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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Dog Songs: Classic Hits About Beloved Dogs (21–30)
Hanamakaroni enpitsu
A digital single written specifically for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” broadcast in October and November 2025.
It’s a heartwarming number that conveys a dog’s feelings toward its owner from the dog’s perspective.
Lyrics by Hattori and composition by bassist Kenya Takano.
The cover photo features Hattori’s family dog from his childhood home.
With a restrained tempo and simple arrangement, the song expresses a dog’s unconditional trust and gratitude toward its owner, carrying a universality that resonates across generations.
A warm track that dog lovers in particular won’t want to miss.
To you, who are no longer here, after 4,751 daysIMALU
Released in 2012, “To You Who Have Been Gone for 4,751 Days” is IMALU’s fourth single.
She lost her beloved dog, Lulu, in 2010, and it’s said this song was written with Lulu in mind.
Anyone who has experienced pet loss will likely relate.
Dog songs: classic tracks about beloved pets (31–40)
Better When I’m Dancin’Meghan Trainor
世界で最も人気のある犬といえば、スヌーピーが筆頭に挙げられます！この曲は、2015年の映画『I LOVE スヌーピー THE PEANUTS MOVIE』（原題：The Peanuts Movie）のオリジナル・テーマ曲です。
The fun music video, where Meghan Trainor dances alongside the characters, is a must-see.
So Into YouKōda Kumi
Released in 2002, “So Into You” is Kumi Koda’s fourth single.
It’s said that she wrote the song thinking of her beloved pet dog.
It feels like a love song dedicated to her dog.
It was released in 2002 as her fourth single.
A dog’s requestthree tight b
It originally comes from an English poem by a Norwegian breeder titled “11 Requests from a Dog to Its Owner,” written from the dog’s perspective about the ideal relationship between a dog kept as a pet and a human.
In Japan, it is known as “The Ten Commandments of Dogs,” and the film “10 Promises to My Dog” is also derived from this poem.
sunflowerMiyahara Aya
This song, “Himawari” (Sunflower), is by a singer-songwriter named Aya Miyahara.
It became a hot topic after being featured on the TV program “Daremo Shiranai Nakeru Uta” (Tearjerkers No One Knows).
She wrote it with the dogs in mind that are euthanized at public health centers in Miyazaki Prefecture.
Why do dogs run?Tokoro Jōji
Included on the album “JAM CRACKER 2,” released from the independent label George Tokoro launched in 2014.
Known as a dog lover who created hilarious classics like “My Dog” and “Traveling Dog,” Tokoro’s true strengths are on full display in this song as well.