I’m fully convinced that some dogs are really just fur-covered people. Whether it’s because of something funny they do or how they show off their genius-level IQ, these pups are the ones oozing with personality that can’t be denied, and it has nothing to do with breed.
For example, one Yorkiepoo (a Yorkshire Terrier and Poodle mix) can smile on demand, and it’s one heck of a picture-ready grin!
An adorable Yorkie poses for the camera.Image via Unsplash
Dogs who show off their killer smile will always put a smile on my face, and @rippytheyorkiepoo gets kudos for doing just that.
Take a look at this little ham’s thousand-watt grin!
It’s one thing for a dog to smile, but it’s another to do it when asked. This means Rippy is, in fact, a fur-covered human who’s pulling one over on all of us. I wouldn’t be surprised if he works a FT job, pays the bills, and drives his own Mini Cooper around town!
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With such an adorable sight, fans flocked to the comments to a) petition that Rippy gets way more treats for this unique smiling skill, and b) praise the good boy.
“I think he deserves an award,” one person declared. “His hair makes him look like a privileged surf shop dude named Bradley or Tucker,” another Rippy follower joked.
Others agree with me, writing that the pup is a “super genius” and “no one can convince me that dogs aren’t human,” as I said. That makes it true, right?
There’s only one other video of the Yorkiepoo, and it gives you a better idea of his personality.
Yorkiepoos Are Pint-Sized Personality Pups
PetMD describes the Yorkiepoo as a “spirited bundle of energy who makes up for his small size in intelligence and attitude,” and that’s clear with Rippy.
When you have a Toy Poodle or a Miniature Poodle and Yorkshire Terrier parents, you’re bound to be a zippy, excitable, social little angel who loves playtime but can turn on the charm, too. The site also notes that this is a breed who needs a little more exercise and mental stimulation than others, so don’t be fooled by their tiny stature!
Rippy exhibits the best of both parents, but now he’s got me wondering which one passed down that smile?
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This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Oct 29, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.