Becoming a parent is one of the most wonderful and terrifying things that can ever happen to you. The first time you hold your baby, you’re filled with wonder. Then eventually, you bring them home. And the first question people ask is, “Who does the baby look like?”
Then, as they start to grow up, you notice they’re like you in a lot of different ways. Maybe they have a gesture they learned from watching you. Perhaps they have a way of phrasing things that’s pure Mom or Dad. It could also be in their attitude.
That same thing happens in the animal kingdom. You might think, “Well, of course, animals look like their parents — they’re animals.” But it’s truer than you might realize.
If you’ve ever owned a dog that had puppies, you can see how much they look like their mom. And yes, just like humans, they even pick up the habits and mannerisms of their parents. I guess we have more in common with them than we think.
The best part is the resemblance is just so cute. The only thing cuter than one dog — a dog and its mini-me.
Husky babies often look a bit angry. But judging by her father, his expression will eventually get a little less intimidating.
Those little eyes peeking up over Mom’s head are just too cute. If there’s anything certain, it’s those eyes…they run in the family.
3. He’ll grow into his ears
It’s so sweet to see the contrast between Dad and son. One day, that little pup will look just like his pop. But for now, he’s still just a sweet baby.
4. Big wrinkle, little wrinkles
Well, you can’t miss the family resemblance here. Those puppies are unmistakably the same breed of wrinkle — I mean, dog — as their mother.
5. I can tell they’re family
This puppy is the spitting image of her parents in more ways than one. Most obvious, they’re all Huskies. But even more, they all have that ear-to-ear smile.
6. Settling in for a snuggle
It’s amazing to think such a tiny dog came from such a big one. But one day, this little peanut will be snuggling her own tiny babies.
You can’t see the puppies’ faces very well but there’s enough that you can tell they’re the spitting image of their mom. It might have something to do with all that fur.
8. The apple doesn’t fall far
There’s no question these two are related. Not only do they look alike, but they also share a love for lounging.
Talk about the cutest family portrait ever. This mother dog couldn’t be prouder of her babies. After all, they look just like her.
While animals might express affection in different ways than we do, it’s still easy to see what those are. Just like human babies, this little mini-me can’t keep his paws off his mom.
11. Big fluff, little fluff
If you’ve ever met a Keeshond, you know they’re one giant fluff ball. But they start out as a slightly smaller fluff ball.
You can feel the tenderness between this mother dog and her baby. It’s enough to make your heart melt.
Pit Bulls are known for being pretty tough, but they start out tiny and helpless just like the rest of us. We all have to start somewhere.
This father Bulldog looks like the ultimate proud parent. You can tell he loves his baby and is proud of everything he does.
15. Now that’s parental pride
This mother dog is enjoying the snuggle with her little baby. And she should — he’ll climb on her face no matter what.
16. A boop between mother and son
This sweet little pup is giving his mother a quick boop to say hello. No one has to tell you they’re related. They look exactly alike.
This newborn puppy is so tiny it can rest its head on its mom’s nose. This just might be the smallest mini-me we’ve ever seen.
Did you know three-day-old Golden Retriever puppies look a bit like jelly beans? They’ll look a bit more like their mom as time goes on.
19. I wonder if they’re related
Have you ever seen a cuter parent and baby? This breed stays puppy-like even as the dogs grow up.
This mother dog is cuddling her one baby after a long and difficult delivery. She looks tired but happy to be with her tiny pup.
21. “What do I do with these?”
Becoming a parent is often intimidating, even for Jack Russell Terriers. This new mom looks like she’s wondering what she’s gotten herself into.
This mom gave birth to her babies just a few hours earlier. So, it’s no wonder she looks wiped. But she’s also happy to be snuggling her little ones at last.
23. How close can you snuggle?
This tiny Husky pup is much smaller than his mother, but he’ll eventually catch up. For now, he’s barely as big as her nose.
After delivery, a mother dog gives her new babies a sniff to make sure they’re hers. Or she could just look in a mirror to make a side-by-side comparison with them.
25. When the baby finally goes to sleep
Every new parent knows the battle of trying to get the baby to nap. This pup might look like his mom, but he has quite a bit more energy.
26. Mom’s looking tuckered out
This mother dog just had a C-section so it’s no wonder she looks exhausted. But now she has an adorable mini-me to cuddle with during her recovery.
27. “Are these all mine?”
Just look at this proud mother dog and her new babies. She’s beaming from ear to ear. They look just like her.
Okay, so maybe this Dalmatian mom doesn’t have had 101 puppies but she did have a big litter. Now here’s the real question: how will she tell them all apart?
29. “I don’t know what happened”
If you thought there was nothing cuter than a Corgi, I present to you this mother and her six mini-mes. She might be tiny but they’re even tinier.
30. Look at those proud parents
Forget about having twins or triplets: these parents had 10 babies at once. And they look just like BOTH their parents.
31. “Keep them in there for a few minutes”
These puppies are pretty darn cute, but even mother dogs need a break sometimes. Just stick the baby gate up and take a breather.
Count them and see: that’s 16 puppies in one litter. I hope Mom has a good system for telling them all apart.
33. They’re even color-coded
When all your puppies look this much alike, you might want to come up with a way to tell them apart. Color-coding them is probably the cutest option.
34. Dinnertime for the kids
With these puppies bent over their bowls, you notice their matching tails. I guess family resemblance goes beyond the face.
35. They’re silly but they’re mine
Husky puppies look a little silly when they’re born, often described as “angry” or even having “Batman masks.” But Mom doesn’t care. She thinks her pups are beautiful.
36. Here comes the parade
What’s better than one dog and his mini-me? How about a dog and a whole parade of mini-mes? It’s just as cute — times seven.
37. Everyone’s excited to show off the babies
These dogs are so excited to show off their new puppies they can’t contain themselves. Or maybe Dad wants everyone to see how much they look like him.
38. How every new mom feels in front of a camera
Most new moms don’t feel great when the cameras come out, but hey. One day, you’ll want to look back to see yourself with your new baby — or babies, as the case may be.
39. Three legs, seven babies
This three-legged mother dog gave birth to (thankfully) four-legged babies. Other than that, they resemble her in ALL the other ways.
You’d be tired too if you just gave birth to eight babies. There’ll be time to admire their cuteness later. For now, let’s get some sleep.
41. “Give me a hand here”
Although these hungry pups are completely focused on the milk, it’s still easy to see how much they look like Mom. Hopefully, someone brings her some food, too.
Lily, the Golden Retriever just had 12 puppies. That’s 12, in case you can’t differentiate between all the golden fluff.
43. “This is my box of babies”
Don’t you wish humans could just stick their babies in a box? Okay, maybe not. But this box of baby Huskies is simply adorable.
44. “Aren’t they beautiful?”
Well…maybe these little ones don’t look exactly like their mom. But fur color doesn’t make a family, as we all know. She’s so proud of her differently-colored babies.
45. Mom’s just going to take a quick snooze
Kate’s going to take a quick snooze while her five puppies eat. It’s so sweet how she has a paw draped over the one in the front.
46. The official family portrait
Now, this is a great portrait of the whole Golden Retriever family. I hope they framed it and hung it up in their entryway.
These tiny pups are just hours old. They look like tiny bald mice at the moment, but eventually, they’ll be just as fluffy as their mom.
Snickers is looking a bit anxious about her new role as a mother. Every parent’s been there — it’ll be okay.
49. “This small thing is my responsibility”
This mother dog is carefully watching over her baby even while he sleeps. It’s a great opportunity to get some extra cuddles in.
50. They even lick the same way
Parents often notice similarities with their children in the strangest ways. They’ll see it in small gestures — like the way they lick their chops, in this case.
51. Lots of kisses for Mom
Kids are a lot of work but it’s all worth it — especially when they slather you in baby kisses. What a couple of sweet puppies.
52. “Have you seen my babies?”
Every new parent is eager to show off their baby, and this dog is no different. There’s no question about the resemble.
53. “I thought there would be five”
This Goldendoodle mom thought she was expecting five puppies. It turned out she had 10 — and they all look just like her.
Moms who’ve breastfed their kids know that sometimes, a baby doesn’t want to let go. This dog might need to lay down and just embrace it.
55. “Crap…spilled the kids again”
Is it just me or does it look like someone spilled a bunch of puppies all over the lawn? I guess they were so tired they decided to nap right where they were.
Every kid wants to be just like their parents…and it seems as though that includes puppies. It’s extra cute when you see how much they look alike.
57. When Mom protects you
This little pup is almost an exact copy of her mom — just a little smaller. He’s just too adorable to handle.
This long-haired German Shepherd is enjoying an outside cuddle with his puppy. Dad dogs need to spend time with the kids, too.
59. Teaching the pup the Rottweiler way
Dogs teach their puppies just like we teach our kids. In this case, Dad is teaching his son to fight for a chew toy. He’s not quite strong enough yet, but he’ll get there.
This Bull Terrier is grinning from ear to ear with pride. And it’s no wonder — she has eight perfect little mini-mes.
Becoming a parent is one of the most wonderful and terrifying things that can ever happen to you. The first time you hold your baby, you’re filled with wonder. Then eventually, you bring them home. And the first question people ask is, “Who does the baby look like?”
Then, as they start to grow up, you notice they’re like you in a lot of different ways. Maybe they have a gesture they learned from watching you. Perhaps they have a way of phrasing things that’s pure Mom or Dad. It could also be in their attitude.
That same thing happens in the animal kingdom. You might think, “Well, of course, animals look like their parents — they’re animals.” But it’s truer than you might realize.
If you’ve ever owned a dog that had puppies, you can see how much they look like their mom. And yes, just like humans, they even pick up the habits and mannerisms of their parents. I guess we have more in common with them than we think.
The best part is the resemblance is just so cute. The only thing cuter than one dog — a dog and its mini-me.
