National Puppy Day 2022: Cute Pictures, Famous Quotes About Dogs [Photos]

National Puppy Day is celebrated annually on March 23 to honor the cute furry friends, who bring abundant joy into our lives.

This unofficial holiday was first established in 2006. Dog trainer and author Colleen Paige founded this day to help more and more pups get rescued and adopted.

This day is an opportunity for all pet lovers to spend some quality time with the little ones. It can be celebrated by throwing a party for your pup, having a pup photo shoot, or even adopting a new puppy.

Here are some quotes about puppies and their older counterparts to share with all dog lovers, courtesy Brainy Quote:

1. “Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” — Orhan Pamuk

2. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself." — Josh Billings

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

4. “The face of a golden retriever feels like home.” — David Rosenfelt

5. “Did you know that there are over 300 words for love in canine?” — Gabrielle Zevin

6. "Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” — Roger Caras

7. “When an eighty-five pound mammal licks your tears away, then tries to sit on your lap, it's hard to feel sad.” — Kristan Higgins

8. “To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs.” — Aldous Huxley

9. “Why does watching a dog be a dog fill one with happiness?” — Jonathan Safran Foer

10. “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