The truth isn’t ugly, it’s sad: puppies grow up way too fast.
You wake up one day and find out that your pawdorable ball of floof is a big doggo now. He can’t fit into your lap, he can’t wear that cute little collar, and he can’t act all puppyish anymore.
But, he will stay a puppy in your heart furever.
These 21 dogs will show us that time flies super fast, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy their incredible puppy glow ups!
1. Little Miss Maisie
Maisie’s glow up from day one to year one is as cute as she is!
2. A Stunning Glow Up
Australian Shepherds are one of the few breeds that look stunning both as pups and as adults. This is what 8 weeks vs 6 months looks like.
3. Some Things Never Change
Puppies will grow up, but favorite toys will remain favorite toys. Maila grew way too fast.
4. In The Blink Of An Eye
He turned from a puppy to a three-year-old in the blink of an eye.
5. From A Cute Pupper Into A Handsome Doggo
This is what one year does to a Golden Retriever.
6. A Transformed Floof
From a rat-like Pekingese puppy to a magnificent floof.
7. The Smile Hasn’t Changed
Dakota did grow up, but the smile stayed the same: radiant!
8. Good Thing The Coat Stayed The Same
This Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever had stunning coat colors as a puppy, which, thankfully, didn’t change with the glow up.
9. Still Fits Into Mommy’s Arms
Here’s Weyse as an 8-week old puppy, and then as a one-year old doggo… still being able to fit into mom’s arms.
10. Yeah, He’s Not Chunky At All
Holding a 3-month-old puppy is sooo much easier than holding a 16-month-old one!
11. Becomes More Stunning With Each New Year
Yeah, Shelties like Luca are truly stunning in every life stage. There’s a six-year gap between these photos.
12. The Eyes Never Lie
Although he’s older, Blueberry, the Aussie Shepherd, still has that puppy glow in his eyes.
13. Still Fits The Grooming Table
Sophie grew into a wonderful girl in just three years.
14. Same Place, Same Dog, Different Appearance
Lana, the Norwegian Golden, became quite a catch. All the doggos in the park turn their head when she comes by.
15. One Durable Leash
Kudos to the brand of this leash because it really grows up with the puppy.
16. Fast Forward Into The Future
Six years later, he still likes to snooze in the same spot.
17. It’s The Same Rock
– Hey, mom, my rock got smaller!
– No, silly, you just got bigger!
18. A Successful Photo Recreation
Odin, the Goldendoodle, still rocks his favorite bowtie.
19. Snow Dog(s)
One year didn’t change this Rottie’s love for snow.
20. Still Got It
Puppies grow up, but underbites stay forever.
21. A Havanese That Loves Christmas
Gracie Lou, the Havanese, claims that Chritsmas is her favorite holiday; hence, the many seasonal photos. She loved it as a puppy, and she loves it as an adult dog.