Owner Gets 'Cute Fluffy Puppy'—Not Prepared for What He Turns Into

Newsweek

28-07-2025

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A woman has shared how her tiny, incredibly fluffy puppy used to look—and how he's transformed as an adult dog.
Jasmine Hill, from Melbourne in Australia, is the proud owner of German shepherd dog Kaiser, who she described to Newsweek as a "big gentle giant with a heart of gold."
He weighs a whopping 83 pounds or 38 kilos, which she joked likely included two kilos in his long hair alone.
Her TikTok account, @jasminehilll, is filled with videos of Kaiser, from when she got him as an eight-week-old puppy, to now, as a very large, but equally adorable 3-year-old dog.
"German shepherds get a bad reputation but I'd like to show people the amazing breed they are," she said. "He's been around other dogs and children and is super gentle. He doesn't have an aggressive bone in his body—he's all bark when a stranger comes near our house but he wouldn't hurt a fly."
Now a video showing how Kaiser has changed since she brought him home in 2022 has proved hugely popular, racking up more than 130,000 likes since being posted on July 15.
The clip, set to Wham!'s "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," begins with baby Kaiser sitting on an outdoor deck.
He is extremely fluffy, and has large, floppy ears that have somehow become tangled up on his head. And while he's tiny, he already has big paws, hinting at the size he will eventually grow to.
Kaiser as a puppy.
Kaiser as a puppy.
TikTok @jasminehill
And that's exactly what happens, as when the video switches, it shows Kaiser now: a majestic young shepherd almost lion-like in his appearance, with a mane and long fur, looking enormous in the backyard he's sitting in.
Hill wrote in the caption: "Cute fluffy puppy into a protective handsome man."
She added: "It's the crossed-over ears for me."
Many others also commented on puppy Kaiser's ears, one commenter writing: "I loved the crossed-over ears phase," another agreeing: "Omgosh...his puppy ears!"
Others were in awe to see what he had grown into, one describing him as a "regal beautiful lion," and another calling him the "most handsome boy in the world."
"Why do dogs grow up so fast," one lamented, as one called him "absolutely beautiful big and little," and another declared Kaiser "grew up into a lion."
And several commenters used the word "majestic" to describe him.
Kaiser now, fully grown.
Kaiser now, fully grown.
TikTok @jasminehill
Hill told Newsweek she "was, and still am, shocked to see how many people have enjoyed the transformation video of him from a puppy to an adult! But it makes me so happy people can see and appreciate his beauty.
"He loves cuddles on the couch, soft squeaky toys and walks to the park. He's super protective of our home and lets us know when strangers are near!"
German shepherds are known for their confidence and smarts, and make good family pets thanks to their affection towards their owners and young children, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC).
GSDs can grow up to 26 inches at the shoulder and weigh up to 90 pounds, making them a handful to raise, but they reward owners with loyalty and courage, willing to put their life on the line to defend family.
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