The cuteness factor of some puppies is almost too much to take. When we first adopted our Corgi, she was just a tiny potato with gigantic ears, so obviously, I melted just looking at her on a minute-by-minute basis.
One Golden Retriever puppy named Lady is right up there with my pup in terms of being one of the most precious-looking girls in the world. With a few gentle pets, this sweet pooch morphs into an adorable Beluga Whale (you have to see her)!
Who wouldn’t love a face like Lady’s? That’s rhetorical because it’s impossible not to feel some deep emotions over her perfectly shaped “egg” head (that resembles a Bedlington Terrier’s noodle-shaped head) and big, accepting “whale eyes.” The video shows why puppies are the best medicine for the soul, and also why Golden Retrievers are so beloved.
Plenty of this earth angel’s fans sounded off in the comments about how amazing Lady is, with one saying to “soak it up because it goes fast,” and another adding she’s the “cutest Beluga Whale me has ever seen!”
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As great as Lady sits for these special pets, Mom said in the comments that it doesn’t last long, writing, “We only get to for about 10 sec until she switches to shark mode.” If you’ve ever had a puppy of any breed, you know exactly what she’s talking about!
She’s not only a little doll baby—she’s got the brains to match. In a throwback video Mom shared, Lady shows off her epic skills, and they’re 3/10, no notes.
Golden Retriever Puppies Go Through an ‘Angel Phase’
Much like my Corgi as a wee little lass, Golden Retrievers have different stages similar to human kids when it comes to milestones and training.
According to the American Kennel Club, ages 2 to 6 months are the “angel phase,” which is when these puppies have a short attention span and lots of energy—but they’re impossibly cute! This is the time they’re learning their ways, how to trust their people, and how to navigate the world around them.
Once they reach 6 to 18 months (and sometimes beyond), the “teenage rebellion” hits, and they may not want to listen to commands as much. After these challenging months, they typically settle into maturity and things get a bit more relaxed.
Lady happens to be firmly placed in the angel stage right now, but in our eyes, she’ll be an angel forever!
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Feb 16, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.