Well, we made it everyone. In the waning hours of 2016, I'm left reflecting on how many great dog-things happened this year. Laurie Anderson played a concert in Times Square for some cold pups. Hamilton got dogified. Dogs didn't know how slides work, and looked like Anthony Weiner!

Without further ado, here are the top dogs of the year. 

10. The Regal Beagle

So relatable.

9. Buddy The Rescue Dog


8. Dog Who Is Trying Its Best


7. This dog who fucking loves Gumby so much.


6. Louboutina, the hugging dog. 

Now, normally this list is strictly composed of internet dogs, not dogs I know IRL or ones I saw on the street that one time. The day after the election, Louboutina's owner brought her by my place of employment to comfort us, and readers, I'll tell you it was the only time I smiled all day.

And technically, Loubie was there because she's an internet dog (also a therapy dog). So there.

5. Gary Fisher: press tour savant, friend of Oscar Isaac, haver of the greatest tongue and the greatest mom.

:( :( :( :( :(

4. The Mayor of Cormorant, MN. 

Duke has won three terms. Duke was first elected in 2014 in a write-in vote; "anyone could pay a dollar and cast a vote." This reeks of voter fraud. But Duke "can have 10 kids on him, and he don't care." Duke should consider running for President.

*whispers* *i care, sadie. i care.*

~~~~~DRUMROLL PLEASE~~~~~