Mini Goldendoodle Holding Her Paw In Her Mouth Only Wants To Be 'Mom's Baby'
If you wish your dog could be a puppy forever, you're not alone. Some breeds like the Bichon Frise and Shih Tzu are even called "forever puppies" due to their consistently small size. Now, thanks to a wonderfully cute TikTok video, we see that size isn't the only thing that can keep your furbaby a baby fur-ever. Just look at this sweet goldendoodle holding her paw like a baby with a thumb in its mouth for proof!
@chlocov Only interested in being moms baby! #gemmathegoldendoodle #goldendoodles #dogsandbabies
This goldendoodle is only interested in being mom's baby, and it's the cutest thing. The TikToker shares at the start of the 32-second clip that Gemma's not like other dogs who "want to live actual dog lives." Instead, Gemma's her mom's baby fur-ever, as proven by this cutie's paw firmly sitting in her mouth as she relaxes in her mother's arms.
"That is a baby there is no denying it," affirmed one viewer. Another goldendoodle pawrent agreed that her pup is more of a baby than a dog, too, and we're betting that this doggo's too cute to be real, just like Gemma.
The behavior of puppies and adult dogs
Gemma is precious, and we love her commitment to being her mom's baby. Plenty of dogs, even mentioned in the comments of this video, seem to want to be "dog babies" forever, too. The fact is, every canine will transition from a puppy to an adult at some point. So what dog life cycle changes should you expect as your puppy becomes a full-grown adult, or even a senior?
Dogs are considered puppies for the first year to 18 months of their lives, and what an eventful time that is! It's during this time that your fido develops the physical and cognitive changes necessary to interact with the world around them. Dogs explore with their mouths, so don't be surprised if your pup chews on just about everything during this time, especially if it's also in its teething phase. Puppyhood is also when it's time to introduce a puppy to other dogs and begin training and socialization.
Depending on the breed and size of your dog, and its level of training, you may notice a more mellowed-out doggo between a year and a half and three years old. This means that yours might listen better or interact more calmly with other dogs. Now, if you really love the idea of a fur-ever pup, consider the most active dog breeds — like huskies and poodles — whose energy may stay pretty high even well into adulthood. That said, no matter the age of the dog, they're likely to always be your baby, too.