Do you know why dogs show their teeth?
According to Vet Street, dogs show their teeth for a few different reasons, depending on the circumstance. The most commonly understood reason is aggression.
However, in this collection of 70 goofy dogs from pet owners and dog lovers, theyโre unpacking what it means when their dog is smiling, grinning, and just being silly. Enjoy these teefy doggos.
1. Human, we want to come in.
Whatโs a dog to do when it wants to come in and its human is taking too long? A normal dog would bark or scratch at the door, but this one has a slightly different method. And heโs helping his buddies out.
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CourtBeeWoo
2. A face only a mother could love
Okay, we wonโt go that far. But you have to admit this dog looks just a wee bit silly. Iโm sure her owners love her no matter what she looks like and gives her lots of cuddles.
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Reddit/Sleepercivic
3. What a face
Some dogs at the animal shelter leave an immediate impression, even if you canโt take them home. Just take this guy, whoโs still working on his โIโm sweet and adoptableโ expression.
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Reddit/bugxface
4. Get that camera away from me
No one likes having a camera shoved in their face, especially when theyโre trying to take a nap. I guess itโs just a hazard of being so cute and having such particularly adorable teeth.
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Reddit/gwynth0317
5. Like human, like doggie
Is there anything cuter than dogs matching their humans? These two are both giving the cameras big smiles. Of course, the dogโs smile is a little goofier than that of the owners.
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Reddit/the-floot
6. The cutest shark ever
This little pupโs doing his best impression of a shark, or at least, it looks that way. But no one should tell him heโs not inspiring fear so much as exclamations of โAwe.โ
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Reddit/pnwboi
7. Let him out
I donโt know where this sweet Siberian Husky is, but he doesnโt seem to mind. If anything, heโs enjoying doingโฆwell, whatever heโs doing. As long as heโs happy, I guess.
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Reddit/Fubar904
8. Now thatโs a snaggletooth
Is it just me or does this pup bear a passing resemblance to Freddy Mercury? All we need is a microphone and a wifebeater and then we can make a more accurate comparison.
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Reddit/NanoCharat
9. Offers bespoke table chomping
Seeing how much this pup enjoys chewing the table, you have to wonder if those scratches are his work. But who could be mad at such a sweet little face?
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Imgur/OctopussSevenTwo
10. Sheโs so grateful
This sweet little puppy was recently rescued by a new owner. Whenever her human pays her any attention, she canโt help but break into a broad and toothy grin.
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Reddit/thesassy llamas
11. It was a good nap
You know itโs a good nap when the mouth falls open. That goes for both humans and animals alike. Who wouldnโt love a nap snuggled up with their favorite buddy?
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Reddit/AlienSocksAndWatches
12. Who is she?
Youโre walking down the hallway. Suddenly you stop, surprised by a mysterious figure in the distance. You only catch a glimpse of a toofer. Will you ever find the mystery girl?
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Reddit/jantmeijer
13. Now thatโs a doggie smile
Some dog smiles toe the line between cute and terrifying. But they canโt help it. Theyโre descended from wolves and their teeth are proof of that.
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Reddit/javv007
14. Heโs so pleased with himself.
Ernie likes to squeeze himself into this tiny spot behind the furniture. Judging by the way his teeth are out, I think heโs enjoying himself quite a bit.
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Reddit/lukeslutforth
15. He knows how cute he is
I wonder what itโs like to be this cute. Iโm pretty sure you go through life getting whatever you want and whenever you want it. Itโs the sweater and smile combo.
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Reddit/TRLnala
16. When your mom tells you to smile for the camera
Is it just me or does this look like every elementary school photo ever taken? Making a goofy face and showing off some crooked teeth. Donโt worry, bud, this is your awkward phase.
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Reddit/iamthewalrus1987
17. Give her anything she wants
Forget puppy dog eyes. This pooch figured out a whole routine for making her owners give her whatever she wants. I think itโs going to work.
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Reddit/homao
18. Why is it so tiny?
If thereโs anything that can bring joy to your day, itโs this teeny dogโs smile. It just goes to show โ a smile doesnโt have to be big for it to spread.
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Reddit/ChildrnoftheCrnSyrup
19. Smiling in style
When people see this pretty girl, they want to know if she was a former police dog. Why? Well, itโs somewhat common for them to have caps on their teeth. The response? โNope, she likes to eat rocks.โ
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Reddit/ShelingtonBelington
20. Say โcheeseโ
Not everyone has the most photogenic smile, neither humans or dogs. But beauty comes from the inside. As long as youโre confident, then your smile will be, too.
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Reddit/MedZeppelin
21. Where?
This might just be the widest dog smile Iโve ever seen. Unfortunately, the pup passed away since this photo was taken, but heโll be remembered by his owner โ and the internet โ as the dog whose grin made us grin.
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Reddit/intrrstella
22. A doggie tooth model
Winnie the dog had such unique teeth that her owner turned her into a famous model. Or at least, they turned her into a lot of different creatures via PhotoShop.
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Reddit/Wretched_Da_Turd
23. Those are some little teeth
When this dog saw the camera come out, he immediately flashed his most charming smile. Who could resist such a handsome boy? He ought to be the poster pup for the whole subreddit.
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Reddit/lilredisking
24. Someone needs braces
Is it mean to laugh at this poor dog? Itโs not her fault that her teeth look so silly. We still think sheโs a beautiful girl no matter what.
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Reddit/Foolbasket
25. Heโs still handsome
Dogs donโt get the same amount of dental maintenance that humans do. Itโs not uncommon for them to have a serious underbite or overbite. Weโll just say it gives them personality.
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Reddit/TBurkeulosis
26. The ultimate underbite
Are you baring your teeth to strike fear into the hearts of others? Not this dog. If he tried, I think we might all burst into laughter. But isnโt he adorable?
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Reddit/yourmomswomancrush
27. The way you smile at your crush
Have you ever flashed someone a smile thinking you looked suave and confident, only to realize you looked absolutely ridiculous? Itโs okay, pup. It happens to all of us.
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Reddit/mrenae75
28. Sheโs happy to see you
This sweet girl just had emergency surgery, which set her back for a while. But now sheโs returned to her happy self, with a big doggie smile to prove it.
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Reddit/fishf00ds
29. Those are some tiny toofers
This little dog is a Chow, and everything about him is tiny from his ears to his tail. But those teeth seem almost too small to be real. How can he even chew?
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Twitter/@sydneyelkin
30. Those teeth are coming in early
This little dog is only 18 weeks old yet he already has an impressive set of teeth. Human mothers everywhere should be grateful their babies get their teeth when theyโre a little bit older.
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Reddit/canbarelysee
31. Weโve all had those days
This is Sam. Heโs giving the camera a shy but adorable smile. Iโve only seen a single picture of him and Iโd already do anything for him. That smirk is too cute.
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Reddit/Joey1018
32. CHOMP
This dogโs teeth are so perfect they almost donโt look real. Can anyone explain to me why this is so cute? PleaseโฆI need to understand why this is so cute.
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Reddit/ilikemountaingoats
33. Heโs a sophisticated boy
That bow tie might look dapper, but despite the formal setting, he just canโt suppress that silly smile. We love him all the more for it. Doesnโt he look handsome?
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Reddit/jhynnycsh
34. Someone uses Crest Strips
Iโm jealous of this dogโs perfectly white teeth. I guess itโs easy to keep them white when you donโt drink coffee or tea. I bet she also uses whitening toothpaste.
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Reddit/swansaredemons
35. Youโre going to share, right?
Gambit the dog is watching his human eat dinner. Heโs invested in the prospect of a couple of tidbits, in case you couldnโt tell by the teeth.
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Reddit/PredatorRanger
36. Heโs so scary
This little guy would like everyone to know heโs quite fearsome and scary, thank you very much. He might be tiny, but remember, he descended from wolves.
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Reddit/MilkManMikey
37. Just a little peek
Meet Chai, whoโs a bit shyer when it comes to showing off her teeth. She really shouldnโt be self-conscious. We think sheโs absolutely gorgeous from ears to toofers.
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Reddit/mooonsugar
38. Big smiles from the birthday boy
Some people arenโt fans of their birthday, but this happy boy doesnโt belong to that group. Today is his first birthday and heโs showing off his teeth to celebrate.
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Reddit/sbdogmom1157
39. Sid, is that you?
Thereโs no getting around the fact that this dog looks a lot like everyoneโs favorite cartoon sloth. Itโs the combination of teeth, nose, and that long, floppy neck.
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Reddit/icant-chooseone
40. Itโs his formal portrait
I just canโt stop laughing at this photo. It looks like it belongs on the wall of a fancy mansion. Yet I canโt stop staring at those tiny front teeth.
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Reddit/lilredisking
41. It started with a smile
When Bubbub the dog was in a shelter, the workers posted this photo on their website. It immediately captured the heart of his future owner. Who knew toofers had such power?
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Reddit/_qt314bot
42. The caption says it all
It might not be Halloween, but this pupโs still in a spooky spirit. It must come naturally when you have such magnificent fangs. Who can blame him?
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Reddit/nesneros626
43. Is that a piranha?
Or maybe itโs a vampire. I donโt know what youโre supposed to do if you get bitten by a wild vampire. This owner might want to look into a tetanus booster.
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Reddit/icant-chooseone
44. โPay attention to meโ
Some dogs yip or whine to get their ownersโ attention. Others paw at them, run in circles, or jump up and down. This one takes a slightly different approach.
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Reddit/kat4748
45. A villainous smile or a dopey grin?
Gunner the dog isnโt just baring a full mouth of teeth. Heโs got a crazy look in his eyes, too. Weโll just chalk it up to excitement over being with his favorite human.
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Reddit/earthlingtina
46. Oh, hey.
I donโt know whatโs going on here, but I get the feeling this guy was just woken up from a nap. Sometimes, you flash those teeth out of sheer surprise.
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Reddit/PlanetEsonia
47. Thatโs a bunny
Between those big teeth and the fluffy vertical ears, Iโm not so certain this is a dog. It might just be a particularly adorable bunny rabbit.
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Reddit/ohhhleyroy
48. When your napโs interrupted
When your dog gives you this face, how are you supposed to respond? Either sheโs not in the mood to have her picture taken or sheโs trying to tell us something.
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Reddit/GlowingAmber11109
49. Say โAhโ
Meet Goose, the friendliest little pup on the block. She loves to make friends and show off her sharp teeth โ in a big puppy smile, of course.
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Reddit/RoosterDogburn
50. Taking things to the next level
Youโve seen fierce dog toofers and silly dog toofers. Now we present the ultimate in doggie toofer goals: the stolen dentures.
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Reddit/HumpaDaBear
51. Isnโt he something else?
Some animals have a natural grace and dignity, as though theyโve never had an awkward moment. Others, like this boy, belong on subreddits like r/derpyanimals.
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Reddit/Salvuryc
52. Isnโt she beautiful?
Daisy, the dog enjoys showing off her teeth in a big doggy grin. She might look a little silly, but we wonโt tell her. As far as weโre concerned, sheโs the most beautiful dog of them all.
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Reddit/Sleepercivic
53. Out cold
After partying away the old decade, this puppy welcomed 2020 and the..passed out on the couch. But thatโs okay. It gives all of us the chance to admire his adorable little teeth.
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Reddit
54. Iโve seen that face beforeโฆ
This handsome boy bears a strong resemblance to Scooby-Doo, teeth and all. Can someone give him a sandwich and some Scooby Snacks so we can get a real comparison?
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Reddit/missatomicbomb26
55. Heโs grown up, but still has little bitty baby teeth
Some of us remember the pain of being late bloomers who still looked like kids when everyone else had grown up. Something tells me this guyโs still waiting to grow into his grownup teeth.
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Reddit/polypto
56. Itโs an upside-down smile
Duncan the dog enjoys showing off his upside-down teeth. It might look a little unnerving, but we know itโs all in good fun. Everybody needs a dog like Duncan.
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Reddit/jenobear
57. They start young
This lady is just a couple months old, but sheโs already got an impressive set of toofers. The toofers donโt become teeth until sheโs a little bit older. Itโs scientific.
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Reddit/th484952
58. When you canโt stop laughing
This dog looks as though he just heard a hilarious joke and canโt stop laughing long enough to take a picture. Come to think of it, this is what I look like while scrolling through memes at 3 a.m.
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Reddit/icant-chooseone
59. Oh so beautiful
Nelson the dogโs overbite is so extreme that his owner sometimes calls him Nelphon instead of Nelson. Shh, he doesnโt know theyโre making fun of him and no one should let him in on the secret.
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Reddit/SteferstheGreat
60. Tongues out for belly rubs
This dogโs enjoying her belly rub so much itโs a little unnerving. Itโs not her fault she looks like a ravenous wolverine. Weโd still pet her belly anyway.
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Reddit/KelseyKingArt
61. You okay, bud?
If you donโt have air conditioning in your home, things can get hot โ so hot, you might even feel like youโre melting. But itโs rare to see a real-life impression of that, like this dog, tooth and all.
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Reddit/Foxhidesinfo
62. I wish I could sleep this deeply
This dog is in such a deep sleep heโs showing off his toofers โ heโs also got a prime double chin. And itโs absolutely adorable.
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Reddit/ellieb64
63. How can you resist this face?
This little pup is begging to be brought back to his forever home and family. Sure, his smile is a bit unique, but heโs absolutely nailing the puppy eyes. I hope someone adopted him.
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Reddit/spcaoftexas
64. Have you ever been this tired?
Have you ever been so tired that you fall asleep with your face against kennel bars? Okay, most of us havenโt been in a kennel. But if we were, you can bet we wouldnโt be this cute.
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Reddit/maakenzee
65. I think this is a Wookie
Does it count if youโre not entirely sure the dog is a dog? This creature is pretty small to be related to Chewbacca, but Iโm still counting it as one. Itโs just so shaggy.
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Reddit/onassisjack
66. Toofer peekaboo
This happy guyโs all dressed up for Christmas, looking quite dapper. But the best part of the photo? Those two little teeth peeking out over his lip.
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Reddit/ruler_named_king
67. Me, beautiful? Get outta here
Itโs impossible to see this happy dogโs smile and not want to smile in return. Heโs a handsome border collie/husky mix, and something tells me he knows he knows it.
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Reddit/Megaloceros_
68. Smiles on graduation day
Everyone wants to take a good graduation photo to help commemorate a big day in their life. Thankfully, this pup was on point with a great smile.
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Reddit/jleigh041004
69. โAm I beautiful?โ
Sure, itโs technically a dog toy, but with a little imagination, it can become anything. You know what? If the dogโs happy, that toy can be whatever he wants.
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Reddit/wolftalk
70. Sleep in 3โฆ2โฆ1
Posy the dog is drifting off for a nap. You can tell how relaxed she is by the soft sagging of her mouth, revealing her tiny teeth. In her defense, she looks pretty darn comfortable.
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Reddit/imdainty
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