German Shepherd's 'Before & After' Is Stunning But One Thing Stays The Same
Some dogs outgrow their puppy quirks — but not this German shepherd. From the time she was just a fluffy little ball of oversized paws and ears, colorful hair bows became part of her signature style. Now, all grown up, she's still rocking those beautiful bows, just with a more formidable size after reaching the final stage of maturity for German shepherds.
@stella.germanshepherd Before & after 🩵🎀🫶🥰🥹🐾 #hairbow #germanshepherd #dogsofttiktok #fyp #prettydog
Titled "before & after," the split clip on TikTok shows the GSD pup named Stella as a small fuzzy baby wearing a single blue polka-dot bow on one ear before cutting to her full-grown physique that still includes two tiny, perfectly placed dog bows. Despite growing into a majestically powerful adult dog, the accessories are sticking around, creating the cutest contrast in the process.
In the comments, people couldn't help but opine about her adorability, with one viewer saying, "Oh stop it. You are just way too gorgeous Stella 😁💖🥰🥰" while others noted how fast time flew by and how perfectly straight her ears are. If nothing else, this German shepherd wearing hair bows proves that cuteness never goes out of style, no matter your size.
How to put a hair bow on a dog
Want your pup to rock an adorable accessory just like Stella? Start by picking out some doggy bows you think will work best with their hair, whether that's standard elastic bands that require a small bunch of fur to wrap around or fastening clips that can snap onto shorter coats. Sometimes, if a dog has really short hair like a Chihuahua, a dog-friendly elastic headband or adhesive ribbon might be your only option.
Assuming you're using a standard bow with an elastic band, you'll want to gather a small section of hair into a mini ponytail and loop the elastic around it a couple of times until it's secure. Professional groomers use a special tool, and then the trick is finding the sweet spot where it's snug enough that the bow stays put but not so tight that it bothers your dog. While doing the deed, you can offer a treat or two to make the experience a positive one, so that your pooch doesn't mind getting dolled up again.
Of course, bows aren't meant to stay in forever, so remove them at the end of the day to prevent tangles and mishaps, keeping in mind that it may be easier and safer to cut the elastic instead of pulling it off. Just don't forget to snap a few pics of your four-legged fashionista for good measure!