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

Rocco, whose family says lovingly compares his appearance with a "prehistoric fish." Photo courtesy of Sally

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

Matzoh Ball, a Saint Bernard, soaking in the great outdoors. Photo courtesy of Ben Kenison

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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