“A dog is a man’s best friend,” states one of the most famous dog quotes. But aside from this, there are quite a number of dog quotes, sayings, proverbs and even movie and television lines that describe life and love around our favorite four-legged friends. Here are some examples of dog quotes that explain canines and life with them in simple words.
Dog Quotes
A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.
- Robert Benchley
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.
- Will Rogers
I talk to him when I’m lonesome like; and I’m sure he understands. When he looks at me so attentively, and gently licks my hands; then he rubs his nose on my tailored clothes, but I never say naught thereat. For the good Lord knows I can buy more clothes, but never a friend like that.
- W. Dayton Wedgefarth
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.
- Josh Billings
Dog Idioms*
Every dog has its day.
(meaning) Everyone gets a chance eventually.
a dog in the manger
(meaning) someone who keeps something that they do not really want in order to prevent anyone else from having it
Call of the dogs!
(meaning) to stop attacking or criticizing someone
Let sleeping dogs lie.
(meaning) Do not instigate trouble.; Leave something alone if it might cause trouble.
sick as a dog
(meaning) Cliché very sick; sick and vomiting
Movie Dog Quotes
“He always loved to be rubbed on the back of his neck. And when I did it, he’d yawn, and he’d stretch, reach out to me with his paws as if he was trying to embrace me.”
My Dog Skip (2000) – Narrator (Harry Connick Jr.)
“Like all dogs, Skip was colorblind. He made friends easily with people of all races and origins. The town was segregated back then, but as we know, dogs are a whole lot smarter than people.”
My Dog Skip (2000) – Narrator (Harry Connick Jr.)
“The more I see of men, the more I admire dogs.”
Topsy-Turvy (1998) – Helen Lenoir (Wendy Nottingham)
“All dogs go to heaven because dogs are naturally good and loyal and kind.”
All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989) – Whippet Angel (Melba Moore)
“Dogs are the best. Every time you come home, they act like they haven’t seen you in a year.”
The Negotiator (1998) – Lieutenant Danny Roman (Samuel L. Jackson)
* http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/dog
