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Meet Madeline, 10, and Barnabas, 7, an adorable pair of Neapolitan Mastiffs that live in Upstate New York with their owner Alayna. The cute couple has become Insta-famous after appearing in a series of cute and cheesy photos, posing patiently while displaying punny jokes that are perfect for any occasion.

But how does Alayna manage to get Madeline and Barnabas to agree to stay so still in the photoshoots? “Maddy and Barn are super food motivated!!” She told Bored Panda. “They will do anything for a treat! Plus by nature they are extremely chill, so that helps a lot.”

“For example, when I took the pirate picture, I forgot to remove the hats and Maddy’s eye patch because I was so busy looking at the pictures I had taken. A few minutes later I turned around and they were STILL sitting there.”

As a breed Mastiffs are pretty calm dogs, but Alayna says that Maddy and Barn are even more laid-back than usual. Still, Barnabas has his moments and Madeline is definitely the Princess of the pair. “Hands down Maddy is more behaved!” Alayna told us. “Barn is good but he can be mischievous at times. Maddy is a perfect, sweet little lady. I mean REALLY perfect!”

As for the funny puns, Alayna has come up with a few of them herself but admits that she has a handy list which she does her best to match up with props. But what was behind the idea in the first place? “I just thought it would be something funny and unique and something I hadn’t seen anyone else do,” she told Bored Panda. “Honestly I never thought everyone would love my adorable dogs and cheesy puns so much!”

Scroll down below to check out the pawsome dog photos for yourself, and upvote your favorites. Alayna says that her favorite to shoot was the one with the beets, 'You Make My Heart Skip A Beet.' “I think because I knew in my mind exactly what I wanted it to look like and then it came out PERFECTLY - their expressions and everything!”

We agree Alayna! Do you? Let us know in the comments below!

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Erin
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Words to live by

Johnny Rodriguez
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love these two.... we are without a giant breed dog in the house for the first time in 20 years, it feels soooo weird! I miss the mastiff cuddles.

Patricia Ross
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is really cute but OMG is that bad for them.

claudia kiss
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These 2 can come visit me anytime!

BusLady
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They don't look like they're starving

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    #2

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    nora swanson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    did the eat the food and exercise at the same time

    claudia kiss
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These 2 can come visit me anytime!

    WeWillJustSeeAboutThat
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they look sadder in this than the Thinner/Dinner one

    Kristel
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, the "puppy eyes" increased to extra sad!

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    Johanna Kidd
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Theres extra furbabies living with you?

    nora swanson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i love it thats my brotherand i

    claudia kiss
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I d/n care who did it, these 2 can come visit me anytime!

    BusLady
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oldest story in the book.

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    claudia kiss
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can picture both of you with ME!

    Donna O
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww they're so good! I love them!

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A film camera! You don't see them much anymore. I have one, in workable condition.

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    Taryn Wallace
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a Louboutin cuz if it is she must trust that pup more than I trust most people!!!!

    Gillian Black
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    know the feeling have a lot of one shoes and slippers

    Furious_Lover
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who cares about shoes?! MY BACON¡!

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    Gillian Black
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh so sweet look at all the pencils ha ha

    Donna O
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How on earth did you get all those pencils to stay tucked in her chops lol?

    rehabisforquitters
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone's got a lot of time on their hands...

    Tracey Arthur
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha how do they stay so still with all the props ??

    The Frog
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hehehe I love all of these

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    The Frog
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How you get that egg to stay in your dogs mouth unbroken? Wow good dogs

    Narunaru
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you kidding? Because there has recently been this internet craze of making dogs hold eggs in their mouths without breaking them.

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    Gillian Black
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a dog that carries eggs around and does not break them. she gets them out of the chick house and brings them in one at a time

    Donna O
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She must have a very soft mouth!

    BusLady
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was before they tore up the egg cartons.

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    BusLady
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're sick of the snow!

    The Frog
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    England!!! Come stay at mine....

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    Magpie
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just cannot resist >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ObugTPNzYk

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww, come on, guys. You got each other.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should use these pics for greeting cards

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    Claire Braten
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get one at the Maquon District Public Library!!

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    BusLady
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You trust them with the stove?

    Magpie
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh recipe please ? Been looking for the recipe for years! I can make an ok-ish batch. but have been looking for a good recipe for a very long time.

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    John Bennick
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That black one has humongous paws. He's probably still young and will grow up to be the size of a Buick Riviera.

    Donna O
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It says at the beginning of the article, she's 10 and he's 7.

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    Alia G.
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the ones with the the things stuck in their lips lmao

    Barbara Baxendale
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how they just sit there & let their owner do what she wants !!!!!

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    Ilien Derby
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those pictures were so funny. Thanks for the laughs

    Magpie
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And fall back at the other end :). My cats have terrible trouble with this. The dog just waits for me.