Funny online dog videos. We all watch them. You might not spend hours of leisure time actively looking for them (or maybe you do… actually for a lot of people this is their primary source of entertainment), but if they happen to pop across your screen while you’re surfing the internet, it’s hard not to click play. Dogs are a constant source of amusement for owners and a reminder that playing and fun are essential and much-needed parts of our everyday life. So if you’re a dog lover, and are looking to kill some time at work or otherwise enjoy a laugh or two, here’s a list of the funniest dog videos online.

1. Mishaps

People getting hurt can be incredibly funny, provided the end result is not overly gruesome. For some reason, when dogs are involved, it’s even funnier. This video is a compilation composed in large part of unfortunate canine-human collisions and other spatial miscalculations. 

2. Canine schizophrenia?

I’m pretty sure this dog needs some kind of psychiatric help. He has assigned his left hind leg a personality of its own. I’m not sure Cesar Millan can do much good here.

3. Dog sleep-crying

It sounds like this dog is crying in his sleep, but he might be dreaming that he’s a turkey or some kind of chicken. He seems terribly embarrassed when he wakes up.

4. Dogs falling asleep

Videos of extremely fatigued pets are so popular that they’ve spawned their own YouTube film genre. Kind of sadistic, if you ask me. Here are a few of the funniest dog-falling-asleep videos for your amusement.

5. Bizkit

Bizkit’s sleep walking/running video is relatively famous on YouTube. The fact that it got actual air-time on various local news channels throughout the country is almost as funny.

6. Another study in dog-human relations

And how they can go terribly awry. A very entertaining compilation that is somewhat painful to watch at parts.

7.  The Anti-Drug Dog

You’ve probably seen the anti-drug commercial on TV where a very disappointed canine tells his marijuana-smoking teenage owner that he is disappointed in her. “You’re not the same when you smoke,” says the dog. “I miss my friend.” The people at College Humor have taken the concept and pushed it into new, even funnier heights.

8. Dog Babysitting

Golden Retrievers have a reputation for being good with children, but there has to be some kind of boiling point. The baby’s laughter is really what makes this video.

9. Shoplifting Dog

This story was featured on CNN. Several times.

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It’s one thing when your neighbor makes more than you, but it is pretty tough to swallow when you find out his dog is in a higher tax bracket than your household. Believe it or not, that is the case with many pampered pooches around the world that have either inherited their wealth from eccentric owners, currently live a lavish lifestyle thanks to celebrity owners, or earned it the old fashioned way – climbing up the Hollywood food chain.

However they achieved their lofty status, the following are some of the wealthiest pets in the world, and how they got that way.

Tinkerbell (Chihuahua – Lavish Lifestyle)
Tinkerbell is just an ordinary Chihuahua who happens to be the property and B.F.F. of one Paris Hilton. Never heard of her? She’s an heiress to the Hilton Hotel fortune who occasionally gets her name in the local papers. Tinkerbell wears jewelry that would make Mr. T blush and is known to gallivant around Beverly Hills wearing five-figure Louis Vutton collars and accessories.

The Taco Bell chihuahua, Gidget was one of the most memorable advertising mascots of our time. His punch line “yo quiero taco bell,” which means I want Taco Bell in Spanish was a smash hit! People all over the United States would be saying this demanding Taco Bell. Unfortunetely Gidget past away in 2005 due to cancer. Below is a classic video of Gidget in action:

Lassie was another hollywood celebrity dog who swept us off our feet everytime she was on that screen! Lassie had her own show and look including looks of sable coat with a white blaze, large white collar, and four white paws. Her show started in the early 1950’s, won two Emmy Awards, and was strong for nearly 50 years.

Trouble Helmsley
(Maltese – Trust Fund Baby)
Trouble was the one, true friend of Leona Helmsley, a wealthy heiress herself who during her life had trouble getting along with anything on two legs. Upon Leona’s death in 2007, Trouble received a $12 million trust fund that includes luxury accommodations and round-the-clock servants. When Trouble dies, she is to be buried next to Ms. Helmsley in the family mausoleum.

Oprah Winfrey’s Dogs (Spaniels and Retrievers – Lavish Lifestyle)
Talk about living! The richest woman in the world has five dogs – Spaniels and Retrievers – who enjoy an incredibly high-end lifestyle at Ms. Winfrey’s estates.

Flossie (Yellow Labrador – Heiress-in-Waiting)
Flossie is a Yellow Lab owned by actress Drew Barrymore. Flossie earned a place in Barrymore’s multi-million dollar will when she awoke the actress and then boyfriend Tom Green during a fire in their Hollywood home. Barrymore, quick to recognize a good deed when she sees one, ordered her attorneys to leave the house to Flossie upon her death. The home is valued at three million dollars.

Gunther IV (German Shepherd – Trust Fund)
Countess Karlotta Liebenstein was a true dog lover. So much so that when she died she left her $124 million fortune to her German Shepherd Gunther IV (Gunther I – III? Not so lucky.) The value of the estate has now grown to $374 million – which makes Gunther the richest dog in the world.

Mister Ed (Horse – TV Star)
Nobody had ever heard of a talking horse, until Mr. Ed rolled into American living rooms in the 1960’s. Although his verbal skills were the work of audio dubbing and some Hollywood sleight of hand, Mr. Ed make millions for his handlers, who in turn made sure that the horse lived a life of equine luxury until his passing of natural causes.

Kalu (Chimpanzee – Trust Fund)
Kalu was rescued from the South African jungle by the wife of Australian swimming great Frank O’Neil and bequeathed the couple’s $60 million dollar estate. One has to wonder if Frank had any say in the matter – he never cared much for Kalu after catching the chimp smoking one of his cigarettes and drinking a beer.

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Hilarious clips of dogs talking, or attemping to!

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The next urban fad, dog on treadmills! Are you too lazy to walk your dog, then get yourself a JOG a DOG treadmill. This is hilarious.

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Watch this hilarious video of a dog attacking the toilet. Enjoy!

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After months of extensive research and intense deliberation, the votes are finally in. Here is the list of the Top 10 Cartoon Dogs of All Time, approved by Cesar Millan himself! And don’t worry about bringing a poop scooper…the artists just erase it anyway.

10. Tramp

No, not you! I’m talking about the mutt from Disney’s Lady and the Tramp. It’s the classic story of rich girl meets poor boy, rich girl gets muzzled and battles singing siamese cats, then has a litter of poor boy’s puppies. Who hasn’t heard that one before? Extra points to Walt for incorporating the word “tramp” into a children’s movie.

9. Brian

Although relatively new to the cartoon canine family, Brian (Family Guy) makes the list because, well…dogs who drink martinis and drive hybrids are funny. Brian’s ability to keep the Griffin family united and his role as Peter’s best friend reminds us of our real-life canine companions…except that ours don’t periodically break out into song.

8. Mutley

Hands down the best laugh of any cartoon dog, Mutley sounded like your grandma’s bingo pal who has emphysema every time he chuckled. Acting as Dick Dastardly’s sidekick in Hanna Barbera’s Wacky Races, Mutley was responsible for laying down tacs and switching road signs in an attempt to sabotage the other racers. Man, some dogs have no manners!

7. Astro

You don’t remember the lovable dog of the future from The Jetsons !? Ruh-roh! Don Messick was the voice behind all of those R’s (“Rats rall right Reorge!”), as well as providing the gift of gab to Mutley and Scooby-Doo. If there’s one thing we learned from Astro, it’s that you should always watch for cats when walking your dog on an automatic dogwalker. Bonus points for anyone who knows Astros’ real name.

6. Goofy

First appearing as “Dippy Dawg” in the 1930’s, Goofy is one of the old dogs on the block. Piggybacking off the success of his friend, Mickey Mouse, Goofy starred in two full-length films and his own TV series. Sadly, Goofy’s acting career has been on the decline as is evident by his cameos in The Lion King 1 1/2 and How To Hook Up Your Home Theater.

5. UnderDog

The caped crime fighter enjoyed nearly 10 years on NBC and CBS. The Shoeshine Boy turned superhero was probably best known for always speaking in rhyme (“There’s no need to fear, UnderDog is here!“). Unfortunately, UnderDog’s drug problem was also well-known. An “UnderDog Super Energy Vitamin Pill” that gives him special powers? Yeah right.

4. Pluto

Another product of Mickey’s fame, Pluto enjoyed independent success starring in Disney shorts in the 1940’s and 50’s. Still, he has never been able to fully escape the role of being “Mickey’s Dog”. Pluto was recently featured in the tabloids for his riff with Disney co-star Goofy. Said Pluto, “He’s (Goofy) not a real dog! I mean, come on…he wears white gloves!”

3. Clifford

The star of countless children’s books, Clifford the Big Red Dog has been an enduring icon in the cartoon dog world since the early 1960’s. Born the runt of the litter, Clifford eventually grew to be over 25 feet tall! As a little-known side note, the children’s game “Red Rover” was originally called “Red Clifford”, but was renamed when four children were tragically crushed by Clifford when he was asked to be sent over.

2. Snoopy

Arguably the most famous Beagle of all time, Snoopy is one of the most recognized cartoon dogs in the world. Snoopy’s fame has allowed him to travel the world, appearing at various Peanuts conventions and other speaking engagements. Snoopy is also an accomplished pilot, and is the official mascot of aerospace safety (seriously!).

1. Scooby-Doo

Here he his. The Top Dog. Scooby-Doo began his ghost-hunting career in the late 1960’s, and has been a television star ever since. His knack for finding food (even while being chased by blood-thirsty zombies) and his speech impediment have endeared him to fans for years. Scooby’s popularity has boomed with several direct-to-video features, TV specials, and even video games. Scooby’s fame recently took a hit, however, when he turned away several autograph-seeking children at a local Olive Garden, saying “I would be enjoying my lunch if it weren’t for you meddling kids!” .

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Ah, celebs and dogs. It’s a recipe for love, companionship and of course, all kinds of crazy. In case you missed them, here’s a brief recap of some top stories from Canine Hollywood:

Paris Hilton

Almost single-handedly responsible for the dog-in-purse phenomenon that has swept the country like a bad line dance over the past few years, Ms. Hilton was recently voted the 2007 Worst Dog Owner in America by two leading pet publications. While I’m sure they meant to add “For anyone not named Vick” to the end of that category, there’s no denying that when you start “losing” your Chihuahuas and replacing them with cuter ones, you are not going to endear yourself to PETA. Wow, I wonder who she unseated as 2006 Worst Dog owner in America? They would have to be a special kind of person…

Britney Spears

The Brit won the same award in 2006 based on the fact that after meeting Kevin Federline, the three she’d been carrying for years just upped and disappeared. No more photo ops before the logo wall, no more late night trips to Pinkberry. Just up and gone. And we all thought that K-Fed was only allergic to work. Silly us.

Tori Spelling

Did you know that Tori Spelling is the judge of honor at an annual Halloween pet costume contest held in West Los Angeles? Well, she is. Just saying.

Ellen Degeneres

What’s all the fuss about? Ellen and her life partner Portia DeRossi adopted an adorable Brussells Griffon mix that turned out to be a bad fit in their household. So they gave the dog to Ellen’s hairdresser – who brought it home to her kids. Happy ending, right? Celeb finds loving family for dog. Not so fast. Evidently, the agency where Ellen adopted the pooch wasn’t notified of the hand-off – a violation of the adoption agreement. Next thing you know, they send the doggie-Gestapo to reclaim the pooch from some surely now-scarred-forever kids. Even a tearful on-screen plea by Ellen herself couldn’t move the agency to change their mind.

Michael Vick

Moving on…

Doris Day

The always-spunky 60’s film star owns the Cypress Inn, a luxury dog-friendly hotel located near Carmel California where the restaurants prepare special meals for your pets and serve them table side. In other news, when in Carmel, people without dogs eat elsewhere.

Joss Stone

Enough with the negative and weird. Joss Stone permanently planted herself in the good graces of dog owners everywhere after her tremendous efforts to save the abandoned pets left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The teenage singing sensation recorded PSAs and spent countless hours volunteering for the North Shore Animal League – the organization charged with saving pets lost in the storm. Kudos!

Tori Spelling

We don’t want to leave you thinking Ms. Spelling is just a contest-judging oddball. Actually, she’s made incredible things happen with her organization Much Love Animal Rescue in Los Angeles. The non-for-profit group raises awareness in the community and helps find suitable homes for abandoned dogs and other animals.

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