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The 30 Best Dogs Of 2012

We hate to rank these dogs because, unlike cats, all dogs are created equally awesome. However, these things must be done, so here's a countdown of the best dogs of the year.

30. Air conditioner puppy

29. Elee, the very talented Shiba Inu

28. This dog who's willing to give his friend a lift

27. This tiny Pomeranian who just wants to escape

26. This Dachshund who found himself caught in a sweater

25. Dubstep Dog

24. This proud mama dog

23. The Golden Retriever who guarded his owner's bike

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As politely as possible, of course. AND THEN HE HITCHED A RIDE!

22. This very helpful lab

21. This lucky dog

20. Penny, who can play fetch by herself

19. Mudd, the Bulldog on a trampoline

18. Jiff, the happiest Pomeranian in the world

17. The Bantha Pug

16. This dog kissing a dolphin

15. Ramen Noodle, the armless Toy Poodle

14. This incredibly happy dog

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He taught us to stop and appreciate the simple joys of life and encouraged us to spend some time enjoying nature.

13. This English Pointer, who helped his human get a drink of water

12. The dog who will steal your soul

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It's so cute OH GOD WHY.

11. Corgnelius the Corgi

10. Zeus, the world's tallest dog

9. Meysi, the world's smallest dog

8. Loca, the Pug who couldn't run

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There is nothing to say about Loca, other than there has never been a greater Pug. For the curious, Loca's inability to run is caused by a neurological disorder called ataxia, which in most cases is neither life-threatening nor painful.

7. Lawyer dog

6. This slightly suspicious dog

5. Shiba Confessions

4. This puppy experiencing growing pains

3. Moose the Shar Pei

2. Maddie the Coonhound

1. Best Dog Of 2012: Maymo the Lemon Beagle

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It was a huge year for this handsome but naughty canine. Maymo gained popularity when he stole a cabbage from a table, but really came into his own when dog shaming became popular.

Maymo earned his title as Best Dog of 2012 by being featured in the ultimate dog shaming video.

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Good job, Maymo!