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The desire to have a family is hard-wired in most of us, and animals are no exception. A mother dog bonds with her pups through her sense of smell, which is why it can be a bad idea to separate the pups from their mother; depending on the olfactory (smell) system of the breed, some mothers might not recognize her tykes.

According to one study, it's the maternal instinct which also makes female dogs more sociable than males. Dogs were presented with three, treat-filled boxes, only two of which could be opened on their own. The female dogs were far more likely to “ask” a researcher for help than males.

This list of dogs with their puppies is our tribute to these loyal canines. Do you have any photos of pooches with their pups? Post your own, or vote on your favorite below!

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    Pitbull And Baby Pitbull

    Pitbull And Baby Pitbull

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    AdrianEast
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry but the mutilation of the ears for pointless aesthetics detracts from such a beautiful photo.

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    #8

    Husky And Its Baby

    Husky And Its Baby

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    #14

    Like Father Like Son

    Like Father Like Son

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    #15

    A Mother's Love

    A Mother's Love

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    So My Bulldog Seems To Be Pretty Proud Of His Son

    So My Bulldog Seems To Be Pretty Proud Of His Son

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    #19

    Six Sweet Puppies Sitting With Mother

    Six Sweet Puppies Sitting With Mother

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    Mother And Daughter

    Mother And Daughter

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    LoisReese
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very unfortunate they chose to crop the puppy's ears. With an adult dog, you don't know who had it done, but it's clear this owner made a poor choice in doing so with this pup. Oddly, the mama's ears appear to be natural. Ear-cropping is not widely done anymore for a variety of very good reasons.

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    #22

    Puppy

    Puppy

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    FemmyMe
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But I do look most like mommy and I will be thiiiis big too!

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    #23

    Golden Retriever Love

    Golden Retriever Love

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    #26

    Cute Boop

    Cute Boop

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    CarlySienko
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so glad there were rotties in this mix!! So gorgeous when they're young.

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    #27

    Husky Puppie With His Mother

    Husky Puppie With His Mother

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    MillieGrams
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So sweet. I had a male Siberian. He was a great dog but also a great escape artist. LOL.

    #28

    Charlie + Chaplin (father + Son)

    Charlie + Chaplin (father + Son)

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    #29

    My Golden Retriever And Her 3 Day Old Puppies

    My Golden Retriever And Her 3 Day Old Puppies

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    #31

    The World’s Largest Pitbull Hulk And His Puppies

    The World’s Largest Pitbull Hulk And His Puppies

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    #32

    Mini Me

    Mini Me

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    Camila Moraga
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this one, the little one looks more curious than his mom, she looks in love of the photographer

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    #33

    With Mom

    With Mom

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    #34

    A Few Hours After Giving Birth

    A Few Hours After Giving Birth

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    #35

    Dog And Its Puppy

    Dog And Its Puppy

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    Noella Burgett
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ribbon is to teach it to leave a collar alone as well. Our breeder didn't do it, and Midas took a while to get used to the collar. The could hurt themselves if they don't learn this.

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    #36

    Bulldog Mommy With Her Puppies

    Bulldog Mommy With Her Puppies

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    #41

    Sencha The Jack Russel With Newborn Puppies

    Sencha The Jack Russel With Newborn Puppies

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    #44

    Lil Boop

    Lil Boop

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    #45

    Mother With Her Puppy

    Mother With Her Puppy

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    #46

    Tula Bonds With Her Boy

    Tula Bonds With Her Boy

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    #47

    Proud Mary And Her Puppy

    Proud Mary And Her Puppy

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    #48

    This Little Girl Had Just Been Brought Into This World

    This Little Girl Had Just Been Brought Into This World

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    #53

    Dog Sniffing Puppy

    Dog Sniffing Puppy

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    #55

    Jimmy&minnie

    Jimmy&minnie

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    #56

    Daddy's Little Snow Ball

    Daddy's Little Snow Ball

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    #58

    Big Brother . . . Little Brother

    Big Brother . . . Little Brother

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    #60

    Watching Over His Son, Miggy!

    Watching Over His Son, Miggy!

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    #61

    Indiana Jones On The Right, Short Round On The Left.

    Indiana Jones On The Right, Short Round On The Left.

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    #62

    Bentley And One Of His Pups

    Bentley And One Of His Pups

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    #63

    Indiana Jones On The Left,short Round On The Right. Our Pretty Girls.

    Indiana Jones On The Left,short Round On The Right. Our Pretty Girls.

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    #65

    The Proud Mom And Its Babies

    The Proud Mom And Its Babies

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    #66

    Just Good Friends

    Just Good Friends

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    #67

    Miss Rubee And Miss Eleanor

    Miss Rubee And Miss Eleanor

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    #68

    Chewbacca Giving His New Brother With A Broken Leg A Kiss ❤️

    Chewbacca Giving His New Brother With A Broken Leg A Kiss ❤️

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    #70

    Frenchie Father And Daughter Leonardo And Lola

    Frenchie Father And Daughter Leonardo And Lola

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    #71

    Love Of Brothers

    Love Of Brothers

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    #72

    Father And Daughter

    Father And Daughter

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    #73

    Vivienne & Fiona

    Vivienne & Fiona

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    #74

    Kisses To Grandma

    Kisses To Grandma

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    #75

    Little Rottweiler Tofi And Jacky

    Little Rottweiler Tofi And Jacky

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    #77

    Nikita And Her Little Niece Djen :)

    Nikita And Her Little Niece Djen :)

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    #78

    Squirt Dog And Nizhoni "nizzy"

    Squirt Dog And Nizhoni "nizzy"

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    #79

    3 Generation

    3 Generation

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    #80

    Poppy & Buster Sharing A Bone

    Poppy & Buster Sharing A Bone

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    MaryTonningsen
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poppy (or Buster?) doesn't look like it wants to share! :(

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    #81

    Me And ...me Younger. (capsule And Joy).

    Me And ...me Younger. (capsule And Joy).

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    #82

    Uncle And Nephew...service Dogs In Training

    Uncle And Nephew...service Dogs In Training

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    #83

    Mama Angie And Little Casey--dad Was A Traveling Salesman.

    Mama Angie And Little Casey--dad Was A Traveling Salesman.

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    #84

    Bull Terrier Mommy Playing With Her Daughter..

    Bull Terrier Mommy Playing With Her Daughter..

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    #85

    Max & Eevee

    Max & Eevee

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    #86

    Bull Terrier Family

    Bull Terrier Family

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    #87

    Mini Me :)

    Mini Me :)

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    #88

    Wood Carving Lesson From Mom!

    Wood Carving Lesson From Mom!

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    #90

    My Sister From Another Mother...charlie Brown And Zoe Grams

    My Sister From Another Mother...charlie Brown And Zoe Grams

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    BrendaBudd
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BEAGLE BABIES ♡♡♡ Lil precious souls, remind me of my Daisy. Best voices ever!

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    #91

    Family Portrait

    Family Portrait

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    BrendaBudd
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the cutest, where have you been all my life Lil sweeties!

    #92

    T'pol And Her Baby "brother" Loki

    T'pol And Her Baby "brother" Loki

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