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[–]Hotal 308 points309 points ago

I was so afraid this was going to end with a picture of the porch with no doggie. Phew.

[–]Hiker_Trash 103 points104 points ago

On reddit, that is more than a reasonable fear to have.

[–]sotoj159 69 points70 points ago

If this was on 4chan, I would have expected the dog to have died, but still be decaying on the porch.

[–]PneumonicFungus 17 points18 points ago

Being sexually assaulted by a clown.

[–]sotoj159 9 points10 points ago

Double teamed by Pedo Bear

[–]TheInexorableTruth 17 points18 points ago

Same here. Then I saw the birthday hat and the candle and couldn't accept it as true. That is fast.

[–]BillyBreen 21 points22 points ago

Same. I had my finger over the close tab icon ready to click at the first sign of graying.

[–]White_Luigi 11 points12 points ago

Me, too, but I know for a fact that I wouldn't have clicked it. I'm too much of a sucker for a sad story :'(

[–]4chanian_immigrant -1 points0 points ago

Or shovel dog.

[–]Not_Gene_Parmesan 0 points1 point ago

If I could find the pricks responsible for that then the world would be a better place.

[–]imissyourmusk -3 points-2 points ago

Just give them 12-15 years...

[–]Bingo_banjo 152 points153 points ago

Don't show the dog getting old and dying...

Don't show the dog getting old and dying...

Don't show the dog getting old and dying...

Don't show the dog getting old and dying...

YES!

[–]MobRule1997 17 points18 points ago

[–]SomeEEEvilGuy 4 points5 points ago

Ah, you magnificent bastard. Well done.

[–]hhw93 50 points51 points ago

This is adorable! Is it just one year?

[–]propyl21 20 points21 points ago

Does it have a bandage on its head at one point near the end?

[–]lizzindc 25 points26 points ago*

It's a bandana. I saw this first as a YouTube video, and it's much clearer that as he grows up her owner starts dressing him up for some of the pictures. Edit: I don't know why I remembered him as a girl. Sorry Dunder!

[–]AlexIsYoDaddy 28 points29 points ago

[–]lizzindc 2 points3 points ago

Thanks! I tried looking for it but got bogged down at work before I could locate it.

[–]seanacain -2 points-1 points ago

Link for the lazy..? :P

[–]Storytaylor 5 points6 points ago

I think there was also a shot where he was wearing glasses. I thought it was funny!

[–]OM4E098 1 point2 points ago

My pup is almost a year. I wish I had thought of this. :(

[–]AeonCatalyst 0 points1 point ago

Yep that's exactly how fast GSDs grow. You could speed up their growth by giving them puppy chow their entire first year too

[–]Lier_X_Agerate 27 points28 points ago*

German Shepherds are one of the few breeds of dogs that actually get significantly cuter after they are first born. That awkward toddler stage where their legs and ears are too big for their body is easily the cutest part of their growth.

[–][deleted] 8 points9 points ago

I have never had a puppy-puppy until my GSD last summer, that we got at 8 weeks. She keeps getting more and more ridiculously cute, especially through the floppy ear stage and when she's learning how to run with her long legs. She derped a lot.

[–]geuh 2 points3 points ago

No newborn dogs are cute; imo, it's the 2-5 month stage where they get really adorable.

[–]Lier_X_Agerate 9 points10 points ago

I dunno, man... my boxer was pretty cute at 3 weeks.

[–]geuh 2 points3 points ago

To each his own, man. I bet your dog got ridiculously adorable a few weeks later (love boxers), but that pup just ain't very cute yet, IMO. Here was my little dude at about 3 weeks; they still look like underdeveloped blobs - cute ones, yes - but the cuteness explosion didn't come until right around 8.

[–]SOME_OF_THE_BACON 1 point2 points ago

Living up to his name there I see.

[–]lily1346 0 points1 point ago

So true. I love the giant ears and feet stage!

[–]iamaLobsterRabbit 24 points25 points ago

Original video: Here

[–]will_upvote_anything 207 points208 points ago

Fake. A dog can't grow that fast. I mean, from puppy to full grown dog in 15 seconds, no one will ever buy it!

[–]Z0idberg_MD 117 points118 points ago

Checkmate, atheists.

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[–]Cease_one 14 points15 points ago

It's magic, I don't got to explain shit!

[–]ybrik222 4 points5 points ago*

I knew evolution, which totally requires atheistic beliefs to be considered true, was wrong! This dog's evolution is a LIE!

[–]initialsdrummer -5 points-4 points ago

So brave.

[–]dafragsta -4 points-3 points ago

Tic-Tac-Toe. Where is your god now?

[–]Nohomobutimgay 24 points25 points ago*

I did the math. Fifteen seconds does not equal 1 year. Also, you can see how the camera keeps suddenly shifting, so it could not have been filmed in one shot. This is the work of multiple pictures being shown in quickly in succession. Fake.

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[–]Dazing 7 points8 points ago

Sir, wait! It seems you have lost your sense of humor!

[–]CardboardHeatshield -1 points0 points ago

Sadly, I do believe I have misplaced it lately :(

[–]Nohomobutimgay 1 point2 points ago

I leave for one hour and I miss what happened. :<

[–]CardboardHeatshield 1 point2 points ago

I said "Not sure if sarcastic or dumbass, probably sarcastic" and got down voted into oblivion in like 20 seconds.

[–]Nohomobutimgay 2 points3 points ago

Because duh dude :)

[–]SamWilber 0 points1 point ago

You don't delete! You stick to your comment like a man!

[–]CardboardHeatshield 0 points1 point ago

Usually I do. But -20 karma in 3 minutes was a bit more than I was willing to bear the burden of.... :/

[–]bottle_cap 0 points1 point ago

It'll make your hair grow back!

[–]fairwayks -2 points-1 points ago

Doubt the puppy is for sale.

[–]MrQueso 15 points16 points ago

You can also tell how the porch gradually gets more dirty

[–]Ughable 0 points1 point ago

To a point, and then you see that the photographer figured out they should hose it regularly, and you get some shots of dirty to clean to dirty to clean.

[–]excommunicated 9 points10 points ago

[–]neo7 0 points1 point ago

It's not working in Germany.. as almost every second video on youtube ಠ_ಠ

Mirror: http://vidvir.com/w/r14264f9eb1af258ed

[–]excommunicated 2 points3 points ago

When Germany becomes the worlds dominant economy, I hope you're more friendly with your internets that we were. >_<

[–]TituspulloXIII -1 points0 points ago

Won't Happen on a world scale, Sure they dominate the EU economy but they are too small to compete with United States/China/Soon to be India on a world scale

[–]excommunicated 2 points3 points ago

Was a joke...

[–]TituspulloXIII 4 points5 points ago

Well then, carry on.

[–]pbmonster 0 points1 point ago

Proxytube. Plugin for firefox and chrome. Does what it promises and nothing else. Fuck GEMA.

[–]neo7 0 points1 point ago

I am already using it.. it's just that sometimes (like now) it takes a long time to "unlock" and/or I'll need to refresh it many times. Thanks anyway

[–]CBlakephoto 14 points15 points ago

I love how you can see he/she getting more and more obedient as time progresses. And the face at the end makes it.

[–]wscruggs 5 points6 points ago

German Shepherds are such a beautiful breed

[–]general_tictac 10 points11 points ago

I'm fairly new to reddit, and I just made the big mistake to go to /r/spacedicks, and now I'm back here. I need a hug.

[–]Snapperfish5 2 points3 points ago

Aw. hug. I'll even throw in an upvote. Welcome back, brave traveler.

[–]fairwayks 3 points4 points ago

You need MORE than a hug. You need a long, hot shower, a good meal, a few psychotherapy sessions, and a floral bouquet. For now, {{{HUG}}}

[–]Bloodb47h 2 points3 points ago

Clean floor -> dirty floor.

Dogs. Goddamn dogs.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

I was thinking it was going to run until the dog died, and I'm so glad I was wrong!

[–]frommycube 2 points3 points ago

I like how the new theme on Reddit is to take front page videos, turn them in to GIFs and then repost them for Karma.

[–]Belaires 3 points4 points ago

Yea, so fast. Soon he will be 16 and doing reposts in the alleyway for attention

[–]captainmorgan23 1 point2 points ago

this is purely amazing.

[–]Dreamsteve 1 point2 points ago

Is that a scouter you put on him in one of the shots? I must know this for justice.

[–]Whenthenighthascome 0 points1 point ago

....Vegeta

[–]Flamingyawn 1 point2 points ago

Weird, I almost swear I've seen this before. First time I've ever had dejavu on Reddit.

[–]feeblmynd 1 point2 points ago

Sehr schön!

Ich liebe Schäferhunden!

[–]nitrousconsumed 0 points1 point ago

I always wondered if you guys referred to GSD's as German. Good to know.

[–]jwtemp1983 1 point2 points ago

The best thing about this is watching the puppy move around wildly at first and as the pictures progress his or her age, he/she becomes more and more obedient, posing for the camera.

I love dogs.

[–]hotsauce69247 1 point2 points ago

My mind automatically had this playing in the background http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCObXuAwCIA

[–]Dmelvin 1 point2 points ago

After getting a German Shepherd puppy. This was my favorite youtube video for nearly a week.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

The dog is now psychologically conditioned to pose for every picture upon the sight of a camera. Think about that.

[–]secretusers 1 point2 points ago

RIP to my beautiful German Shepherd. Passed away at 5 years old. Miss her so much.

[–]Willus777 1 point2 points ago

You should have pressed b faster then it wouldn't have evolved.

[–]Qwestions 1 point2 points ago

Fake, the camera was just getting closer each picture

[–]Scarjaka 1 point2 points ago

[–]corbanSOG 1 point2 points ago

That's my friend's dog, Dunder. He's got his own Facebook page here.

[–]Snapperfish5 1 point2 points ago

Even in a dog's awkward teenage years there is apparently a phase in which wearing a do-rag is attempted.

[–]jibjab89 1 point2 points ago

Damn clean your floors you went from white tile to dark grey, gross

[–]the_Champion 1 point2 points ago

The porch gets dirtier as the dog gets older.

[–]rsoxfan2032 0 points1 point ago

How often were the pictures taken?

[–]neotsunami 0 points1 point ago

there's one where it's either wearing sunglasses or one of those Dragon Ball Z power meters (cause I can only see it on one of its eyes)

[–]4PM 0 points1 point ago

I'm gonna throw up.

[–]Lyeta 0 points1 point ago

The dog's thought process during the whole thing "food? Food? food? food? fooood?"

[–]DumbleDear 0 points1 point ago

Mom; can we get a puppy?

[–]Truck_Thunders 0 points1 point ago

Wait so is that a picture every day or?

[–]throwaway_lgbt666 0 points1 point ago

1 year!?!?!?!?!

[–]richiewww 0 points1 point ago

I love that you see the ground getting progressively more dogged as the year goes on! 10/10. beautiful dog.

[–]bababenjo 0 points1 point ago

... fast for you, he took 17 years.

[–]fubadubdub 0 points1 point ago

I think the party hat really ended things well.

[–]TrampyKnight 0 points1 point ago

and now I am dizzy. Thanks a lot r/aww.

[–]gingerlee337 0 points1 point ago

Did anyone else notice the porch getting progressively dirtier?

[–]heimdal77 0 points1 point ago

got love the one he is wearing a bandana

[–]dzlynn7 0 points1 point ago

New fav vid

[–]Rskk 0 points1 point ago

Dem ears! :D

[–]dona3000 0 points1 point ago

This should have been a video. The poor quality of the gifs makes it much less good than it could have been imo.

[–]nikov3 0 points1 point ago

This is fucking adorable. Can't wait for the day I get my own German Shepard.

[–]Poiper 0 points1 point ago

For anyone wondering where the .gif came from here is the guys channel on youtube!

[–]singing_ape 0 points1 point ago

Did anybody else hear the music from Noah Kalina's video where he takes a picture of himself every day or is it just me?

[–]mathiscool 0 points1 point ago

Listen to this while watching it: http://grooveshark.com/#!/s/Everyday/3NcCdr?src=5

[–]mezasu 0 points1 point ago

Those ears!

[–]OfficialEnclave 0 points1 point ago

That's so awesome.

[–]Arx0s 0 points1 point ago

Yo patio got dirty son

[–]rpsayshi 0 points1 point ago

Sweet jesus, it's like a pokemon!

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

Upvote for the cute Shepard!

[–]558blond 0 points1 point ago

wish i had done this with my puppies

[–]fairwayks 0 points1 point ago

Watch again, only this time watch ONLY the ears....they stay the same size for what would be about 10-11 months of his 12. Love dogs, especially mine (part German Shepherd, part Border Collie).

[–]ArmpitBear 0 points1 point ago

I kept thinking it was gonna end with him being gone. Sadface.jpeg averted.

[–]purrrfect 0 points1 point ago

I'm listening to some fast paced trance right now... v.fitting. :)

[–]glogloglo 0 points1 point ago

I don't upvote things very often, but I did upvote your submission because I noticed your dog was wearing glasses in one of the pictures. Thanks for that!

[–]Middlerun 0 points1 point ago

Boy, that escalated quickly.

[–]XS1L3NC3R7X 0 points1 point ago

I can't upvote this enough.

Also, looks just like my moms dog.

[–]blubbermaggot 0 points1 point ago

Thanks for making my day!

[–]Mr__Lonely 0 points1 point ago

My dog is a German Shepherd Chow mix and I have a picture of him wearing the same bandana.

[–]thudium 0 points1 point ago

Gotta love the GSD's

[–]condescendingguy 0 points1 point ago

Well that's 7 years for ya

[–]I_Am_Dragonfly 0 points1 point ago

I LOVE how his/her ears slowly stand up towards the beginning. Squee!

[–]the_messer 0 points1 point ago

I bet it had "sit" PERFECT after all that.

[–]merwaan123 0 points1 point ago

He looks so happy in that last picture! :3

[–]jesuslovespoon 0 points1 point ago

I bookmarked this. That is quite a feat.

[–]TheyCallMeTomSawyer 0 points1 point ago

I know I've seen this before, but I can't help but upvote it again. My German Shepherd is a little over a year old now (so like 8 or 9 in dog years) and this makes me think about him so much.

[–]keakealani 0 points1 point ago

So true. My brother got his puppy last summer at just two months old... he's now almost a year old and he's HUGE! It's amazing how fast he grew up in such a short time. But it's funny because he still acts like a puppy in so many ways... after all, he's not even a year old yet.

[–]TheGoomba 0 points1 point ago

I like how the dog's attention span gets a bit longer as it ages :) it starts routinely looking AT the camera a few seconds in.

[–]clarbri 0 points1 point ago

Just FYI, this syncs up pretty nicely with the opening to "Cowboys From Hell".

Adorable puppy!

[–]njlydon1 0 points1 point ago

SOO CUTE

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

JESUS CHRIST TAKE YOUR DOG FOR A WALK OR SOMETHING

[–]bear_fists 0 points1 point ago

damn his ears actually do not grow!

[–]Ihazchubby 0 points1 point ago

I LOVE how his ears stay the same size, and the rest of his body sprouts out around him!! HAHAHA so friggin cute!

[–]iQhz 0 points1 point ago

Your porch got really dirty. 1/10 only for the dog. Still would not sit.

[–]DroolingIguana 0 points1 point ago

Damn, we're going to have to call in Megazord.

[–]Adanac371 0 points1 point ago

Cute. Pretty sure its a repost though.

[–]Alexiumz 0 points1 point ago

First thought in head: Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard!

[–]giggl3puff 0 points1 point ago

I saw the monocle <3 It was cute

[–]savanner 0 points1 point ago

Those ears<3

[–]falco_brawler 0 points1 point ago

HOW DID YOU GET ALL THESE PICTURES OF MY DOG?!

[–]Errday_Im_Hylian 0 points1 point ago

Its paws stay the same size through the whole thing!!

[–]UNCTillDeath 0 points1 point ago

Quick question: How are German Shepherds as a household pet? I've always wanted one but the only non-police one I've seen was very protective, which I don't really want because I feel if I were to have friends or a girlfriend over the dog might get a little rowdy.

[–]MagnusTheGreat 0 points1 point ago

The first picture reminds me of Charmander, the ones around the middle of charmilion and the last one of a furry, kinder version of Charizard...

[–]pixie-stix 0 points1 point ago

TIL that one dog year = 13 seconds.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

I love the moment the ears finally perked up. :3

[–]RAZORHOLER 0 points1 point ago

Woah your idea of a picture a day is clever and your dog is adorable :D

[–]TheStinkyRebel 0 points1 point ago

Man, you're right that dog grew in a matter of about 20 seconds!

[–]iiiitsjess 1 point2 points ago

Ah! I love this! My pooch is 12...we have toonnnnsss of picture of her bc im obsessed with taking her pic..but never thought to this! Wonderful idea! He/she is beautiful!

[–]jennap08 0 points1 point ago

Repost.

[–]turnleftdale -3 points-2 points ago

REREREREREpost.

[–]meezajangles -1 points0 points ago

someone make one of these with lindsay lohan aging, set to 'call on me' by eric pryz

[–]rezna 4 points5 points ago

[–]Saarrex -1 points0 points ago

What a great idea.

[–]Cadetsumthin -1 points0 points ago

Heres an upvote from a fellow owner of a one year old chocolate lab.

[–]Spessmehreen -1 points0 points ago

One way ticket to the front page. And with good reason!

[–]Whompa -2 points-1 points ago

forgot the last frame: http://i.imgur.com/afCqe.jpg

inb4 tasteless.

[–]HitSentFromPresident -5 points-4 points ago

should have shown it dying