50 Adorable Puppy Pictures That Will Put a Smile on Your Face

Having a ruff day? These puppers are the pick-me-up you need.

There's nothing like a cute puppy to turn a rainy day around. Don't have access to your own playful pooch? Simply perusing snaps of some photogenic four-legged friends can make you feel better. Not only that, but a 2012 study published in PLOS One proved that looking at images of cute animals can actually make you more productive. When you look at it that way, you can't afford not to! So if you're in the mood for a burst of serotonin—or just flat out need it to make it through the rest of your workday—let us make that happen with these 50 precious puppy pictures. And for more highly necessary animal content, check out 28 Cow Photos That Are Too Adorable for Words.

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This Frenchie sweet pea

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This is truly the face of unconditional love.

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2
This little Chihuahua who's all dressed up for the rain

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He's fancy and he knows it.

3
This little Husky who knows how to high-five

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Puppies love learning new tricks!

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4
This English Cocker Spaniel who just wants some attention

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He can fit his whole head into his food bowl! The cuteness is practically unbearable.

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This happy Husky with his proud papa

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He's teaching him to be big and strong.

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This Goldie protecting his little sister

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Who says cats and dogs can't be friends? Puppies will play with anyone.

7
This little beagle learning how to howl

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This one's got a feisty spirit, and we love it.

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The floppy-eared Corgi

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This is just one of the many reasons Corgis make the best pets.

9
This happy German shepherd playing fetch

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She's got her eye on the prize!

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This charming little fella on his first trip to the vet

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He's learning the proper pup-cedure in case of an emergency.

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This little angel

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This is definitely what heaven looks like.

12
This Goldie who just wants to love you

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He'd like some kibble but will also accept just a head scratch.

13
This little Einstein

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He'd make an excellent pawfessor.

14
This little Frenchie that loves to sploot

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Watching a puppy learn how to walk is one of the great joys of life.

15
This little one just enjoying the sunshine

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Puppies know that it's all about the little things, which is what makes them so inspiring.

16
This smushy floofer

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Sleepy animals are the best kinds of animals.

17
This dachshund learning how to fly

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Dumbo, is that you?

18
This gentle Aussie sitting in a tree

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He is one with nature and nature is one with him.

19
This baby girl and her Labrador bestie

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It really doesn't get any better than tiny dogs and their tiny human companions.

20
This little Samoyed who just doesn't want to walk anymore

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He just wants to be held.

21
This terrier mix who just wants to snuggle

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She's living proof that mixed breed dogs are absolutely gorgeous.

22
This Chocolate Lab with a bow around her neck

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As if we needed a reminder that her existence is a gift to humankind.

23
This very small boy

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Guaranteed to steal your girl.

24
This proud British Bulldog

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He may be small in size, but in his imagination, he's large and in charge.

25
This starry-eyed Siberian Husky

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He's seeing rainbows wherever he goes.

26
This snoozing Jack Russell Terrier

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She actually looks like a cartoon.

27
This Corgi strutting his stuff

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He's doing his little turn on the catwalk.

28
This innocent cutie pie

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Those eyes can never tell a lie.

29
This coy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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She wants something and, realistically, she's probably going to get it.

30
This Goldie at golden hour

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Where can we get tickets for this inspirational movie?

31
This Goldie who just wants to play

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There's nothing more adorable than when they bring you your toys.

32
This naughty boy

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It's OK, we all have our vices, and you can't stay mad at a face like that for long.

33
This shelter pup looking up hopefully

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Could you give him a forever home?

34
This beach boy

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He loves fun in the sun with his fluffy bum.

35
This silly girl

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She is patiently waiting for belly rubs.

36
This beautiful baby King Charles Cavalier

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This puppy is prettier than most people we know.

37
This panicked pup

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A canine representation of us when we jump to conclusions.

38
This adventure buddy

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He is ready to go for a ride or a run anytime.

39
This majestic pup mid-stride

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He loves fall as much as the rest of us.

40
This zen pup

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She is unwinding after a ruff day.

41
This Welsh Corgi who loves a pile of crunchy leaves.

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Jumping into one is one of the best parts of fall, and he knows it.

42
This pit bull puppy showing you her biiiiig stretch

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It's the only way to start the day!

43
This Maltese puppy giving you his saddest eyes

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Just give him that taco you're eating. We promise, you'll feel better.

44
This Pomeranian who needs her beauty rest

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She's hit the snooze three times, and she's not sorry.

45
This pup on a mission for sticks

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This gal coming through with the find of the century—the ultimate chew toy.

46
These German shepherds holding paws

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Life is hard—sometimes you need a paw to hold.

47
This puppy who really did eat your homework

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If your teacher doesn't believe you, show them this picture.

48
This wrinkled boy

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His eyes are in there somewhere.

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This pug puppy who's in her favorite spot

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She's training to be a lap dog.

50
This goofy girl who just wants to see you smile

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How'd she do?

Additional reporting by Allie Hogan.

Diana Bruk
Diana is a senior editor who writes about sex and relationships, modern dating trends, and health and wellness. Read more
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