Aug 27, 2021 - News

In honor of National Dog Day, meet the dogs of Denver

A photo of three dogs -- two labs and a yorkie -- sitting on a couch outside

Photo courtesy of Vicki Denhoffer

In honor of National Dog Day, we couldn't help but round up photos of some of Denver's cutest canines.

  • Thank you to all readers who shared pics of their furry friends.
A photo of a black dog running eagerly toward the camera in snow
Huck, a big snow fan. Photo courtesy of George Stern

A photo of a Birmese mountain dog in the back of a hatchback panting
Topo living his best life. Photo courtesy of Craig Foldes
Grizzly ad Dually play one of their favorite games: two dogs, one ball. Photo courtesy of Pat Dodd
A bull dog with a massive overbite
Rocco, whose family says lovingly compares his appearance with a "prehistoric fish." Photo courtesy of Sally
A black Labrador
Magic, a 2-year-old black Labrador. He was a service dog-in-training as a puppy but flunked out due to a skin condition. His owner, Judy, says he is the "best behaved and sweetest" boy she knows "who still just wants to be of service." Photo courtesy of Judy Zhu
A photo of a St. Bernard
Matzoh Ball, a Saint Bernard, soaking in the great outdoors. Photo courtesy of Ben Kenison
A photo of a chihuahua mix
Amigo, who's got the cutest smile in town. Photo courtesy of Deannah Baesel
A photo of a dog panting out the car window
Paxton, who's owner Wil says she can "melt your heart with one sweet look."
A photo of a golden doodle on a trail next to sunflowers
Hurley, a golden doodle who has brought comfort to his family in their recent transition from Tennessee to Colorado. "He's our resident therapist, and my favorite hiking partner," says his owner, Sarah.
A photo of a black shaggy dog eating a stick
Photo courtesy of Scott Sigman
Two dogs -- one little, one big -- sitting on a table together.
Django and Jolene. Photo courtesy of Wendi Kitzman  
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