Hot Dog in the Shade
Why did the dog sit in the shade?
Because he didn’t want to be a hot dog.
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Dogs with detective skills, cats with strange hobbies, and pets that behave like their owners: this selection is for people who share their home with animals. Read the quick puns first, then try the longer talking-dog story when you have time for a bigger setup.
Browse the dog jokes first, including a longer talking-dog story, or jump straight to the cats. There are quick questions to tell aloud and a story for when you have time for a bigger setup.
Use the short dog and cat questions for a quick message. For a story to tell aloud, open Talking Dog for Sale and leave time for its final twist.
The dog and cat sections keep the animals together, so you can find a punchline that fits the pet your friend actually has.
Why did the dog sit in the shade?
Because he didn’t want to be a hot dog.
What should you do if your puppy isn't feeling well?
Take him to the dog-tor.
My dog used to chase people on bikes a lot.
It got so bad that finally I had to take his bike away.
Patient: “Doctor, doctor, I feel like a dog.”
Doctor: “How long have you felt like this?”
Patient: “Since I was a puppy.”
Why did the dog become a detective? Because he had a nose for clues!
When I asked my dog how his day was he said it was rough.
A guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking Dog for Sale." Curious, he walks in and asks the owner, "What’s the story with the dog?"
The owner points to the dog and says, "Go ahead, ask him."
The man looks at the dog and asks, "Can you really talk?"
"Yep," the dog replies.
"So, what’s your story?"
The dog says, "Well, I discovered I could talk when I was young. I wanted to help the government, so I told the CIA. In no time, they had me jetting all over the world, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders because no one would ever suspect a talking dog. I was their most valuable agent for years."
"Then I got tired of the travel and decided to settle down. I started teaching college courses on espionage and linguistics."
The guy is amazed and asks the owner, "Why on earth are you selling him?"
The owner replies, "Because he’s a liar! He hasn’t done any of that."
What’s a cat’s favorite color?
Purr-ple.
What kind of felines can bowl?
Alley cats.
Why did the cat join a yoga class? To perfect its pawses!
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