“Happiness starts with a wet nose and ends with a tail”
"Happiness starts with a wet nose and ends with a tail" is a saying that has been printed on many images. In other words, happiness is a dog. "Happiness starts with a wet nose and…
“Have saddle, will travel” (horse adage)
The television western Have Gun, Will Travel (1957-1963) popularized the form "have X, will travel," but the saying did appear earlier. Herb Meadow, the western's creator, said he…
“Have you ever wondered how just one little dog controls so many sheep? Fear”
"Have you ever wondered how just one little dog controls so many sheep? FEAR" (or "Ever wonder how one little dog controls so many larger and stronger sheep? FEAR") is a saying…
“Have you seen the dog bowl?”/“No, but he’s pretty good at skating!”
"Have you seen the dog bowl?" is a question that usually doesn't refer to bowling or cricket, but there are jokes. "'Anyone seen the dog bowl?' she asked.…
“Have you seen the dog bowl?”/“Yeah, his off-spin needs work.”
"Have you seen the dog bowl?" is a question that usually doesn't refer to bowling or cricket, but there are jokes. "'Anyone seen the dog bowl?' she asked.…
“Heaven will not ever Heaven be, unless my cat is there to welcome me”
The poem "My Dog Is Dead" by F. D. Huntington was printed in the New York (NY) Times on October 14, 1925. The last two lines are: "No -- Heaven will not ever Heaven be Unless my dog…
“Heaven will not ever Heaven be, unless my dog is there to welcome me”
The poem "My Dog Is Dead" by F. D. Huntington was printed in the New York (NY) Times on October 14, 1925. The last two lines are: "No -- Heaven will not ever Heaven be Unless my dog…
“Home is where the dog hair is”
"Home is where the dog hair is” and and "Home is where the dog hair sticks to everything but the dog" are jocular dog saying that have been printed on many images. "Home is…
“Home is where the dog hair sticks to everything but the dog”
"Home is where the dog hair is” and and "Home is where the dog hair sticks to everything but the dog" are jocular dog saying that have been printed on many images. "Home is…
“Home is where the dog hair sticks to everything except the dog”
"Home is where the dog hair is” and and "Home is where the dog hair sticks to everything but the dog" are jocular dog saying that have been printed on many images. "Home is…
“Horse high, bull strong, and pig tight” (qualities of a Texas fence)
A good fence should be "horse high, bull strong, and pig tight." These qualities became associated with a Texas fence, but they applied to any fence. The phrase dates from the 19th…
“Horse meat burgers won’t be around furlong”
Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterJon Dunn@cromercanary@blackratgreen Best thing to do is nag the buyers at your local Tesco - the offending burgers won't be around furlong.That's the mane…
“Horse sense is what keeps horses from betting on people”
"Horse sense is something a horse has that keeps him from betting on people. (MBS broadcast)" was cited in Reader's Digest in 1942. “Horse sense is something a horse has that keeps…
“Horses can’t read the tote board” (horse racing adage)
A tote board displays the odds on each horse in a race, but the horses don't know the odds. "Horses can't read the tote board" is a horse racing saying. "But as the late…
“Horses: Life’s apology for every crappy day ever”
"Pets: Life’s apology for every crappy day ever" is a saying that has been printed on many images. People come home after a bad day at work (or school) and are greeted by their pets.…
“How do dog catchers get paid?”/“By the pound.”
How do dog catchers get paid? A poem was printed in the Indianapolis (IN) News on September 15, 1064: The dog catcher, the butcher, And the carpenter, I've found,All have one thing in…
“How do you keep a dog from barking in your front yard?”/“Put him in your back yard.”
A dog riddle is: Q: How do you keep a dog from barking in your front yard? A: Put him in your back yard. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1991. “How do you stop a dog from barking…
“How do you make a hot dog stand?”/“Take away its chair.”
A joke about a hot dog stand is: Q: How do you make a hot dog stand?A: Take away its chair. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1980. "How do you make a bandstand?" is a…
“How do you stop a dog from barking in the street?”/“Put him in a barking lot!”
A car riddle was published in Bennett Cerf's Book of Animal Riddles (1964): Q: What is a good way to keep a dog off the street?A: Put him in a barking lot! "How do you stop a dog from…
“How do you stop a dog howling in the back of a car?”/“Put him in the front.”
A car riddle was published in Bennett Cerf's Book of Animal Riddles (1964): Q: How do you stop a dog from barking in the back seat of a car?A: Have him sit in front with you.…