Bringing home a new puppy always fills a home with excitement, but for Dino the Dachshund, meeting his new “little brother” came with an unexpected twist.
Dino, who lives with his owners, Aitor Fungairiño and Yaneth Ibrahim, immediately bonded with Luka, the puppy they recently adopted. The two pups look so alike that they could easily pass for siblings. What Dino doesn’t know yet is that his adorable new friend is going to grow much, much bigger than he is.
The Look-Alike Duo
When Luka first arrived, the couple couldn’t believe how similar he looked to Dino. Both dogs share the same soft tan fur with deep brown markings, and at the moment, they’re almost identical in size.
At first sight, Dino seemed to think Luka was the perfect playmate. But, as an Instagram video on their joint account @dinoandluka humorously suggests, the pair’s size difference will soon become impossible to ignore.
Viewers quickly caught on to the joke. After all, Luka isn’t a Dachshund at all. He’s a Great Dane, a breed known to grow into gentle giants weighing nearly 200 pounds.
For now, Dino is none the wiser. He’s content enjoying every moment with his “little” brother, completely unaware that Luka will soon outgrow him by more than a few inches.
From the moment they met, the two dogs became inseparable. They play, nap, and follow each other everywhere. Their connection is undeniable, but with Luka’s fast growth, the owners know their play sessions will soon need some adjustments.
“They love each other. Since they are the same size, they play a little rougher than we would like. Luka will grow to be a giant, and we wouldn’t want him to hurt Dino,” the couple explained in an interview.
Preparing For A Giant Friendship
Despite the size gap that lies ahead, Fungairiño and Ibrahim have no doubt their dogs will adapt perfectly.
“I don’t think Dino will even notice. It will simply be the universal rule of the younger brother growing to be taller and bigger than the older brother,” they said with a laugh.
While some might see the pairing of a Dachshund and a Great Dane as an odd combination, for Fungairiño it was something he had always dreamed of.
“The Great Dane has been a dream dog for me for years now. Although I didn’t exactly plan on getting one just yet, the second we saw Luka and his resemblance to Dino, I knew I had to get him,” he shared.
From day one, the two pups have been best friends. Luka mirrors Dino’s energy and curiosity, and though his size will soon surpass his big brother’s, the bond they share runs deeper than appearances.
As Luka continues to grow, his parents are ready to supervise their playtime to keep both dogs safe. They’re confident, however, that their friendship will remain just as close.
“It’s like the little brother who eventually grows up and becomes taller and stronger. But in their hearts, they’ll always be family,” Ibrahim said.
A Friendship Built To Last
The months ahead will bring plenty of laughter and probably a few moments of confusion for Dino as Luka’s size begins to skyrocket.
But no matter how big he gets, one thing will never change: Luka will always be Dino’s little brother at heart.
For now, the two pups continue enjoying every second of their shared puppyhood, side by side, perfectly content and blissfully unaware of what the future holds.