As most of you know, I photograph pets as well as horses. So, it seems only fair that I have a blog post or two of amazing dog quotes. Some of these dog quotes are funny, some are sad, and some will make you smile.

I hope that these beautiful dog quotes touch your heart when you think about the pets that give us so much and ask for so little in return.

 

Amazing Dog Quotes

 

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

Gilda Radner Dog Quote

 

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. – Rodger Caras

 

Rodger Caras Dog Quote

 

No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does. – Christopher Morley

 

Christopher Morley Canine Quote

 

No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich. – Louis Sabin

 

Louis Sabin Canine Quote

 

Be the person your dog thinks you are. – C.J. Frick

 

C.J. Frick Dog Quote

 

 

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

 

John Grogan Dog Quote

 

The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be. – Konrad Lorenz

 

Konrad Lorenz Dog Quote

 

Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen. – Orhan Pamuk

 

Orhan Pamuk Dog Quote

 

The dog lives for the day, the hour, even the moment. – Robert Falcon Scott

 

Robert Falcon Scott Dog Quote

 

Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail. – Kinky Friedman

 

Kinky Friedman Dog Quote

 

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

 

Dean Koontz Dog Quote

 

Anybody who doesn’t know what soap tastes like never washed a dog. – Franklin P. Jones

 

Franklin Jones Dog Quote

 

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’s without a doubt the best deal man has ever made. -Rodger A. Caras

 

Rodger Caras Dog Quote

 

Want more Quotes?

 

If you’ve got an amazing dog quote that you love, leave it in the comments below! 

If you are looking for beautiful horse quotes, you can find some here: 26 Great Horse Quotes.

Some are funny. Some are poignant.

But they should all make you smile when you think of those wonderful dogs who give us so much while asking for so little.

Since I am also an equine photographer, I also have a blog post about beautiful horse quotes. Make sure to check that out as well if you are a horse lover. 

 

My all-time favorite dog quote

 

This is my all-time favorite dog quote because I’m living it right now. Nora Ephron knew what she was talking about!

Many thanks to Nitro who keeps me smiling on a daily basis even when I have to deal with grouchy and grumpy teens.

 

Nora Ephron Dog Quote

 

More Beautiful Dog Quotes

 

My fashion philosophy is, if you’re not covered in dog hair, your life is empty. – Elayne Booster

 

Elayne Booster Dog Quote

 

 

Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one is a life diminished. – Dean Koontz

 

Dean Koontz Dog Quote

 

 

Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really. – Agnes Sligh Turnbull

 

Agnes Sligh Turnbull Dog Quote

 

 

The love of a dog is a pure thing. He gives you a trust which is total. You must not betray it. – Michel Houellebecq

 

Michel Houellebecq Dog Quote

 

 

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

 

Samuel Butler Dog Quote

 

 

Even More Beautiful Dog Quotes

 

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

 

Doris Day Dog Quote

 

 

A dog will teach you unconditional love. If you can have that in your life, things won’t be too bad. Robert Wagner

 

Robert Wagner Dog Quote

 

 

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

 

Caroline Knapp Dog quote

 

 

My little dog – a heartbeat at my feet. – Edith Wharton

 

Edith Wharton Dog Quote

 

Got a great dog quote that you love? Leave it in the comments below!

Betsy Bird of Ride the Sky Equine Photography spends her days doing insane things to make horses look at her. Clearly, she’s desperate for attention. When she’s not celebrating the stories of the amazing horses in her clients’ lives, she invests time and energy into perfecting her equine photography skills and growing her business, hanging with her favorite rescue dog, Nitro, and planning her next big adventure. She also tries to spend some time educating and entertaining her fans and potential clients by blogging and posting on social media about whatever catches her fancy at the moment. 

Betsy is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) with the organization Professional Photographers of America (PPA). The CPP designation is held by fewer than 2,000 photographers nationwide and is a hallmark of consistency, technical skill, artistry, and professionalism. Ride the Sky specializes in on-location photography for equines. Ride the Sky also has the option of bringing the studio to the stable. Based in Chattanooga, TN, Ride the Sky Equine Photography works on location in Tennessee, North Georgia, and beyond.

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