35+ Pawsome Posts of Canine Children Being Mistaken For Adorable Imposters

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Jul 18, 2025 11:00 AM EDT

Our doggos are many things, but they are not the smartest puppers in the dog park. It's okay, we love them for who they are. Plus, they make up for it in many other ways! Firstly, they are excellent cuddlers, and secondly, they bring us toys when they think we're sad. Those two things alone are more than good enough to make up for their derpy IQ. However, they do have one pupticular skill that we can brag about, and that's their ability to use a cuteness camouflage.

Our doggos are often mistaken as adorable impawsters of the most random things! People have called them fluffy burnt marshmallows before, or land seals, but that's just their trick that bamboozles the hooman eye into thinking they're something they're not. They make excellent Hide 'n' Seek opponents. We've collected a stunning series of adorable examples below, so make sure to scroll down and see for yourself. Or don't see. Their camouflage is very powerful!

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  • 01
    WeRate Dogs T @dog_rates Dog_rates Follow We only rate dogs. Pls stop sending in non-canines like this Jamaican Flop Seal. This is very very frustrating. 9/10 1:06 AM - 22 Jun 2016 ← 17 2,793 9,466
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    @dog_rates WeRate Dogs™ @dog_rates Follow We normally don't rate birds but I feel bad cos this one forgot to fly south for the winter. 9/10 just wants a bath 6:36 PM 18 Jan 2016 ← t1,137 3,373
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  • 03
    TM WeRate Dogs ™ @dog_rates Follow We only rate dogs. Pls stop sending in non-canines like this Mongolian grass snake. This is very frustrating. 11/10 6:24 PM -19 Feb 2016 10,769 25,307
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  • Ah, yes, the Mongolian Grass Snake. We had many encounters with this after we first adopted one of our puppies. The snake would appear often, especially on hot days or after the puppy tired itself out from zoomies. Very long, very fluffy, very recommended to document.

  • 04
    WeRate Dogs' @dog_rates TM Follow What jokester sent in a pic without a dog in it? This is not @rock_rates. This is @dog_rates. Thank you ... 10/10 8:31 PM 1 Jul 2016 h £ 3,789 ♥ 11,294
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  • 05
    ②day_wate We WeRate Dogs™ @dog_rates only rate Follow dogs. Pls stop sending in non-canines like this Dutch Panda Worm. This is infuriating. 11/10 1:11 AM 17 Mar 2016 h £ 1,441 ♥ 4,973
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    @dog_rates ©2011-2016 Philip Grossman Photography WeRate Dogs™ @dog_rates Follow Please don't send in any more polar bears. We only rate dogs. Thank you... 10/10 7:09 PM - 23 Mar 2016 5,610 ♥ 13,170
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    WeRateDogs™ @dog_rates Day rates Follow I'm getting super heckin frustrated with you all sending in non canines like this ostrich. We only rate dogs... 9/10 1:41 AM 30 Apr 2016 1,306 4,834
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    Day rates WeRateDogs' @dog_rates TM Follow We only rate dogs. Please stop sending in non- canines like this Alaskan Flop Turtle. This is very frustrating. 10/10 3:58 PM 27 May 2016 3,130 ♥ 8,954
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    Day rates TM WeRateDogs ™ @dog_rates Follow This is getting incredibly frustrating. This is a Mexican Golden Beaver. We only rate dogs. Only send dogs...10/10 4:09 PM - 7 Jun 2016 2,249 7,377
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    @Joy_rates @day TM WeRate Dogs ™ @dog_rates Follow This is an Iraqi Speed Kangaroo. It is not a dog. Please only send in dogs. I'm very angry with all of you...9/10 3:48 PM 24 Jun 2016 1,870 6,665
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    SOURCE LVO HU-611 @dog rates TM WeRate Dogs ☐☐ @dog_rates We only rate dogs... this is a Taiwanese Guide Follow Walrus. Im getting real heckin tired of this. Please send dogs. 10/10 1:28 AM -1 Aug 2016 ← 176,592 16,379
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  • My, what long tusks you have, my dear! We've always been a big fan of walruses, especially ones that fit in your car and don't smell like fish. He looks like a very helpful walrus and would definitely give him a ride wherever he needs.

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    WeRate Dogs' @dog_rates TM @dog_rates Pday Follow We only rate dogs. Pls stop sending in non-canines like this Arctic Floof Kangaroo. This is very frustrating. 11/10 4:11 PM 30 Aug 2016 2,026 ♥8,171
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    WeRateDogs™ @dog_rates Follow Another pic without a dog in it? What am I supposed to do? Rate the carpet? Fine I will. 7/10 looks adequately comfy 3:58 PM - 31 Aug 2016 h £ 1,797 ♥ 7,073
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    Pay wites WeRate Dogs T @dog_rates We normally don't rate lobsters, but this one Follow appears to be a really good lobster. 10/10 would pet with caution 4:07 PM - 28 Sep 2016 ← + 3,191 10,951
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    ②day_water tial WeRate Dogs™ ☐☐ @dog_rates Follow Idk why this keeps happening. We only rate dogs. Not Bangladeshi Couch Chipmunks. Please only send dogs... 12/10 4:03 PM - 29 Sep 2016 ← 6,485 23,296
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    SOPHIE WeRateDogs™ @dog_rates Follow Who keeps sending in pictures without dogs in them? This needs to stop. 5/10 for the mediocre road 1:08 AM - 30 Sep 2016 3,150 11,699
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    @dog_rates WeRateDogs™ ☐☐ @dog_rates Follow We only rate dogs. Please stop sending in non- canines like this Freudian Poof Lion. This is incredibly frustrating... 11/10 7:29 PM 6 Dec 2016 h £ 1,401 ♥ 7,184
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    @dog_rates WeRateDogs' @dog_rates TM Follow Please only send in dogs. We only rate dogs, not seemingly heartbroken ewoks. Thank you... still 10/10 would console 12:38 AM 17 Dec 2016 4,553 17,350
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    @dog_rates WeRate Dogs™ ☐☐ @dog_rates Follow We only rate dogs. Please don't send in any more non-dogs like this Wild Albanian Street Moose. Thank you... 11/10 1:27 AM 31 Jan 2017 ← 12,994 14,705
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    10/10 WeRateDogs @dog_rates TM Follow C'mon guys. Please only send in dogs. We only rate dogs, not Exceptional-Tongued Peruvian Floor Bears. Thank you... 12/10 4:45 PM - 25 Mar 2017 ← 5,410 27,256
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    WeRate Dogs' @dog_rates TM Mono Follow Please stop sending in animals other than dogs. We only rate dogs. Not Furry Ecuadorian Sea Turtles. Thank you... 12/10 12:16 AM 3 Apr 2017 ← 4,879 27,250
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    WeRate Dogs™ @dog_rates BEWARE of DOG P Follow At first I thought this was a dog because of the sign, but it is clearly Wilson from Home Improvement. Please only send in dogs... 11/10 7:03 PM 4 Apr 2017 h 2,112 ♥ 12,264
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  • 23
    WeRate Dogs™ @dog_rates Follow Oh jeez u did me quite the spook little fella. We normally don't rate triceratops but this one seems suspiciously good. 11/10 would pet well 12:24 AM 11 Apr 2017 ← 3,849 ♥17,379
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  • 24
    WeRateDogs @dog_rates TM Follow Oh my this spooked me up. We only rate dogs, not happy ghosts. Please send dogs only. It's a very simple premise. Thank you... 13/10 4:16 PM - 23 May 2017 78,334 ♥ 33,027
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    Моло WeRate Dogs @dog_rates TM Follow Unbelievable. We only rate dogs. Please don't send in non-canines like the "I" from Pixar's opening credits. Thank you... 12/10 12:29 AM - 26 May 2017 h £74,369 ♥ 24,572
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    TM WeRate Dogs M @dog_rates Follow Real funny guys. Sending in a pic without a dog in it. Hilarious. We'll rate the rug tho because it's giving off a very good vibe. 11/10. 12:48 AM - 3 Jun 2017 5.988 31,991
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    Popo WeRateDogs™ @dog_rates Follow At first I thought this was a shy doggo, but it's actually a Rare Canadian Floofer Owl. Amateurs would confuse the two. 11/10 only send dogs 4:34 PM 17 Apr 2017 3,459 17,207
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    Bday_water WeRateDogs™ @dog_rates Follow We only rate dogs. Please stop sending in your 31 year old sons that won't get out of your house. Thank you... 11/10 - 1:03 AM 25 May 2016 4,746 9,682
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    WeRateDogs™ @dog_rates Follow This... is a Tyrannosaurus rex. We only rate dogs. Please only send in dogs. Thank you ...10/10 7:47 PM -5 Jun 2016 24,417 ♥ 43,483
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    WeRateDogs' @dog_rates TM Follow This is an East African Chalupa Seal. We only rate dogs. Please only send in dogs. Thank you... 10/10 2:20 AM - 26 Feb 2016 14,327 ♥ 29,200
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    WeRateDogs™ @dog_rates Follow We only rate dogs. Please don't send in Jesus. We're trying to remain professional and legitimate. Thank you... 14/10 4:00 PM 17 May 2017 9,259 33,339
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    WeRateDogs™ @dog_rates Follow We only rate dogs. Please don't send perfectly toasted marshmallows attempting to drive. Thank you... 13/10 12:08 AM 10 May 2017 22,017 66,581
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    0 WeRateDogs™ @dog_rates Follow Seriously guys? Again? We only rate dogs. Please stop submitting other things like this super good hammerhead shark. Thank you... 12/10 12:13 AM 6 Apr 2017 8,480 32,551
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    WeRate Dogs' TM @dog_rates 10/10 Follow We usually don't rate polar bears but this one seems extra good. Majestic as h*ck. 13/10 would hug for a while 1:38 AM - 26 Mar 2017 10,003 ♥ 31,894
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    Полов Follow WeRateDogs™ @dog_rates Guys, we only rate dogs. This is quite clearly a bulbasaur. Please only send dogs. Thank you... 12/10 human used pet, it's super effective 4:33 PM 21 Apr 2017 9,069 31,764
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    @dog_rates WeRateDogs™ @dog_rates Follow We only rate dogs. Please don't send in any non- canines like this Floppy Tongued House Panda. Thank you... 12/10 would still pet 5:01 PM - 24 Feb 2017 6,550 28,696
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