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When you welcome a smol awoo into your home and heart, you don’t want to think about the day when it grows up and loses its puppy fat. But the day comes when your pupper grows into a dog. And keeps growing. And growing. And doesn’t stop. You check the Canine Instruction Manual that came with your pet and you finally realize—aha! You forgot it’s one of those giant dog breeds that make you think Clifford, the Big Red Dog might be real.

Bored Panda has collected photos of the biggest, most playful, floofiest, and young-at-heart dogs that you’d want to hug all day long and get lost in their fur, so scroll on down and give the bestest boys and girls a boop on the nose with an upvote. Is your soul yearning for some more giant dogs who don’t understand how big they are? Check out our previous big doggo posts about canines who forgot their size here, here, and here.

However, just because a dog is big, it doesn’t mean that it has to be obese (aka a chonky chonk). All jokes aside, if you want your family pet to live a long and happy life, it’s vital that you help it stay lean and avoid entering the ‘overweight zone’ which requires extra effort on your part. Bored Panda spoke about canine fitness and doggo diets with the UK’s leading vet charity, the PDSA. Read on for our full interview with them if you want to learn how to help your dog live a quality life.

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The PDSA explained to Bored Panda that a dog’s food is “an essential part” of their fitness. So you can’t just focus only on getting lots of movement—you need to give dieting and nutrition some proper attention, too! Similarly, you can’t get just the diet right while ignoring the importance of exercise.

“Making sure they are fed on a complete diet which keeps them at their ideal weight is important to keep them fit and healthy. As a general rule, we tend to give our pets too much food which can lead to obesity and reduced activity levels,” a representative of the PDSA told Bored Panda.
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Who’s a good boy who’s a good boy?? Hey now now give me back my arm that you ripped off it’s not a toy! (It’s a joke s/he must be a good doggo)

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Big Dogs Can Be Scared At The Vet Too

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It’s better to err on the side of too little food than too much when we’re living in a society of overabundance, then. What’s more, you should do a bit of personal research to learn what the ideal weight for your dog breed is for its age. If in need, talk to a professional to get their take on what’s what.

Getting serious about health means putting in the time and energy to make your dog’s life better. And that means treating your pet’s health like you would your own if you’re all about fitness. So get your kitchen scales out!

“The best way to monitor your dog’s food intake is to weigh both them and their food. You can discuss your dog’s weight with your vet and check their body condition at home. Once you have a starting point and know what their target weight should be, start weighing and monitoring their food and treats to see how much they’re getting,” the PDSA said.

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Who wouldn't be scared. Look at that cute little fuzzball.

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“You might want to try weighing out their portions at the start of the week to make it easy to keep track of what’s being fed. Reweigh your dog after a few weeks and see if they’ve gained, lost, or maintained their weight, then adjust their amount of food to fit your goal.”

Just remember—you’ve got to take into account any leftovers of extras that you might be giving your dog. So no munching on cheeky treats in secret!
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There Was A Giant Traffic Jam In The Walkways At The Expo. I Finally Found Out What Was Slowing Everyone Down. This Giant Bear Dog Was Getting Pets By Thousands Of People

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The kitten's head is smaller than the dog's nose 😂😂

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Our Neighbor Sent Me This Adorable Display Of Pure Joy Between Our Dogs. They Finally Got Him A Stool So He Could Greet His Big Friend Properly

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The guy in the photo is having ptsd from when he had to potty train it

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

I'd call him Fangs. Or her. Does not really matter. Lovely giant.

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I Swung By My Old Place To Help My Former Roommate With Some Things. The Neighbor's Dog Recognized Me And Gave The Perfect Greeting. Believe It Or Not, This Guy Is Still A Puppy

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I once saw a not-very tall couple walking their Irish Wolfhound. Or should I say that he was walking them?

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

You don't decide if a dog is a lapdog, the dog decides.

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Lincoln is a great name for such a distinguished looking dog.

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Koji, My Gentle Giant

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

Is his face closer to the camera or is he really THAT massive?! :O Either way, I love him!!!!

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both are so pretty but this time the woman is just breathtaking. thats heaven coming back to this, this gorgeous woman and that dog just chilling on your sofa. some guy is very happy or girl, you never know.

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Koji looks very similar to one of a friends dogs. Countach (yes, like the Lambo) was a purebred Akita and an amazing buddy. He would walk me twice a day.

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whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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what kind of dog is koji and where can I get this exact same doggo

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WHAT BREED IS THIS MARVEL I CAN'T BELIEVE I SPENT MY LIFE WITHOUT!?!?!?!??!?

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I’d assume this might be a wolf- German Shepard mix, by the size, colors, and shape?

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Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute!!!

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yall know the godzilla and the wolf fight in the movie well it looks like that wolfie

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

Koji's head is bigger than her head, wow. Make sure he's not a big bear and make sure he is just a big beautiful fluffy dog.

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

The girl's face looks like that one girl from Lizzie McGuire, what was her name- Started with an M?

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

That’s a wolf, you cant 5tell by the snout its really long and the eyes.

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An Old English Sheep Dog! I had one growing up. He was the bestest boy!!!

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My Dad And My Dog (Dad Is 6'2")

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My Wonderful Teddybears

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Our Now 6 1/2 Month Puppy. The Vet Has Said He Is Not At All Over Weight Just Big Boned

Our Now 6 1/2 Month Puppy. The Vet Has Said He Is Not At All Over Weight Just Big Boned

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I love to see the proud and loving looks from the parents of these dogs, adorable!

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Just A Little Girl In A Big Dog World

Just A Little Girl In A Big Dog World

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

Impressive looking dog...I'm actually admiring the table.

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A Dog Or A Pony?

A Dog Or A Pony?

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Big Doggy

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Meet Heisenberg. He Likes Hugs. I'm A 6'1" 300 Lbs Man. He's Almost As Big

Meet Heisenberg. He Likes Hugs. I'm A 6'1" 300 Lbs Man. He's Almost As Big

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

I hope that other dog down there also got a hug, s/he looks like s/he really wants one.

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Spanish Mastiff U N I T

Spanish Mastiff U N I T

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This Dog. The Photo Doesn’t Do Him Justice. He’s A Beast

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