23 Supposedly Scary Dogs Pics and the Sweet and Silly Things They Actually Do

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Laurent Shinar • Writer and Editor
Dec 18, 2025 3:00 PM EST

Certain dog breeds really do get a bad wrap. Sure they might have been used to instill fear in the hearts of intruders over the years, but just because that is what they are best known for, does not mean that is what they are best at doing. Nor does it say anything about their true nature.

Because as we doggo lovers know all too well, most canines are just cute cuddle companions who want nothing more in life than to be a silly bean. And so today we wanted to share with you the sweet and silly side of our canine compadres, especially those who are usually considered to be on the scarier side of the doggo spectrum. So hold on to your hats, and prepare to have your preconceived notions challenged, because this is going to be quite the concept contesting collection of canines.

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    MMA fighters.
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  • Well, this is why they say that you have to be careful what you show your kids on television because they will end up trying to imitate whatever it is that they see. And apparently these doggos’ pawrents enjoy a good round or two of professional martial arts. Silly goobers.

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    Big nasty dog
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    I couldn't find any mean pictures of my Zelda. She's just always so nice and sweet to all animals and people.
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    She is a land shark
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    Looks crazy but this is just a photo mid-bark when I was holding a ball.
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    Professional ball hunter
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    Menacingly watching the neighbors from pride rock
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    He's only grumpy when he's ready for bed. This little guy is always good ball.
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    Will scary and derpy at the same time work?
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  • The only thing that is scary about this doggo is just how derpy it actually is. Because you know how they get when they dive into their derp. Sometimes there is no limit to the depths of their derpiness and before you know it, they have figured out how to wear your underwear, and they are making a break for it down your residential street.

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    The most viscous picture I have of Nimbus
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    Her one and only ferocious pic lol ready for this pounce?!
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    My theo and shelby enjoying those morning cuddles
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    Ferocious defender of sticks
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    Couldn't for the life of me find a photo where my girl looks "scary," she's just too goofy to even come close to appearing scary! Instead, here is a cropped photo of her politely holding her food for me while I worked on preparing the table and getting the cutting board/food bowls/etc.!
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    She attac stik
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    Vicious guard dog protecting his favorite chair.
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    But sweet cuddle bug
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    Wade the ferocious water eater!
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    Nap lord.
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    "To get to him, you gotta get through me"
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    hiding under the bed because the husky yelled at him for f g
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    Every morning when Eden and I come home from work Myla is waiting. First, they wrestle, then we sleep.
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    Destroyer of worlds - we were playing with a water con.
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