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It is common knowledge – a scientific fact, if you will – that every pet resembles their owner. And I am not talking only in character but in looks as well. No one knows how it happens, but life shows time and time again that even if your new friend looked nothing like you when you first brought it home, very soon you two will be indistinguishable. 

Whether it is dogs that look like their owners or people who look like their dogs, it is always fun to spot the resemblance. But it is not only dogs and cats who are subject to this curious phenomenon. As a proud pet owner, I can tell you that it holds true for virtually any animal you live with. Both my guinea pig and I have ginger hair. We are also both addicted to candy, though in his case, the role of candy is played by cucumber peels.

If you were looking for one final argument to get yourself a new family member, know that in addition to the other benefits of having a pet, there is also the fact that the resemblance between you and them makes for tons of entertaining photos. 

For this article, we collected pics of pets that look like their owners to add a bit of a good mood to your day. If you have more photos of funny animals with their owners, share them with us in the comments.  

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    My Buddy And His Dog. Thought You Guys Would Enjoy

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

    Thank you, random doggo out there. Your adorable smile just made my day (and probably thousands of days from other people on BP).

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    We've Been Looking For A Buddy For Our 10 Year Old Son For A Few Weeks And Yesterday We Found The Perfect Match

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    So My Friend Took This Picture With Her Cat On A Total Fluke. It Turned Out To Be The Best Thing Ever

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    My Friend Entered Her Mom And Dog Into A Radio Station’s Pet Look Alike Contest And They Won

    My Friend Entered Her Mom And Dog Into A Radio Station’s Pet Look Alike Contest And They Won

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    Twins

    Twins

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

    I love the look on his face in the second picture. You can see the love he has for his dog

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    Partners In Crime

    Partners In Crime

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    Spleens the cat fan 🇵🇭
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cat: I recognise the hooman has made a decision but being that it's a stupid a$$ decision I've elected to ignore it

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    Bought This Vintage Shirt As A Prop For A Job At Work. Realized It Matched My Beard, Which Also Matches My Dog

    Bought This Vintage Shirt As A Prop For A Job At Work. Realized It Matched My Beard, Which Also Matches My Dog

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    The Curly Friends

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

    It makes me so happy to know that people everywhere love their dogs like I do.

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    #33

    Cathy Aaron With DJ Phini, Her Adorable Cocker Spaniel

    Cathy Aaron With DJ Phini, Her Adorable Cocker Spaniel

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would kill to have hair like both of them! (I got the hair from my mother’s side of the family; baby fine. There are a lot of strands, but they’re so fine they don’t look like a lot of hair. If they were normal thickness, I would have a big head of hair. But I don’t, unfortunately.)

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    #39

    I Took Graduation Pictures With My Cat. Meet Zeus

    I Took Graduation Pictures With My Cat. Meet Zeus

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    Weasel Wise
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As any reasonable person would do; Zeus helped too, this wasn't a single man effort.

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    #45

    Myself And My Dog Lexi Have The Same Hair Stylist. I Might Need To Find A New One

    Myself And My Dog Lexi Have The Same Hair Stylist. I Might Need To Find A New One

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    Like Owner Like Pet

    Like Owner Like Pet

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    Scout Finch
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dog is like WTH? You are supposed to rub MY belly. Not the other way around.

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    Blondies

    Blondies

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    Blue Eyes Buddies

    Blue Eyes Buddies

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    Like Owner Like Pet

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    #60

    You Know What They Say… Owners And Pets End Up Looking Alike

    You Know What They Say… Owners And Pets End Up Looking Alike

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    #65

    Found Him Outside A Dumpster 3 Months Ago. We Are Starting To Look Alike Now

    Found Him Outside A Dumpster 3 Months Ago. We Are Starting To Look Alike Now

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    Sleeping Beauties

    Sleeping Beauties

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

    That dog looks like she's at a pageant. Those nails be giving.

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    Apparently It’s National Pet Day

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    Pet-Owner Look-A-Like Winner

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

    Awww. A white Schnauzer. 😍 Looks just like my dearly departed Abigail. Floppy ears and all. She was petite too. She's waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge.

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    They Say Pet Owners And Their Dogs Tend To Look Alike. I Have To Agree With That Statement

    They Say Pet Owners And Their Dogs Tend To Look Alike. I Have To Agree With That Statement

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    Like Owner, Like Pet

    Like Owner, Like Pet

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    Have You Thought About A Matching Outfit? Side Note: My Dad And Dog Look Alike

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    I Have So Much To Do Today, And These Two Are Being So Cute I Keep Getting Distracted

    I Have So Much To Do Today, And These Two Are Being So Cute I Keep Getting Distracted

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    I Present You My Husband And Our One-Eyed Furry Baby. Don't They Look The Same?

    I Present You My Husband And Our One-Eyed Furry Baby. Don't They Look The Same?

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    Sister Nugs

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    Dog And Owner Look Alikes

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    True Pet And Owner Look Alike

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    How Cute Are These Two

    How Cute Are These Two

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    Like Owner Like Dog

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    I Ordered This Online And It Turns Out I Am Now My Kittens

    I Ordered This Online And It Turns Out I Am Now My Kittens

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    #102

    They Say Dog Owners Look Like Their Dogs

    They Say Dog Owners Look Like Their Dogs

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    Just Noticed Back-To-Back Photos In My Phone And Maybe There Is Something To That “Owners And Their Pets Sometimes Look Alike” Adage

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    Jojo’s Lips Were Like This For Good Two Minutes

    Jojo’s Lips Were Like This For Good Two Minutes

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    They Say Dogs Look Like Their Owners, Which Makes Me Think They’re The Ones That Choose Us

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    Matching Outfits

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    When You’re Twinning Hairstyles With Your Fur Baby…

    When You’re Twinning Hairstyles With Your Fur Baby…

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    Something About Pets And Their Owners Starting To Look Alike? My Handsome Boy Boo

    Something About Pets And Their Owners Starting To Look Alike? My Handsome Boy Boo

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    Well, They Do Say Owners Start To Look Like Their Dogs... Don't They?

    Well, They Do Say Owners Start To Look Like Their Dogs... Don't They?

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    Owner And Pet Look Alike

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    #114

    Apparently We Look Alike

    Apparently We Look Alike

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    They Say Humans Start To Look Like Their Pets After Time. I Just Don’t See It

    They Say Humans Start To Look Like Their Pets After Time. I Just Don’t See It

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    This Wispy Duo

    This Wispy Duo

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    Smiling Together

    Smiling Together

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    Like Owner Like Pet

    Like Owner Like Pet

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    My Mom Has The Same Hair As Me

    My Mom Has The Same Hair As Me

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    I've Been Told That Owners Look A Lot Like Their Dogs. If That's The Case Here, I'll Take It As A Compliment

    I've Been Told That Owners Look A Lot Like Their Dogs. If That's The Case Here, I'll Take It As A Compliment

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    You Know How They Say Owners Look Like Their Dogs?

    You Know How They Say Owners Look Like Their Dogs?

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    They Say Dogs Look Like Their Owners

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    After Two Months In Covid Lockdown

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

    another adorable schnauzer!! >:DDD ( please don't get me wrong, I love all dogs, but I'm a sucker for these puppies :D)

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    Look Alikes

    Look Alikes

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    Amanda6
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chocolate labs are the best! Well all labs are..... well all dogs are :)

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    Literally Same

    Literally Same

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    #132

    Does He Look Like Me?

    Does He Look Like Me?

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    When The Owner And The Pet Start To Look Alike

    When The Owner And The Pet Start To Look Alike

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    Dog And Owner Look Alikes

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    #136

    So Somewhere I Read Your Dog Takes On Your Personality And Most Dogs Look As Their Owners, My Family Say We Match Well

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    Big Yawns

    Big Yawns

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    Amberlie Mikelsen
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks more like Hoomin is screaming in terror as Doggo about to bite the face...

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    Like Owner, Like Pet

    Like Owner, Like Pet

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    Mr. Brutey

    Mr. Brutey

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    #141

    Tongues Out Tuesday!

    Tongues Out Tuesday!

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    Do You And Your Pet Look Alike?

    Do You And Your Pet Look Alike?

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