45+ People Share Photos Of Growing Up Together With Their Dogs

Having a pet is such a worthwhile experience. So, fur parents are actually no different from actual parents who enjoy documenting the development and milestones of their “babies.” Well, just like children, puppies can grow up really fast. They’ll turn into full-fledged canines before you even know it. Thanks to camera phones, pet owners can now easily immortalize these precious moments of their dogs growing up.

In fact, some go as far as recreating the shot with their pets to show how much they’ve grown together. These then-and-now photos of dogs and their humans surely prove their unwavering love towards each other. Hopefully, these heartwarming photos showing dogs growing up next to their humans will inspire you to cherish every moment you spend with your pets.

 

Veterinarian Caring for the Same Dog 15 Years Apart

Veterinarian's Puppy Then and Now Comparison 15 Years Later
Mouse_fighter

 

“My oldest pup turned 8 today. He’s still a Mamma’s boy.”

Puppy Then and Now 8 Years Later
InboxMeYourGoldenRetrievers

 

“Let’s grow up together, friend”

Pooch Putting His Paw on a Baby's Hand
Niwolita

 

6 Weeks vs. 6 Months

Dog Growing Up Comparison 6 Weeks vs 6 Months
MMorks

 

“My boy Lucky was there for my first day of Kindergarten and my Senior portrait”

Owner and Dog Growing Up Portrait Kindergarten to Senior Year
-Gossdaddy-

 

“I see your ‘one year later’, I give you two years later. (Human for scale)”

Girl and Puppy Comparison After 2 Years
zarallama

 

Before and After

Dog Growing Up Then and Now Comparison
Freeyorker

 

“3 – 6 – 9 – 12 months with my little girl”

Dog Growing Up Comparison 3, 6, 9, 12 Months Later
oosoccerfreak

 

“Here’s my brother’s dog, Moose the Pyrenees, on the day that I brought him home and then a year later. I’m 6’4″ for scale.”

Puppy Then and Now Comparison 1 Year Later
alTHORber

 

8 Weeks to 8 Months

Dog Growing Up Comparison 8 Weeks to 8 Months
gsdwarmachine

 

“I want to sleep on you hooman”

Dog Growing Up Comparison 3 Months vs 6 Months
anudeep30

 

“A yesterday’s post inspired me to do the same. 16 years later…”

Owner and Puppy Growth Comparison 16 Years Later
daro365

 

Exactly 12 Years Apart

Owner and Dog Growing Up 12 Years Later
Noromac

 

“We are both still in camo 2 years later”

Dog Growing Up Then and Now Comparison 2 Years Later
bazingabazing

 

“A year later and she’s still just a big baby”

Owner and Puppy Growth Comparison 1 Year Later
willrd88

 

12 Weeks Apart

Dog Growing Up Comparison Before and After 12 Weeks
chrisgin

 

“(Before/After) 14 years and a lot of grey hairs later”

Owner and Dog Growing Up Comparison 14 Years Later
gorillastyle808

 

“From 1 month to 1 year… he’s gotten a lot weirder but still a perfect boy”

Puppy Growth Comparison 1 Month vs 1 Year
SkywalkingGryffindor

 

These photos of dogs growing up together with their owners prove that they are indeed man’s best friends

 

11 Years Apart

Owner and Dog Growing Up 11 Years Later
cloudpad_app

 

“2002-2016, 14 years later and we’re still inseparable even though I’m a grown up and he’s slowing down”

Owner and Dog Growing Up Then and Now Comparison 14 Years Later
Gelfling1994

 

“Growing up together is the best”

Owner and Puppy Growth Comparison
stephandmila

 

Puppy Progression. Golden Doodle Puppy to Brown Bear 9 Months

Dog Growing Up Then and Now Comparison 9 Months Later
Hghgrad

 

“Puppy grows into small horse in 9 months..”

Dog Growing Up Then and Now Comparison After 9 Months
keveridge

 

“My daughter and our boxer Lily. Taken 2 years apart.”

Girl and Puppy Growth Comparison 2 Years Later
imgur

 

Before Deployment… After Deployment

Dog Growing Up Before and After Owner's Military Enlistment
unwastedyouth

 

“Once the boss, always the boss”

Dog Growing Up Then and Now Comparison Husky
ruiluipara2017

 

“My wife and Capone.”

Dog Growth Comparison 2016 vs 2018
BulletAndPony

 

Then and Now. Growing up Together

Girl and Dog Growing Up Together
ModestMoose2

 

“My little bro and Eli the poodle, on his first and last day of National Guard. 6 years apart.”

Dog Growing Up Comparison 6 Years Later
skwormin

 

“20 years later and still goin’ strong”

Owner and Dog Growing Up Comparison 20 Years Later
A_Magical_Potato

 

Growing Together

Boy and Dog Growing Up Together
Haksimoto

 

“Re-took this picture on NYE with my little brother and his dog, 11 years later”

Owner and Puppy Growth Comparison 2005 vs 2016
Lefty21

 

14 Years Later

Dog Growth Comparison 14 Years Later
reporterpenguin

 

“Still a pupper at heart”

Dog Growth Comparison
Cheesetrapper

 

“First time they met and now today growing up together as best friends”

Baby Girl and Puppy Together Through the Years
drakedaaegaming

 

14 Years Apart

Owner and Puppy Growth Comparison 14 Years Later
Waqasarshad

 

“Me and my weenie 13 years apart”

Owner and Puppy Growth Comparison 13 Years Later
Its_A_10

 

“My little brother and his dog Domino 10 years apart.”

Puppy Then and Now Comparison 10 Years Later
Brennale92

 

A Girl and Her Dog, Three Years Later

Girl and Puppy Growth Comparison 1 Year Later
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“8 weeks to 5 months! The same mummy and the same car, just slightly bigger Winston!”

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BfRBrmqjwyt/

 

“Sigurd, 1 year old now!”

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BixfJs3l8mb/

 

“Uh. Someone got small and that’s not me”

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BtCurRjhzKt/

 

From Puppy to Dog

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbh79o8lBPF/

 

“Almost a year with Koda.”

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjBGwMyFtEv/

 

“Lol!”

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXcSf7ABcaN/

 

“Freyja is one today!”

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTf2pZKj4m_/