The Ultimate Collection Of The 70 Best Dog Quotes
Last updated on January 5th, 2024 at 01:21 pm
Dogs are our best friends; therefore, we honour them for all the happiness and love they have brought us. Whether written on a dog bandana or a paw print poster, you’ll need the ideal dog quote to go with your work. Ensure your actions are accompanied by humorous dog captions or endearing dog quotes. Below are some of our favourite dog quotes and sayings.
Dog Quotes for Instagram
You can copy, paste, and share the ready-made dog Instagram Captions that we’ve compiled. Some of short, some are funny, and some are punny.
“Dogs are better than human beings because they know but do not tell.”
EMILY DICKINSON
“Live, laugh, bark.”
ANONYMOUS
“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.”
ORHAN PAMUK, ‘MY NAME IS RED’
“Be the person your dog thinks you are.”
C.J. FRICK
“Nothing better than hitting the park with my bestie.”
ANONYMOUS
“No caption needed here. Just take in the cute doggie vibes.”
ANONYMOUS
“My fashion philosophy is, if you’re not covered in dog hair, your life is empty.”
ELAYNE BOOSLER
“A house isn’t a home without a dog.”
ANONYMOUS
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”
ANONYMOUS
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”
JOSH BILLINGS
“When you have a dog, you never walk alone.”
ANONYMOUS
“If you’re lucky, a dog will come into your life, steal your heart, and change everything!”
ANONYMOUS
“First he stole my heart, then he stole my bed.”
ANONYMOUS
“A dog will teach you unconditional love. If you can have that in your life, things won’t be too bad.”
ROBERT WAGNER
“All this doggie wants to do is play, play, play.”
ANONYMOUS
“Angels are often disguised as dogs.”
ANONYMOUS
“Some people don’t understand how much my dog means to me. That’s okay, my dog does.”
ANONYMOUS
“Home is where the dog runs to greet you.”
ANONYMOUS
“We don’t always need advice. Sometimes, all we need is a hand to hold, an ear to listen, and a heart that understands. Sometimes all we need is a dog.”
ANONYMOUS
“You may have many best friends but your dog only has one.”
ANONYMOUS
”There is no faith which has never yet been broken, except that of a truly faithful dog.”
KONRAD LORENZ
“Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them and filling an emptiness we didn’t even know we had.”
ANONYMOUS
Dog Mom Quotes
You know, one of the greatest loves in the world if you have a dog. These quotes will remind you why dog parents take their jobs seriously. These lovely dog mom quotes might serve as your guide if you’re trying to create the ideal Instagram caption for a picture of you with your dog.
“A dog doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, educated or illiterate, clever or dull. Give him your heart and he will give you his.”
JOSH GROGAN
“You can always find hope in the eyes of a dog.”
ANONYMOUS
“You know you’re a dog mom when you can’t go to the bathroom without an escort.”
ANONYMOUS
“Sometimes a dog is the only one who can fill the void in your heart.”
ANONYMOUS
“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.”
GILDA RADNER
“If being a crazy dog mom is wrong, then I don’t want to be right.”
ANONYMOUS
“Love is…how excited your dog is when you get home.”
ANONYMOUS
“It’s hard not to immediately fall in love with a dog who has a good sense of humor.”
KATE DICAMILLO, ‘BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE’
Dog Dad Quotes
Everyone agrees that a dog’s devotion and love are the purest forms of love. They have complete faith in us and shower us with eternal love, which we spend our entire lives attempting to return. These adorable quotes for dog dads demonstrate why dogs are the best and why feeling sorry for yourself is difficult when you have a special dog by your side.
“You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, ‘Wow, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of that!’”
DAVE BARRY
“There is no faith which has never yet been broken, except that of a truly faithful dog.”
KONRAD LORENZ
“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.”
GROUCHO MARX
“The love of a dog is a pure thing. He gives you a trust which is total. You must not betray it.”
MICHEL HOUELLEBECQ
“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
“Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one is a life diminished.”
DEAN KOONTZ
Dog Birthday Quotes
Are you looking for the best and most heartfelt Dog Birthday Quotes & Wishes? You can commemorate a dog or pup’s anniversary by using this selection of happy birthday wishes for dogs.
“Happiest birthday to my little dog! You are the one who taught me how to love someone without any expectations and conditions in return.”
ANONYMOUS
“Since the day you entered my life, I have never felt anxiety and loneliness. Thank you so much to (Name) for filling the love and happiness in my life.”
ANONYMOUS
“I rarely feel lonely because you are always with me to cheer me up. You deserve a really good treat on your special day. Have a super fun birthday to my adorable (Name).”
ANONYMOUS
“You love licking my face and I love petting your head. This is what I love to do when I don’t have anything to do. I don’t need anyone when you are with me. Happiest birthday to the mushiest doggy.”
ANONYMOUS
“When I enter my house after a long tiring day, your jump on me to greet me in the happiest way. You make me forget everything about life’s problems. Happy birthday to the cutest roommate.”
ANONYMOUS
“In my entire life, I have never seen such a loving human being that loves unconditionally. Thank you (Name) for teaching me the real meaning of true love. Happy birthday!”
ANONYMOUS
“You are the first being on the earth who tends to give me amazing therapy just by wagging his tail and licking my face for hours. Happiest birthday to the cutest (Name) in the world!”
ANONYMOUS
“Being with you brings me all the love, care, and happiness in the world. Happy birthday to the most handsome per and friend in the whole world.”
ANONYMOUS
“Even though you cannot understand my language, you can understand my feelings better than human beings. I love you much my little puppy. Happiest birthday, (Name)”
ANONYMOUS
Dog Adopt Quotes
We’ve gathered our favourite “Adopt a Dog Quotes” to celebrate the human-animal bond. These quotes will touch your heartstrings if you’ve adopted a dog or know someone who has. Share them with family and friends, and feel free to use them in your social media posts.
“A dog will teach you, unconditional love. If you can have that in your life, things won’t be too bad.”
ROBERT WAGNER
“Opening up your life to a dog who needs a home is one of the most fulfilling things you can do.”
EMMA KENNEY
“Every human should not buy a dog but rescue in need and free him from the sufferings and give him love, care, and shelter.”
RIDHIMA BADOLA
“Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.”
KAREN DAVISON
“Dogs don’t rationalize. They don’t hold anything against a person. They don’t see the outside of a human but the inside of a human.”
CESAR MILLAN
“You’ll never get the dog that you want; you’ll always get the dog that you need.”
CESAR MILAN
“I love to rescue animals. The pounds were so crowded they were putting animals down almost immediately. Seven thousand dogs were put to sleep.”
LAURA DERN
“No matter the size of your bank account, a dog makes you rich.”
ANONYMOUS
“If you help and rescued a starving dog and adopt him and make him prosperous he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man.”
MARK TWAIN
“The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog.”
M.K. CLINTON
“You can’t help everyone, but you can help at least one dog.”
CANDICE BERGEN
“No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich.”
LOUIS SABIN
More Dog Quotes
Since dogs have always been such an integral part of life, Turtle Quote decided that compiling a collection of dog quotes would be a wonderful way to celebrate their love and happiness.
“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
“I’m suspicious of people who don’t like dogs, but I trust a dog when it doesn’t like a person.”
ANONYMOUS
“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
“If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”
WILL ROGERS
“Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.”
ANONYMOUS
“I want to work like a dog, doing what I was born to do with joy and purpose. I want to play like a dog, with total, jolly abandon.”
OPRAH WINFREY
“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
“Happiness is a warm puppy.”
CHARLES SCHULZ
We love dogs so much. They defend us, are our exercise partners, are devoted to us, and adore us more than they love themselves. If you love animals, you’ll agree that dogs are some of the sweetest, prettiest, and most adorable animals. We hope the dog sayings above have inspired you to appreciate your canine friends. Did you like these Dog Quotes? Which quote do you find to be your favourite?
Curated by: Isha Saini
Nitesh Kucchal
Nitesh Kuchhal, an IIM Calcutta graduate, is more than an educator—he's a mentor. With a passion for leadership and entrepreneurship, and travel. He has explored over 20 countries. Beyond teaching, he dives into psychology and discusses social issues. Though he is not a history expert, he enjoys learning about it through books, adding a historical touch to his many interests.
