10 Best Far Side Comics Where Dogs Act Like Humans

Gary Larson’s “The Far Side” often featured animals in human-like situations, with dogs being frequent stars. Here are 10 memorable comics where dogs hilariously act human:
- “Dog Scientists” – Dogs in lab coats discussing complex equations on a chalkboard.
- “Canine Support Group” – Dogs sitting in a circle, one saying, “I’m not a good boy…”
- “Dog Philosophers” – Two dogs pondering, “If a tree falls in the forest, and no one’s around, do we still bark at it?”
- “Doggy Driving School” – A dog instructor teaching puppies how to chase cars safely.
- “Canine Cuisine Critics” – Dogs in fancy attire critiquing bowls of kibble at a restaurant.
- “The Dog Park Stock Exchange” – Dogs frantically trading bones and tennis balls.
- “Fido’s Midlife Crisis” – A dog looking at sports cars in a magazine, saying, “I need something faster than the mail truck.”
- “Doggone Good Art” – Dogs admiring paintings of fire hydrants in an art gallery.
- “Canine Courtroom” – A dog on trial for “failure to fetch,” with a jury of his peers.
- “Puppy Psychiatrist” – A dog lying on a couch, telling another dog, “I keep having this recurring dream about chasing rabbits…”
These comics showcase Larson’s unique ability to anthropomorphize animals in clever and unexpected ways, creating humor by blending human behaviors with inherent dog traits.




