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.
- A tear-jerking, heartwarming song for beloved dogs and cats
- Music that dogs like. BGM for dogs.
- A special feature on Western music themed around dogs! World classics and popular songs
- A roundup of foreign songs about pets
- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
- [Family Song] A gratitude song that lets you feel the importance of family.
- [Animal Song] Fun nursery rhymes popular with children
- [1st Birthday] Perfect songs for kids’ celebrations—great for birthday parties and videos
- Heartwarming, inspiring songs recommended for children.
- [So touching it makes you cry] A heartbreakingly wistful and sad song that tightens your chest
- Dog song: A masterpiece about a beloved dog.
- [Emotional Song] A classic wishing for a child’s growth — a love song dedicated to my child
- Western songs themed around family — popular tracks and recommended songs
Dog songs: classic tracks about beloved pets (31–40)
ghosttayori
tayori is a music unit formed by composers raku and tazuneru with vocalist isui.
Released by Warner Music Japan in September 2025, this song is a moving number that portrays pure love for its owner from the perspective of a beloved dog that has passed away.
Its up-tempo groove is layered with vibrant brass and strings, creating a warm, forward-looking feel amid the poignancy.
Isui’s crystal-clear vocals convey the earnest longing for a hoped-for reunion with heartfelt directness.
The track appears on their second full-length album, “magic.” It’s the kind of song that makes you feel gently enveloped, body and soul, when you listen while thinking of someone precious.
PAULHirai Ken
This song takes its title from Paul, the dog that Ken Hirai actually owned, who had just passed away at the time it was made.
The simple, gentle accompaniment and Hirai’s warm, husky voice create a deeply moving atmosphere.
On top of that, the lyrics are filled with memories of Paul and the love he had for him, and anyone who has lived with an animal—dogs or otherwise—will likely feel a tightening in their chest.
There’s so much in life that we’re supported by our beloved dogs in, and so much they teach us, isn’t there?
I’m Just A DogThe Birthday
“I’M JUST A DOG” is a track included on The Birthday’s album of the same name, released in 2011.
With crisp, exhilarating sound and a thrilling sense of speed that feels like you’re racing forward, it’s a cool rock number.
Beloved (feat. Shinnosuke)yamazaru
A heartfelt number that moves you with love directed toward an irreplaceable presence.
It’s a track by Yamazaru, known for a style that fuses J-POP and hip-hop, released in September 2025.
This work features Kokoronosuke, an artist Yamazaru had long hoped to collaborate with.
The theme centers on his beloved dog, revealing a warm bond that proves you’re truly connected at heart even without words.
The unconditional love and gratitude that fill you just by having them by your side come through plainly in the duo’s gentle vocals.
My treasureYakushimaru Hiroko
The theme song for the film Wasao, which stars the Akita dog Wasao who became a sensation for his cute appearance.
It’s sung by Hiroko Yakushimaru, who also plays the lead role in the film.
She was rediscovered as a singer in the drama Amachan, but this movie was released two years earlier, on March 5, 2011.
Dog songs: Classic tracks about beloved dogs (41–50)
SUKI! SUKI! SUKI!Muuko (Yoshida Hitomi)
Mizu Shina Takayuki’s manga “Lovely Muco,” which was adapted into a TV anime in 2015 and became popular.
Hitomi Yoshida, who voiced Muco, sings this opening theme.
It’s an upbeat tune that fills you with energy when you listen to it.
Labrador RetrieverAKB48
Released in 2014 as AKB48’s 36th major single.
Mayu Watanabe serves as the center.
The purchase bonus for this song was a serial-number voting card for the “AKB48 37th Single Senbatsu General Election.” The song portrays a boy’s budding feelings for a girl he visits the beach with, and a Labrador Retriever appears as the boy’s pet.
Watched over by the dog, the boy tries to gently move the romance forward, depicting a sweet and slightly bittersweet first love.