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Even the biggest dogs think they are perfectly designed for their owner’s lap! They just can’t resist snuggling up like they did when they were a puppy. Funny enough, it’s the biggest dogs who think they are still small, and the small ones who act all big. The big dogs in our life just want the same love and affection that they got when they were little – is that too much to ask?

1. Bed or butt cushion?

You know, he could have used it for his head and it would have at least made some sense.

For some reason, big dogs will often try to use little beds, even when their bed hasn’t been stolen. Maybe they don’t realize how big they’ve become.

Or when this happens, perhaps they feel just as comfortable in a bed “approved” by their plucky little sibling.

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2. Crate trained for life

We hope this big guy can get out!

Dogs will often retreat to their crates when they’re feeling anxious — and if this is the only one around, well…we just hope the owner knows how to open it from the top!

And we hope this dog is just being a goofball and has his own proper-sized hiding spot.

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3. Pick me

When there’s only one of you and lots of them, some dogs will go the extra mile to be the center of your attention.

They’ll even become a lap dog when they’re a bit too big for your lap.

But who could resist this face?

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4. Let’s dance

Some people enjoy showing off the size of their dogs by putting their paws up on their shoulders.

It’s not always a great idea unless you can somehow help your dog distinguish the “right” time to do this and remember not to try it with strangers.

But there’s no faulting this big hunk of love who looks perfectly ready to tango.

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5. Big brothers

Both of these guys are big, but we have the feeling that Saint Bernard is just a puppy.

The real fun will come when he grows up and STILL tries to cuddle in the same way.

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6. The great crate

If you’re in the fenced in area, you are fair game to be treated as a dog bed.

We’d call this a lucky situation for the girl — look at all this love!

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7. Is there room for me?

This is a question a dog simply won’t ask itself.

Of course there’s room! If not, they’ll make it.

Besides, you can’t have the little dog on the bed and expect the big one to just watch!

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8. Baby of the family

If you pay attention to the thing in the car seat all the time, guess who is going to want to be in the car seat?

Your far-too-big-for-a-car seat dog.

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9. Jowl-sized knee

Your entire knee is the perfect place to set half a giant dog face, didn’t you know?

Saint Bernards are even pretty huge when they’re puppies so we imagine this sweet guy or girl has been allowed up on the couch all along.

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10. Mom, carry me

You’ve got to be careful when going on a long hike with your dog.

They’re like toddlers — don’t take them anywhere you don’t want to carry them!

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11. Let’s play

Problems with big dogs might creep up when they’re playing with other small animals and simply don’t know their own strength.

But most of the time big dogs are gentle giants — or they can be (if trained properly).

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12. Big hugs

Great Danes give great hugs.

And they’re usually pretty happy to do it, so watch out.

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13. Dad’s lap dog

It looks like someone will always be daddy’s baby.

We love the dirty look this pup is giving the photographer — as if to say “don’t you laugh at me.”

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14. My throne

This Irish Wolfhound outgrew this little chair long ago.

But he seems not to have noticed and is still perfectly happy to use it for naptime.

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15. What’s the difference?

Big dogs aren’t going to be left out of anything — especially watching something exciting through the window.

So make sure you have some sturdy furniture there!

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16. Butts up high

“Hello, I am doggo. Yes, I am the only one sitting in this chair. This is my chair. Why are you trying to talk to anyone else who may or may not be sitting in this chair. MAKE EYE CONTACT WITH ME!”

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17. Growing up

Here’s the difference between 8 weeks and 24 weeks for this pup.

That’s clearly not enough time to learn that size matters.

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18. Seat warmer

Have you ever wondered if you’re just a glorified seat warmer for your dog?

Like, they could sit in the chair alone, but it might be cold. Whereas you’re always warm.

You’re a necessary layer.

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19. Devotion

Our hearts are melting over this K9 unit and its human settling down for a nap.

You’ve gotta catch sleep when you can — and in whatever position you can.

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20. If I fits, I…oh…

He’s not thrilled, but he’ll sit in it anyway.

We’re pretty sure this bed doesn’t belong to him, but if it does we’d be just as annoyed with our parents.

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21. Reserved seating

Leather can be nice and cool on a warm day if it’s out of the sun, so maybe he’s just helping his body temperature adjust.

Or maybe he just really hates it when his owner is on this chair.

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22. Like a wrist protector, but not

Cats do this, but this dog has gone next level on the computer help.

And Hank is big enough to sit there and not be bothered by any feeble attempts at typing either, so have at it. He’s found a napping spot and he’s keeping it!

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23. Redefining the lap

Big dogs should come with that truck backup noise – you know, the beeping that warns people that a large vehicle may be coming right at them.

On second thought, nevermind. You ALWAYS know your dog is coming right at you.

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24. Look at me, I’m laundry

We hope that wasn’t clean.

But let’s face it, we all know it was.

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25. Couch bear

Whoa, that’s one enormous dog!

Do you think it wants this guy off the couch or is it just sitting down to make polite conversation with the houseguest?

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26. Fluffy puppy

He’s still a puppy but he isn’t sized like one.

Still, he’s perfectly willing to be babied like one!

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27. Hello fellow kids

Always invite your giant dog to a pool party.

They’re going to show up anyway, so you don’t want it to be awkward.

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28. Sir, your bath is ready

I think we all know what happened when this big fluffer plopped down into the pool.

It’s a good thing the pool “boy” is standing by to constantly add more water since it’s about to get rudely displaced.

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29. Hi mom

Moms can’t get a moment of peace from their kids — even their fur babies.

Once you become a mom you have to get used to your “little” ones climbing all over you. You’re both a superhero AND a seat.

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30. That can’t be comfortable

Well, at least this pup got its face all nuzzled in nicely.

That helps a lot when you tip over in the bed — it means the bed stays on.

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31. It’s the escape we’re worried about

Dogs can wiggle into plenty of spaces if they want to feel safe and surrounded by things.

But we’re interested to know how this pup made its way out of his leather safety fort.

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32. Look, I’m a parrot!

Don’t tell me you’ve never heard of a shoulder dog. That’s totally a thing!

I mean, it’s not, but we’re playing along for this pup’s sake.

We think he or she is making it work.

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33. Loveseat loafing

Anyone with a loveseat and a Great Dane knows that they might as well say goodbye to that piece of furniture.

While they’re still too big for it, they find it to be the perfect size.

Good luck arguing with them.

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34. Everybody in!

You can buy the biggest bed on the market but that doesn’t mean you’re going to get any space to yourself.

You really have to train dogs of any size early and often not to get in the bed and then stand firm on NEVER letting them in.

Otherwise, your doctor isn’t going to be able to help with your insomnia.

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35. How much is his fare?

Nearly everyone is happy to see a dog on the train.

And this is one seriously good boy who really knows how to behave well.

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36. What a day!

We’ve all had those days when we need to come home and collapse!

This big fuzzy doodle found the perfect piece of furniture to dramatically drop down on.

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37. Hello friend

Are you food or friend?

We love the way these two are eyeing each other up…we think. Hopefully, that’s not aggression we’re seeing because we’re pretty sure we know who wins.

It’s going to be pretty hard for that little guy to give the big one a “traditional” doggie greeting.

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38. Table for three

Restaurants have different outdoor rules about dogs.

Most are fine if they fit under the table and don’t get underfoot.

And apparently some are fine as long as they’re partially confined to your lap.

We just wouldn’t want to be the person at the next table with a yummy-smelling brunch.

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39. Big boi small bed

What a goofball.

But if he’s somehow comfortable in there, then so be it.

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40. Lap dog

This giant polar bear seems to have broken in and replaced a dog.

Or else someone really enjoys cleaning up white dog hair!

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