If you were to stop right now and look around, chances are that most people you see own a dog. They're everywhere — your neighborhood, the park, and even in some stores. Dogs are the third most popular pet in the United States right behind freshwater fish and cats, but in my opinion, they're the most marvelous animal of all. Anyone who owns a dog knows just how caring, loyal, and funny they are. They're our best friends, our cuddle buddies, our biggest cheerleaders when we're down. There's a reason why service dogs exist, and it's because they're absolutely wonderful. But for those of you who are not so easily convinced, here are 17 reasons why dogs actually are the best pets in the world.

1. Personal pillow.

2. All the bedtime snuggles.

3. Will eat any and all crumbs you drop.

4. Improv dance partner.

5. Best goalies ever.

6. All of the Instagram photos ...

7. and Snapchat stories.

8. Their ears.

9. Their tails.

10. Nose boops.

11. Tongue bleps.

12. Entertained by absolutely everything.

13. Literally.

14. Adorably clumsy.

15. Excellent babysitters.

16. Purest creatures ever.

17. Unconditional love.