Adorable Pup With Extra Long Beard Is Perfectly Nicknamed “Chewbacca”

Petite Belgian Griffon Hipster Dog

Facial hair can make a man look older than his years, and it turns out that it’s the case with dogs, too. A pup named Nuts is a four-year-old mini Belgian Griffon who appears much older thanks to his long beard that he’s had since he was young. The breed is known to naturally have more fur on their faces than the rest of their body, but Nuts takes it to a whole other level with facial hair that extends down more than half of his tiny chest. This distinct look has earned him the nickname “Chewbacca” from his devoted online following.

All pet parents know that their furry babies are special with characteristics that make them totally unique. But not Nuts' mom, Tatiana Kovalenok—at first, at least. She didn’t pay attention to his long facial fur until Nuts’ Instagram followers started commenting on his impressive beard. Since then, she has refrained from getting his beard trimmed by a groomer and left it to grow.

Long beards are hip, so Nuts is on-trend with his sense of style. From the looks of it, however, he isn’t concerned with his sartorial choices and instead relishes going outside, riding in the car, and finding a cozy place for a nap.

Scroll down to admire more of Nuts’ epic beard and then follow him on Instagram.

Nuts is a Belgian Griffon that looks older (and hipper) than his four years thanks to his long beard.

Petite Belgian Griffon

Petite Belgian Griffon

His extra long beard and coloring has rightfully earned him the nickname “Chewbacca” by his devoted online following.

Nuts the Bearded Dog aka Chewbacca

Petite Belgian Griffon

Belgian Griffon Dog Pictures

Belgian Griffon Dog Pictures

Belgian Griffon Dog Pictures

Belgian Griffon Dog Pictures

Petite Belgian Griffon Hipster Dog

Petite Belgian Griffon Hipster Dog

Petite Belgian Griffon Hipster Dog

Petite Belgian Griffon Hipster Dog

Nuts the Belgian Griffon: Instagram

My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Nuts the Belgian Griffon.

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Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met and Manager of My Modern Met Store. She is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned her BFA in Illustration and MFA in Illustration Practice. Sara is also an embroidery illustrator and writer living in Seattle, Washington. She runs Bear&Bean, a studio where she stitches pet portraits and other beloved creatures. She chronicles the creativity of others through her website Brown Paper Bag and newsletter, Orts. Her latest book is Threads of Treasure: How to Make, Mend, and Find Meaning Through Thread, published in 2014. Sara’s work has been recognized in Be Creative With Workbox, Embroidery Magazine, American Illustration, on Iron and Wine’s album Beast Epic, among others. When she’s not stitching or writing, Sara enjoys planning things that bring together the craft community. She is the co-founder of Camp Craftaway, a day camp for crafty adults with hands-on workshops in the Seattle area.
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