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, they’re 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.
What’s 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 he’s helping his buddies out.
2. A face only a mother could love
Okay, we won’t go that far. But you have to admit this dog looks just a wee bit silly. I’m sure her owners love her no matter what she looks like and gives her lots of cuddles.
Some dogs at the animal shelter leave an immediate impression, even if you can’t take them home. Just take this guy, who’s still working on his “I’m sweet and adoptable” expression.
4. Get that camera away from me
No one likes having a camera shoved in their face, especially when they’re trying to take a nap. I guess it’s just a hazard of being so cute and having such particularly adorable teeth.
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 dog’s smile is a little goofier than that of the owners.
This little pup’s doing his best impression of a shark, or at least, it looks that way. But no one should tell him he’s not inspiring fear so much as exclamations of “Awe.”
I don’t know where this sweet Siberian Husky is, but he doesn’t seem to mind. If anything, he’s enjoying doing…well, whatever he’s doing. As long as he’s happy, I guess.
8. Now that’s 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.
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?
This sweet little puppy was recently rescued by a new owner. Whenever her human pays her any attention, she can’t help but break into a broad and toothy grin.
You know it’s a good nap when the mouth falls open. That goes for both humans and animals alike. Who wouldn’t love a nap snuggled up with their favorite buddy?
You’re 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?
13. Now that’s a doggie smile
Some dog smiles toe the line between cute and terrifying. But they can’t help it. They’re descended from wolves and their teeth are proof of that.
14. He’s 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 he’s enjoying himself quite a bit.
15. He knows how cute he is
I wonder what it’s like to be this cute. I’m pretty sure you go through life getting whatever you want and whenever you want it. It’s the sweater and smile combo.
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. Don’t worry, bud, this is your awkward phase.
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 it’s going to work.
If there’s anything that can bring joy to your day, it’s this teeny dog’s smile. It just goes to show — a smile doesn’t have to be big for it to spread.
When people see this pretty girl, they want to know if she was a former police dog. Why? Well, it’s somewhat common for them to have caps on their teeth. The response? “Nope, she likes to eat rocks.”
Not everyone has the most photogenic smile, neither humans or dogs. But beauty comes from the inside. As long as you’re confident, then your smile will be, too.
This might just be the widest dog smile I’ve ever seen. Unfortunately, the pup passed away since this photo was taken, but he’ll be remembered by his owner — and the internet — as the dog whose grin made us grin.
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.
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.
Is it mean to laugh at this poor dog? It’s not her fault that her teeth look so silly. We still think she’s a beautiful girl no matter what.
Dogs don’t get the same amount of dental maintenance that humans do. It’s not uncommon for them to have a serious underbite or overbite. We’ll just say it gives them personality.
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 isn’t he adorable?
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? It’s okay, pup. It happens to all of us.
28. She’s happy to see you
This sweet girl just had emergency surgery, which set her back for a while. But now she’s returned to her happy self, with a big doggie smile to prove it.
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?
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 they’re a little bit older.
31. We’ve all had those days
This is Sam. He’s giving the camera a shy but adorable smile. I’ve only seen a single picture of him and I’d already do anything for him. That smirk is too cute.
This dog’s teeth are so perfect they almost don’t look real. Can anyone explain to me why this is so cute? Please…I need to understand why this is so cute.
33. He’s a sophisticated boy
That bow tie might look dapper, but despite the formal setting, he just can’t suppress that silly smile. We love him all the more for it. Doesn’t he look handsome?
34. Someone uses Crest Strips
I’m jealous of this dog’s perfectly white teeth. I guess it’s easy to keep them white when you don’t drink coffee or tea. I bet she also uses whitening toothpaste.
35. You’re going to share, right?
Gambit the dog is watching his human eat dinner. He’s invested in the prospect of a couple of tidbits, in case you couldn’t tell by the teeth.
This little guy would like everyone to know he’s quite fearsome and scary, thank you very much. He might be tiny, but remember, he descended from wolves.
Meet Chai, who’s a bit shyer when it comes to showing off her teeth. She really shouldn’t be self-conscious. We think she’s absolutely gorgeous from ears to toofers.
38. Big smiles from the birthday boy
Some people aren’t fans of their birthday, but this happy boy doesn’t belong to that group. Today is his first birthday and he’s showing off his teeth to celebrate.
There’s no getting around the fact that this dog looks a lot like everyone’s favorite cartoon sloth. It’s the combination of teeth, nose, and that long, floppy neck.
40. It’s his formal portrait
I just can’t stop laughing at this photo. It looks like it belongs on the wall of a fancy mansion. Yet I can’t stop staring at those tiny front teeth.
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?
42. The caption says it all
It might not be Halloween, but this pup’s still in a spooky spirit. It must come naturally when you have such magnificent fangs. Who can blame him?
Or maybe it’s a vampire. I don’t know what you’re supposed to do if you get bitten by a wild vampire. This owner might want to look into a tetanus booster.
44. “Pay attention to me”
Some dogs yip or whine to get their owners’ attention. Others paw at them, run in circles, or jump up and down. This one takes a slightly different approach.
45. A villainous smile or a dopey grin?
Gunner the dog isn’t just baring a full mouth of teeth. He’s got a crazy look in his eyes, too. We’ll just chalk it up to excitement over being with his favorite human.
I don’t know what’s 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.
Between those big teeth and the fluffy vertical ears, I’m not so certain this is a dog. It might just be a particularly adorable bunny rabbit.
48. When your nap’s interrupted
When your dog gives you this face, how are you supposed to respond? Either she’s not in the mood to have her picture taken or she’s trying to tell us something.
Meet Goose, the friendliest little pup on the block. She loves to make friends and show off her sharp teeth — in a big puppy smile, of course.
50. Taking things to the next level
You’ve seen fierce dog toofers and silly dog toofers. Now we present the ultimate in doggie toofer goals: the stolen dentures.
51. Isn’t he something else?
Some animals have a natural grace and dignity, as though they’ve never had an awkward moment. Others, like this boy, belong on subreddits like r/derpyanimals.
Daisy, the dog enjoys showing off her teeth in a big doggy grin. She might look a little silly, but we won’t tell her. As far as we’re concerned, she’s the most beautiful dog of them all.
After partying away the old decade, this puppy welcomed 2020 and the..passed out on the couch. But that’s okay. It gives all of us the chance to admire his adorable little teeth.
54. I’ve seen that face before…
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?
55. He’s 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 guy’s still waiting to grow into his grownup teeth.
56. It’s an upside-down smile
Duncan the dog enjoys showing off his upside-down teeth. It might look a little unnerving, but we know it’s all in good fun. Everybody needs a dog like Duncan.
This lady is just a couple months old, but she’s already got an impressive set of toofers. The toofers don’t become teeth until she’s a little bit older. It’s scientific.
58. When you can’t stop laughing
This dog looks as though he just heard a hilarious joke and can’t 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.
Nelson the dog’s overbite is so extreme that his owner sometimes calls him Nelphon instead of Nelson. Shh, he doesn’t know they’re making fun of him and no one should let him in on the secret.
60. Tongues out for belly rubs
This dog’s enjoying her belly rub so much it’s a little unnerving. It’s not her fault she looks like a ravenous wolverine. We’d still pet her belly anyway.
If you don’t have air conditioning in your home, things can get hot — so hot, you might even feel like you’re melting. But it’s rare to see a real-life impression of that, like this dog, tooth and all.
62. I wish I could sleep this deeply
This dog is in such a deep sleep he’s showing off his toofers — he’s also got a prime double chin. And it’s absolutely adorable.
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 he’s absolutely nailing the puppy eyes. I hope someone adopted him.
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 haven’t been in a kennel. But if we were, you can bet we wouldn’t be this cute.
65. I think this is a Wookie
Does it count if you’re not entirely sure the dog is a dog? This creature is pretty small to be related to Chewbacca, but I’m still counting it as one. It’s just so shaggy.
This happy guy’s all dressed up for Christmas, looking quite dapper. But the best part of the photo? Those two little teeth peeking out over his lip.
67. Me, beautiful? Get outta here
It’s impossible to see this happy dog’s smile and not want to smile in return. He’s a handsome border collie/husky mix, and something tells me he knows he knows it.
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.
Sure, it’s technically a dog toy, but with a little imagination, it can become anything. You know what? If the dog’s happy, that toy can be whatever he wants.
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.
