Puppies Becoming Full Grown Dogs Produce The Cutest Then & Now Photos

by Damjan

12 Jul 2020

Some puppy photos are cute, but the real magic happens when you see how much a dog changes over time. This collection of then and now pictures started with one Twitter post about a golden doodle, and it quickly turned into a huge thread of people showing off their own dogs from puppyhood to full-grown glory.

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The results are funny, sweet, and sometimes a little shocking, because some dogs barely changed while others grew into completely different-looking companions. From fluffy puppies to oversized lap dogs, every photo captures that familiar mix of nostalgia and pride that dog owners know well.

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Scroll through the best before-and-after dog photos, because a few of these transformations are hard to believe.

This dog still has the prettiest blue eyes ever.

This dog still has the prettiest blue eyes ever. — jmzjes

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WOAH! This Belgian Malinois grew up.

WOAH! This Belgian Malinois grew up. — jm4997

I want to see this pair of puppies in another 3 months.

I want to see this pair of puppies in another 3 months. — jabbomyth

Girl grew up!

Girl grew up! — BeeJay4

A decade!

Two shaggy Labrador puppies posed, then grown Newfoundland dog in same setting. — isaesmat

Still shaggy as ever, the proper Newfoundland Dog way.

Still shaggy as ever, the proper Newfoundland Dog way. — salaciousxslade

OMG!!!! A collection of Labrador puppies becomes a variety of Labrador dogs.

OMG!!!! A collection of Labrador puppies becomes a variety of Labrador dogs. — DavidJohnGibbo1

Like 10 times the size!

Like 10 times the size! — Boobielikey

Big boy!

Large Labrador puppy now, showing big size increase compared to earlier. — rufareeezus

Love this.

Big boy Labrador standing proudly, emphasizing he grew much larger. — suzannegauen

Some of these glow-ups are almost too good to be true.

We want you to try!

We want you to try! — monairthith

And if you thought growing up was cute, these senior dogs prove life is still full of joy.

So do we!

Grown Labrador dog with shaggy coat, fast puppy growth highlighted. — coolinitdev_

This grows fast!

This grows fast! — savvvybrand

Grown!

Shaggy puppy in same sweatshirt, now looks like different dog. — mayamvictoria

Looks like a whole different doggo!

Looks like a whole different doggo! — YoFUNKRULA

I love that she's in the same sweatshirt.

I love that she's in the same sweatshirt. — Dotty__Dawsey

I've never heard of an 'AussieDoodle,' and I'm intrigued.

I've never heard of an 'AussieDoodle,' and I'm intrigued. — _jbanc

ADORABLE

Shaggy AussieDoodle puppy holding a toy, wearing the same sweatshirt. — tropicalnicole

She still picked him up!

She still picked him up! — alejandra_xtina

Woah!

Sweet shaggy cutie puppy lifting a small dog, adorable moment. — carleyvenable

Still a sweetie!

Still a sweetie! — xo_jocie

Shaggy cutie

Shaggy cutie — dudeimsock

Grown!

Lavender-colored shaggy puppy sitting, looks like smiling in photo. — zonkedin_MIA

Sweet Lavender

Sweet Lavender — AthleticMurse

Looks like he's smiling!

Looks like he's smiling! — JoseTinoco27

Gorgeous

Blue-coated fluffy dog with friendly expression, labeled HEY BEAUTIFUL BLUE. — FrozenHeartLine

HEY BEAUTIFUL BLUE!

HEY BEAUTIFUL BLUE! — shaya_moeini

Dang!

Gorgeous dog with striking spots, Zeus name and playful pose. — avayhancil

Those spots!

Those spots! — BriannaAguinaga

Zeus!

Close-up of spotted dog face, highlighting those distinctive spots. — ThatsKyd

Dogs really do make the best before-and-after photos.

Want more “from baby paws to bosses” energy, check out these pets’ then-and-now transformations from wobbling beginners to household attitude leaders.