Social media users are falling in love with a Labrador retriever named Maisy who looks quite different from other dogs of her breed. While most Labs grow into large, athletic dogs, Maisy has kept her puppy-like appearance well into adulthood. Her owners recently shared a video documenting her journey, and it has quickly captured the internet’s attention.
I found myself scrolling through the comments on her video, where viewers are amazed by her unique stature. The clip begins with footage of Maisy as a young puppy, explaining that strangers often assume she will grow into a big dog. However, as the video progresses, her owners reveal that she never quite reached the expected size.
@yellowlab.maisy our forever puppy, we get asked all the time if she’s still a baby and atp we just say yes lol #labradorpuppy #dogsoftiktok #minilab #puppy #labsoftiktok ♬ Funny – Gold-Tiger
Maisy has a condition that resulted in a miniature build, leading her family to describe her as their “forever puppy.” Even though time passed, she retained the small frame that makes her stand out. People still frequently ask her owners if she is a young puppy, despite her being fully grown.
The video provides specific details about her growth timeline to illustrate just how small she remained. At four months old, Maisy weighed approximately 6.35 kilograms. Two months later, she had only reached 7.26 kilograms.
Because her growth was so slow, she was able to fit comfortably into the same small bed she used as a young puppy for a long time. This visual really drives home how tiny she stayed during those crucial developmental months.
The final part of the footage shows Maisy at 16 months old, weighing 19.05 kilograms. When she stands next to a standard adult Labrador, the size difference is striking and immediately obvious. She is also shown next to a three-and-a-half-month-old puppy, and they are nearly the same size.
Her owners make it clear that despite her unusual size, they adore her exactly the way she is. It is heartwarming to see a dog loved so much for the very traits that make her different.
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