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 dogs (41–50)
Between the Sky and YouNakajima Miyuki
“Between the Sky and You” is Miyuki Nakajima’s 31st single, released in 1994.
It was used as the theme song for the hugely popular drama “Homeless Child.” The song was written specifically for the drama.
Based on the information that the protagonists are a girl and a dog, Nakajima wrote the lyrics from the dog’s point of view, expressing the resolve to “protect the girl!”
Dog Songs: Classic tracks about beloved dogs (51–60)
Obuchi-kun’s Dog SongKobukuro
A hidden gem from Kobukuro, who always deliver perfectly synchronized harmonies.
The lyrics are from a dog’s perspective and a bit comical, and the reggae-style, upbeat arrangement is incredibly appealing.
It’s included on their 2002 album “grapefruits.”
Straw DogsFujii Fumiya
Released in 1998, this is Fumiya Fujii’s 14th single.
With his sweet, soaring vocals, he beautifully portrays the scene of two people walking, getting soaked in the cold rain.
The quiet accompaniment of a single guitar paired with the sound of rain further accentuates the melancholy of the lyrics.
A dog’s lifeSEX MACHINEGUNS
This “Dog’s Life” is a track included on SEX MACHINEGUNS’ first album, “SEX MACHINEGUN.” It’s about wanting to be the pet dog of a girl you like—imagining what it would be like if you became her dog.
It has a silly vibe, but it’s a song filled with the feeling of wanting to stay by her side and protect her, no matter the form.
From babies to grandpasSION
This song “From Babies to Old Men” is included on SION’s 10th album, “Dakishimete,” released in 1995.
Feeling happy or getting down in the dumps—dogs and humans are the same in that way.
Babies and old men alike are happy when you give them attention, and they feel lonely when you’re cold to them.
It’s a song that really makes you nod and think, “That’s so true.”
Dog and a Red FrisbeeYonekura Chihiro
This song was included on Chisato Yonekura’s fourth album, Colours, released in 1999, and on the best-of album Voyager, released in 2010.
It’s a song about a boy’s feelings as he falls in love with a girl who attends the same school.
The dog chasing a red Frisbee is her pet.
The red Frisbee can be seen as representing the girl moving farther away, while the dog symbolizes the boy chasing after her.
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.