10+ Dog Breeds That Can Change A Lot As They Grow Up (And Some Even Change Their Eye Color)

Surely, everyone who has puppies at home understands the almost irrational desire to want to hug and squeeze their cute, furry little faces all the time. However, when we least realize it — voila — their paws have grown, their ears are arched, and even their fur has changed shade. Of course, that doesn’t make us love them any less, but some may be surprised at how quickly a dog changes when growing up, so it’s wise to know in advance how much each breed changes when reaching maturity.

We, from awesome.club, we have selected 12 dog breeds that change considerably when they grow up, and we are ready to share them with you. Check out!

Initially, the breed was bred for hunting and, in fact, it was very successful in this area. The English Greyhound can reach a speed of 70 km/h, justifying why it is often called the “Ferrari” of the canine world.

You can raise this breed in an apartment, but only if you remove everything edible from your reach before leaving the house. Yesterday I lost a whole pot of meat and mushrooms in just five minutes after I went out to buy bread. © ejiektpomex / Pikabu

The Tibetan Terrier appeared approximately two thousand years ago in Buddhist monasteries. The monks needed company and ended up finding it in this dog, which has a gentle and quite compliant character. Moreover, the breed is not usually demanding when it comes to food, which makes it adapt well to the environment, especially the hermit style.

The Brie Shepherd is known by many as “a big heart wrapped in fur”. That’s because this dog gets along very well with children and is generally considered good for home breeding. In addition, the breed usually responds well to training, but is somewhat stubborn and tends to want to have everything its own way.

Puppies of this breed are born almost entirely white, with just a few spots on the body. But, over time, its coat gradually changes color.

At three and a half years old, he’s already a good watchdog and tends to be wary of strangers, but at home he’s still mommy’s sweet, affectionate baby. © EnodMdya / Pikabu

Bedlington Terriers, on the other hand, are born with a grayish-brown or grayish coat, and only after a few months they begin to lighten until almost all the hairs are white. Another characteristic that distinguishes this breed from the others is the fact that it loves to ‘talk’: its owner must get used to hearing some excited barking with a certain frequency.

Are you planning to adopt a blue-eyed Cane Corso puppy? So don’t be alarmed when your eyes change color in no time, or when long, brisk walks become routine. This dog tends to get very strong, so it needs to be exercised frequently.

If you dream of living with a big, noisy and shaggy dog, then the Otterhound is the best option. Dogs of this breed are often referred to as the “class clown” as they tend to have an incredibly fun and lively personality.

There are less than 800 Otterhounds in the world. That’s twice as many giant pandas! © Enilodnewg / Reddit

It even seems that all of this dog’s thoughts are focused on just one goal: to serve his owner faithfully — even if that means protecting him by accompanying him to every room in the house — and showing respect at all times. Dogs of this breed usually bark little, on the other hand, they tend to express their opinions with other sounds: from moans to mooing and soft mutterings.

At birth, it is not always very clear what the coat color of the adult dog of this breed will be. Over time, the hairs lighten, but when the puppy is between 12 and 18 months old, they gradually darken again until they reach their final shade, which happens around four years old.

The Dobermann is a truly talented dog: in addition to great physical characteristics, he has a keen intellect. Therefore, dogs of this breed need daily exercises to develop logical reasoning, which can be done in the form of long walks with games.

Already in the first year of life, the Bobtail can grow and weigh 30 kg! So it’s not surprising that puppies require very active walks at all times so that their bodies can release all the extra energy.

Due to their peculiar physical characteristics, adult Saluki dogs need comfort: they love to rest their long paws on a soft surface, as well as sleeping in their owner’s bed, or even on the sofa in the living room.

Did your pet also change a lot growing up? Was it a gradual process or did it change “overnight”? Share his story and photos with us in the comments section.