Have you ever been the proud owner of a dog? If so, you must know that nothing ever beats canine companionship! Dogs are not only our pets but also our best friends. There are a lot of lucky families whose dogs grow up simultaneously with their children. They have spent a huge chunk of their lives together, creating a special bond that time will never break. Take a look at these amazing photos that show the love between human and dog through the years, growth spurts and all. Some of these will amaze you, while others will make you chuckle in delight.
The Dog Got A Growth Spurt
Can you believe this transformation? When this guy last saw his four-legged friend, he was more like a teddy bear. When he finally got to go home, the former puppy has turned into a gigantic bundle of fluff! If you join the military, it is not uncommon to spend a long period of time away from home. This means that one does not see their loved ones, including their dogs, for a long period of time. It’s a good thing their pets are always there to greet them upon their arrival!
The Dog Got A Growth Spurt
Still Holding Sleepovers
Aww, we love these photos! As you can see below, the little girl met her best friend in Lily the Boxer. The two of them held a ‘sleepover’ when they were both young and ended up replicating the photo when they were both bigger. Lily and her human companion both grew up a lot over the years, but it is clear that nothing has changed when it comes to the friendship they have together!
Still Holding Sleepovers
Double The Fun And Trouble
What could be better than a single dog? Two of them, of course. That was what this woman had in mind when she got this pair of cute little pups. The photos on the left show the pups when they were both adorably tiny, while the ones on the right show them when they were much bigger! We have to say that we were very impressed that she did not have any problems lifting them off the ground. She must work out quite a lot.
Double The Fun And Trouble
In Only A Year
We have a treat for you here – let us take a look at three photos instead of two this time. This cute girl and her dog literally grew up together. Can you believe these photos were taken in the span of a single year? The little girl barely changed, but her puppy looks a lot different now. As you can see, dogs grow up much faster than we do. Do not pick out a dog because of how tiny and cute they are as puppies. That might change in a short amount of time!
In Only A Year
Packing On Pounds
Here is another example of just how fast dogs grow. This set of photos were also taken a year apart. The photo on the left shows the dog owner cradling a little puppy with a single arm. Meanwhile, the photo on the right shows him using all his strength to hold his dog off the ground. While growing up, dogs tend to look different than they used to as puppies. However, their love for their humans does not change.
Packing On Pounds
From The First Day
A lot of people have lovely stories about how their dogs reacted when they meet a new human baby. Usually, dogs start to take on the role of ‘guardians’ for the babies! They will keep an eye on the little ones as they go to sleep and check up on them every now and then. Indeed, it is almost like the babies are their own children! Here, a dog watches over a human baby as she sleeps. When she was a little older, the two of them became playmates.
From The First Day
Serious Arm Strength
Whoa, the guy in the picture is probably serious about going to the gym if he can still lift his canine companion after that growth spurt! What used to be a cute little ball of fluff has since turned into a giant, but the dog is just as playful and cute as before. In reality, the size difference between them is huge. The dog must be a lot bigger than him by now, but as the old adage goes, love conquers all!
Serious Arm Strength
Growing Together
For a lot of people, cats and dogs are more than just pets. These furry friends often go on to be important family members as well! Take a look at this series of photos that show an entire family getting older with each passing year. It is funny that they all pose the same way no matter how much time has passed! It seems like everyone likes to snuggle up to their father. The couch might have changed, but everything else remained the same.
Growing Together
Young And Old
It is pretty sad that dogs do not get to live as long as we do. In fact, most dogs do not even reach their 20th birthday. However, this one managed to achieve such an incredible feat. Can you believe that these two photos were snapped two decades apart? You can tell that both the boy and the puppy grew a lot over the years. While the dog is now a senior citizen by dog standards, he has lived a long and happy life.
Young And Old
Smiles Of Happiness
Aww, we love this adorable set of photos that will brighten up anyone’s day! Yes, this is the same person and dog in the two photos, although a lot of things have clearly changed over the years. In the first photo, the girl was smiling widely, and the dog looked a little sheepish. The two of them recreated the first photo several years later. We are glad to see that the dog is now grinning as brightly as she is!
Smiles Of Happiness
Best Of Friends
On the other hand, these two photos were snapped 14 years apart. You can see that the man and dog both look quite a lot different than they used to. However, we do not think anything has changed in the bright smile the guy is sporting! True enough, they both have more grey hairs now than they used to. However, we daresay that the most important thing here is that they are still together no matter what.
Best Of Friends
A Gigantic Dog
Do you think he knew what he was getting himself into when he first took home this adorable fluffy puppy? In only a year or two, the tiny baby that he adopted has grown into a giant! We bet it is going to be difficult, if at all possible, to lift his furry friend all on his own. As a matter of fact, the dog has gotten so big that it nearly covers its human when they are cuddling with each other. We don’t think it looks very comfortable, but his smile lets us know that he does not mind.
A Gigantic Dog
Time Lapse
This is a great time-lapse sequence that shows us how her dog grew up in only a matter of months. Did you notice that she decided to wear the same outfit for each of these photos? If we did not know any better, we might have thought that the dog grew up in only a matter of seconds! The truth is that the first photo was taken when the dog was only 8 weeks old. Meanwhile, the last one shows the dog when she was 8 months old. We bet this dog is not yet finished growing to her full size!
Time Lapse
Recreating A Classic
We have all looked at old photos of ourselves and started to wonder how time flew by so fast. We bet these two felt the same way when they saw the top photo. After 11 years, they recreated the same picture down to the pose they had. This is a great look at the relationship between this guy and his pooch. The pose they had been sporting for the picture is pretty unique as well! We love it.
Recreating A Classic
Time Has Passed
This is yet another set of photos that had been taken once more after 11 years. You do not need to be particularly observant to see the dramatic differences that took place during that time. For one thing, the guy got a chest tattoo along the way. His hair also darkened quite a bit over time. The young pup, on the other hand, is still as white and fluffy as ever. However, he has also matured since the first photo.
Time Has Passed
Only A Couple Of Months
Can you guess how much time has passed between the first image and the second one? No, it was not a year or two. In fact, it had only been 12 weeks! As you can see, dogs grow so big in such a small amount of time. Baby humans do not grow this fast, and it often takes years before such a big difference happens. Would you prefer that we grow this fast or a much slower rate?
Only A Couple Of Months
Doc And Patient
They say that dogs and owners are natural best friends. Of course, we all have to make bonds with others over the course of our lives. Vets do amazing and important work, although it seems like there is a special relationship between this one and his patient. He was the one who has looked after the pooch from when it was a puppy until it was an old-timer. The two of them have changed over time, although we are glad to hear that they are still tight!
Doc And Patient
Not All That Comfortable
We have not met anyone who hated puppies. After all, they are all so cute and tiny, making them the perfect cuddle buddies out there. While small ones make it more convenient, big dogs are worth cuddling as well. It is a little trickier, as this woman knows better than anyone else does. However, she is more than happy whenever they spend any time together! We are sure it takes a lot of dedication on her end, but she clearly does not mind.
Not All That Comfortable
A Lot Of Changes
Below, we have yet another example of a serviceman who had to leave his dog behind when he made the decision to serve the country. The two of them had to be apart for two years in total, and we can see that they both changed quite a lot over that span of time. The owner was happy to finally be with his dog after such a long time, and we bet the dog feels the same way! We love how the unique coloring of the dog looks a little like his very own military jacket.
A Lot Of Changes
Holding Hands
We do not think there is anything cuter than watching a baby and puppy grow up together. A lot of people adopt dogs around the same time they welcome a new baby into the family. This is primarily so that the child will get a life-long partner from the get-go. As you can see here, a special bond forms in such an arrangement. What could be cuter than a baby and a dog holding hands?!
Holding Hands
Best Friends For More Than A Decade
These amazing photos show us a girl as she transformed into a young woman as well as a puppy as he turned into an adult dog. They used to be very young when they first started snuggling with each other. They continue to do the same even until now. It has been a decade since the first photo was taken, but it seems like the two of them remain as close as ever!
Best Friends For More Than A Decade
Cradle Like A Baby
Can you believe that these photos were snapped in only a span of nine months? What is so funny about this is that the man progresses to have a harder and harder time holding his baby up the more time passes. The photos show that even when they grow older, dogs tend to retain their playful personalities. The dog might have gotten heavier and bigger, but he still enjoys being held like a baby!
Cradle Like A Baby
Reunited At Last
Folks, meet Eli the poodle. He had been very young when his human had to leave to serve the country. They had to be separated for six years, which is an incredibly long amount of time. Although the pup thought he would never see his owner ever again, the time came when they could finally have a reunion. As you can see here, a dog will remain loyal to you for the rest of their life! We are sure they were both emotional when they saw each other once again after so long.
Reunited At Last
Together Forever
This is a great photo of a puppy and a baby growing up together. Honestly, we feel a little jealous that we did not have such a support system when we were growing up! The two of them experienced lots of challenges and thrills over the years. These photos show us that they have a special bond and wonderful friendship that time will never diminish. We are sure she is happy to have such a great dog.
Together Forever
Big Changes Took Place
We all know that time changes each and every single one of us. As it passes, we change the way we feel and think about certain things. People also tend to change their appearance as they grow up, and the same goes for dogs. These photos were taken a decade apart, and it is easy to see that a lot has changed over the years. The dog got fluffier and bigger, and his owner matured into an adult by the second one.
Big Changes Took Place
Hard To Lift
The slim girl in the photo was struggling to lift up her dog when he was still young and small. Well, there was no way she could lift the baby up after several months! As you can see here, he is now as tall as she is when he stands up on his hind legs. It is going to take a lot of upper body strength if she wanted to cradle him like a baby this time. At the very least, he is now tall enough to hug her anyway.
Hard To Lift
Cute Kisses
The bigger the changes between the photos, the more we appreciate the time-lapse photos. Here, we can see a young woman who has grown older with her puppy. Can you believe that these were taken 14 years apart? The pup has always enjoyed giving its owner smooches on the chin, and it has even become a tradition of sorts for the two of them. Isn’t that the most adorable thing you have ever heard?
Cute Kisses
New Year’s Eve Together
These two photos were both shot on New Year’s Eve but on different years, of course. The family took the first one 11 years before they took the second one. Basically, they decided it was high time to restage it after such a long time to see how much they had all changed. They have all aged since then, and the family dog looks a lot older. No matter how much they have changed in the physical sense, we are glad that they have all remained together since then.
New Year’s Eve Together
From Then Until Now
We have already seen a number of dogs and their special bonds with their humans, so let us have another one. The pooch here was no more than a puppy when he first met his best friend for life. He watched her grow older, kept her safe, and played with her. He was like her very own guardian angel, on the lookout for anything that will keep her happy and safe.
From Then Until Now
More Like A Wolf
Whoa, are we even sure that this is a dog because this big fella right here looks more like a wolf to us! At any rate, the pet had gotten quite heavy and big over the years. In fact, it does not look all that happy to be carried like this in the second photo! The same goes for the girl who decided to cradle to pup like that. She looks like she is about to collapse after carrying him that way!
More Like A Wolf
Best Friends Forever
We know it is hard to believe, but it is true that these photos were shot 14 years apart. It goes without saying that a lot of changes have happened since then. For one thing, the little boy is now a young man. The dog is no longer a puppy as well! The two of them have very much been ‘in sync’ since they were both little. All you need to do is look at the body language they have in these photos!
Best Friends Forever
Over The Years
You can just tell that she was excited to bring this Labrador puppy home in the photo on the left. Even when it was early on in their relationship, they already had a special bond. It only went on and grew stronger over the years. The second photo was taken eight years after the first one, and we can see just how much they love each other! What a heartwarming photo.
Over The Years
Snuggle Up Tight
It is not unusual for people to get into various traditions and habits with their pets. Perhaps you have a favorite game that you like to play with your dog. For these two, they are all about snuggling up together. It was a habit of theirs to get cozy and cuddly in bed. What a lovely tradition it must be! No matter how much time has passed, this will always be their thing. How adorable is this?
Snuggle Up Tight
A Princess and Her Guardian
What a great photo this is! These photos were taken three years apart, which is on the shorter side when you compare it to the others here. The little toddler has since become a cute fairy princess, and her dog has never abandoned her during this quest of hers. Isn’t it adorable that the two of them have remained close after all these years? We cannot imagine a better friend for this little girl than this dog!
A Princess and Her Guardian
Growing Older Together
These lovely family portraits show us a mother and her three kids – well, the number becomes four if you count the beagle! This shows that dogs are important members of the family. We bet he has become a sibling of sort for the kids! The photos were taken ten years apart, which explains how the kids have all gotten so big. However, we think that the one who experienced the biggest change would be the dog. He was only a tiny puppy in the first one, but he is now a full-fledged adult dog.
Growing Older Together
The Same Sweater
These three photos show us how much this man and dog got bigger and fluffier with the passage of time. The dog has grown from a puppy into an adult into an old-timer. On the other hand, his owner has grown from a teen into a young man into an adult. We think it is adorable that his beard now matches the fur on his four-legged friend! Like another person on the list, he also wore the same sweater.
The Same Sweater
Begging For Snacks
Dogs are amazing when it comes to stealing snacks right out of our hands. They will simply look at you with those pleading eyes of theirs whenever you happen to be eating anything tasty. It is hard to give in to temptation when this happens – how can you possibly resist them? This puppy has always liked the same snacks that his owner does, which might explain what he looks like in the second photo. He has gotten a little chubbier over the years, but he is still very cute!
Begging For Snacks
Good Job
As you can see, it has recently become some kind of trend to go through old family portraits and then recreate the scenes and poses. It is a great way to show everyone just how much you have changed and look back on good memories at the same time. It can be challenging since it is hard to get the same pose, but the two of them did a great job! He still managed to stare at his owner just like he did all those years in the past. Now, if only every single pet was this cooperative…
Good Job
Growing More Than His Dog
We have gone through a lot of photos by now, so you must have noticed that many puppies soon grew into huge balls of fluff! However, this is not the case for all pets out there. As a matter of fact, there are some animals that tend to stay the same size for the rest of their lives. When it comes to this photo, it is clear that the owner was the one who did the growing up here. He was a sweet boy in the first photo but a young man in the second one. In both pictures, the dog looks like the same fluffy white pooch.
Growing More Than His Dog
Too Adorable For Words
All right, we are down to the last photo in our slideshow! Take a look at this baby and his best friend. The first photo is incredibly sweet because the dog has the child locked in an embrace. We have no doubt that he will do anything to protect the baby. A few years later, however, it is the boy’s turn to put his arms around his pet as they take a little nap together. We hope you felt inspired by all the great photos you just saw! Maybe it is time for you to reenact an old photo of you and your furry best friend!
Simply Adorable
Hugo
Here we have Hugo at 12 weeks old and then Hugo at almost 2 years old! While he might not have changed too much, he does look so much happier! We can just tell that this pup is very excited about growing up.
Hugo
Bori
It’s so crazy to think just how much changes in such a small amount of time. This little boy named Bori has grown so much over the course of ten months. He almost looks like a completely different dog if you ask us.
Bori
Oliver
Meet Oliver. He looks quite different in these two photos, but believe us, it is the same dog. You can even tell by the shoes that are the same. Just look at those adorable eyes! Not to mention his ears that he may never fully grow into – and we gotta say that we are perfectly okay with that.
Oliver
Kylo
This is Kylo, the Australian Shepherd. On the left, he’s only six weeks old and on the right, you can see him celebrating his first birthday. We love how his humans went all out and bought him a party hat as well as a celebratory bandana!
Kylo
Yogi
This little guy is named Yogi, the yoga master. You best believe he is a yoga professional. On the left, he’s six months old, and on the right, he’s five years old. We can’t stop staring at his mesmerizing blue eyes!
Yogi
Hans
Next on our list is Hans. He’s a miniature dachshund and, obviously, the best puppy ever. Even if he weren’t, let’s be honest, would you be able to resist those adorable puppy eyes? He practically has the stare down to a science!
Hans
Stella
Stella is this gorgeous girl you see here. On the left, you can see her as a puppy, and on the right, you can see her full-grown at 125 pounds! While she might have grown quite a bit, her sweet smile hasn’t changed at all.
Stella
Tucker
This here is Tucker at eight weeks old and then at six and a half years old. How precious is he? We’d never be able to get any work done with him around, we would just want to play with him all day long.
Tucker
Saidie Bear
Stylish and chic, this little pup is named Saidie Bear. She looks almost the same fully-grown as she did as a puppy. The only real difference we can see – aside from a different bandana – is that she grew into her big ears!
Saidie Bear
Bo
Time flies by when you’re having fun. The top image is this pup named Bo on the day he was brought to his forever home. The bottom photo is Bo eight years later! We can’t help but notice his huge smile in the second photo.
Bo
Ghost
While his name might be a spooky one, this pup is anything but. Meet Ghost. He likes showing off how pretty he can sit. From the time he was nine weeks old to now! We gotta say, he’s making a great impression on us.
Ghost
Mischa
Meet Mischa. As a puppy, she wished she would grow up to be a big, beautiful dog. And on the right, you can see her wish came true! We couldn’t be happier for her. She clearly deserves all the good in the world.
Mischa
Mischa
Doctor Collossus
This is the good doctor aka Doctor Collossus. When he was a pup, he had no idea he would grow to be such a good boy – and doctor. He even has a blue sequined bowtie to prove his credibility. We would, without a doubt, trust his medical opinions.
Doctor Collossus
Not-So-Little TJ
Little TJ isn’t little anymore! On the one hand, we wish he could stay a cute little puppy forever, but on the other hand, he’s such a handsome big boy. And he got more tan as well! In any case, TJ is a good dog if we’ve ever seen one.
Not So Little TJ
Scoots
Next up is Scoots! In the top photo, he’s around eight weeks old. He was so tiny! On the bottom, he’s five years old, all grown up and proud of himself. Just as he should be. He clearly still adores cuddles from his human.
Scoots
Chandler
Here we have Chandler. Yes, she’s a girl, and yes, she’s named after the ‘Friends’ character. It seems to us that she’s pretty happy about the matter. Aside from that, look at how much she’s grown over the years!
Chandler
Lincoln
This is Lincoln with his proud parents at eight weeks old and now. Time really does fly when you don’t expect it. He’s grown so much. Not to mention, he’s gotten plenty of adorable freckles we absolutely love!
Lincoln
Caine
This progression is pretty hilarious since the owners used an elderly pom for size reference. Caine grew a ton in between October 2016 to May 2017. And to think these two started out almost the same size, and yet, here we are.
Caine
Mollie
This is Mollie the westie. While she might not be the biggest dog, she definitely is the cutest. We can’t get over how cute her ears were and how they turned up over time! Her fluff is just as impressive as it was when she was a little pup.
Mollie
Maggie
Maggie, the great dane, at five weeks versus one year. Still loves to cuddle with her ‘big’ brother, Rufus! What does it matter how big her brother is so long as he still wants to cuddle with his ‘little’ sister?
Maggie
Tara
Sweet little Tara has grown so much through the years, and yet she looks just the same, only larger! She’s eight weeks old in the top photo and 14 years old in the bottom picture. We can safely say that she no longer fits in little baskets.
Tara
Stitch
Meet Stitch! This happy boy was only nine weeks old in the left photo, and one-year-old in the right photo! It’s crazy how quickly and drastically dogs grow, it’s as if it happens overnight. All the same, Stitch looks to be incredibly happy about his growth spurt.
Stitch
Harley Quinn
We highly doubt this Harley Quinn is much like the original comic-book character, but we love her all the same. On the left, you can see the German Shepherd/Border Collie mix at three months old, and on the right, she’s three years old!
Harley Quinn
Looking Up To Dad
This little guy is growing so fast, but the one thing that will probably never change is how he looks up at his dad. Maybe we’ll see even more progression photos of this pup soon! He must have gotten so much bigger by now!
Looking Up To Dad
Finnick
How sweet is this puppy? On the left, you can see Finnick on Mother’s Day in 2015, and on the right, on Mother’s Day in 2016. Finnick can barely fit in his human’s lap now! We love how happy these two look by the time the second picture was taken.
Finnick