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100 Dog Puns to Make You Howl With Laughter

These will keep you laughing fur ages!

It's no secret that dogs are some of the funniest (and cutest!) animals out there. They're clumsy. They're clever. They always seem to be smiling (or maybe they're just laughing at their own jokes?). All that's to say that, if there were any animal we're sure would love a good pun, it would be dogs. After all, would man's best friend ever leave you hanging on a joke? Definitely not. Read on for the best dog puns of all time. We promise they won't drive you mutts!

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 Paw-fectly Funny Dog Puns

white terrier riding in car with goggles representing funny dog puns
Shutterstock / Annette Shaff
  1. Looking for some great dog puns? Then paws what you're doing and read these!
  2. My dog doesn't like to eat hot dogs. It's cannibalism!
  3. Every fall, everywhere, dogs drink pugkin spice lattes!
  4. How do you know a good dog pun from a bad dog pun? The good ones make you bark with laughter!
  5. What did the dog owner say to her new puppy? "You are so paw-fect. I will love you fur-ever!"
  6. What happened to the dog who gave birth on the side of the road? She was ticketed for littering!
  7. New girlfriend? She's already got you on a short leash.
  8. What kind of car does the dog drive? A Fur-rari.
  9. The dog couldn't remember where he parked his car in the barking lot.
  10. What's better than a spelling bee? A talking dog!
  11. My friend said he once threw a stick two miles and his dog still brought it back… Seems a bit far-fetched to me!
  12. What did the dog say when he went to the dentist? "I think one of my canines is getting loose!"
  13. This place seems so fur-miliar.
  14. Who is the dog's favorite poet? William Shakes-paw.
  15. What's a dog's favorite movie? Harry Paw-ter and the Sorcerer's Bone!
  16. What do dogs call their parents? Dog-ma and paw.
  17. What's a pup's favorite action flick? Jurassic Bark!
  18. What did the dog say before he left for work? "Just another day at the paw-ffice!"
  19. What do dogs eat at the movies? Pup-peroni pizza and pup-corn!
  20. Where do dogs go when their tail falls off? The re-tail store.
  21. Did you see the dog's new outfit? It was quite fetching!

Short Dog Puns

tiny chihuahua holding a paper heart on the grass
Shutterstock / Annette Shaff
  1. These puns are just paw-ful.
  2. He's barking up the wrong tree.
  3. Paws-itively!
  4. Livin' the pug life.
  5. Don't stop retrieving.
  6. Paw-don me.
  7. I love you, fur real.
  8. Friends fur-ever.
  9. Dog-gone it!
  10. You're paw-some.
  11. It's been a ruff day.
  12. Bone Appetit!
  13. Come to the bark side.
  14. That's one sick puppy.
  15. Howl you doin'?
  16. She's having a ball!
  17. Luke, I am your paw-ther!
  18. Furry hair. Don't care.
  19. She gets her coffee at Star-barks.
  20. Su-paw star.
  21. Central Bark.

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Awesome Jokes for Your Dog's Birthday

yellow lab wearing a birthday party hat
Shutterstock / Tara Lynn and Co
  1. It's your bark-day so let's woof it up!
  2. I tried to throw my dog a birthday picnic party, but it quickly turned into a bark-beque.
  3. If you think I'd forget your birthday, you'd be barking up the wrong tree.
  4. My dog wanted a pool paw-ty for his birthday. All attendees were good buoys.
  5. Be-leash me when I say, "Happy birthday to my best fur-end!"
  6. Keep calm and bark on? I can't—it's my birthday!
  7. I ordered my dog a birthday present from a cat-alogue. He hounded me about it for a year.
  8. You're a su-paw star who always nose how to make every day a celebration.
  9. I'd never miss the paw-tunity to wish you a happy birthday.
  10. My dog never eats birthday cake too fast. He doesn't bite the hound that feeds him.
  11. Fur reals, today is your birthday and that's the bone-ified truth.

Holiday Puns to Celebrate Your Dog

dog with deer horns on in front of christmas tree
Shutterstock / LightField Studios
  1. Santa Paws is comin' to town!
  2. Rockin' around the Christmas treat.
  3. Ba Humpug!
  4. Every fall, everywhere, dogs drink pugkin spice lattes!
  5. I chews you to be my Valentine.
  6. Feliz Navidog!
  7. Happy Howloween! It's going to be a terrier-fying evening!
  8. Dachshund through the snow.
  9. Yappy Holidays!
  10. My dog hates all the fireworks on the Furth of July!
  11. What do dogs say on October 31st? Happy Hallo-Wiener!

Dog Breed Puns

Dalmatian with big blue eyes staring at the camera
Shutterstock / Sal Augruso
  1. The Dachshund had to sit in the shade because it was a hot dog.
  2. What do you call a dog who picks a lock? A corg-key!
  3. Why should you be cautious when it's raining cats and dogs? If you're not careful, you could step in a poodle!
  4. I'll collie you later.
  5. I shih-tzu not!
  6. I'm fine, I'm just feeling a little melon-collie today.
  7. He's doing a thorough Lab report.
  8. You're such a mal-tease.
  9. What's a dog's favorite band? The Beagles!
  10. I like big mutts and I cannot lie.
  11. Where do dogs like to surf? Colliefornia!
  12. What do dogs drink in the morning? Earl Greyhound tea.
  13. Don't terrier self up about it.
  14. What did the dog say to his nagging boss? I told you I'd get it done on time, quit hounding me!
  15. My dog isn't fat. He's just a little husky!
  16. What did the Dalmatian say after eating dessert? "Man, that really hit the spot!"

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More Cute Dog Puns

cute puggle sleeping on the bed
Shutterstock / Anna Hoychuk
  1. How are we doing with these dog puns? Some of them are ruff. But a few of them have pet-tential!
  2. Check out my pooch's new 'do on Vanity Fur.
  3. If your pup is cold, he's a chili dog.
  4. What did the dog say to its valentine? I'm mutts about you!
  5. Why did the dog go to the club? To raise the woof!
  6. What did the dog say to his sad friend? "Did you have a ruff day? Let me paw you a drink!"
  7. Please, give her a round of ap-paws!
  8. She's always the most pupular dog at the dog park.
  9. Who is the dog's favorite artist? Andy Warhowl.
  10. What did the dog say to his landlord? "I think we need to renegotiate the terms of my leash."
  11. Trust me, anything is paws-ible at your age.
  12. Who is the greatest dog detective that ever lived? Sherlock Bones.
  13. Do you think he's a bad dog? No, but he is a little ruff around the edges.
  14. Why was the puppy party so loud? They turned up the sub-woof-ers!
  15. Why did the dog go to the bank? To make a de-paws-it.
  16. What do you call a dog magician? A labracadabrador!
  17. What did the dog say to his shy friend? "You never stand up for yourself! You just roll over!"
  18. What did the celebrity dog say when someone took his photo? "Sorry, no pup-arazzi please!"
  19. What was the sale this week at the pet store? Buy one dog, get one flea!
  20. Did you enjoy these puns? If so, then thanks fur reading!

Wrapping Up

That's it for our list of dog puns, but be sure to check back with us soon! Best Life is committed to helping you find the right words for all occasions. You can also sign up for our newsletter so you don't miss out!

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