This Larger-Than-Life Dog is Instagram’s Biggest Rising Star

A Minnesota man and his dog, a Goldendoodle named Juji, are taking over Instagram with their larger-than-life adventures. Although normal-sized in real life, Juji appears 7-feet tall in their stunningly captivating photos.

Chris Cline, a graphic designer, was inspired by Calvin and Hobbes, a comic strip featuring a little boy and his stuffed tiger that, as long as no adults were around, would come to life as his over-sized best friend.

His photographs, though appealing to children, also remind adults of their innocent youth, when everything, including the family dog, seemed enormous and every moment with a dog – who was just as big as you were – was an adventure.

Cline’s Instagram page (follow him @christophercline) began innocently enough after he began editing images to make Juji appear to tower over him. Today, he’s got tens of thousands of followers and offers the same service to other pet parents that want to relive their youth with a larger-than-life dog by their side.

Just check out some his amazing, adventurous, and somehow heartwarming adventures!

 

“GO LEFT, DAD… LEFT, LEFT!”…. Although extremely excited about the afternoon ride, Juji also felt the need to keep an eye on where I was driving and what I was about to jump over. Hitting large bumps never seems to work out well for those sitting in the back of the Ranger. #barkbox #Bestdog #worldofcutepets #chrisandjuji #goldendoodles #dogsofinstagram  #goldendoodlesofinstagram #weeklyfluff #rsa_graphics  #ig_underground #ellen #dogsofinstaworld #dogsandpals #dogscorner #ellendegeneres #excellent_dogs #dog #puppiesofinstagram #bestwoof #dailydoseopuppies #theellenshow #arts_help #petscorner #animaladdicts #mydogiscutest #petsofinstagram #exklusive_shot #hikingwithdogs #campingwithdogs.

A photo posted by Chris Cline (@christophercline) on Mar 25, 2016 at 11:43am PDT

 

Being that it’s National Puppy Day, Juji and I decided to do a yard portrait. I tried with all my might not to edit this…but let’s be honest… I’m incapable of posting pics that look realistic. #barkbox #Bestdog #worldofcutepets #chrisandjuji #goldendoodles #dogsofinstagram  #goldendoodlesofinstagram #weeklyfluff #rsa_graphics  #ig_underground #ellen #dogsofinstaworld #dogsandpals #dogscorner #ellendegeneres #excellent_dogs #dog #puppiesofinstagram #bestwoof #dailydoseopuppies #theellenshow #arts_help #petscorner #animaladdicts #mydogiscutest #petsofinstagram #exklusive_shot #hikingwithdogs #campingwithdogs. #nationalpuppyday

A photo posted by Chris Cline (@christophercline) on Mar 23, 2016 at 4:49pm PDT

 

Juji got his hair cut today! Obviously, this is an older edit, but before we show you guys what he looks like I want to have a little fun. I want my first edit with him and his short hair to be something that you choose. So here’s my offer. Whoever comes up with the best idea for a short hair Juji edit will not only have me do it, but you will also receive a free edit of you and your puppy. So I want some really creative ideas that have something to do with him having short hair. Let’s hear some good ones, because I’m gonna do something fantastic for free for whoever comes up with the best idea…I’ll review all the submissions in the morning and contact my choice tomorrow afternoon. Let’s have some fun. #barkbox #Bestdog #worldofcutepets #chrisandjuji #goldendoodles #dogsofinstagram  #goldendoodlesofinstagram #weeklyfluff #rsa_graphics  #ig_underground #ellen #dogsofinstaworld #dogsandpals #dogscorner #ellendegeneres #excellent_dogs #dog #puppiesofinstagram #bestwoof #dailydoseopuppies #theellenshow #arts_help #petscorner #animaladdicts #mydogiscutest #petsofinstagram #exklusive_shot #hikingwithdogs #campingwithdogs.

A photo posted by Chris Cline (@christophercline) on Mar 9, 2016 at 1:37pm PST

 

“SHHHHHH! HUSH, DAD! THE CUTE DOGS ARE ON TV!”… This morning the puppy and I watched the Westminster dog show. Everything was going fine until the terriers came on TV, at which point I’m fairly positive Juji went through puberty at an accelerated rate. He has a thing for terriers half his size. But then again, most dogs are half his size. #barkbox #Bestdog #worldofcutepets #chrisandjuji #goldendoodles #dogsofinstagram #goldendoodlesofinstagram #weeklyfluff #rsa_graphics  #ig_underground #shotaward #dogsofinstaworld #dogsandpals #dogscorner #igbest_dogs  #excellent_dogs #dog #puppiesofinstagram #bestwoof #dailydoseopuppies #instadog #petscorner #animaladdicts #mydogiscutest #petsofinstagram #exklusive_shot #westminsterdogshow #westminster

A photo posted by Chris Cline (@christophercline) on Feb 17, 2016 at 10:35am PST

 

“As far as buddies go, I couldn’t have asked for better.” We really are a good team. #barkbox #Bestdog @animals.co #clinesworld #chrisandjuji #goldendoodles #dogsofinstagram #goldendoodlesofinstagram  #goldendoodle #weeklyfluff #rsa_graphics #ig_underground #shotaward #dogsofinstaworld #dogsandpals #dogscorner #igbest_dogs  #excellent_dogs #dog #puppiesofinstagram #bestwoof #instadog #clubdoodle @dogsandpals #backisnewfront #animaladdicts #mydogiscutest #petsofinstagram #exklusive_shot #hikingwithdogs #campingwithdogs

A photo posted by Chris Cline (@christophercline) on Dec 24, 2015 at 11:00am PST

 

“Get peddlin’, Pops! It’s a long way home.” Had to post this for today’s @jjcommunity theme which is “Pets and their people”. I definitely feel I have something to contribute to this theme. #jj_forum_1382 #Bestdog @animals.co #clinesworld #chrisandjuji #goldendoodles #dogsofinstagram #goldendoodlesofinstagram  #goldendoodle #weeklyfluff #rsa_graphics #ig_underground #freedomthinkers #dogsofinstaworld #dogsandpals #dogscorner #igbest_dogs @dogs.lovers #excellent_dogs #dog #puppiesofinstagram #bestwoof #dailydoseopuppies #instadog #clubdoodle @dogsandpals #petscorner #animaladdicts

A photo posted by Chris Cline (@christophercline) on Nov 12, 2015 at 11:38am PST

 

“Farmers market accident”… Sometimes Juji forgets that he’s big, and things end up on the ground. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. #clinesworld #chrisandjuji #goldendoodles #dogsofinstagram #goldendoodlesofinstagram #doodlesofinstagram #goldendoodle #weeklyfluff #rsa_graphics #ig_underground #barkpack #dogsofinstaworld #dogsandpals #dogscorner #igbest_dogs @dogs.lovers #excellent_dogs #onlyinminnesota #onlyinmn #dog #puppiesofinstagram #bestwoof #dailydoseopuppies #instadog #clubdoodle @dogsandpals #ellen #ellendegeneres #farmersmarket

A photo posted by Chris Cline (@christophercline) on Aug 29, 2015 at 10:23am PDT

 

🌞Because summer!🌞 #clinesworld #chrisandjuji #goldendoodles #dogsofinstagram #goldendoodlesofinstagram #doodlesofinstagram #goldendoodle #weeklyfluff #rsa_graphics #ig_underground #barkpack #dogsofinstaworld #dogsandpals #dogscorner #igbest_dogs @dogs.lovers #excellent_dogs #onlyinminnesota #onlyinmn #dog #puppiesofinstagram #bestwoof #dailydoseopuppies #instadog #doodlelife #clubdoodle @dogsandpals #ellen #ellendegeneres

A photo posted by Chris Cline (@christophercline) on Aug 12, 2015 at 10:46am PDT

 

“The cutting room floor”. After all of the initial photography is finished, this is where I do my work. It’s not a studio, or a loft for artists…it’s my living room. But it’s bright and breezy and has plenty of room for my partner in crime to supervise and correct my mistakes. And make no mistake…i work for him, not the other way around. But we have formed a team that is by far functionally sound. Who says you can’t live together and work together! #clinesworld #chrisandjuji #goldendoodles #dogsofinstagram #goldendoodlesofinstagram #doodlesofinstagram #goldendoodle #weeklyfluff #rsa_graphics #ig_underground

A photo posted by Chris Cline (@christophercline) on Jun 19, 2015 at 3:46pm PDT

 

Sitting quietly in the shade, I imagined each and every adventure Juji and I would have this summer. Spending our days at the lake fishing, and our nights by the campfire watching sparks fly. We’re both ready to get out of the house. #clinesworld #chrisandjuji

A photo posted by Chris Cline (@christophercline) on Apr 8, 2015 at 10:47am PDT

Sometimes other animals make a larger-than-life appearance, too!

 

Fridays at the barn with the kitty again. She pays me no attention, even though I’m the same size as a mouse. #clinesworld #catsofinstagram #onlyinminnesota

A photo posted by Chris Cline (@christophercline) on Mar 13, 2015 at 1:31pm PDT

Follow Chris and Juji on Instagram at @christophercline.