and the most important - these big guys probably think they are still lap dogs :D
20+ People Who Wanted a Dog but Ended Up With a House Bear
Animals
06/24/2019

Do large dogs actually realize how big they are? Sometimes it looks like these fuzzy giants believe they’re still puppies, who haven’t grown at all (it’s the living room that’s shrunk for some inexplicable reason!). All these ’babies’ really want is to be loved and petted by their owners. And to enjoy regular hearty meals, of course!
We at Bright Side seem to have come up with a peculiar discovery: the bigger the dog is, the less chances you’ve got not to fall in love with it! Here are 20+ photos that offer all the proof you need!
1. A tiny, hard-to-notice,180 lb “puppy”
2. Would you give up your subway seat to a sweet little doggie like this?
3. It’s not just kids who grow faster when they’re asleep...
4. Now that’s what I call a good selfie.
5. This pupper is about twice as big as his owner. So, which of the 2 has more claim to the bed?
6. You can’t hide anything from this guy!
7. Other people’s dogs grow even faster than other people’s kids.
8. The best kind of winter blanket by far
9. Danger: An adorably cute nosy-wosy!
10. Head size comparison: A human vs An Alaskan Malamute
11. This big boy thinks he’s a puppy and still tries to fit in his owner’s lap.
12. The second pic was taken just 3 months later!
13. My sweet little dummy’s laid like this for 20 minutes today. Hasn’t moved once!
14. This cool duo should be in the movies!
15. More size comparison: a 5’2″ tall human and a 270 lb pupper
16. “Who is the cutest, nicest, biggest doggie in the world?!”
17. Nothing special in this pic... No, wait a minute!...
18. No pupper is too, uh... enormous?... for cuddles!
19. My incredible plush giant!
20. We’ve adopted this Great Pyrenees from the shelter. Isn’t she a cutie?!
21. Sappy looks are this pupper’s specialty!
22. A year ago, the situation was under control. And then THIS happened!
23. When your great big woofer thinks he’s a lap dog:
24. And, lastly, what do you think: Is this a dog or a bear?
So, there you go! Are you fond of big dogs? What’s the first thing you’d do if you met one of these “good boys” on the street?
Preview photo credit Sokkenwaap / Reddit
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