35 Precious Pairs of Dogs and Babaies Proving They're Best Friends From Birth

Ayala Sorotsky • Writer and Editor

Jul 13, 2026 10:45 AM EDT

Dogs are our babies, babies are our babies, and they're both best friends.

When you understand what the friendship of a dog really is, it's like an achievement in life unlocked. The friendship that can be created between a dog and a person is truly something special. The BFFness of the dog-human friendship is on a very high level - just ask any dog pawrent around you, they all can confirm. Just as we can. But some of us only discovered this joyful friendship at a later stage in life, when we adopted our first dogs. But the thing is - some dog people have grown up with dogs from infancy, and they can tell you a whole lot more about how wholesome having a family dog really is.

When you grow up with a dog, you don't just grow up in a house that has a dog in it. You grow up with a friend who understands you since before you even know how to speak. You grow up with a guardian who will never let you walk alone. You grow up with someone to play with, share moments, and create memories. You grow up with someone who grows up alongside you. You grow up with the best friend who gives you unconditional love, always wants to show you affection, and adores you just as much as you adore them.

Growing up with a dog is truly something special, and all these babies pictured below know it. Well, they're still so tiny - but they'll definitely know it in the future. And honestly? We're low-key jealous. We'd give anything to restart life again as newborn babies, just so we could all experience growing up with our childhood dogs once more. All the rest will be worth it - because being a baby with a doggo is the besto.

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We love, love, love this baby shirt! It's definitely a pawrfect fit for any baby who grows up with a dog. Of course their best friend has paws - a dog is always the best BFF a child could ask for.
Okay, let's continue, before our hearts burst with too much joy over these cuties.
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