More than likely, you’ve seen a dog smile. Whether in person or photos on the internet, some pups have a grin that goes from ear-to-ear. Here’s the deal. That’s not by happenstance. According to canine experts, this is something that a lot of dogs do as a way or mirroring their human’s behavior. Simply put, when they see their owners grin, they try to mimic them.
And if you need more proof that dogs actually smile, check out these 50 photos. You’ll see for yourself that this expression is very real and very intentional.
Look, if you were cuddled up with someone you love, you’d smile too. This sweet pup is snuggled up to someone special. And this is how she shows her appreciation.
This boy is thrilled with his new doggie pajamas. For one thing, he looks incredibly handsome in them. And for another, he’s glad his owners didn’t forget about him on Christmas.
So what that he has two teeth sticking out. And something on his lip. This pup wants a kiss and by that smile, he’s had plenty of them.
This is Hector. And he’s a very happy dog. Do you know why? Because his human is getting read to play with him.
…this gorgeous girl smiles. Sleeping on her favorite blanket inside the house, she has a lot to be happy about. And this is her way of showing it.
We’re trying to decide on this one. Initially, this photo appears to show an overjoyed pup. But the longer you look at it, this looks more like mockery.
She’s got the pose down to fine art. And her smile is spot-on. Yep, we’d say she’s ready to become a star.
Meet Milo. His owner says he smiles all the time. It appears as though he’s watched his human smile over the years and now, he’s trying to top them. He’s succeeding.
This gorgeous dog has plenty of reasons to smile. After all, it is his birthday. And that probably involves getting presents and cake.
10. It’s a wonderful life
What dog wouldn’t be happy getting dressed up for a day of shopping with his owner? This guy is beyond happy. There’s nothing he’d rather do.
Any pup would love to have white teeth like these. And what’s the best way to show them off? By smiling, of course.
This dog had an amazing day. His humans took him to the beach where he was allowed to romp around in the sand and water without getting in trouble. Yep…that warrants a big smile.
If you’re going to photo bomb someone, this is how you do it. The puppy in the front looks so serious and demure. The one in the back, he’s enjoying a good laugh.
This dog thinks his smile looks better upside down. Either that, or he was too lazy to stand up. Either way, he looks fabulous.
Whether he’s sitting, standing, or lying down, this pup looks like this almost all the time. He’s so happy he can’t contain himself. And it comes out in the form of a smile.
16. His smile melts even the coldest heart
This guy draws people in with his sweet smile, even those who don’t care for dogs. His name is Cash and he has the most adorable face. You can’t help but love him.
17. The mischievous smile
Even while asleep, he grins. This pup knows what he did and it seems as though he got away with it. You see, this fellow isn’t supposed to on the sofa…but there he is.
18. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
We’re not sure why, but we get the feeling this precious girl and her owner look alike. We’re also guessing her owner smiles often. Just call it intuition.
In this pup’s mind, if you’re going to smile you might as well go all out. And that’s what he did. By the way…his name is Makaroni.
This poor girl. She’s trying her best to smile but she doesn’t have the hang of it…yet. Just a little more practice and she’ll be a pro.
This boy is inspirational…not only to his owner but also other people. Considering he smiles 99 percent of the time, it’s common for others to follow his lead. What a great boy.
Just look at this beautiful dog. You can see her smile stretches across her entire face. And with her sweet personality, we’re certain her human smiles just as much.
23. Puckered-up little mouth
If this isn’t cuteness overload, we don’t know what is. Whenever this dog smiles, her upper lips pucker. And she does this every time her mom tells her he’s beautiful, which we imagine is pretty often.
In the photo on the left, this handsome boy hadn’t been groomed. In the photo on the right, he was bathed, dried, and brushed. It’s obvious which version of himself makes him happy.
25. Same gift…different reactions
These guys were just given a new dog bed. And as you can see, they both love it. They just show their happiness in slightly different ways.
The owner of this dog knows what it takes to get him to smile. It involves using just one, simple word. All they have to say is “treats” and this is the pup’s response.
As a puppy, this boy still has small teeth. But there’s one thing for sure. He’s already mastered a huge smile.
This photo was taken only seconds after the new owner laid eyes on this puppy. She immediately fell in love with this pretty girl. But then when she smiled, that cinched the deal. Welcome home, baby.
29. A little on the shy side
What an adorable dog. He wants to smile so bad. But there’s just one problem…he’s shy.
Some people might consider this a super-sized smile. But we think it’s more like a laugh and we know why. This big guy is the only one who got to wear a Santa hat.
So, what’s better than one smiling dog? How about two smiling dogs? It was Christmas day, after all, so, they were extra happy.
Sometimes, a dog doesn’t have to have a huge smile to show love and appreciation for his owner. Case in point…this pup. His grin might be subtle but he gets the message across without any problem.
33. There’s one in every family
You know…the kid that has to be different. In this photo, you can easily tell which one it is. As for smiles, we’re pretty sure it was the owner this time who couldn’t stop grinning.
Beagles are amazing dogs. They’re always loving and happy. This precious girl is a perfect representation of the breed.
Well, would you look at that? Even in the process of waking up, this sweet baby smiles. Gosh, if only humans could do the same.
And by that, we mean this dog is one big smile. She has the biggest grin on her face. But even her body seems to be smiling.
It takes very little for this beautiful Labrador to smile. All she has to do is look at her human and she’s as happy as a lamb. You can’t beat this particular breed…they’re the best.
And we know why. He’s cuddled up with his favorite fuzzy blanket. Not to mention he’s in the middle of an awesome dream.
Some dogs are so mellow that it takes very little to make them happy. This is one of them. All she needs is a watermelon and she smiles.
Here’s another pup that goes through life with a smile on his face. Although this is a male dog, he doesn’t mind when his owner dresses him up. Even if that means wearing a scarf that makes him look like a little old lady.
41. Not a care in the world…
…as long as this boy goes on a walk with his human. Okay, that’s not true. He smiles just as much at home.
Do you get the feeling this baby smiles because she wants something? Yeah, we do, too. Perhaps she’s waiting to get tucked in or maybe read a bedtime story.
This has to be the biggest and best doggie smile in the world. This guy doesn’t like doing things halfway. And as you can tell, that includes smiling.
And it seems as though he knows it. That smile is a dead giveaway that he’s into everything. Well, at least the hat.
The smile is absolutely adorable. The way he sits…that’s funny. Combined…it’s a look that’ll brighten anyone’s day.
This is a pretty clever
video. In it, the owner has his beautiful pup walk into several different holiday headbands. And with each one, the dog’s smile gets bigger.
This girl is completely overjoyed. And who can blame her? No pup likes going to the vet. So, after leaving, this was her reaction.
The only thing this sweet dog likes better than cuddling with his human is a good belly rub. With that, he can’t stop smiling. Although it looks more like he’s laughing because it tickles.
What a beautiful girl. With her soft eyes, sweet gaze, and turned up mouth, you can almost hear her saying to her owner, “I love you.” This is so precious.
…and the other one? Well, not so much. Come on, the little white pup doesn’t weigh that much. So, stop getting annoyed.
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Source: Reddit, Pet MD
More than likely, you’ve seen a dog smile. Whether in person or photos on the internet, some pups have a grin that goes from ear-to-ear. Here’s the deal. That’s not by happenstance. According to canine experts, this is something that a lot of dogs do as a way or mirroring their human’s behavior. Simply put, when they see their owners grin, they try to mimic them.
And if you need more proof that dogs actually smile, check out these 50 photos. You’ll see for yourself that this expression is very real and very intentional.
