37 of the Best Dog Quotes of All Time
You'll appreciate your pup so much more thanks to these sweet sayings about dogs.
If you're lucky enough to have a cute pooch in your life, then you know that a dog's love is unconditional. You'd be hard-pressed to find a furry friend as loyal or as lovable as a pup, and even after your pet passes away, the good times you shared together will likely stick with you for the rest of your life. The best dog quotes perfectly capture that special bond shared between canines and their owners, ranging from funny dog puns to wise to heartfelt sayings. Whether you're looking for an Instagram caption for your dog pics or feeling nostalgic for a late pet, these quotes about pups perfectly sum up the experience of being a dog owner.
A dog's life tends to go by far too fast, so it's important to celebrate every moment you have with your pet. You can also learn a lot more from your fur baby than you may realize, like the importance of living in the now and loving without reservation. These hilarious, sweet, and sentimental quotes about dogs are sure to make your heart grow three sizes (and they're also ideal for sharing with all your fellow dog lovers).
Judy Desmond
“A dog is the only thing that can mend a crack in your broken heart.”
Dorothy Hinshaw
“Even the tiniest Poodle or Chihuahua is still a wolf at heart.”
Milan Kundera
“Dogs are our link to paradise."
Charles De Gaulle
“The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.”
Gabriel Zevin
“Did you know that there are over 300 words for love in canine?"
Konrad Lorenz
“There is no faith which has never yet been broken, except that of a truly faithful dog."
Elayne Boosler
“My fashion philosophy is, if you're not covered in dog hair, your life is empty."
Emma Kenney
"Opening up your life to a dog who needs a home is one of the most fulfilling things you can do."
Charles M. Schulz
“Happiness is a warm puppy."
M.K. Clinton
"The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog."
Edith Wharton
“My little dog – a heartbeat at my feet.”
Gene Hill
“Nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless he’s owned a dog.”
W.R. Purche
“Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong.”
Agnes Turnbull
“Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.”
Ben Williams
“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.”
Franklin Jones
“Scratch a dog and you’ll find a permanent job.”
Robert Falcon Scott
“The dog lives for the day, the hour, even the moment.”
Stanley Leinwall
“No animal I know of can consistently be more of a friend and companion than a dog.”
Kinky Friedman
“Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail.”
Charles Yu
“If I could be half the person my dog is, I'd be twice the human I am.”
Nicol is a freelance Editorial Assistant at WomansDay.com and is a Manhattan-based journalist who specializes in health, wellness, beauty, fashion, business, and lifestyle. When Nicol isn't writing, she loves spending time with family and friends, trying new workout classes, and traveling.
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
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