There’s no denying that Nguyễn Văn Dúi is one of the most popular dogs on social media right now. Since his debut, Dúi has won hearts with his adorable look thanks to his short little legs and trademark cross-eyed gaze. On top of that, his expressions are super cute and full of personality, almost like a human.
But that was back when he first hit the scene. Lately, fans have been a bit disappointed with Dúi’s less-than-successful puberty glow-up. As he’s gotten older, he’s lost some of that chubby, cute charm everyone loved.
The peak of this was a recent set of photos showing Dúi with a heavy belly sitting on the floor, which made fans nostalgic for his old look. “Looking at Dúi, no one can recognize the cute pup he once was,” commented one Facebook user.
From the images, you can see a dog that looks a lot like Nguyễn Văn Dúi, especially with the similar fur color. This dog is quite plump and slow-moving. Many fans quickly commented, saying Dúi’s puberty didn’t go well at all.
However, some pointed out that this might just be a different dog that looks like Dúi. They were sure it wasn’t the real Dúi for several reasons. First, the real Dúi has two distinct white patches on his front legs, while this dog’s markings are less clear. Second, on Dúi’s official fan page, he recently appeared looking a bit rougher than before but definitely not seriously overweight.
And the most important third point is that Dúi has never been seen wearing a collar and chain like the dog in that photo. His owner always lets him roam freely and comfortably.
Fans can finally breathe easy knowing their idol isn’t doing that badly. In fact, after some confusion about his looks, Nguyễn Văn Dúi now looks more mature and manly. He’s clearly stronger and sturdier than before.
Many have said that Dúi’s face is now slimmer. While some miss his chubby puppy days, that was just a phase he had to go through. The current Dúi has his own unique charm that can’t be found anywhere else.
