To some extent, every day is Christmas to dogs, because every day is the best day ever. Still, even if they don't understand the significance behind any of the holidays we celebrate this time of year, they know that something is up, and they are very excited about it. The humans are putting up decorations and gathering around family and friends. The number of nights that they want to spend curled up on the couch watching a movie that features a rotund gentleman in a red suit is increasing. Strangers are kinder, more generous, and even more up for giving belly rubs than usual. And the chances of getting table scraps during a veritable feast are at an all-time high.
Dogs live by the creed of, "I don't know what you're doing but I love you and want to be involved." So, when the humans are happy, the puppers are happy too. And if you want to make even more very good pups happy. check out these 30 Dogs Who Need a Home for Christmas.
1 Santa Corg
Winston the White Corgi knows if you've been naughty or nice, and he's leaning towards nice. For more on why corgis are the best, check out 50 Corgi Facts That Will Make You Want a Corgi.
2 Samson the Doodle
Can you even tell him apart from the stuffed versions of himself?
3 Finley the Maltipoo
There is no better stocking stuffer.
4 Louie the Golden
Fun fact: this is what Rudolph originally looked like.
5 Princess Peach
Santa is real. Just check out The Most Hilarious Letters to Santa of All Time.
6 Hugo and Luisa
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They're just trying to help decorate the tree.
7 Nala the Golden Retriever
She's dreaming of a white Christmas for sure.
8 Doug the Pug
He's excited. He's just hiding it well.
9 Wraggles the Mini Bernedoodle
It's hard to tell who is happier in this photo.
10 Schmitt
Because sprinkle snoots beat glitter beards any day.
11 Bobby the Boxer
Look at this majestic Christmas floof.
12 Minidood Leo
All he wants for Christmas is cuddles.
13 Toast
This pretty lady would make an excellent addition to Santa's team.
14 Kanna
Kanna the Husky is looking mighty sharp for the holidays.
15 Frankie
There will be no coal in his stockings on Christmas Eve.
16 Betty
Words to live by.
17 Marnie the Dog
That face when you get to celebrate the holidays with a stuffed best friend who looks just like you.
18 Norbet
Someone's feeling festive.
19 Agador
Agador and Little Freddie Tinkles are fully in the spirit.
20 Thor
He is the world's most elegant reindeer.
21 Manny
Presents, you say?
22 Topi
It's never too early to start wearing Christmas pajamas.
23 Sally
Sally is *so* over Santa but come Christmas morning she'll be singing a different tune.
24 Dooney and Bourke
Santa's little helpers are ready for action!
25 Chloe the Dalmatian
Chloe is sending Santa a letter asking to please disregard the toilet paper she's eaten because otherwise she's a very good girl.
26 Sabrina
Gotta love it when the whole family dresses up.
27 Zola
She looks so fetch she could be on the cover of a magazine.
28 Winter
He needs to protect his boys while they read by the Christmas tree.
29 Kaiya
Christmas is coming and she knows it.
30 Gideon and Blue
At the end of the day, all you need this holiday season is your best friend. And for more reasons why you should keep puppers around, at all times, here are 25 Photos Proving Dogs Are the Best Co-Workers.
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