You Won't Believe These Before Pictures: 21 Dog Breeds 100 Years Ago Vs. Today

Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager

Dec 8, 2022 4:00 PM EST

It's not often we get the chance to see an evolutionary difference in our lifetimes. We don't perceive change over a long period of time well because we are usually too focused on the small changes that happen around us every day. We see the world around us and think it has always been this way. But this is a fallacy! Our world is constantly evolving, and we can see that clearly if we look at pictures of dogs from 100 years ago versus today.

Some of them are quite drastic, and if you ask us, not for the better. As cute as some of them are, selective breeding has lead to a lot of genetic defects in purebred dogs. We love all dogs here at Animal Comedy, but we mostly love healthy, happy ones! Pugs are great for internet points and are certainly lovable, don't get us wrong. Pug memes are pretty great too - we just wish they could breathe a little better. Who knows what they'll look like in another 100 years!

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01
Pug

via u/Kboomer999

The pug probably has the most drastic change from over 100 years ago. Its legs are longer and its face is wayyyyyy less smush-y than now. Heck, it looks like it can breathe properly and run around like dogs love to do! What happened in between???
02
Poodle

via u/xkelsx1
03
Pomeranian

via Amiee

The Pomeranian from 100 years ago almost looks like a Shiba Inu! Look at how much longer its face and legs are! They still have those curly tails and cute faces, but it looks like it can actually do things other than sit and look pretty.
04
English Bulldog

via Josie F. Turner
05
Shar Pei

via Josie F. Turner

So much more squishy looking now!
06
French Bulldog

via Amiee
07
Bedlington Terrier

via Josie F. Turner
08
English Bull Terrier

via Josie F. Turner
09
German Shepard

via Josie F. Turner
10
Bernese Mountain Dog

via Josie F. Turner
11
West Highland White Terrier

via Josie F. Turner
12
Basset Hound

via VINTAGE EVERYDAY
13
Boxer

via VINTAGE EVERYDAY
14
Dachshund

via VINTAGE EVERYDAY
15
St. Bernard

via VINTAGE EVERYDAY
16
Rottweiler

via Amiee
17
Yorkshire Terrier

via Amiee
18
Newfoundland

via Aušrys Uptas
19
Airedale Terrier

via Aušrys Uptas
20
Doberman

via Aušrys Uptas
21
Neopolitan Mastiff

via Scott H