If you own a dog, you know that they’re basically just like children. They like to sit on our laps, sleep with their favorite toys, and are happy to give us hugs and kisses. And they do these things no matter what age or size they are. St. Bernards and Great Danes might look frightening at first but they’re just mama’s boys and girls deep inside.

If you still don’t have a dog, this Bright Side compilation of large yet adorable canines may make you want to get one.

1. A 170-pound lap dog

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2. “My wife: That dog better not get in our bed!

Also my wife:”

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3. “Loves to be carried by Dada!”

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4. Dogs never become big boys, really.

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5. Big dogs need big toys.

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6. “What I wake up to”

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7. This Great Dane that loves hugs

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8. They never leave their human alone on the patio.

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9. Even a big dog loves its toy.

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10. Sometimes you hug the teddy bear and sometimes the teddy bear hugs you.

© thegravetenders / reddit

11. “When you fall asleep with the biggest toy you can stuff in your face stuffed into your face”

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12. “He takes my breath away!”

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13. “Bones make great pillows,” they say.

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14. Double portion of love

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15. “Even the biggest dog loves to rest in Mama’s arms.”

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16. Bigger than its mama but still a lap dog!

© Softmute / reddit

17. “My big, tough, manly dog insists on sleeping with a stuffed animal.”

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18. When your big dog is not so big on the inside:

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19. This big boy that doesn’t want to leave his favorite toy at home

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20. “When your dog decides to sit on your lap no matter how big she is”

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Are you an owner of a big dog that prefers to sleep on your lap as well? Tell us in the comment section!