12 Dogs Who Are Putting Our Smiles to Shame

Few things make us smile more than our dog friends—from their endless enthusiasm when we get home from running a five-minute errand to the abundance of excitement they show when we utter the “W” word. Dogs are the best. They can even outshine us with their smiles. To celebrate #NationalDogDay, here are photos of 12 dogs who didn’t get braces in middle school and still have better smiles than we do.

This guy who’s clearly enjoying his Saturday:

This gal who loves what you did with your backyard:

Special backyard explorations happening today 🌱🌱

A photo posted by Salami the Dog (@salamiadventures) on Mar 12, 2015 at 11:39am PDT

This dude who stands up for equal rights:

Because dogs love everyone equally ❤️ #AdoptDontBuy #LoveWins

A photo posted by PETA (@peta) on Jun 26, 2015 at 11:05am PDT

This Chihuahua mix who loves road trips …

Sooo hot out! #Bax #Baxter #chihuahuasofinstagram

A photo posted by King Baxter (@king_baxter_chihuahua) on Jun 20, 2015 at 4:28pm PDT

… but also staying in for a mellow night with a friend.

A photo posted by King Baxter (@king_baxter_chihuahua) on Jul 27, 2015 at 2:09pm PDT

And just loves smiling in general:

♡ #Baxter

A photo posted by Kim Johnson (@polkadot_kim) on Jun 24, 2015 at 4:01pm PDT

This pup who’s overjoyed by such a thoughtful birthday gift:

This guy who can’t wait to gossip with you at lunch:

We asked #PrincePixel what his happiest moment was. His reply (with a huge smile on his face) was, “The moment my dad adopted me from the shelter!” #Aww, we ❤️ you, Pixel. #PETAlife #PETApup #Dogstagram #AdoptDontShop

A photo posted by PETA (@peta) on Apr 23, 2015 at 9:02am PDT

This dog whose selfie game is strong:

A photo posted by Melon (@melon_23) on Jun 24, 2015 at 12:17pm PDT

This Pomeranian who’s even smiling with his eyes:

A photo posted by Melon (@melon_23) on Jul 8, 2014 at 1:19pm PDT

This pup who’s having the best dreams ever:

Best dreams ever 💤💕😍 #happygirl #adoptdontshop #chimix #chihuahua #illovemydog

A photo posted by angulalamarie (@angulalamarie) on Aug 25, 2015 at 11:07am PDT

And this dog who can’t believe that he got adopted:

When you adopt a dog, you get so much in return—including a lifetime of smiles. Every time someone purchases a dog from a pet store or breeder, a dog in a shelter or on the streets loses a chance at finding a home—which can be a death sentence. Millions of adoptable animals must be euthanized every year because animal shelters are filled to capacity. You can help combat this by choosing to adopt your animal companions and always having them spayed and neutered!

Put a smile on a dog’s face today. Adopt.