40 Cute Photos Of Kids And Their Dogs

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40 Adorable Photos That Capture The Bond Between Children And Their Dogs

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The old saying says that everyone thinks they have the best dog ever, and no one is wrong.

If you grew up with a family dog, you probably have a lifetime of happy memories about them.

But a dog isn't just good for your soul, they also make you healthy and happy.

Studies have proven that dog ownership boosts everything from your mood to your heart health.

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And there are plenty of stories about dogs who have repaid their loving owners by saving their lives.

In case you're still not convinced your kids need a dog to snuggle up with, these photos should do the trick.

1. A gentle giant

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Daps Animals

2. On lookout

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3. Sounds like he has a big heart

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Vin J.

4. Nap time!

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LifeBuzz

5. Real friends share everything

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Labrador retriever club

6. All smiles

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James Naruke

7. "Welcome to the family"

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Lindsey Ocker

8. A hug says it all

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Sonia

9. A girl and her bear

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Natassa Kost

10. I can see the resemblance

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Andee Smith

11. Haatchi and Owen

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Colleen Drummond

Haatchi has been through a lot, which explains why he has so much love for Owen.

He was found abandoned and tied to a railway line, and had lost a leg before he was rescued.

Owen has a rare and uncomfortable genetic condition called Schwartz-Jampel, and Haatchi knows just how to comfort him.

12. A friend for life

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Cutest Paws

13. What's cooking?

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14. Good boy!

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Newspix

15. The perfect nanny

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Nicole Kammerer

16. "Say cheese!"

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Jaromir Chalabala

17. The neighborhood watch

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Kemp Wiley

18. Heart to heart

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Elena Shumilova

19. Up to no good

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Natalia Dabrowska

20. Friends young and old

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Szilvia Pap-Kutasi

21. A smooch from a pooch

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Ivette Evens

22. Guard dogs stick *very* close to their family

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23. A boy and his pardner

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Jake Olson

24. "Can I keep him?"

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25. Who's walking who?

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Brent Manippo

26. Family bonding

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27. Just the right size for a hug

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28. Twins? How cute!

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Gabriela369

29. They'll match up in a few years

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Erin Vey

30. "A little help, mom?"

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Hefty.co

31. Fun in the sun

32. Almost enough dogs, almost

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33. And people say dogs don't care about us

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Cutest Paw

34. Those smiles say it all

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Andee Smith

35. All tuckered out

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Cori

36. Prada and Mason

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Kelly Charron

Kelly Charron shared this photo of her rescue dog, Prada, comforting her sick son, Mason.

"I left the room once he fell back asleep...when I returned to my son's room, this is what I found...Prada next to Mason hugging him asleep also."

37. Nice and comfy

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38. Big sister

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Irene

39. Can you remember the last time you were this happy?

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40. Funny bunnies

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