Anyone who’s raised a puppy knows that the early months are a whirlwind of energy, curiosity, and chaos. From chewed-up slippers to endless games of fetch, puppyhood can feel like a full-time job. Many owners find themselves counting the days until their furry friends grow up, expecting them to mellow out with age. However, as one family recently discovered, that “calm adult dog” phase doesn’t always arrive, especially when you’re raising a Golden Retriever.
Video shows Golden Retriever growing up into giant ‘version of his puppy self’
Benny has become the perfect example of a dog who never really outgrew his puppy phase. His owners recently shared a video on Instagram that hilariously documents the Golden Retriever’s journey from a tiny, hyper puppy to a full-grown, equally spirited adult dog.
The clip begins with throwback footage of young Benny bouncing around the house. He is seen barking, biting at toys, and generally turning every corner into his personal playground. The text over the video reads, “Us 2 years ago waiting patiently for Benny to grow up and settle down…,” suggesting that his owners truly believed he’d eventually mellow out.
But the video then cuts to the present day, and viewers quickly realize that not much has changed — except Benny’s size. Now a 70-pound adult, he tears through the yard, digs in the sand, and sprints in wide circles with his zoomies. The caption humorously concludes, “Only to turn into a 70lb version of his puppy self.”
The video resonated with Golden Retriever owners everywhere, who filled the comments with their own experiences with their puppies and laughter. One viewer wrote, “I feel this so hard. Mine is almost four and is still very much a puppy.” Another added, “Mine is five months old and still puppy nipping when does that part stop?”
Others took a more sentimental approach, reminding fellow owners to appreciate every stage. “Enjoy it while you can,” one comment read. “Once they’ve gotten too old to do these things, you’ll miss these days.” Many users agreed that Benny’s story summed up Golden Retriever life perfectly. “Goldies and Labs never really grow up,” one person noted.
Benny might not have “settled down” the way his owners hoped, but judging by the thousands of likes and laughs, no one would have it any other way.
