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When you welcome a smol awoo into your home and heart, you don’t want to think about the day when it grows up and loses its puppy fat. But the day comes when your pupper grows into a dog. And keeps growing. And growing. And doesn’t stop. You check the Canine Instruction Manual that came with your pet and you finally realize—aha! You forgot it’s one of those giant dog breeds that make you think Clifford, the Big Red Dog might be real.

Bored Panda has collected photos of the biggest, most playful, floofiest, and young-at-heart dogs that you’d want to hug all day long and get lost in their fur, so scroll on down and give the bestest boys and girls a boop on the nose with an upvote. Is your soul yearning for some more giant dogs who don’t understand how big they are? Check out our previous big doggo posts about canines who forgot their size here, here, and here.

However, just because a dog is big, it doesn’t mean that it has to be obese (aka a chonky chonk). All jokes aside, if you want your family pet to live a long and happy life, it’s vital that you help it stay lean and avoid entering the ‘overweight zone’ which requires extra effort on your part. Bored Panda spoke about canine fitness and doggo diets with the UK’s leading vet charity, the PDSA. Read on for our full interview with them if you want to learn how to help your dog live a quality life.

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This Is Ben. He Has A Beard. And He Is Human-Sized. We Get Fun Looks In Traffic

This Is Ben. He Has A Beard. And He Is Human-Sized. We Get Fun Looks In Traffic

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is Chewbacca. He Has A Beard. And He Is Human-Sized. We Get Fun Looks In Traffic

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He May Look Like A Bear But He Identifies As A Lap Dog

He May Look Like A Bear But He Identifies As A Lap Dog

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Bonner, Newfoundland, Can Often Be Spotted In Our Rehabiliation Unit Encouraging Patients

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The PDSA explained to Bored Panda that a dog’s food is “an essential part” of their fitness. So you can’t just focus only on getting lots of movement—you need to give dieting and nutrition some proper attention, too! Similarly, you can’t get just the diet right while ignoring the importance of exercise.

“Making sure they are fed on a complete diet which keeps them at their ideal weight is important to keep them fit and healthy. As a general rule, we tend to give our pets too much food which can lead to obesity and reduced activity levels,” a representative of the PDSA told Bored Panda.

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Here's Another One Of Our Rescues, Yuki

Here's Another One Of Our Rescues, Yuki

A bad dog owner dumped this wolfdog at a kill shelter when he got too big and too much to handle. Luckily a sanctuary took him, instead and saved his life! His DNA testing came back as 87.5 % Gray Wolf, 8.6 % Siberian Husky, and 3.9 % German Shepherd.

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Brett
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who’s a good boy who’s a good boy?? Hey now now give me back my arm that you ripped off it’s not a toy! (It’s a joke s/he must be a good doggo)

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Once A Lap Dog, Always A Lap Dog

Once A Lap Dog, Always A Lap Dog

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It’s better to err on the side of too little food than too much when we’re living in a society of overabundance, then. What’s more, you should do a bit of personal research to learn what the ideal weight for your dog breed is for its age. If in need, talk to a professional to get their take on what’s what.

Getting serious about health means putting in the time and energy to make your dog’s life better. And that means treating your pet’s health like you would your own if you’re all about fitness. So get your kitchen scales out!

“The best way to monitor your dog’s food intake is to weigh both them and their food. You can discuss your dog’s weight with your vet and check their body condition at home. Once you have a starting point and know what their target weight should be, start weighing and monitoring their food and treats to see how much they’re getting,” the PDSA said.

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My 85 Lb Dog Is Scared Of My Sister's 1,5 Lb Foster Kitten

My 85 Lb Dog Is Scared Of My Sister's 1,5 Lb Foster Kitten

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This Big Boy With His Pooh

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“You might want to try weighing out their portions at the start of the week to make it easy to keep track of what’s being fed. Reweigh your dog after a few weeks and see if they’ve gained, lost, or maintained their weight, then adjust their amount of food to fit your goal.”

Just remember—you’ve got to take into account any leftovers of extras that you might be giving your dog. So no munching on cheeky treats in secret!

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Our Daughter Who Is Now 3 And One Of Our Saint Bernards Who Is Now 9

Our Daughter Who Is Now 3 And One Of Our Saint Bernards Who Is Now 9

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Big House Cow Meets Little House Cow

Big House Cow Meets Little House Cow

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There Was A Giant Traffic Jam In The Walkways At The Expo. I Finally Found Out What Was Slowing Everyone Down. This Giant Bear Dog Was Getting Pets By Thousands Of People

There Was A Giant Traffic Jam In The Walkways At The Expo. I Finally Found Out What Was Slowing Everyone Down. This Giant Bear Dog Was Getting Pets By Thousands Of People

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Tiny Kitten Observes Big Dog Yawn

Tiny Kitten Observes Big Dog Yawn

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Natalia
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The kitten's head is smaller than the dog's nose 😂😂

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Kelly Atlantic
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that has to be photoshopped lol but it looks hilarious. that dog must be BIG.

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Calen McKeever
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that kitten could probably sit in that dogs mouth and still have movment room

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KDav
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my house, kitten puts his whole head in the dog's mouth as soon as she opens it to yawn. No sense of self-preservation, that one.

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ThePanInPanda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine you're sitting on a mountain and it suddenly yawns at you.

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Rihanna
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The whole kitten could probably fit in the dog's mouth!!!!

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AJ
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope curiosity doesn't kill the cat. Imagine what would if the cat got too close when the dog shut it's mouth...

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Nico Martins
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Oh gosh! I could fit in there!" - Thje horrified meowning of this kitten.

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Zoe Lovison
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i wish I could have this ketten (and the dog of course) he is soooooo small and cute!

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Nyah Richardson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

for the kitty pooh, the yawn was like lighting a portal... to somewhere...

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carolineduffy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We gonna talk about how the dog could literally fit the whole kitten in its mouth?

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Ocean
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never noticed the kitten until i saw the caption!

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Ahsoka Tano
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I couldn't find the kitten! But then I see a tiny little head

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Klara Ann Smith
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

:D OMG SUCH A SMALL KITTEN WITH SUCH A BIG DOGGO (not trying to say doggos fat)

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lol lol
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THAT KITTEN IS AS SMALL AS THAT DOG'S MOUTH!!!!!!!! THE HEAD IS AS BIG AS THE NOSE!!!!!!!!

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Ayanna Carranza
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

kitten: That HUGE MOUTH!!! Those teeth! that TONGUE! I'll record observations. doggo: *yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn*

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Charlee Ferrante
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"just wait until he falls asleep...then i can unleash my eat dog food instinct"

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JAYDON SESSIONS
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i think the kitten's eye is about as big as one of the dog's teeth

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Kandy Hender
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That kitty could ski down the doggo's tongue it's thaaaaat long

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Adelaide Stender
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The entire cat could fit in the dog’s mouth. But let’s not think about that too hard.

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Andrea Hall
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok that's the cutest thing I've seen all day! This one should be right at the top of the list, in my humble opinion.

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Cheyrisma S K
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😍😍😍😍😍😍😱😱😱😱🤯🤯🤯🥺🥺🥺🥺😘 Don't go on my profile I am scared of animals but they are so cute

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Tristan Thompson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute

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Kevin Bradshaw
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I saw a doggie mouth...! I did I did see a doggie mouth!!!

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Monika Soffronow
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I so much want to put a tiny red hat on that kitten seeing it is already pondering how come grandma has such big teeth...

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Laila Hernandez
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG LOL, thats sooo wierd! cuz da kittys HEAD is the size of the dogs EYE

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#15

Am I The Only One That Needs A Little Help Getting In The Car?

Am I The Only One That Needs A Little Help Getting In The Car?

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Our Neighbor Sent Me This Adorable Display Of Pure Joy Between Our Dogs. They Finally Got Him A Stool So He Could Greet His Big Friend Properly

Our Neighbor Sent Me This Adorable Display Of Pure Joy Between Our Dogs. They Finally Got Him A Stool So He Could Greet His Big Friend Properly

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Lapdog

Lapdog

He is such a gentle beast (a mix American wolfdog and malamute).

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The guy in the photo is having ptsd from when he had to potty train it

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I Look Like Walrus? But I Am Dog. I Big Sof Floof. No Walrus. Bamboozled

I Look Like Walrus? But I Am Dog. I Big Sof Floof. No Walrus. Bamboozled

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ML
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd call him Fangs. Or her. Does not really matter. Lovely giant.

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I Swung By My Old Place To Help My Former Roommate With Some Things. The Neighbor's Dog Recognized Me And Gave The Perfect Greeting. Believe It Or Not, This Guy Is Still A Puppy

I Swung By My Old Place To Help My Former Roommate With Some Things. The Neighbor's Dog Recognized Me And Gave The Perfect Greeting. Believe It Or Not, This Guy Is Still A Puppy

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Seamus The Irish Wolfhound Is A Gentle Giant

Seamus The Irish Wolfhound Is A Gentle Giant

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once saw a not-very tall couple walking their Irish Wolfhound. Or should I say that he was walking them?

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My 93 Lb German Shepherd Is Pretty Pleased With The Amount Of Inconvenience He's Causing

My 93 Lb German Shepherd Is Pretty Pleased With The Amount Of Inconvenience He's Causing

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Ridiculously Massive Doggo Spotted On The Underground

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Meet Carl The 150 Pound Lion/Good Boy Hybrid

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“A Rottweiler? Well I Must Admit I Have Always Preferred Lap Dogs” Granny Before She Met Gus

“A Rottweiler? Well I Must Admit I Have Always Preferred Lap Dogs” Granny Before She Met Gus

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Lincoln The Dane

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Saw A Gentle Giant At The Vets. She Was A Darling And Sat Down With Her Owner While They Waited

Saw A Gentle Giant At The Vets. She Was A Darling And Sat Down With Her Owner While They Waited

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In Person, Zammy's Bigger Than Life. Seriously. He Just Astonishes The Expecting Passers-By

In Person, Zammy's Bigger Than Life. Seriously. He Just Astonishes The Expecting Passers-By

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An Old English Sheep Dog! I had one growing up. He was the bestest boy!!!

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#38

My Old Gym Teacher Beast Of A Dog. He’s 6’3ish”

My Old Gym Teacher Beast Of A Dog. He’s 6’3ish”

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My Dad And My Dog (Dad Is 6'2")

My Dad And My Dog (Dad Is 6'2")

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Our Now 6 1/2 Month Puppy. The Vet Has Said He Is Not At All Over Weight Just Big Boned

Our Now 6 1/2 Month Puppy. The Vet Has Said He Is Not At All Over Weight Just Big Boned

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Jenny Rosbach
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love to see the proud and loving looks from the parents of these dogs, adorable!

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Just A Little Girl In A Big Dog World

Just A Little Girl In A Big Dog World

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Big Doggy

Big Doggy

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Absolute Unit Parked Next To Me At A Gas Station

Absolute Unit Parked Next To Me At A Gas Station

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#48

Meet Heisenberg. He Likes Hugs. I'm A 6'1" 300 Lbs Man. He's Almost As Big

Meet Heisenberg. He Likes Hugs. I'm A 6'1" 300 Lbs Man. He's Almost As Big

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JK Rowling
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope that other dog down there also got a hug, s/he looks like s/he really wants one.

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This Dog. The Photo Doesn’t Do Him Justice. He’s A Beast

This Dog. The Photo Doesn’t Do Him Justice. He’s A Beast

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