DOG SAYINGS

Dogs have inspired hundreds of sayings. Many date back to the days when dogs were primarily used for work and hunting. Others highlight the experience of pet owners. And others... well, see for yourself.   

These expressions provide a capsule look at what we think about dogs, along with the wisdom dogs can teach us about work, competition, and daily life.

On work and competition...

• You can't teach an old dog new tricks
• Dog and pony show
• Work like a dog
• It's a dog eat dog world
• That dog will hunt
• That dog won't hunt

Some doggy expressions...

• Dog gone it
• Dog eared
• Dog tired
• Hungry as a dog
• Dog in the manger
• Dirty dog
• Tail wagging the dog
• Doggerel

Every dog has a season...

• Dog days of summer
• Dog days afternoon
• Panting like a dog in August
• Every dog has his day
• I wouldn't send a dog out on a night like this

On life generally, and so it goes...

• It's a dog's life
• Man bites dog
• Put on the dog
• Sick as a dog
• Let sleeping dogs lie