Can you guess the dog breed based on its puppy picture?

With a striking wolf-like face and piercing blue eyes, you’ll be mesmerized immediately with its good looks and ability to “talk” at a young age. Its alert and somewhat mischievous expression continue from puppyhood to adulthood, and its thick coat that loves cooler climates contributes to its maximum of weight of around 27 kilograms. They are known to have an overwhelming desire to run, so never let this pup off leash in an unfenced area.

Siberian husky

This robust and hefty pup could be a real lifesaver someday, but there’s not many of them registered with the AKC, maybe because having one live in your home is the equivalent of having another human sharing your space. It is after all, colossal in size, towering above young children at 66 to 76 centimetres and weighing a whopping 54 to 82 kilograms. But hey, if you have space, wouldn’t it be great to wake up to that huge chunky sweet face drooling on you each morning?

St. Bernard

Those velvety smooth ears that frame the mournful eyes and wrinkled brows are just too much! And can you believe the size of their paws? They need them to carry and balance their heavy-boned body and powerful short legs. Speaking of short, this pup will only grow to about 36 centimetres tall, but at 18 to 30 kilograms, it’s not a lightweight by any means.

Basset hound

The most telling trait of this pup’s breed identity is on found on its back, where a ridge of hair grows in the opposite direction of the rest of its coat. Another clue: it only comes in one colour – wheaten, like the colours seen in a wheat crop, though some pup’s coats may be paler while others have a more reddish colour. They command an alert status in their height of 61 to 69 centimetres tall and their strong, muscular body rounds out between 32 to 39 kilograms.

Rhodesian ridgeback

These pups won’t get very big – just 25 to 28 centimetres tall and seven to nine kilograms – but their personality and self-confidence far exceed their body size. This lively and handsome little breed is known for its all-white double coat, which looks fluffy (but it’s not) and adorable white-whiskered face with a black nose and dark brown eyes that always suggest a smile.

West Highland White Terrier