# Who kisses their dogs on the lips? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [February 11, 2003, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315 "2003-02-11T07:34:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SnugTheJoiner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e8c25b/32.png) [@SnugTheJoiner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnugTheJoiner)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/1 "2003-02-11T07:34:09Z")
I’ll bet that, despite your protestations, there isn’t a single dog owner out their that hasn’t kissed his or her dog on the lips at least occasionally. My question: Who’s not ashamed to admit it? ---
**Author:** ![Ephemera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8baadc/32.png) [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 7:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/2 "2003-02-11T07:36:30Z")
Ewwww. Never… doggy breath. Yeck. 'Sides, I’m a cat man and even then, he only gets kisses on his forehead or maybe his side if we’re laying down next to each other and it’d be too awkward the other way. ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Blunty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4491bb/32.png) [@Captain\_Blunty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Blunty)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/3 "2003-02-11T07:38:54Z")
I kiss my little puppy all over his sweet little face, including his lips. Nothing wrong with that, except for the occasional bout of tapeworm… ---
**Author:** ![skaterboarder87](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de0a6/32.png) [@skaterboarder87](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/skaterboarder87)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/4 "2003-02-11T07:40:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Captain Blunty \* > \*\*I kiss my little puppy all over his sweet little face, including his lips. > > Nothing wrong with that, except for the occasional bout of tapeworm… \*\* That is disgusting. ---
**Author:** ![Zagadka](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zagadka/32/7272_2.png) [@Zagadka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zagadka)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 7:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/5 "2003-02-11T07:41:25Z")
I’ll second the ewe, but I’m pretty squeamish about animals. My cousin used to be very intimate with his dog, but… ewe. ---
**Author:** ![MEBuckner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mebuckner/32/2896_2.png) [@MEBuckner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MEBuckner)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/6 "2003-02-11T07:56:49Z")
**Moderator’s Note:** Polls belong in IMHO, not General Questions, so I’m moving this thread there. ---
**Author:** ![MEBuckner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mebuckner/32/2896_2.png) [@MEBuckner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MEBuckner)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 7:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/7 "2003-02-11T07:58:34Z")
> [@](#): > > I’ll second the ewe, but I’m pretty squeamish about animals. My cousin used to be very intimate with his dog, but… ewe. You kiss your _sheep_ on the lips? I don’t think we really want to hear any more about this. ---
**Author:** ![I\_can\_t\_believe\_that\_s\_butter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@I\_can\_t\_believe\_that\_s\_butter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_can_t_believe_that_s_butter)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/8 "2003-02-11T08:07:59Z")
You may as well kiss his or her ass. ---
**Author:** ![MysteryFellow63427](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e4f/32.png) [@MysteryFellow63427](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MysteryFellow63427)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/9 "2003-02-11T08:22:48Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SnugTheJoiner \* > \*\*I’ll bet that, despite your protestations, there isn’t a single dog owner out their that hasn’t kissed his or her dog on the lips at least occasionally. > > My question: Who’s not ashamed to admit it? \*\* Puh-leeze. Never. I doubt even one-third of dog owners have done it. Is this a whoosh? ---
**Author:** ![Dragon\_Phoenix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Dragon\_Phoenix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragon_Phoenix)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/10 "2003-02-11T10:24:31Z")
Definitely not. ---
**Author:** ![samarm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4da419/32.png) [@samarm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samarm)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/11 "2003-02-11T10:28:05Z")
Disgusting. I’m thinking of that scene in _There’s Something About Mary_, now. Just imagine where your dog sticks his/her face, before you consider kissing him/her. ---
**Author:** ![tmwster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/57b2e6/32.png) [@tmwster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tmwster)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/12 "2003-02-11T10:32:14Z")
On the lips? Blech. She’s been trained to keep her tongue to herself, which she does with great enthusiasm. I have kissed the top of her head, though. Furry kisses aren’t as nasty as butt-breath kisses. ---
**Author:** ![Essured](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Essured](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Essured)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/13 "2003-02-11T11:51:30Z")
[A lot of people do, apparently.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=150865) ---
**Author:** ![SkeptiJess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea666f/32.png) [@SkeptiJess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkeptiJess)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/14 "2003-02-11T12:10:08Z")
Ick. I never kiss my doggie any closer to his lips than the top of him sweet little head. My son kisses him on the lips, though. It’s quite disgusting. Jess ---
**Author:** ![Washte](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/dc4da7/32.png) [@Washte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washte)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/15 "2003-02-11T12:14:40Z")
Pooch smoocher here… When I had my Kiki, there were no problems with the occasional smooch of da pooch. Many of my critters received the occasional smooch actually. ---
**Author:** ![LifeOnWry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/96bed5/32.png) [@LifeOnWry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LifeOnWry)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/16 "2003-02-11T14:00:13Z")
Guilty as charged, your honor. No tongue. Fortunately, my doggie is not a big tongue kinda dog. I used to have a samoyed who could not hold his licker. HE only got kissed on the head. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/17 "2003-02-11T14:09:17Z")
Never. I kiss my dogs all over, but not on the lips. That’s just asking for trouble. Now, the best place to kiss your dog is on top of their snouts. (Not right on the nose.) It’s a very kissable spot. So cute! I adore dogs. Of course, it’s also a good idea to kiss their little ears, the top of their heads, and their tummies. I do let my dogs lick my face (not the lips); it’s kind of gross but when they’re really excited I know they like doing it. However, I will not allow my CATS to kiss my face. Cats have dirtier mouths than dogs - cats aren’t as clean as their reputation would lead you to believe - and it’s a good idea to keep them away from your face. ---
**Author:** ![Second\_Guest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/87869e/32.png) [@Second\_Guest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Second_Guest)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/18 "2003-02-11T14:58:02Z")
I do, but not always intentionally. I think it’s more remarkable that _they_ are willing to kiss _me_ on the mouth. ---
**Author:** ![mouthbreather](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a698b9/32.png) [@mouthbreather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mouthbreather)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/19 "2003-02-11T15:00:31Z")
I do. No tongue, though. ---
**Author:** ![NotWithoutRage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/22d042/32.png) [@NotWithoutRage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NotWithoutRage)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315/20 "2003-02-11T15:50:25Z")
I do. Definately no tongue. Shiver. Ewwww! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-kisses-their-dogs-on-the-lips/154315.md?page=2)