1-Day-Old Lab Puppy and 4-Week-Old Lab Puppy's Side-by-Side Comparison Is Mind-Boggling
We're always amazed at how fast babies grow into toddlers, toddlers into teens, and teens into adults. It seems like we blink and those adorable infants become grownups. Puppies develop even faster and can be almost unrecognizable in a matter of weeks.
Ginger and Perla are two chocolate Labrador puppies born 4 weeks apart and the size difference is downright impressive.
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In the TikTok from @labpuparadise, a young woman held Ginger and Perla up to the camera to show the vast size differential between the two pups.
"This is Ginger and she is 1 day old," she said as she described the newborn pup, who still had her eyes closed and her little tongue sticking out. The tiny fur baby was so small, her whole body fit into the woman's hand.
"She is completely dependent on her mom and my help," the woman continued. "Eyes and ears are sealed closed, and she's just a very sleepy little baby."
Next, she featured Perla, who was substantially larger and more alert than Ginger. It was hard to imagine that Perla was ever as small as the one-day-old pup.
"She is 4 weeks older - just the growth that happens," the woman shared, then held the two pups up back to back as Perla wagged her tail. "The growth that happens in that four weeks is remarkable."
Perla is now eating "soggy kibble" and enjoys a lot of activity. "She's running around, barking, playing, just full of life," the narrator said.
Followers fell in love with the fur babies and noted the size change in such a short amount of time.
"You blink and they go from 1 day to 4 weeks," one remarked.
"Four week difference is absolutely crazy! Both beautiful dogs," another raved.
"I wish they'd stay the 4-week size," a follower commented.
"They grow like weeds at that age," someone pointed out.
When Do Labradors Stop Growing?
Labradors Retrievers are a medium to large breed. Most Labs reach adulthood and their full size by their first birthday, though some can keep growing to fill out their chest until approximated 18 months old.
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A full-grown male Labrador typically weighs between 65 and 80 pounds and stands about 22.5 to 24.5 inches tall. Female Labs tend to be approximately 55 to 70 pounds at adulthood, and reach 21.5 to 23.5 inches in height.
Ginger and Perla obviously have a lot more growing to do, though most probably want them to stay in the adorable puppy stage forever.
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This story was originally published June 9, 2026 at 5:10 AM.