50 Best Dog Quotes That Will Touch Any Pet Owner's Heart
From cute and funny to heartfelt and inspirational, these sweet sayings are nothing but love.
There is no question that dogs make some of the best companions. From cuddles on the couch to infinite (sometimes slobbery) kisses and more, there is something extra special about a dog’s love. No matter what, our dogs are always there for us. Who else will wait by the door and await our arrival as they wag their tails gleefully?
As pet owners, we have a lot to be thankful for. That is why we have compiled a list of some of the best dog quotes to celebrate our cute dogs and everything they do for us. From quotes about doggie friendships (like “Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them,” by Thom Jones) to funny dog quotes (like “Even the tiniest Poodle or Chihuahua is still a wolf at heart,” by Dorothy Hinshaw), there is no shortage of dog quotes on our list!
Maybe these quotes will even inspire you to welcome an adorable pup to the family! If so, we have an extensive list of unique dog names to choose from. Plus, you’ll probably want to welcome your dog with an engaging dog toy that we have tested at the Good Housekeeping Institute.
Whether you are a long-time pet owner or one in the making, we hope that these dog quotes are little reminders of why our furry friends are so very special
Agnes Slight Turnbull
Dog's lives are too short. Their only fault, really.
Judy Desmond
A dog is the only thing that can mend a crack in your broken heart.
Andy Rooney
The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.
Mark Twain
The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven not man's.
C.J. Frick
Be the person your dog thinks you are.
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Albert Einstein
If a man aspires towards a righteous life, his first act of abstinence is from injury to animals.
Charles Yu
If I could be half the person my dog is, I'd be twice the human I am.
Unknown
Dogs leave pawprints on our hearts.
Christopher Morley
No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as a dog does.
Saint Basil
Does not the gratitude of the dog put to shame any man who is ungrateful to his benefactors?
Dorothy Hinshaw
Even the tiniest Poodle or Chihuahua is still a wolf at heart.
Daniel Pinkwater
The old saw about old dogs and new tricks only applies to certain people.
Groucho Marx
Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.
Caroline Knapp
Before you get a dog, you can’t quite imagine what living with one might be like; afterward, you can’t imagine living any other way.
Unknown
Having a dog will bless you with many of the happiest days of your life, and one of the worst.
Stanley Leinwall
No animal I know of can consistently be more of a friend and companion than a dog.
Dean Koontz
Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one is a life diminished.
Henry Ward
The dog was created specially for children. He is the god of frolic.
Unknown
Home is where the dog runs to greet you.
Robert Louis
You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you; they will be there long before any of us.
Katarina Avendaño (she/her) is the senior SEO editor for Good Housekeeping, where she writes and edits lifestyle content and contributes to SEO strategy. Before joining GH in 2021, she was the digital editor at New York Family, where she was responsible for the website’s content and strategy. Katarina received her bachelor's degree in communications and Spanish from the University of Washington.
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