Recently Turned 11. She's Just As Cute As She Was As A Puppy
For a previous Bored Panda article featuring adorable adopted dogs, we got in touch with Ivanka Patterson, director of Every Dog Matters EU. Ivanka also shared her thoughts on why adoption is so important when bringing a new pet into the family. "A lot of breed dogs come from illegal puppy mills where the dogs and the puppies are living in very poor conditions. Not knowing the origin of your bought pups hides the huge risk of getting an overbred pup which will have genetic health issues and a shorter life span," she explained.
#13
I Will Always See Him As The First Picture
#14
These Pictures Are Taken 10 Months Apart
#15
Still The Same Smile
Bruce Scheiman 1 year ago
That is totally a Disney doggo. So ridiculously gorgeous. So cute, looks like an animated pup.
Ivanka also detailed the benefits dog owners can experience after welcoming a rescue into their homes. "We believe there is hidden superhero in each one of us," she shared. "By adopting a rescue animal, this super hero comes to life and the feeling of worthiness within oneself improves greatly ones self-esteem."
#16
My Old Girl Libby, 13 Years Apart
BarkingSquirell 1 year ago
I love it when a black dog's muzzle starts turning grey - I can see it has had a very good owner.
#17
My Puppy Very Proud Of Himself For Doing Such A Big Grow
I’ll have a treble thanks. 1 year ago
Always found it amazing how their markings move and change with age.
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Brian Droste 1 year ago
The puppy in the left picture is saying to himself "I want expire to be like my mentor when I get bigger." Right picture "Now I am as big as you, I don't need to look at you, I am just as big as you.."
Nancy T 1 year ago
Those are Bernedoodles....Burmese poodle mix. We have one...so much energy and cuteness!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
OP on Reddit said only the right-hand doggo is a Bernedoodle. The left-hand doggo is a Sheepadoodle.
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Dahlia Struggling In The First Photo At 2 Months And Now At 1 Year And 5 Months
Lunaofthenest (She/they) 1 year ago
Looks like Dahlia is set to be the biggest of good gurls 😍😍
"It has been now scientifically proven that adopting a pet from a shelter makes people become more compassionate and responsible," Ivanka continued. "It has physical benefits as well like spending time with ones adopted animal normalizes blood pressure, reduces cortisol and help overcome mental disorders like depression. And last but not least, all of the above makes us better people."
#19
Not Much Has Changed In 2 Years
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
It looks like doggo is maybe blue, silver, or fawn. Those are all breed-standard colors in Danes! :)
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#20
My Best Friend Appa At 10 Weeks And 3 Years. Never Grew Into Those Paws
#21
6 Years Between Photos. Happy 6th Birthday To These Two Fuzzballs
Cosmikid 1 year ago (edited)
Very interesting people- I once had a purebred Siberian, from show dog lines - these look pretty different! Any additional info on origins?
Tracy Wood 1 year ago
I can't believe how much the one on the bottom's coat darkened up.They both grew into stunning woofers❤❤
When it comes to what potential adopters should understand, Ivanka shared, "They should know that, before everything, the dog is a responsibility. An adopter should really think well if in their current lifestyle there is a room for a pet and if yes, what exactly having one will entail. And once again, patience. A lot of people think the dog will immediately love their new life, the moment it steps into their new home. That the dog will immediately trust their adopter and will bond and start playing form the get go. Would you immediately trust a stranger?"
#22
I Decided To Do The Same Picture A Few Years Later At The Exact Same Place. What A Transformation
#23
She Is Growing Into A Fine Young Lady
#24
My Old Girl Turned 14 Today. Then vs. Now
"If you have decided to adopt a dog really think it through and chose the dog with temperament and character that will fit best your lifestyle in order to have a true best friend," Ivanka added. "Have realistic expectations from your adopted dog, be patient with it and show it it can trust you 100%. Then and only then you will really have a true, joyful, obedient and forever four-legged best friend. And trust me, every single effort is so worth it!"
#25
My Boy Became A Wolf
Linda Lee 1 year ago
One of the ways to spot a wolf vs a dog is to look at their ankles. Wolves have a more distinctive ankle than a dog. They walk differently.
#26
Small Boy vs. Big Boy
#27
8 Weeks To 10 Years
Whether you have dog best friend or not, we hope you're loving these adorable photos, pandas! Keep upvoting the ones that you find particularly heartwarming, and if you are a dog parent, let us know in the comments how different your fur baby looks from when they were a puppy. Then, if you're interested in checking out another Bored Panda list featuring cute pics of pups, look no further than right here!
#28
One Year Ago vs. Now
#29
How It Started vs. How It's Going
#30
My Little Teddy Bear Seems To Keep Growing
Dogs accept all (She/They) 1 year ago
Did the dog get a surgery on the stomach? just wondering because my dog has a similar scar and his stomach is shaved- he had a intestinal blockage.
#31
Handsome Boy Grew
#32
It's My Pupper's 1st Birthday. Happy Birthday, Jago
Anti-Swift (Don’t judge) 1 year ago
It’s says why we supposed to be doing this?
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His Eyes Changed, But They Stayed Beautiful. Yesterday, He Turned 7 Years Old
Lunaofthenest (She/they) 1 year ago
His eyes changed color so drastically! What a sweet, wise Boi 💜
#34
2 Years Later, Still Splooting
Rebecca Gunder 1 year ago
I *think* our vet said that when dogs can lie like this, it's an indication that they have good hips.
#35
My Little Girl When She Arrived vs. Her Now
Dina Lubman 1 year ago
Those ears!!! Make sure you keep her on a strong leash during windy weather!
#36
Bruno At 6 Weeks And 1 Year Old
BluKatTheBlueCat (BluKat) 1 year ago
We'll definitely talk about this Bruno. (I'll see myself out)
#37
8 Weeks To 8 Years. My Very Best Girl
TrippyBanana 1 year ago
Scuse, me hooman it's play time in the snow ans you are on your phone again!!
#38
Tonbo At 8 Weeks vs. Tonbo Tonight, 3 Years Later
Zedrapazia 1 year ago
It's an Akita Inu, awesome breed! My best friend owns one called Omo, he's a really cool fluffy guy
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Evi Just Turned 1 Year Old, And She Is As Cute As Ever
Lunaofthenest (She/they) 1 year ago
As my hubby always says, dogs deserve to live forever. This good girl looks like she has the purest soul 🥲
#40
Little Dude Is Growing Up So Fast
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Probably a "Blue Bay Shepherd", which is not an official recognized breed, but is basically a German Shepherd mix.
#41
Almost Six Years Later, My Dog Still Sleeps With His Red Dog. He's Grown A Bit Since Then, Though
He loves the red dog so much that we have loads of them in the cupboard upstairs, so whenever one gets a bit ropey, we replace it with a new one. He never knows the difference.
Rebekah Fuentes 1 year ago
He reminds my of my sweetest boi, Cinnamon. I couldn't be there when he was put down. It's been many years, but this is how I still see him in my dreams.
#42
Bowie Big Ears. 6 Weeks Old To 1 Year
#43
Toby At 6 Weeks And 4 Years
Lunaofthenest (She/they) 1 year ago
I would give Toby ALL my chicken nuggets if he looked at me with that face! 🥺
Rebekah Fuentes 1 year ago
Toby is absolutely an old soul. I truly believe he can tell my future. I can see it in his eyes 👀 🤣
#44
Side-By-Side Comparison Of My Derpy Foster Dog As A Pup And As A Young Adult
#45
My Best Friend Koda, All Grown Up Now
#46
Flash Grew Up In A Flash. From 6 Weeks To 9 Weeks
Amanda Rose 1 year ago
That first picture reminds me of how one of my grandmother's dachshunds used to try to swim in her water bowl. She would then come over to you and dry her face by wiping it on your legs.
Chez2202 1 year ago
That is not 3 weeks of growth. Unless he’s the blonde version of Clifford.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago (edited)
Bored Panda effed up as usual. The original thread for the FIRST pic was titled "6 weeks to 9 weeks" but the PHOTO they used for the second photo was from ANOTHER of OP's threads where they stated Flash was 14 weeks in said photo, not 9 weeks.
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Well, He Grew Up Fast. Photos Taken One Year Apart
#48
Our Foster Atlas At 8 Weeks And 1 Year
Lunaofthenest (She/they) 1 year ago
Is he still a foster after a year? I think he might just be yours now...
#49
Abby Just Turned 1 So Here's Her Transition Over The Year
#50
He Got A Way To Go Till He Grows Into Those Paws
#51
1 Month And 1 Year Of Little Mia
#52
Officially In The Double Digits. Happy Birthday, My Big Boy
#53
When You Finally Grow Into Your Ears
#54
First Photo: Boone At 6 Weeks, Just Between 10 And 15 Pounds. Second Photo: Boone Is Now One Year Old And 93 Pounds. There Are Still No Thoughts In That Head
Lunaofthenest (She/they) 1 year ago (edited)
I swear to Dog, my 1st thought before even reading that caption was "Wow, the Derp is strong with this one." Cute as a button, tho!
#55
Bailey From 8 Weeks To 1 Year. She Still Thinks She's A Lap Dog
Nae who and where 1 year ago
Almost all big dogs think they're little and little dogs think they're big. 😂😂😂
Amanda Rose 1 year ago
Yup. I have a little-ish one. He is a Maltipoo and definitely thinks he's bigger than he really is!
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Uncanny 1 year ago
My 48kg Golden Retriever…’Shall we have a cuddle and watch tv?’ Okeydoke…climbs onto lap, squishes major vital organs, claws cause multi bruises cos I’m kind of old now. Bops my nose with his hard head. Settles and sighs. I’d never knock him back. He smells and feels too lovely. ♥️
#56
My Beautiful Girl And Best Friend. When I First Brought Her Home vs. Our First Two Years Together
#57
Please Congratulate My Dog As It Took Him A Whole Year To Grow His Hair Out
#59
Arlo, The Black Labrador Retriever, Border Collie, Golden Retriever, And Grab Bag Of Love From 7 Weeks To 1 Year
#60
Before And After 9 Months Of Growing
Lunaofthenest (She/they) 1 year ago
I really need a banana for scale with this guy. I've got a feeling he's not done growing.
#61
They Grow Up So Fast. 1 Lb 11 Oz vs. 19 Lbs
#62
From Small Puppy To Big Dog
#63
Jilly At 2 Months vs. 9 Months. Her Body Grew But Ears Stayed The Same
#64
My Baby Grew
Lunaofthenest (She/they) 1 year ago
That baby pic is the dog equivalent of "awkward teenage years" 🤣🥰
#66
My Human Said I Grew Up Too Fast
#67
She's Growing From A Fluffy Potato Into A Long-Nose Collie
#68
Pumba - 7 Weeks To 10 Months
#69
Gus Growing Transition. Love Him More Every Day
#70
So In Less Than A Month, I Will Be 1 Year Old. On March 14th, Which Is Also Albert Einstein's Birthday (That's Why Mom Thinks I'm Even Smarter Than Most Dogs)
Never a dull moment, and I just fill the house with high energy and love. Mom tells me every day that I'm the best thing that's happened to her.
#71
Cooper, From 8 Weeks To 4 Years
#72
Oskar, From 10 Weeks To 3 Years
#73
They Grow So Fast
nomnomborkbork 1 year ago
Nothing cuter than the ears as they transition from floppy to fully erect!
#74
She Grew
#75
They Grow So Fast. From 8 Weeks To One Year Old Today. Still More Growing To Come
#76
Silver Labrador, From 10 Weeks To 2 Years
#80
Lakota Growing Up
Idgafwyt AllDat'N'ABagOfChips 1 year ago
Umm how has Miss Lakota Wolf not commented on this, obvious relative?? 😂
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago (edited)
Because I was TRYING not to remember that I'm growing up *too* and just turned 42 in February!! 😭😭😭 jk, jk! (As an aside/backstory, the original Lakota that I'm named after, Lakota from the Sawtooth Wolf pack, was a male wolf!)
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#82
My Girl From 8 Weeks To 1 Year
#83
From 2 Months To 1 Year. Happy Birthday, Baby
#84
This Is Ghost. First Picture: He Was 2 Months Old. Second Picture: He's 8 Months Old Now And Weighs 33 Kg. Look At Him Grow
#86
Fenton Insists That He Still Fits In The Chair
#87
People Said I Spoiled My Puppy, And They're Not Wrong
#88
Apollo, My Best Friend. 8 Weeks And 7 Pounds To 2 Years And 75 Pounds
#91
Joey Grew Up So Fast
#92
From 8 Weeks To 1 Year
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Labradoodle, actually, according to OP :)
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From Puppy To Dog, Though Strangers Still Ask If She's A Puppy
#94
All Grown Up Now, But I Think I'm Still Cute
#98
Today Is My Pup's First Birthday
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I LOVE brindle doggos and I LOVE mastiffs and this pupper is both! <3
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I got two for y'all - first is my distemper survivor, Stilgar (GSD x Kuchi Dog) - from 6 weeks to 2 years! We didn't think he'd even make it to six months, as distemper has an 80% mortality rate in puppies. But he survived and turned two this year! He has permanent disabilities (including full-body, nonstop myoclonus) but is such a happy, loving goofball. stilgar_ba...06e967.jpg 
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Bonus Stilgar potato pic - I met him when he was 9 days old! His mom was such a sweetheart and let me pet and handle all her babies. I had no idea he was probably already infected with the distemper virus :( stiltato-6...2db9f3.jpg 
Ken Beattie 1 year ago
This is one article where they could have stuck with the original 98 images. No need to hide some!
Ken Beattie 1 year ago
Thought I'd add my little man Ringo. Lost him to cancer at the start of last year (way too early). He was tiny when I got him. He knew exactly what the fan heater was for too. ringo_tiny...12247a.jpg 
Caroline Driver 1 year ago
I can't have a dog, my partner is very allergic, but photos like these also remind me, I don't think I could stand the pain of a dog leaving me.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I got two for y'all - first is my distemper survivor, Stilgar (GSD x Kuchi Dog) - from 6 weeks to 2 years! We didn't think he'd even make it to six months, as distemper has an 80% mortality rate in puppies. But he survived and turned two this year! He has permanent disabilities (including full-body, nonstop myoclonus) but is such a happy, loving goofball. stilgar_ba...06e967.jpg
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Bonus Stilgar potato pic - I met him when he was 9 days old! His mom was such a sweetheart and let me pet and handle all her babies. I had no idea he was probably already infected with the distemper virus :( stiltato-6...2db9f3.jpg
Ken Beattie 1 year ago
This is one article where they could have stuck with the original 98 images. No need to hide some!
Ken Beattie 1 year ago
Thought I'd add my little man Ringo. Lost him to cancer at the start of last year (way too early). He was tiny when I got him. He knew exactly what the fan heater was for too. ringo_tiny...12247a.jpg
Caroline Driver 1 year ago
I can't have a dog, my partner is very allergic, but photos like these also remind me, I don't think I could stand the pain of a dog leaving me.
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