When it comes to interspecies friendships, humans have had a long history with our canine friends. It’s believed that people have had a hand in the breeding of dogs for up to and even possibly over 34,000 years, and there’s plenty of archeological evidence to suggest it. As a result, the puppies that come generation after generation of breeding hand-picked bloodlines get cuter and more adorable by the day.

In fact, there are some puppies out there that are so cute and cuddly that they almost seem like a stuffed animal. Here are 20 photos of adorable puppies that are just too cute to be real.

1. An Eskimo bear

While you might be tempted to think this fluffy fellow is related to Stich, he’s in truth an adorable Keeshond and American Eskimo mixed pup. We know! We didn’t think he could be real, either!

2. Why HELLO Mr. Ears…and goodbye workday

While the German shepherd is a recognizable breed, this pup almost looks fake. Though puppies in this breed are known for their big floppy ears, this little dude’s ears are unreal! We highly doubt any office work got done while he was around.

3. Our new obsession – the DogEwok Bear

Is this cute, cuddly creature really a dog? The jury’s still out on that. He definitely looks like he falls into the elusive DogEwok Bear mixed breed to us, though.

4. He can murder all the sweaters

Meet Charlie. He’s having a ball on his first day home and has discovered his new favorite pastime; murdering moms hood strings. That’s okay though, we’re sure that cute face and those crossed paws are beating her into submission as much as they are us. Take ALL the sweaters puppy. Just don’t ever change.

5. Her happy place

Dogs are smart, but some are a cut above the rest. This little girl found out early on how to combine her two favorite things; food and sleeping. There’s no shame in her game, but we’re definitely a little jealous.

6. This is what happiness looks like

Just look at this little fella and try not to break into a huge smile. We dare you. Want to know why? Because it CAN’T be done. This fluffy-puff is all grin and when you see him you just can’t help but join in on the fun.

7. The wild adventures of Wally the Pikapom bear

This is Wally and he just had his first splash-around in the puddle. His owner had to get him in the water to prove his Pikapom/Teddy pom-mixed puppers was real and wouldn’t malfunction as the result of being a toy. Now that we know he’s real, we’re melting from the cuteness.

8. A modern-day working dog

We’ve all got that one co-worker who always falls asleep on the job, and this tiny tyke is it. How can anyone be expected to do anything but gush over this little cutie? It must be hard work being so stinkin’ adorable.

9. Good luck getting any work done now

This pupper is supposed to be hard at work, but as his deskmate points out, his “new coworker is totally useless.” That may be an unfair estimation of his value as an employee, though. Clearly, he is good for inspiring others to stop and pet the puppies in life. With a look like that, how could you ever resist?

10. Puppy fashionista

One hard fact of life for some women is that puppies just wear it better. Whether that’s a hat, a sweater, or a gorgeous scarf, the puppers will always pull it off with more flare than a hooman would. This adorable Dachsund is picture-perfect proof of that.

11. The elusive unhappy Panda-pug

According to this poor doggos owner, she got to pick out her very own costume for Halloween. The sweetie decided to be a happy panda, but once she got her outfit on she turned into one very sad panda.

12. A swingin’ puppy

On the off chance you need your spirits lifted, here is a puppy in a swing. On second thought, even if you’re already on cloud-9, this cutie will shoot you straight up to Heaven. So, Boom! You’re welcome.

13. All tuckered out

Being a puppy can be ruff stuff sometimes and every pooch needs a rest. Some of them just need it more frequently than others, like this furry fellow. He took a short trip to the doggie-park with his hooman and then collapsed from exhaustion after walking a single block downtown later that day. Too much excitement for a single afternoon, apparently.

14. Please tell us his name is Chunk

Oh my GAAAAWD! Just look at the big ol’ belly and the fluffy bubble booty! He just can’t be real! Okay, so he is real, but he’s just too much. This cutie-pie is a Newfoundland puppy. Though he is a tiny little chunk cozied up in the fluffiest fur right now, he will grow to be absolutely massive. All he cares about right now, though, is when his next belly rub is coming.

15. A sandy sniffer

This tiny chap’s name is Cooper and it’s his very first time roaming through the sand at the beach. From the looks of it, investigating the shifting sand is real tiring work. It’s okay, though, he’s earned himself a break.

16. The puppy dash

Every car on the planet should come equipped with this perfect-sized puppy holder. They only stay small for so long, and then they’re looking to your lap for a warm place to snuggle. This little guy looks like a stuffed puppy stuffed into a cozy hole. Does that make him a double-stuffed pup?

17. Which one’s the toy?

Bulldogs can catch a lot of flack sometimes. Even a cute little Frenchie like this one. This guy just might be killing the stereotype with his adorable puppy face and big, freckled ears, though. We don’t know a single soul who could resist the wily charms of this handsome guy.

18. The pure puppage-factor in this picture

If you don’t think that you need to have a puppy in your life, just look at this picture and admit your defeat. How could you not want to roll around in the grass and play with this little dude? No way. That’s how. There is just no way you could ever cold-shoulder a cutie-pie like this. If you can, you don’t deserve to breathe the same air.

19. Embrace the puppy breff!!!

Many people think that puppy breath is one of the best things about adopting one. They might be a little grossed out to know that many vets consider this the universal “time to deworm” sign, but that’s alright. Just like this little pudge, their cuteness will make you love it anyway.

20. Puppies make the best of friends

One of the very best things about owning dogs is that they make the best of friends, but this puppy takes the cake. She can walk out into a garden and make friends with a lady-beetle like nobody’s business. A sure sign that she’s a keeper.

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H/T: AnimalChannel