Dog song: A masterpiece about a beloved dog.
Dogs are so cute, aren’t they?
Their fluffy fur, the way they wag their tails, that excited vibe when they’re waiting for their food, the way their energy shoots up the moment you pick up the leash for a walk… just picturing those scenes is adorable.
In this article, we’re doing a special feature on songs themed around dogs.
They’ve been by our side since long ago.
So of course, there are truly countless songs about dogs.
Some are fun and uplifting to listen to, some are for kids, some compare the singer to a dog, and some even sing about heartbreaking farewells.
I hope you find a song that fits your feelings perfectly.
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- [So touching it makes you cry] A heartbreakingly wistful and sad song that tightens your chest
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Dog songs: Classic tracks about beloved dogs (71–80)
Mameshiba
Mameshiba is a mysterious dog character shaped like a bean that suddenly appears during TV commercial breaks and quietly shares trivia.
In this video, various types of Mameshiba that have appeared in the past introduce themselves (sort of) to the tune of a song.
Ah! O-inu-sama!bibuko
It’s a VOCALOID Hatsune Miku track.
It’s been crafted into a rock number peppered with classic, time-honored riffs that will make any guitar lover grin.
Judging from the lyrics, the setting might be the era of Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the fifth shogun of the Edo period, when the “Edict on Compassion for Living Things” was issued.
However, the protagonist—the “Honorable Dog”—seems to carry a strong will to live freely, guided by its wild blood, without needing the protection of laws made by humans.
It’s the kind of song that makes you realize, when your beloved pet suddenly acts defiant against your intentions, “Ah, that’s human ego talking.”
Oinusama feat. Nindarekishi
This is a dog-themed song inspired by the Edict on Compassion for Living Things enacted by Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the fifth shogun of the Edo period.
It’s a track by Rekishi, known for releasing many comical and humorous songs, and it was included on an album released in 2014.
The lyrics, from the perspective of an owner who can’t help but try to keep their pet dog in a good mood, come across as endearing.
The laid-back sound arrangement is excellent and soothing to listen to.
It might be perfect as background music for walking your dog.
Dog Songs: Classic Tracks About Beloved Pets (81–90)
Wansaka Wansa-kunRoiyaru Naitsu, Shingāzu Surī
This is the opening theme song for Wansa-kun, based on a manga by Osamu Tezuka, which aired as a TV anime in 1973.
The vocals are performed by the Royal Knights, a four-man chorus group formed in 1959, and the Singers Three, a three-woman chorus group.
Its musical theater-style arrangement conjures up the image of a mischievous yet adorable pup.
Perhaps reflecting the era, the rather daring lyrics also leave an impression.
It’s a warmhearted and charming anime song.
doghouseJITTERIN’JINN
Released in 2000, this “Doghouse” was the B-side to JITTERIN’JINN’s 20th single, “Aoi Canary.” The owner gently tells their beloved dog—who’s fallen in love and is heading out to see his cute girlfriend—to come back home if he gets rejected.
You could also interpret this as a love song.
Hanasaka Jiisan
Based on the folktale “Hanasaka Jiisan,” this song actually has lyrics up to the sixth verse and was reportedly published in 1901.
The lyricist, Wasaburō Ishihara, also wrote the poems for “The Hare and the Tortoise” and “Kintarō,” while the composer, Torazō, is known for pieces such as “Kintarō,” “Issun-bōshi,” and “Daikoku-sama.” Just by listening to this song, scenes from the story rise before your eyes as if you were watching a kamishibai, and you can’t wait to hear the next verse.
It’s one of those Japanese songs we always want to cherish and pass down.
I live with a dog at the foot of the mountain.RC sakuseshon
This song was included on the 1985 album HEART ACE.
The process of writing and composing it appears in Kiyoshiro Imawano’s semi-autobiographical essay Ten-nen Gomukeshi.
In addition, Akiko Yano’s later song Living with a Cat at the Foot of the Lake, included on her album LOVE LIFE, is considered an answer song to this track.
In conclusion
If you live with a dog, there were probably many songs you could relate to.
That’s surely because the artists drew on their own dogs—their beloved companions—giving the songs a real sense of authenticity.
Dog lovers are good people, aren’t they? I’d be happy if you found even one new favorite song.