Every dog is a lapdog when they’re just a pup. They are cute, cozy, and cuddly and we just can’t get enough of them. When dogs grow, though, some of them keep growing until they turn into doggy giants!
A lot of large dogs tend to mellow out after they grow past a certain height. Although one might think this is because they just level out with age, like humans, it actually has more to do with your behavior. How we raise our furbabies can determine A LOT of how our dog will act after it’s grown, but there seems to be one thing that they never grow out of; you.
No matter how big your dog gets in life, they will always want to show you that same affection they’ve displayed since they were just a pup. Not only that, but they want to receive the same amount of affection, too. So, don’t be surprised if your 100+ pound dog still wants to ball up right on your lap and be babied.
After all, it’s kind of your fault, and it’s hilarious! In fact, it’s so funny that there are thousands of pictures on the internet of oversized dogs that still think (and feel) like they are just a young puppy. Here are 35 of the funniest pictures of huge, crazy canines who are convinced that they’re lap dogs!
1. “I found me a lap dog.”
This extra-well-loved dog mamma probably didn’t know what she was in for when she adopted this loveable Swiss Alps giant. Just like the dog in Beethoven, Saint Bernard’s are known for their love and affection. Once they take you on as family, well, their love just knows no bounds.
True to its title, this Russian Bear dog is gigantic. That doesn’t stop him from wanting to curl up next to mamma on the couch, though. These gentle giants are known for their love of their humans and kids, and their fierce determination to protect them.
When your Brindle Pit-Mastiff dog thinks he’s a pup, you might as well get used to cradling him. The only thing bigger than these guys’ heads is the size of their hearts. When they see their loved one kicking back and relaxing, if they see even a centimeter of space, it means there’s room for them, too!
4. “The Recliner Hadn’t Given In…So Everything Must Be Fine Here..”
Nevermind the 100+lb Anatolian Shepherd here, he just wants to relax, too. What better place to do that than sprawled out on mom? While these massive dogs can be extraordinarily intimidating to strangers, when it comes to their family they’re just big snuggle bunnies. You will always get loves, just don’t expect to be comfortable while getting them.
5. “My Moosie. Still A little Guy At Heart Even Though He’s 160lbs.”
When it comes to love, this Leonberger is a big believer in “size doesn’t matter”. Being a huge mass of fur and love comes with their territory. These dogs were bred to look like lions in 1846, but they cuddle like lapdogs. They never like to be away from their human for very long, and they love to join in on just about any activity, especially snuggling.
6. “I Told Him There Wasn’t Room For Him…”
If you won’t let this lovable Bernard sit in your lap, he’s gonna find a way to be right next to you. Even if that means flipping himself over into an upside down ball of fluff, he’s going to find a way to squeeze on in. It might just be easier to let the big fella win.
7. “I Didn’t Want To Grade Those Essays Anyway.”
The dog might not have eaten the student’s homework, but he sure wasn’t about to let it get graded, either! I bet some of this teacher’s kids will be thanking their lucky dog stars. This big ol’ furbaby was just reading his human and knew he could make her problem go away. How could she ever say no to that level of determination and affection, anyway?
8. “Troy Forgot That He Was 175lbs”
This is what happens when you refuse to let your size get in the way of your dreams of becoming a model. Troy might be a whopping 175 pounds, but every last ounce of it is gorgeous. Unfortunately for his human, he knows this and wants to be in every selfie she takes.
9. “Mine Can’t Sit On My Lap Cause He Is Bigger Than Me”
He may be too big to sit on his mamma these days, but he sure isn’t too big to woo her! After taking his beautiful human on long mountain view hikes, he likes to cool off by snuggling on the grass, because there’s always
plenty of room for them both on the ground. After all, love always finds a way!
10. “Henderson Trying To Steal My Seat”
When mamma has herself a sit, Henderson knows it must be comfortable. If you won’t give up your seat to let him have a try, he’ll find a way to make himself right at home. Not in your lap? That’s fine, he’ll just have himself a plot right on your neck. Clearly, this guy can get cozy just about anywhere.
11. “7 Month Old 70lb German Shepherd Who Thinks He’s A Lap Puppy”
Sometimes our not-so-little furbabies grow up so fast that they aren’t even aware of it. That’s the case with this little-big guy, named Milo. You can’t really blame him though. In terms of his age, he
is still just a puppy, and he doesn’t see
any reason he shouldn’t still be coddled like one.
12. “Once My Baby Always My Baby. I’ve Had Him Since He Was 20lbs And He’s Currently 110 And Growing”
Once a lap dog, always a lap dog…even if they weigh over a hundred pounds and are nearly as big as you are! Rottweilers are known for more than just they’re super cute faces. They are big balls of gooey love no matter how big they get in size, but they’re never too big to fit in your lap!
13. “I Will Not Be Ignored”
Just like kids, sometimes your dog gets so excited to see you, they can’t wait for you to sit down before they start gettin’ all lovey with it. This huge fella was so ready for Dad’s attention, he decided he was going to help his owner get ready to kick back and relax. By the looks of it, he wasn’t taking ‘No’ for an answer.
14. “Paddy Our 18 Month Newfoundland Just Wants To Be Cuddled!”
With these gigantic furballs, you never have to worry about getting too cold. Since these big old teddy bears
love to snuggle up on their hoomans, you probably won’t have much use for your blankets, either. Paddy, a truly loyal dog, must have thought his owner’s sweats and hoodie weren’t doing a good enough job at keeping him warm, but he knew he could fix that…
15. “He Loves Giving Kisses To His Momma”
When a Great Pyrenees mountain dog is your best friend and ready for cuddles and kisses, he isn’t even going to wait for you to take a seat. Reaching an
average height of 32″ at the
shoulder, these enormous Snuffleupagus’s aren’t too shy to get their kisses from you right where you stand…
as you’re standing!
16. “Two Months Off The Race Track And My Adopted Greyhound Is Still Trying To Understand What Being A Lap Dog Is All About”
A lot of people tend to think that large dogs wanting to climb in their owner’s lap is a result of how they were raised. Well, this gorgeous Greyhound is here to prove you wrong. As an adopted rescue pet, she spent her earlier years as a racing dog. You can bet that while she got plenty of regular exercise, she wasn’t getting to spend her downtime curled up in anybody’s lap. Yet, when she was adopted by her new mom she took right to cozying up on her lap…albeit upside down but hey, she’s on a learning curve.
17. “See? I Fit Here Just Fine”
This big guy just wanted to watch TV with Dad. When the couch proved too small to comfortably fit both of them, though, this loveable giant decided it was time to get creative. If both of them couldn’t be comfortable, at least
he could get cozy by using dad’s body as a cushion to stretch out across the footrest!
18. “She Firmly Believes She’s A Lap Dog…”
If you’re thinking about getting a Great Dane anytime soon, you might want to think about updating your patio furniture first! This girl has no problems with finding a place to sit. Everytime her human takes a seat, she’s got her throne right there waiting for her, even if her human’s chair might not hold up…and no, she is not just a very tiny human.
19. “She Wasn’t Even Full Size At This Point!”
This Bernie trusts his Dad knows all, including the best spot in the house to watch the tube. Clearly, when he sat down on the floor it was an open invite for his colossal furbaby to come take a seat and join in on the fun. After all, what’s that comfy lap for other than for him to get cozy on?
20. “Dad And Isabelle Watching TV.”
It’s clear who keeps control in this favorite fun time activity! Leo is a Great Dane who looks forward to long snuggles on
dad each night while they chill on the couch. After they’ve canoodled a bit, it’s time to flip on the TV, and once Leo’s found his show it’s hands-off the remote for Dad, and he makes sure of it!
21. “He Decided That He Identifies As A Lap Dog.”
English Mastiffs are known to be massive furbaby’s and can be
very protective of their humans. They also happen to be very dominant fellas, and this dog is no different! If he wants to sit on your lap, then you aren’t going anywhere. A furry paw placed over the family jewels will ensure he gets to snuggle as looong as he wants!
22. “My Parents Have 3 Great Danes That All Love To Sit On My Dad’s Lap And Often Fight Over It. This Is The Only Time They’ll Ever Do This.”
When you love a breed, they’ll love you back, sometimes in threes! These Great Danes all want a claim to their Dad’s lap when it comes time to watch TV. It just might be time to upgrade to a big couch. The upside is he will
never need a blanket when he’s got a living patchwork quilt made up of Great Danes.
23. “I’m Under There Somewhere”
Underneath this colossal cuteness actually lies a human somewhere. This playful Burmese pup knows its place…stretched out on top of his human. Not only is he awesome to have around when it’s cold out, he’s got your back in other ways as well. Need to disappear for a while? This mountain dog’s literally got you covered. Best hide and seek companion ever!
Size will never outweigh love, especially when it comes to a Giant Alaskan Malamute and his Mamma. While a lot of people believed this image was photoshopped, it’s not. This breed actually exists and “purist” dog breeders say they are muddying up the malamute bloodline. Clearly, they have no idea what they’re talking about, as love like this can do no wrong. He will always have a spot in his human’s lap!
This Saint Bernard knows how to have fun with his owner! “Oh! Were you about to take a nap on the couch? Good idea! Let’s take one together…FURBABY CANNONBALL!!!” It’s a good thing this dog dad flinched when he did, or his giant pup would have been the only babies he ever had!
A dog doesn’t always have to see you as family to grace you with the presence of his behind. A lot of dogs are territorial and can display it in more clever ways than just baring their teeth and growling. Great Danes are a perfect example. This one, for instance, was just having herself a sit on
her couch. She doesn’t mind the human, but the feeling might not be mutual. I’m sure the message was sent, and next time she will pick an
available spot to sit.
27. “Irish Wolf Hound Puppy”
Irish Wolf Hounds are very laid back dogs by nature. They love to lounge and are extraordinarily loyal to their humans. So, it’s no surprise that when this handsome fellow saw how cozy his human looked in her chair, he decided he was gonna follow suit! It might not look possible to fit his ginormous body on that chair with her but hey, ‘where there’s a will there’s a way’, right? Unfortunately, the little Chihuahua hasn’t quite figured out where he’s gonna fit just yet.
28. “My Friends Malamute Thinks He’s A Lap Dog”
Giant Malamutes are known for never really understanding how BIG they are. They also love to be loved and
always want to be included in on the party. So, when he saw his buddies chilling out on the couch and having a brew, he decided it was the perfect time to jump in. “Who needs space when you can hop in a lap? Is that beer for me?”
29. “When Your Dog Think’s He’s A Lap Dog And You Don’t Have The Heart To Tell Him No.”
Great Danes love two things more than anything else. Being near their humans and sitting on their lap. When Zeta, a 156 pound Dane couldn’t seem to trump his owner’s laptop, it was no big deal. He decided that his human’s shins looked just as comfy as his lap, and he could still watch TV!
Golden Labrador Retrievers are generally pretty happy-go-lucky canines. They also happen to be HUGE on cuddles if they like you, whether you’re family or not. So, when one of these gigantic furballs wants to crawl up in your lap, nothing is going to stop them. Not even if you’re outside on a park bench on a busy sidewalk! Then again, how could you ever deny that goofy smile?
31. “Tonka Is One Huge Fucking Dog”
Amen to that. His name, Tonka, hails from Croatia and means “love”. The name must have been based on his personality because this massive dog is just one big ball of it! If there’s one thing Tonka knows, it’s that when dad watches TV it’s definitely time to cuddle, no matter what the furniture situation might look like.
32. “Sometimes She Has No Sense Of Personal Space.”
While it’s true that furbabies don’t always understand the concept of personal space, sometimes their intentions are really, really good. I wonder if this dog’s human ever realized that she’s just trying to help him with whatever it is that he’s working on. She knows two heads are better than one, and the sooner he’s done the sooner he can get back to giving her the attention she deserves!
33. “My Favorite Place To Sit Is On My Sister’s Laps”
Sometimes, when you’ve got a whole lot of love to give, one lap isn’t enough to snuggle on. Meet Brucey, the Newfoundland pup who has three sisters that he adores equally. He loves them so much, in fact, that he can’t just choose to show his affection to one of them at a time. This Newfie has to sprawl across all three of his sister’s laps to feel true contentment!
34. “Bruno (The Mastiff) Think’s He’s A Lap Dog Just Like Harley.”
You can clearly see what poor old Bruno is thinking right here… “Dad, if you can fit Harley on your lap then you can fit me, too! You just have to try, is all!” Mastiffs have huge hearts! They also happen to have huge ego’s as well, and if they see you showing favoritism to another dog, they’re going to stake their claim right in your lap, so make sure you’re ready for it.
35. “I Think Kaizer Deserves A Spot On This. He’s Only 8 Months Old On Here.”
If this giant fluffball of love is only 8 months old, this couple is really going to need a bigger couch. When Dad’s having a good time, that’s when Kaizer takes his cue to join in on the fun. Whatever the heck “personal space” means, this goober wants absolutely nothing to do with it!
These goofy giants prove that no matter how big you get in life, there’s always room for hugs and snugs! Please SHARE this with your friends and family.
