90 Heartwarming Dog Quotes

Dogs are eloquent in their silence. Their faithfulness, their silliness, their quiet dignity linger long after each moment is past.

Some poets, writers, artists, actors, and dog lovers have always thought of expressing how they feel about dogs with relatable quotes.  

In this post, we have assembled 90 dog quotes from different authors, covering different themes that you can relate to.

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90 Dog Quotes

Dog Love Quotes

Dogs love unconditionally! Here are some inspiring quotes to remind us about this invaluable doggy trait:

• “The only creatures that are evolved enough to convey pure love are dogs and infants.” – Johnny Depp
• “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” – Josh Billings
• “The love of a dog is a pure thing. He gives you a trust which is total. You must not betray it.” – Michel Houellebecq
• “Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them and filling an emptiness we didn’t even know we had.” – Thom Jones
• “Dogs don’t care about your past, your mistakes, or your flaws. They love you no matter what.” – (Anonymous)
• “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” – Roger Caras

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Dog Lover Quotes

Dog lovers know what it’s like to be loved unconditionally. If you’ve ever had your heart stolen by a dog, you’ll understand these quotes about dogs and the people who love them.

• “Everybody should have a shelter dog. It’s good for the soul.” – Paul Shaffer
• “No animal I know of can consistently be more of a friend and companion than a dog.” – Stanley Leinwall
• “The more I see of men, the more I admire dogs.” – Jeanne-Marie Roland
• “You can usually tell that a man is good if he has a dog who loves him.” – W. Bruce Cameron
• “Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one, is a life diminished.” – Dean Koontz
• “The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.” – Charles de Gaulle
• “If you think dogs can’t count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two of them.” – Phil Pastoret

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Love Of Dogs Quotes

Dog lovers understand and appreciate a good, faithful, and loving dog. Here are some quotes about the love of dogs that express the common sentiment of man’s best friend.

• “The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be.” – Konrad Lorenz
• “The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog.” – M.K. Clinton
• “It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives.” – John Grogan
• “No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you feel rich.” – Louis Sabin
• “The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world … is his dog.” – George Graham
• “There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” – Bernard Williams

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Quotes About My Dog

These quotes are about the special bond between a pet parent and their canine companion, just to show you how special they are.

• “The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.” – Samuel Butler
• “My little dog — a heartbeat at my feet.” – Edith Wharton
• “I don’t understand people who don’t touch their pets. Their cat or dog is called a pet for a reason.” – Jarod Kintz
• “Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it watching for us to come home each day.” – John Grogan
• “A dog is the only thing that can mend a crack in your broken heart.” – Judy Desmond
• “When an 85-pound mammal licks your tears away and then tries to sit on your lap, it’s hard to feel sad.” – Kristan Higgins
• “Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.” – W.R. Purche

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Me And My Dog Quotes

Parenting a dog is a special companionship that’s made of shared adventures, quiet moments, and a wordless understanding. Here are some quotes to highlight this.

• “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.” – Caroline Knapp
• “I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source.” – Doris Day
• “Dogs are how people would be if the important stuff is all that mattered to us.” – Ashly Lorenzana
• “The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven not man’s.” – Mark Twain
• “To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden.” – Milan Kundera
• “Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” – Orhan Pamuk

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Dog Best Friend Quotes

Dogs make the best friend because they are always loyal, full of energy and cheer, and stick by you during the good and the bad. Here are quotes celebrating the bond between dogs and humans.

• “A true friend leaves paw prints on your heart.” – George Eliot
• “The poor dog, in life the firmest friend. The first to welcome, foremost to defend.” – Lord Byron
• “The friendship of a dog is precious. It becomes even more so when one is so far removed from home.” – Roland Huntford
• “The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.” – Andy Rooney
• “There’s a saying. If you want someone to love you forever, buy a dog, feed it and keep it around.” – Dick Dale
• “Dogs’ lives are short, too short … so you live fully in the moment with her.” – Dean Koontz
• “Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.” – Groucho Marx
• “A loyal dog is the truest companion.” – Harry Truman
• “When the dog looks at you, the dog is not thinking what kind of a person you are. The dog is not judging you.” – Eckhart Tolle

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Cute Dog Quotes

Who doesn’t love a cute dog quote? Here are some of them to remind you how special that furry sibling is.

• “My favorite type of pet has always been a dog. They’re loyal, kind, and offer endless affection. My friend Eric says, ‘The more people I meet, the more I like my dog.’ Funny thought.” – Brendon Urie
• “Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail.” – Kinky Friedman
• “The dog is the perfect portrait subject. He doesn’t pose. He isn’t aware of the camera.” – Patrick Demarchelier
• “Be the person your dog thinks you are.” – J.W. Stephens
• “You know, a dog can snap you out of any kind of bad mood that you’re in faster than you can think of.” – Jill Abramson
• “Every dog must have his day.” – Jonathan Swift
• “What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight – it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower
• “Dogs are better than human beings because they know but do not tell.” – Emily Dickinson
• “Dogs teach us a very important lesson in life: The mail man is not to be trusted.” – Sian Ford
• “The greatest fear dogs know is the fear that you are not coming back when you go out the door without them.” – Stanley Coren

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Dog Mom Quotes

Being a dog mom means nurturing, protecting, and loving a four-legged family member just like any other parent would. Here are a few quotes about dog mom for you:

• “My fashion philosophy is, if you’re not covered in dog hair, your life is empty.” – Elayne Boosler
• “I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” – Gilda Radner
• “I’m a singer, a songwriter, a businesswoman, a wife, a aunt, a sister, a daughter, and a dog mom.” – Miranda Lambert

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Funny Dog Quotes

Dogs make us laugh, and we love them for it. Life with dogs is also about the fun times. Enjoy these hilarious quotes about dogs.

• “I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult.” – Rita Rudner
• “The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue.” – Unknown
• “My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can. That’s almost $21.00 in dog money.” – Joe Weinstein
• “Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you walked in? That’s how dogs spend their lives.” – Sue Murphy
• “Anybody who doesn’t know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog.” – Franklin P. Jones
• “What do dogs do on their day off? Can’t lie around—that’s their job!” – George Carlin
• “A well-trained dog will make no attempt to share your lunch. He will just make you feel so guilty that you cannot enjoy it.” – Helen Thomson
• “It’s tough to stay married. My wife kisses the dog on the lips, yet she won’t drink from my glass.” – Rodney Dangerfield
• “I’ve seen a look in dogs’ eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that dogs think humans are nuts.” – John Steinbeck
• “If you are a dog and your owner suggests you wear a sweater… suggest that he wear a tail.” – Fran Lebowitz

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Dog Birthday Quotes

Dog birthday celebrations should never be skipped! You’ve just seen your furry friend turn a new chapter in their life. You can connect about that with the following g quotes:

• “All I need to know about birthdays I learned from my dog. Chewing on your presents is the highest form of appreciation.” – Unknown

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Losing A Dog Quotes

Losing a dog cannot be expressed in words. However, here are a few quotes that tried to do this huge task:

• “Not the least hard thing to bear when they go from us, these quiet friends, is that they carry away with them so many years of our own lives.” – John Galsworthy
• “Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.” – Agnes Sligh Turnbull
• “The hardest thing about loving a dog is saying goodbye.” – Unknown
• “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France
• “The misery of keeping a dog is his dying so soon. But, to be sure, if he lived for fifty years and then died, what would become of me?” – Sir Walter Scott
• Dogs come into our lives to teach us about love. They depart to teach us about loss. A new dog never replaces an old dog, it merely expands the heart.” – Erica Jong

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Dog Heaven Quotes

The concept of dogs running free in heaven brings comfort to those grieving the loss of their beloved pets.

• They remind us that love transcends death and that our bonds with our dogs continue beyond their earthly lives.
• “If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” – Will Rogers
• “Some angels choose fur instead of wings.” – Unknown
• “All dogs go to heaven because, unlike people, dogs are naturally good and loyal and kind.” – Anne-Marie
• “Your leash may hang empty, but my heart is full of your love.” – Unknown
• “Heaven is a place where all the dogs you’ve ever loved come to greet you.” – Oliver Gaspirtz
• “You left paw prints on my heart that will never fade.” – Unknown
• “You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
• “Everywhere she went, she made the place more alive. Even now I see her in my soul.” – Unknown

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I Miss My Dog Quotes

To grieve for a dog who has died is a normal part of the healing process and a tribute to the love they gave us. The following quotes express the love we still have for dogs who have left us.

• “A pet is never truly forgotten until it is no longer remembered.” – Lacie Petitto
• “A good dog never dies. He always stays. He walks beside you on crisp autumn days when frost is on the fields and winter’s drawing near. His head is within our hand in his old way.” – Mary Carolyn Davies
• “I guess you don’t really own a dog, you rent them, and you have to be thankful that you had a long lease.” – Joe Garagiola
• “The greatest fear dogs know is the fear that you will not come back.” – Stanley Coren

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Dog Healing Quotes

Dogs have a natural gift of emotional healing and support during hard times in our lives.

They can calm anxiety, lighten depression, and offer the type of unconditional companionship that helps us through dark times. Here are a few healing quotes about dogs.

• “Dogs are wise. They crawl away into a quiet corner and lick their wounds and do not rejoin the world until they are whole once more.” – Agatha Christie
• “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” – Dean Koontz
• “There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” – Ben Williams
• “Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent.” – Milan Kundera
• “The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.” – Andy Rooney
• “Dogs never bite me. Just humans.” – Marilyn Monroe
• “If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience.” – Woodrow Wilson

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Conclusion

As you can see from these 90 dog quotes, the effect a pet can have on a human life is universal throughout the decades.  

They are our best friends, our adventure partners, and our most loyal companions for all seasons of life.

These quotes should always remind you of the memorable times you have shared with your furry friend, and the many more you will create along the way.

Do you have a particular quote that caught your attention? Drop it in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you.

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