50 Dog Quotes That'll Inspire You to Hug Your Pup a Little Tighter (2024)

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

Dog's lives are too short. Their only fault, really.

A dog is the only thing that can mend a crack in your broken heart.

The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.

The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven not man's.

If a man aspires towards a righteous life, his first act of abstinence is from injury to animals.

If I could be half the person my dog is, I'd be twice the human I am.

Dogs leave pawprints on our hearts.

No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as a dog does.

Does not the gratitude of the dog put to shame any man who is ungrateful to his benefactors?

Even the tiniest Poodle or Chihuahua is still a wolf at heart.

The old saw about old dogs and new tricks only applies to certain people.

Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.

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.

Having a dog will bless you with many of the happiest days of your life, and one of the worst.

No animal I know of can consistently be more of a friend and companion than a dog.

The dog was created specially for children. He is the god of frolic.

Home is where the dog runs to greet you.

You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you; they will be there long before any of us.