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Top 13 Dog Knock-Knock Jokes: Woof’s There?

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Dogs, noble and loyal creatures as they are, have been providing comedic entertainment for humans for centuries. From slobbery kisses to tail-wagging dance moves, they can always get a laugh out of us. And when it comes to knock-knock jokes, their woofs are second to none.

Here are some of the best (aka cringiest) knock-knock jokes around—with some extra jokes at the end!

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The 13 Funniest Dog Knock-Knock Jokes

Like all the best knock-knock jokes, these dog jokes will make you smile, cringe, and laugh all at once:

1. Knock, knock!

Who’s there?

Doughnut.

Doughnut who?

Doughnut pull my dog’s tail, or he’ll bite you!

dog tail
Image By: Bert De Schepper, Pixabay

2. Knock, knock!

Who’s there?

Defense.

Defense who?

Defense has a hole in it—that’s how our dog got loose.

Dog looking over a fence
Image by: Kimberly Hawkins, Pixabay

3. Knock, knock!

Who’s there?

Leash.

Leash who?

Leash you could do is open the door.

dog on a leash standing on grass
Image Credit: Tomasz_Mikolajczyk, Pixabay

4. Knock, knock!

Who’s there?

Ooze.

Ooze who?

Ooze a good dog?

owner hugging his dog
Image Credit: Lizardflms, Shutterstock

Dog Knock-Knock Jokes With Names

Who doesn’t love a knock-knock joke with name puns? Here are some of our favorites:

5. Knock, knock!

Who’s there?

Hugh

Hugh who?

Hugh’s a good dog? Me, right?

owner teaching dog a high five
Image Credit: Olena Yakobchuk, Shutterstock

6. Knock, knock!

Who’s there?

Eileen.

Eileen who?

Eileen over to pet the dog.

labradoodle dog and woman owner at the park
Image Credit: Lopolo, Shutterstock

7. Knock, knock!

Who’s there?

Ken.

Ken who?

Ken you walk the dog for me?

woman walking beagle dog in the park
Image Credit: New Africa, Shutterstock

8. Knock, knock!

Who’s there?

Oliver.

Oliver who?

Oliver sudden my dog went crazy!

dog spinning and catching its tail
Image Credit: Tatyana Blinova, Shutterstock

9. Knock, knock!

Who’s there?

Ron.

Ron who?

Ron a little faster, will you? There’s a dog after us!

pitbull running
Image Credit: susanne906, Pixabay

10. Knock, knock!

Who’s there?

Ty.

Ty who?

Ty up the dog before he runs away.

three short-coated brown black white dogs in the sun with leather leash
Image Credit: Spencer Davis, Unsplash

Dog Knock-Knock Jokes About Love

Sometimes, the best way to show how much you love your dog is by telling a joke about doggy love. Try out some of these:

11. Knock, knock!

Knock, knock!

Who’s there?

Pooch.

Pooch who?

Pooch your arms around me, baby!

happy young woman cuddling australian shepherd dog while sitting on couch
Image Credit: LightField Studios, Shutterstock

12. Knock, knock!

Who’s there?

Puppy.

Puppy who?

Puppy love!

pit bull puppy
Image Credit: Jorge R Martins, Pixabay

13. Knock, knock!

Knock, knock!

Who’s there?

Dasum.

Dasum who?

Dasum cute dog!

happy looking dog sitting on long grass
Image Credit: Mpho Mojapelo, Unsplash

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More Dog Jokes

Q: Did you hear about the dog who invented knock-knock jokes?

A: The other dogs gave him a no-bell prize.

Q: What do you call sleeping puppies?

A: Hush Puppies

Q: What’s the coolest dog?

A: A pup-sicle

A happy Golden Retriever adult male dog relaxing in a park
Image Credit: Neelsky, Shutterstock

Q: Why did the snowman call his dog Frost?

A: Because Frost bites

Q: Which dog breed loves living in the Big Apple?

A: A New Yorkie

Q: Why wasn’t the dog a smooth talker?

A: Because all he ever said was “Rough, Rough”

Welsh corgi pembroke dog in an open crate during a crate training, happy and relaxed
Image By: Jus_Ol, Shutterstock

Q: What do you call a magic dog?

A: A labra-cadabra-dor

Q: What trick did the loaf of bread teach the dog?

A: Roll over!

Q: Why is it called a litter of puppies?

A: Because they’ll trash the place.

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Conclusion

These dog knock-knock jokes are perfect for when you’re stuck in a rut and need some lighthearted laughter. Share them with your friends, family, or coworkers. You can also include them in birthday cards or special occasions like National Dog Day!

But no matter where you are, just always be sure to make it fun and enjoy the moment. After all, dogs bring so much joy to our lives that it’s only fair that we return the favor with some classic (and corny) jokes!

Happy joking!

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