100. The Marshmallow Dog
Why it matters: It epitomizes
all that is cute and right in this world. On a bad day, you can look at
this glorious beauty and remember how awesome it is to be alive.
99. The Swinging Jowls of Glory
Why it matters: Thomas and
Frankie were the first two basset hounds to complete a half marathon
without any training. This is incredibly difficult for any animal,
beast, creature, etc., to do. APPRECIATE THE GLORY.
97. The Glass Face Dog
Why it matters: Dogs do this
quite frequently, but this is the trendsetter; this is the first dog who
did this (probably). And if he wasn’t the first to do it, it doesn’t
even matter because he is THE BEST.
96. The Pugsplorer
Why it matters: Pugs are often
seen as being weak and afraid, but not Melvin. He braved not only
wearing a LIFE VEST but he kayaked a good 10 feet away from shore. We
should all strive to be as brave as him.
94. The Romantic
Why it matters: Before this dog, no one knew or understood how to love.
93. Raymond
Why it matters: This dog gave
strength to all goofballs who wanted to mess up their family photo.
Without him, 100% of family photos would remain 100% boring.
91. The Shocked Dog
Why it matters: This is live documentation of this dog taking in the world’s worst images so you don’t have to. Like the dog Giver. So brave, and now, so wise.
90. The Growth Spurt
Why it matters: Growing up is hard to do but this dog’s refusal to give up old habits is inspiring.
89. The Flower Child
Why it matters: Because he’s so chill, man. Like, he’s always forcing you to think about the world around you.
88. The Shameless Snuggler
Why it matters: His eyes tell it all. Don’t wake someone up from their nap.
87. The Scrub
Why it matters: ‘Cause as he
was hanging out the side of his best friend’s ride trying to holler, he
hollered at TLC and they wrote a hit song about the incident.
86. Norm the Pug
Why it matters: Norm was the first dog to be brave enough to take the first dog selfie.
85. The Wedding Drunks
Why it matters: Terry took advantage of the open bar at their friend’s wedding and had to take a “time out.”
83. The Peek-A-Boo
Why it matters: Boo is a
magnificent dog who looks like a toy and tbh, I’m not sure if he’s even
in this pic or if it’s just a bunch of stuffed animals.
82. The Wrecking Pug
Why this matters: Never has a pug been more culturally relevant.
81. The Bed Head
Why it matters: This dog vowed to never leave his bed and they actually fused into one being.
80. The Ultimate Cuddle Puddle
Why it matters: This is the
ultimate photo of a baby and his pups. The baby pictured will
undoubtedly go on to cure cancer due to the love, support, and nap time
bliss these Frenchies provided.
77. The Surreptitious Shitter
Why it matters: This is
actually an award-winning photo due to the dog in the background. The
prize money was the center of a huge lawsuit, as the dog felt he
deserved half. The lawsuit, Dog v. LIFE, set a precedent for all subsequent dog trials everywhere.
76. The Leaf Lover
Why it matters: Shortly after
this photo was taken, this pooch was inspired to invent the pumpkin
spice latte. He now lives a lavish lifestyle in the hills of Los
Angeles, where there is no fall.
75. The Strong Independent Dog Who Don’t Need No Man
Why it matters: Uh, she’s a strong independent dog who don’t need no man.
74. The Pugtato
Why it matters: Is it a pug? Is it a potato? These are the questions we have to keep asking ourselves.
73. The Adoption
Why it matters: Dogs and cats CAN get along, people! WE JUST HAVE TO BELIEVE.
72. The Pugumentary
Why it matters: This is the
first time the pug and his corgi brother were left home alone. The corgi
was fine but the pug insisted on documenting it Blair Witch style for the two hours their parents were gone. This is the only record we have of that fateful night.
71. The Shocked Lady
Why it matters: Wait, did you just…? No, you couldn’t have. OMG YOU DID???
70. The Presidential Pooch
Why it matters: If anyone can make “fetch” happen, it’s Bo.
68. The High Fashion Model
Via imgur.com
Why it matters: This dog broke through the barrier to become the first pooch on the cover of an international high-fashion magazine.
67. The Video Caller
Why it matters: After the two
humans got into a fight, this magnificent creature FORCED them to video
chat and they made up. This action saved countless lives.
66. The Third Wheel
Why it matters: Because you shouldn’t be able to spell “love” without “dog.”
65. The Cow Dog
Why it matters: Because love knows no bounds, even if you’re not quite ready (like this bulldog).
64. The Inspiration
Rex USA/Richard Austin
Why it matters: This dog doesn’t care about his setbacks. He enjoys life to the fullest and wants you to as well. Be this dog.
63. This Panorama Dog
Why it matters: It’s an
ultimate feat in photography, requiring both photographer and dog to be
cooperate. That movement, those swerves, just inspiring.
62. The Smiler
Why it matters: This is basically a flossing commercial and a reminder that a good smile coupled with a good attitude can accomplish anything.
61. The Team
Newspix / Rex/REX USA
Why it matters: Kids and dogs are the ultimate best friends and this just proves that point.
59. The Ultimate Cone of Shame
Why it matters: If this dog can survive this much shame, you can survive anything.
58. The Weary Traveler
Why it matters: Because sometimes it’s OK to just give up and take a nap.
57. The Artist
Why it matters: After failing
baseball tryouts, this dog began to take art classes instead. Now his
work lives in New York’s Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection.
56. The Fashionista
Why it matters: Pat is bringing back circus chic whether you like it or not.
55. The Sliding Shakespeare
Why it matters: A lot of profane words were made up going down that slide.
54. The Most Unimpressed Dog in the World
Why it matters: Because sometimes things aren’t worth the hype and that’s OK.
53. Frisbee Mouth Dog
Why it matters: This is an early protoype of the mouthguard, protecting dogs and football players around the world.
52. The Disappearing Act
Why it matters: This dog
proves the existence of a space-time vortex, accessible only to those
pure of heart. He’s smiling because he sees all the beauty in the world
us normals cannot begin to imagine.
51. The Sneezer
Why it matters: This is the first dog to be featured in any sort of allergy medicine commercial.
50. The Birthday Boy
Why it matters: Sometimes the simplest birthdays are the best birthdays when you’re with the ones you love.
49. Ray Charles
Why it matters: Not only is
Ray Charles a downright INSPIRATION for being such a brave blind pup,
but he grew up into quite an adorable hunk. This is also the best test
to see if you have a heart: Did you smile? Congrats, you have one!
48. Towel Dog
Why it matters: DO YOU SEE
THIS DOG’S TONGUE? DO YOU SEE IT? AND HOW IT IS STICKING OUT OF THAT
TOWEL? BECAUSE IF YOU DO, CONGRATULATIONS, YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED BY THE
GODS ABOVE.
47. The Tumble
Why it matters: At first
you’re like, “Cool, cute pics of pups,” and then you’re like, “OMG LOOK
AT THE PUP TUSH IN THE AIR, HE WAS JUST GOOFIN’ OFF AND AH I’VE NEVER
SEEN SUCH A GOOD PUP TUSH IN THE AIR LIKE THAT.”
46. The Dog Laughing at His Own Joke
Why it matters: As long as you can amuse yourself, who cares what the rest of the world thinks?
Also because this look:
44. The Dinner
Why it matters: Because never before has a dog resented his humans this much.
42. The Cutest Existentialist
Why it matters: This photo was taken by Albert Camus right before he wrote The Stranger as he realized no greater meaning could ever be fathomed.
41. The Big Trouble Dog
Why it matters: This is a
terrifying depiction of cat and dog friendships. Good news: This was
just a prank that should not be tried at home (it was ‘shopped but the
expressions are so perfect).
40. The Little Puppy Who Couldn’t
Why it matters: It’s a good reminder that sometimes your dreams are closer than you think.
39. The Family Jewels
Why it matters: “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” —Maya Angelou
37. The Pug Who Had Little Lamb
Why it matters: This pug’s name is Mary and yeah, she has a little lamb. It’s downright beautiful.
36. The Frisbee Face Dog
Why it matters: This is the ultimate dog fail — no one’s badly hurt, but it still makes us humans feel better about our own shortcomings.
35. The Pizza Thief
Why it matters: This dog went
into a neighbor’s house, took an ENTIRE pizza, and casually made it
across the street, back to his home without getting caught. LIVE YOUR
DREAMS, DOG.
33. The Scarred Children
Why it matters: Never walk into your parents’ room without knocking.
32. Dogception
Why it matters: This makes us
question all we know: Where does one dog end and the other begin? Does
the dog in the photo have another picture of itself? It doesn’t make
sense but maybe we just don’t UNDERSTAND.
30. The Walker
Why it matters: This is some interspecies cooperation right here.
29. The Stoic Stander
Why it matters: This is the ultimate face of balance, repose, and dignity. Maddie knows she belongs on a pedestal and isn’t afraid to prove it.
28. The Most Perfectly Timed Dog Shot in the Entire World
Why it matters: This photo is
all-around magnificent — from the water, to the ears, to the chill face.
This dog is the ultimate beach bombshell.
27. The Awkward School Photo
Why it matters: Remember when
your mom told you to smile when you really didn’t want to? This dog is
all of us. Embrace it, love it, try not to subject your own children to
it.
26. The Best Shopping Cart Ever
Why it matters: BECAUSE THIS IS THE BEST SHOPPING CART EVER.
25. The Loving Mother
Why it matters: Jenny the Pug
is a vision of a woman who really does it all. And by does it all, we
mean does everything she wants because she’s a boss bitch.
24. The Scaredy Dog
Why it matters: DO YOU LIKE GETTING SHOTS? Didn’t think so.
23. The Loner
Why it matters: Listen, we’ve
all been both of these dogs: the one in the corner, feelin’ left out,
and the one in the front forgetting what it’s like to be left out. This
is basically the entirety of human existence in one photo.
22. The Muse
Why it matters: Inspiring
artists everywhere, this cutie is a pro at sitting up tall and lookin’
perfect. You’ve probably seen him in the photos that come with picture
frames. If you took him out of said frames, you are a damned fool.
21. The Unlikely Duo
Why it matters: Two beasts have never co-existed so happily and so majestically.
20. The Teeny Hand
Why it matters: Remember when Ariel gets legs in The Little Mermaid and is like, “OMG I HAVE LEGS”?? That’s like this dog except he’s like “OMG I HAVE A HAND, HIGH FIVE.”
18. The Free One
Why it matters: There is beauty all around us, if only you take the time to stop and notic— OH MAN IS THAT A BUTTERFLY???
17. The Nuggeteur
Why it matters: Only the most
skilled of acrobats can catch a nugget with this much style. The grace
and determination, all while keeping a huge smile on his face, should be
award-winning.
16. The Unamused Video Chatters
Why it matters: Ever call your
mom and she puts you on the phone with whoever she’s with, even though
you would really rather not? This is exactly what’s happening with these
dogs.
14. Madonna
Why it matters: This is literally Madonna. The singer. This is really her.
13. The BEST Use of the Cone of Shame
Why it matters: Talk about making metaphorical lemons into lemonade.
12. The Nicole
Why it matters: You might recognize singer Nicole Scherzinger
on the TV in the background. However, her entire being — her looks, her
persona, her everything — is based on this dog right here. This is the
real Nicole Scherzinger.
11. The Swimmer
Why it matters: Ralph could
see the finish up ahead. As the first dog to swim across the English
Channel, he knew what a momentous occasion this was. Even as his body
languished, exhausted from his endeavor, his eyes could not help but
betray his excitement at the prospect of finally achieving his dream.
AKA OMG THOSE EYES.10. The Sneak
Why it matters: This is how everyone should open their homes to people, all the time.
9. The Chill Shiba
Why it matters: Everything is
OK around chill shiba. He’s comfortable, which makes us all want to cry
when he says, “What’s wrong?” Love this guy.
8. An Artistic Interpretation of the Stoned Birthday Dog
Chelsea Marshall
Why it matters: This photo
matters so much that, despite not being able to use the real photo for
copyright reasons, I needed to draw my own interpretation. He is so cute
and you should check out the the real thing but also just heheheheh.
6. The Patient Patient
Why it matters: “How’s it looking, doc?” This is the pinnacle of dog health care.
5. The Awkward Yeller
Why it matters: We all
remember the great Dog/Boar Battle of 1997, which threatened to tear
apart the long-lasting Peace Between the Species Treaty of 1723.
Although the Peace was ultimately restored, this picture from the front
lines is a powerful reminder of what we could have lost.
Note: Because of the heavy influence of bear military tactics to their cause, the boar was originally misidentified as such.4. The Patient Army Spouse
Why it matters: This picture
captures the other side of the Dog/Boar Battle of 1997, a poignant
reminder that no dog was left untouched during that dark time.
3. The Surfers
Cindy Yamanaka / AP
Why it matters: Because that middle dog was brave enough to express how we all feel when confronting something new and scary.
2. The Best Friendship Ever
Why it matters: NO FENCES CAN HOLD TWO FRIENDS APART.
1. The Parade Champion
YURI CORTEZ/AFP
Why it matters: Because this
parade was FOR this dog. Sure, the humans didn’t originally intend it
that way. But once the humans saw this pooch, they cheered and just knew that they were witnessing greatness. This is probably the most beautiful picture to ever exist on earth.