17 Dogs Who Don't Know How To Smile But Are So Cute It Doesn't Matter

They may not know how to smile, but it sure is cute.

1. The Classic

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Defined By: An earnest attempt at a smile, but the upward angle of the lips is forced and the eyes show genuine hope for the future.

2. The Dead Eyes Smile

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Defined By: A normal smile, but the eyes do not match. Rather, they appear to reflect a nervousness, possibly due to concerns about having a good smile.

3. The Over A-CHEESE-er

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Defined By: Often openmouthed. Accompanied by rigid posture and the appearance of straining to be as tall as possible.

4. The Maniacal Smirk

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Defined By: Close-lipped and miniature smile, with eyes that hint at evil secrets and ever-so-gently burn into your soul.

5. The 20

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Defined By: Going to great lengths to display all 20 baby teeth.

6. The Obtuse Angle

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Defined By: A crooked half-smile that creates an angle greater than 90 degrees.

7. The "I'm Not Sure How Long I Can Hold This" Smile

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Defined By: Eyes appear to be twitching, there are signs of movement and muscle strain, and a growing fear is apparent.

8. The "I Just Tooted" Smile

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Defined By: Close-lipped smile, shoulders hunched, eyes expressing sheepishness.

9. The Bottom Row

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Defined By: Only bottom row of teeth is visible.

10. The Eyes Straight-Up Closed Smile

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Defined By: Eyes are "straight-up closed," and subject possesses a certain blissfulness about it.

11. The Midsentence Smile

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Defined By: Openmouthed smile in which the subject appears to have been speaking when the picture was taken.

12. The Grimace

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Defined By: Teeth are bared and eyes squinted. General expression mimics that of someone recently awaking from a nap.

13. The Gazing Off At Something Shiny Smile

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Defined By: Subject's line of sight travels out of frame, and smile is wistful and dreamlike.

14. The Questioning Your Motives Smile

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Defined By: Juxtaposition of severe doubt in the eyes and casualness of smile. Subject seems unimpressed by use of props, such as flowers and little twine necklaces.

15. The 2 Cool 2 Commit Smile

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Defined By: Halfhearted smile and detached eyes, usually emoting, "I wish I was anywhere but here."

16. The Overconfident Smile

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Defined By: Overexaggeration of the smile, eyes, and eyebrows, and a full view of the tongue.

17. The Smile Your Mom Will Always Show Off

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Defined By: Genuine happiness and cuteness in its purest form.

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