Paws For Thought: Timeless Quotes About Dogs Celebrating Our Canine Companions
Discover the heartwarming wisdom and timeless quotes that celebrate the extraordinary bond between humans and their beloved canine companions. 🐾❤️ #DogQuotes #DogLove
Winona, Minnesota – Throughout history, dogs have been cherished as loyal companions, faithful friends, and unwavering allies. Their presence in our lives has inspired countless individuals, from famous authors and philosophers to everyday dog lovers, to express their admiration and affection through the power of words.
These timeless quotes about dogs not only capture the essence of the human-canine bond but also remind us of the profound impact these four-legged creatures have on our hearts and souls. From the wagging tails that greet us after a long day to the unconditional love they offer without reservation, dogs have an innate ability to bring joy, comfort, and purpose to our lives.
As we explore the wisdom and wit of those who have eloquently spoken about our canine companions, let us celebrate the extraordinary role dogs play in our world and the indelible mark they leave on our hearts.
The Best 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 Cristie
“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
“They [dogs] never talk about themselves but listen to you while you talk about yourself, and keep up an appearance of being interested in the conversation.” – Jerome K. Jerome
“Love – that which biologists, nervous about being misunderstood, call ‘attachment ‘- fuels the bond between dog and master or mistress.” – John Bradshaw
“The capacity for love that makes dogs such rewarding companions has a flip-side: They find it difficult to cope without us. Since we humans programmed this vulnerability, it’s our responsibility to ensure that our dogs do not suffer as a result.” – John Bradshaw
“Anybody who doesn’t know what soap tastes like never washed a dog.” – Franklin P. Jones
“But humans drive the cars and decide when dogs eat and where dogs live and clearly this was something else in their power – they could find their dogs when they needed them.” – W. Bruce Cameron
“Everything I know I learned from dogs.” – Nora Roberts
“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.”– Orhan Pamuk
“Scratch a dog and you’ll find a permanent job.” – Franklin P. Jones
“There is no faith which has never yet been broken, except that of a truly faithful dog” – Konrad Lorenz
“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’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.” – Agnes Sligh Turnbull
“Science has so far been unable to tell us how self-aware dogs are, much less whether they have anything like our conscious thoughts. This is not surprising, since neither scientists nor philosophers can agree about what the consciousness of humans consists of, let alone that of animals.” – John Bradshaw
“To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs.” – Aldous Huxley
“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made.” – Roger A. Caras
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” – Will Rogers
“I sometimes look into the face of my dog Stan and see a wistful sadness and existential angst, when all he is actually doing is slowly scanning the ceiling for flies.” – Merrill Markoe
“As wonderful as dogs can be, they are famous for missing the point.” – Jean Ferris
“My father… was a man who understood all dogs thoroughly and treated them like human beings.” – Flann O’Brien
“If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and man.” – Mark Twain
“I don’t understand people who don’t touch their pets. Their cat or dog is called a pet for a reason.” – Jarod Kintz
“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
“When an 85-pound mammal licks your tears away, then tries to sit on your lap, it’s hard to feel sad.” – Kristan Higgins
“I like dogs. You always know what a dog is thinking. It has four moods. Happy, sad, cross, and concentrating. Also, dogs are faithful and they do not tell lies because they cannot talk.” – Mark Haddon
“I asked this heroic pet lover how it felt to have died for a Schnauzer named Teddy. Salvador Biagiani was philosophical. He said it sure beat dying for absolutely nothing in the Vietnam War.” – Kurt Vonnegut
“Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.” – Ann Landers
“A dog will make eye contact. A cat will, too, but a cat’s eyes don’t even look entirely warm-blooded to me, whereas a dog’s eyes look human except less guarded. A dog will look at you as if to say, ‘What do you want me to do for you? I’ll do anything for you.’ Whether a dog can in fact, do anything for you if you don’t have sheep [I never have] is another matter. The dog is willing.” – Roy Blount Jr.
“The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven not man’s.” – Mark Twain
“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
“Happiness is a warm puppy.” – Charles Shultz
“The greatest fear dogs know is the fear that you will not come back when you go out the door without them.” – Stanley Coren
“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” – Gilda Radner
“Watching a dog try to chew a large piece of toffee is a pastime fit for gods. Mr. Fusspot’s mixed ancestry had given him a dexterity of jaw that was truly awesome. He somersaulted happily around the floor, making faces like a rubber gargoyle in a washing machine.” – Terry Pratchett
“Did you know that there are over 300 words for love in canine?” – Gabriel Zevin
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” – Roger Caras
“What do dogs do on their day off? Can’t lie around – that’s their job.” – George Carlin
“It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.” – John Grogan
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring — it was peace.” – Milan Kundera
“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
“Reason No. 106 why dogs are smarter than humans: Once you leave the litter, you sever contact with your mothers.” – Jodi Picoult
“The dog has seldom been successful in pulling man up to its level of sagacity, but man has frequently dragged the dog down to his.” – James Thurber
“The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.” – Charles De Gaulle
“All his life he tried to be a good person. Many times, however, he failed. For after all, he was only human. He wasn’t a dog.” – Charles M Schulz
“I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” – Winston Churchill
“If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.” – Harry Truman
“A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.” – Josh Billings
“If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very, very few persons.” – James Thurber
“We are alone, absolutely alone on this chance planet; and amid all the forms of life that surround us, not one, excepting the dog has made an alliance with us.” – Maurice Maeterlinck
“Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they will think you are god. Whereas owners of cats are compelled to realize that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they draw the conclusion that they are gods” – Christopher Hitchens
“I’ve seen a look in dogs’ eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that basically dogs think humans are nuts.” – John Steinbeck
“Some of my best leading men have been dogs and horses.” – Elizabeth Taylor
“You can usually tell that a man is good if he has a dog who loves him.” – W. Bruce Cameron
“Dogs never bite me. Just Humans” – Marilyn Monroe
“If you don’t own a dog, at least one, there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life.” – Roger A. Caras
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”– Josh Billings
Conclusion
As we reflect on these profound and heartwarming quotes about dogs, it becomes abundantly clear that our canine companions have an unparalleled ability to touch our lives in the most remarkable ways.
From the great minds of literature to the everyday experiences of dog owners, the sentiments expressed in these words serve as a testament to the enduring love and companionship that dogs bring into our world. Whether they are by our side during life’s joyous moments or providing comfort in times of hardship, dogs remain the epitome of loyalty, unconditional love, and unwavering devotion.
So, let us cherish the wisdom imparted by these quotes and continue to celebrate the extraordinary bond we share with our beloved furry friends. May we always strive to be the people our dogs believe us to be and cherish the invaluable lessons they teach us about love, life, and the true meaning of companionship.
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