Dogs really are man's best friend, and we totally do not deserve them. From the hilarious faces they make when they sneeze to how excited and spastic they act when it’s time for a walk or to eat, dogs make for fantastic companions. Here are some photos that prove dogs are a gift from up above.

1. They make us question how on earth they could do something so stupid and still make us “awe” at how cute they look.

2. They will put themselves into harms way to protect the people they love.

3. They know when you're feeling off, and they try to make you feel better.

4. They let you dress them up like this.

5. They can make you laugh just by sneezing.

6. They may destroy your things, but they're sorry about it.

7. No matter the breed, they will protect you.

8. They're great cuddle buddies.

9. They make for some of the best memes.

10. There are so many different breeds of dogs that there's a match for everyone.

Here's the bonus one:

11. How can you not love puppies?