Internet Obsessed With ‘Most Human-Looking’ Dog Max

August 18, 2025 – A rescue dog named Max has gone viral on TikTok after people noticed his unusually humanlike face. The 5-year-old pup, who lives in Alabama, has been melting hearts while also leaving many viewers slightly unsettled.

Max is a mix of around 10 different breeds, which gives him a one-of-a-kind look. With wide-set eyes, pouty lips, and furrowed brows, people online are saying he looks less like a dog and more like a co-worker, celebrity, or even a character from a fairy tale.

His owner, a mom of two, explained that Max’s pouty face doesn’t mean he is sad. “My kids had been playing with him all day, and later there was some leftover chipotle from dinner. He just wanted some of that food,” she told Newsweek.

TikTok Sensation

Max now has his own TikTok page, @max.hawt.dawg, which his owner started as a way to cope with postpartum struggles while caring for two babies under 2 years old.

“I thought if I could share Max’s videos to make people smile—even just a few—it could make me smile, too,” she said.

That idea worked. Max’s latest video has already gained over 14 million views, with fans flooding the comments about his humanlike features.

Fans Compare Max to Celebrities

Viewers had a field day comparing Max to famous faces and funny scenarios:

• “Max looks like Derrick, my coworker,” one wrote.

• Another said, “Your dog looks like Will Ferrell.”

• A different comment joked: “Max got turned into a dog by an evil witch and now he’s upset that he can’t break the curse.”

• One viewer added: “He’s so cute yet I’m slightly terrified.”

Joy in Tough Times

Despite the jokes, fans agree Max is adorable and brings joy to people online. His owner said the positive response has been overwhelming.

“I’ve been happy-crying for days. The most touching part is hearing from people who say Max makes them happy during hard times. That’s all I ever wanted,” she shared.

Max may have a humanlike look, but at heart, he’s just a loving dog bringing laughter to millions.