They say puppies don’t have facial expressions, but one fluffy Golden Retriever has just proved that idea completely wrong. Instagram user @maui_thegoldenpup shared an adorable video showing a young Golden Retriever puppy named Hugo, who steals hearts with his multifarious expressions. The user matches his puppy faces with emojis, showing he used to be one of the most expressive pups on the internet.
Golden Retriever puppy proves he is ‘expressive’ in Instagram video
The Golden Retriever puppy’s clip begins with the on-screen caption that reflects the common assumption: “Puppies don’t have facial expressions,” before Hugo pops up making faces that tell a very different story. Viewers see Hugo sticking out his tongue, wrinkling his nose, widening his eyes, and even giving what looks like a toothy grin — each moment paired with an emoji that perfectly captures his mood. From a silly to a pleading puppy face and even a mischievous one, Hugo shows a whole range of emotions worthy of his own emoji pack.
The post’s caption reads, “Hugo was a very expressive puppy.” He is all grown up now, and commenters still can’t get over how cute he was as a baby. One follower wrote, “he is like a little lion,” while another noted, “Love the many moods of Hugo.” A third user joked, “Hugo inspiring the new set of emojis.”
Others couldn’t resist pointing out how quickly he grew up, with one writing, “He was a puppy for like 5 mins.” Meanwhile, many praised his adorable “teef,” his “floof,” and the way his nose scrunches when he makes faces. A viewer emphasized, “Oh Lordy! The second video,” asking, “have you ever wanted to cuddle something more in your life?”
From silly little faces to sleepy stares, Hugo manages to turn every expression into a heart-melting moment. The Golden Retriever puppy’s video not only left followers smiling but also proved what every dog owner knows deep down — puppies do have expressions; you just have to take one look to understand what they are feeling.
