20+ Dog Quotes Every Dog Owner Can Appreciate

By Madeline Wahl, RD.comUpdated: Mar. 13, 2020

There's a reason why dogs are man's best friend.

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Man’s best friend

You know that being a dog owner is the best. A dog is more than just a pet. A dog is a loving companion, friend, and member of the family. Read on for some of the most adorable dog quotes relatable to any dog owner.

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Must love dogs

“The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.” —Charles De Gaulle

If you love these dog quotes, you’ll also want to check out these hilarious dog memes.

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On loving your pet

“When an 85-pound mammal licks your tears away, then tries to sit on your lap, it’s hard to feel sad.” —Kristan Higgins

If you’re a dog owner, these hilarious dog cartoons will make you chuckle.

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Dog ownership

“If you don’t own a dog, at least one, there may not necessarily be anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life.” —Roger Caras

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Heaven is wherever dogs are

“If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” —Will Rogers

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Unconditional love

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” —Gilda Radner

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Waiting for you to come home

“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.” —John Grogan

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Dogs and teenagers

“When your children are teenagers, it’s important to have a dog so that someone in the house is happy to see you.” —Nora Ephron

If you’ve noticed that your dog is acting a little weird, these could be the reasons behind their strange behaviour.

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Dog hair everywhere

“My fashion philosophy is, if you’re not covered in dog hair, your life is empty.” —Elayne Boosler

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Dogs as a gift to humans

“One of the greatest gifts we receive from dogs is the tenderness they evoke in us. The disappointments of life, the injustices, the battering events that are beyond our control, and the betrayals we endure, from those we befriended and loved, can make us cynical and turn our hearts into flint—on which only the matches of anger and bitterness can be struck into flame. By their delight in being with us, the reliable sunniness of their disposition, the joy they bring to playtime, the curiosity with which they embrace each new experience, dogs can melt cynicism, and sweeten the bitter heart.” —Dean Koontz

Can you guess this dog’s breed based on one picture?

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Dog commands

“Other useful commands to teach your dog are ‘stay,’ ‘heel,’ ‘remove your snout from that person’s groin,’ ‘stop humping the Barcalounger,’ ‘do not bark violently for two hours at inanimate objects such as a flowerpot,’ ‘ do not eat poop,’ and ‘if you must eat poop, then at least refrain from licking my face afterward’.” —Dave Barry

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A dog’s love

“It’s just the most amazing thing to love a dog, isn’t it? It makes our relationships with people seem as boring as a bowl of oatmeal.” —John Grogan

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