Enormous Dogs Have No Clue Just How Big They Really Are
Big dogs have a way of acting like they are still tiny puppies, even when they are clearly taking up half the room. That mismatch is exactly what makes these photos so funny, because the dogs are huge, but their behavior is pure lap-dog energy.
From fluffy giants to oversized cuddle bugs, the collection below is full of pets that seem completely unaware of their own size. Their owners keep catching them in the most adorable situations, whether they are trying to sit on someone, squeeze into a small space, or greet people like they are still little pups.
The result is a gallery of gentle giants that are impossible not to love. Read on.
1. "This Is Ben. He Has A Beard. And He Is Human-Sized. We Get Fun Looks In Traffic"
2. "He May Look Like A Bear But He Identifies As A Lap Dog"
3. "Bonner, Newfoundland, Can Often Be Spotted In Our Rehabilitation Unit Encouraging Patients"
4. "Here's Another One Of Our Rescues, Yuki"
However, just because a pooch is huge doesn’t mean that it has to be overweight. If you want to keep your pet healthy, be careful not to cross that “overweight” line. It’s very hard to notice when large breeds cross that line because 10 extra pounds aren’t really visible on a 150-pound dog.
PDSA, the UK’s leading vet charity, says a dog’s food is an essential part of their fitness. So it is not just about exercise, diet matters too.
That can make a big difference for owners trying to keep a giant dog in good shape.
5. "Once A Lap Dog, Always A Lap Dog"
6. "Big Dogs Can Be Scared At The Vet Too"
It may sound strange, but it’s better to give your dog too little food than too much when we’re living in a society of abundance. You should find out what your dog’s ideal weight is.
If you can’t find that information online, then you should consult an expert or a vet. If you want to keep your pet healthy, it requires some effort on your part.
Keeping track of portions can get tricky once a dog is this big.
7. "My 85 Lb Dog Is Scared Of My Sister's 1.5 Lb Foster Kitten"
“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.”
8. "This Big Boy With His Pooh"
9. "This Christmas Tree Farm Has Newfies That Will Cart Your Tree To Your Car For You"
10. "Our Daughter Who Is Now 3 And One Of Our Saint Bernards Who Is Now 9"
11. "Big House Cow Meets Little House Cow"
12. "Bruce Wayne Is A Big Snuggly Cane Corso"
13. "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 From Thousands Of People"
14. Big Yawn
15. Need help?
That kind of size makes every ordinary moment look a little funnier.
16. "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"
17. Lapdog?
18. "I Look Like A Walrus? But I Am A Dog. I Big Sof Floof. No Walrus. Bamboozled"
That “huge dog” reality hits like dog owners getting brutally honest about the messy downsides they didn’t expect.
19. Big Boy
20. "16 Months Apart"
21. "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"
22. "Monty The Big Friendly Giant"
23. Lazy
24. "Seamus The Irish Wolfhound Is A Gentle Giant"
25. "My 93 Lb German Shepherd Is Pretty Pleased With The Amount Of Inconvenience He's Causing"
26. "Ridiculously Massive Doggo Spotted On The Underground"
27. Tall Boy
28. "Meet Carl The 150 Pound Lion/Good Boy Hybrid"
29. "One Year Old Today. 97 Pounds. 31 Inches Tall"
30. "A Rottweiler? Well, I Must Admit I Have Always Preferred Lap Dogs" Granny Before She Met Gus
31. "Lincoln The Dane"
32. "Meet Simba. He's A Leonberger"
33. "This Heat Is Unbearable For Ralphie The Newf"
34. "Saw A Gentle Giant At The Vets. She Was A Darling And Sat Down With Her Owner While They Waited"
35. "Koji, My Gentle Giant"
36. A puppy
37. "In Person, Zammy's Bigger Than Life. Seriously. He Just Astonishes The Expecting Passers-By"
38. "My Old Gym Teacher's Beast Of A Dog. He’s 6’3ish"
39. "Warning: Bear Spotted In UK"
40. "My Wonderful Teddybears"
41. "My Dad And My Dog (Dad Is 6'2")"
42. "Our Now 6 1/2 Month Puppy. The Vet Has Said He Is Not At All Overweight, Just Big-Boned"
43. "Majestic Malamute"
44. "Just A Little Girl In A Big Dog World"
45. Riding shotgun
46. "Absolute Unit Parked Next To Me At A Gas Station"
47. "Dog or a Pony?"
48. "Meet Heisenberg. He Likes Hugs. I'm A 6'1" 300 Lbs Man. He's Almost As Big"
49. "Spanish Mastiff U N I T"
50. "This Dog. The Photo Doesn’t Do Him Justice. He’s A Beast"
These gentle giants are impossible to ignore.
Thinking about adding a big dog while you already have small ones, read pet lovers’ advice on choosing large breeds when small dogs already rule the house.
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