50 Cutest PawNation Dogs of 2012

49.

Name: Charly

Hometown: Pinehurst, NC

Cute Rank: #53

About: Charley is ranked high on our leaderboard, with more than 4,600 wins! Plus, how cute is that little nose? We adore this li'l pup.

48.

Name: Rupert

Hometown: Eastchester, NY

Cute Rank: #52

About: Oh, goodness! Now that's what we call a face. Rupert looks like he is ready to shower you with love … and fur. So sweet! 

47.

Name: Mowgli

Hometown: San Francisco, CA

Cute Rank: #51

About: Little Mowgli sure is paw-pular. Nearly 6,000 wins and still climbing. Now, that's what we're talking about. Keep up the good work, Mowgli!

46.

Name: Pugl

Hometown: Clewiston, FL

Cute Rank: #50

About: How could you ever get mad at this sweetie? With beautiful coloring and an adorable face comes a loving personality. Stay cute, Pugl!

45. 

Name: Ellie

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Cute Rank: #48

About: You wouldn't think this lovely little pup's prized possession is her stuffed snake … but it is. We hope to see more of this precious face on PawNation!

44. 

Name: Britches

Hometown: Lockwood, NY

Cute Rank: #47

About: Britches has such a sweet, good nature. He loves being under the covers where it's nice and warm — but he could use a little help aiming correctly at the peepee pad. Britches, you're too cute!

43. 

Name: Kira

Hometown: Baltimore, MD

Cute Rank: #45

About: Aww, Kira is so cute, she has achieved five badges! Good work, Kira. We hope you one day reach your dream and live in a castle and rule the world. 

42. 

Name: Bella

Hometown:  Coconut Creek, FL

Cute Rank: #44

About: Bella has over 4,000 wins, and it's because she is so adorable. With a face like that, we are expecting to see many more wins. 

41.

Name: Chips

Hometown: Salinas, CA

Cute Rank: #43

About: This little French Bulldog can be seen skateboarding around town. Yep, skateboarding! Now that's what we call talent. Chips does have dog-like qualities too, however, like chewing on things and rough-housing. Adorable!

40.

Name: Ziggy

Hometown: Wausau, WI

Cute Rank: #42

About: Doesn't Ziggy have the most beautiful baby blues? This stunning husky has six achievement badges! Aside from being adorbs, this cutie could work a wee bit on his heeling. 

39.

Name: Molly

Hometown: Chantilly, VA

Cute Rank: #41

About: Molly has a sweet baby face and is an adorable small size. Although Molly sometimes suffers from halitosis, we think her sweet demeanor makes up for it! Yay, Molly!

38.

Name: Brady

Hometown: Fairfield, CT

Cute Rank: #39

About: Brady is a sweet little Yorkshire Terrier, who looks scrumptious in that basket! Wouldn't you just love to spend a cold wintery night snuggling with this cutie on the couch? We sure wouldn't mind. 

37.

Name: Sara

Hometown: Clearwater, FL

Cute Rank: #38

About: How comfortable does Sara look? This precious pup is ranked #38 on our dog leaderboard, and we sure know why. She is absolutely adorable!

36.

Name: Lucy Goosey

Hometown: Highland Park, IL

Cute Rank: #37

About: What a sweet face! Lucy is seriously one adorable pup. Don't you just want to smother her with kisses? Paws up for Lucy.

35.

Name: Izzy

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Cute Rank: #36

About: Check out Izzy, straight from sunny Los Angeles, California! We expect to see big things from this beautiful golden girl. She is precious.

34.

Name: Candy

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Cute Rank: #35

About: Wow, now that's one cutie patootie! Little Candy is sure to make your heart melt. She is absolutely adorable. 

33.

Name: Cami Belle

Hometown: Bakersfield, CA

Cute Rank: #34

About: Cami Belle looks like a little angel. We wouldn't mind waking up in the morning to this beautiful girl. No wonder she has so many badges.

32.

Name: Wilkie

Hometown: Los Feliz, CA

Cute Rank: #33

About: Wilkie is super cute, but could work on his "eating manners." His prized possession? His bed. We hope to see a lot more of this little boy on PawNation. 

31.

Name: Kraid

Hometown: Apple Valley, MN

Cute Rank: #32

About: Snowy nosey! Kraid is seriously adorable. We love snowy dog pictures. Put your paws together for the beautiful Kraid.

30.

Name: Coco

Hometown: Fountain Valley, CA

Cute Rank: #31

About: Having a ruff day? Coco looks like she can cheer you up! We are proud to see such a cute pooch on the site. 

29.

Name: Hudson & Bodie

Hometown: Hermosa Beach, CA

Cute Rank: #30

About: Looks like puppy love to us! These two cuties are inseparable, and look angelic snuggling together. We can't get enough of them.

28.

Name: Penny

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Cute Rank: #29

About: This Canadian cutie has curls for days, if she may say so herself. She sure blends in well with that blanket, don't you think?

27.

Name: Bella

Hometown: Lakeland, FL

Cute Rank: #28

About: Meet Bella! (You can call her "Belly Bean.") She has the sweetest face ever, and looks just like a stuffed animal.

26.

Name: Mugzy

Hometown: 

Cute Rank: #27

About: Mugzy is too cute. This sweet Pomeranian has raked in nearly 6,000 wins, being one of the top dogs on PawNation! Mugzy, you rock. We hope to see more of you on PawNation. 

25.

Name: Barkley

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA 

Cute Rank: #26

About: Barkley lives in the City of Angels … er, puppies? Being cute is hard work for this sweet face, which is why a bottle is well-deserved. Barkley, you're precious! Keep up the good work, pal. 

24.

Name: Hud

Hometown: Redondo Beach, CA

Cute Rank: #25

About: Hud is the man! This pup has achieved four badges and has over 5,600 wins. He is also insanely cute and super sweet. Hud, keep up the good work on PawNation.

23.

Name: Clementine

Hometown: Kingsport, TN

Cute Rank: #24

About: Oh my darling, what a great expression this pretty pooch has. We are very impressed, Clementine! Keep up the good work, li'l girl.

22.

Name: Oakley

Hometown: Long Island, NY

Cute Rank: #23

About: Oakley himself admit that he could have a  "manlier bark." However, he is young and it will come with age. Just wait, Oakley. We are sure when you hit two years old, your bark will be very deep and commanding. (Just be sure to keep us updated with adorable photos!)

21.

Name: Bentley

Hometown: Jupiter, FL

Cute Rank: #22

About: Bentley just wants to please! He has a heart of gold, but could really work on his manners and not chasing the cat. He can, however, spin in circles until he is dizzy. Now that's talent! Put it up for Bentley!

20.

Name: Cinnamon

Hometown: Texarkana, AR

Cute Rank: #21

About: Oh goodness, that face! That's the face of a 'Gold Star Badge' baby. Cinny is beautiful, and has an amazing, soft coat. Don't be fooled; no pup's perfect! Cinnamon is (shhh) scared of thunder. 

19.

Name: Peanut

Hometown: New York, NY

Cute Rank: #20

About: With over 6,300 wins, Peanut is one of our top dogs. You can look at his beautiful face and just see what a large personality this sweetheart has! Although small, Peanut isn't afraid to use his big bark when need be. 

18.

Name: Finley Cooper

Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY

Cute Rank: #19

About: Hey, Finley Cooper, wanna play ball? Fin sure looks like he enjoys a good time. Who wouldn't love a good ol' game of catch with this little guy? 

17.

Name: Murphy

Hometown: Springboro, OH

Cute Rank: #18

About: So small! Little Murphy could be mistaken for a stuffed animal, but we consider it part of his puppyish charm. He is so cute. We expect to see big things from this little pooch.

16.

Name: Logan

Hometown: Coram, NY

Cute Rank: #17

About: Logan's face sure is squee-worthy! He has over 4,971 wins on Who's Cutest, and that number is only growing larger! This beautiful white canine is bound to win over many hearts in his lifetime.  

15.

Name: Denali

Hometown: Denver, CO

Cute Rank: #16

About: Meet Denali! This sweetheart has quite a mellow demeanor and is pretty smart, too! Even though Denali can work on his listening skills, he is kind and super awesome. Paws up for Denali!

14.

Name: Watson

Hometown: Santa Monica, CA

Cute Rank: #15

About: Watson is precious! What a lucky pooch, living in sunny Santa Monica, California. We are sure this lovely little dog spends many days playing around on the beach, enjoying pleasurable hikes and getting a great tan. (He sure looks beautifully bronzed!) 

13.

Name: Chloe-Anne

Hometown: Aiken, SC

Cute Rank: #14

About: There's more to life than having a pretty face and a soft coat. Chloe-Anne proves that you can have looks and an awesome personality. This awesome companion loves her mommy and chasing the vacuum. Sounds like fun, Chloe-Anne! 

12.

Name: Bailey Bella Jensen

Hometown: Belgrade, MT

Cute Rank: #13

About: Bailey is a small pup with a big dream — to one day pose in a dog magazine. Hey, anything is possible! Her sweet looks and kind personality could very well help her reach her dream. We adore Bailey ... she just has the sweetest face!

11.

Name: Sandy

Hometown: Huntington, NY

Cute Rank: #11

About: Sandy has an incredibly sweet and friendly nature. She enjoys overeating, sleeping, and nom-nomming on her sweet little paws. However, she could work on her manners and obedience. Don't worry, Sandy, we are sure as you grow older, your manners will progress and you will be very obedient!

10.

Name: Bruschi

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Cute Rank: #10

About: Sweet Bruschi might look small, but he sure has a scary bark! Or, at least he says he does. He enjoys stuffed animals, cuddling and sitting on his daddy's lap. Too cute.

9.

Name: Murray

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Cute Rank: #9

About: Murray is one of the cutest pups we've seen! Possessing fur that all the other pups would bark for, Murray has a lot goin' for him. Now tell us, Murray, are those highlights natural or does the groomer have something to do with it?

8.

Name: Jessie

Hometown: Schenectady, NY

Cute Rank: #8

About: Wow, Jessie sure is one festive pooch and has a ton of awesome pictures! No wonder Jessie has the 'Pix' badge. Jessie adores his parents, his rawhide bone and his football. We hope many pets are able to enjoy the holidays as much as Jessie enjoyed Thanksgiving. Just look at that picture; need we say more?

7.

Name: Sheldon

Hometown: Kernersville, NC

Cute Rank: #7

About: Meet Sheldon. Sheldon enjoys pacifiers, is ridiculously cute and sleeps like a baby. Sheldon also has the 'Rookie' badge. Sheldon is unquestionably one of the top 10 cutest pets on PawNation!

6.

Name: Cody

Hometown: Suwanee, GA

Cute Rank: #6

About: Awww, what a lucky mailbox. Sweet little Cody is from Suwanee, Georgia, and is seriously adorable. Wouldn't you just want to snuggle up next to this white ball of puff? We definitely wouldn't mind. 

5.

Name: Abby & Shelby

Hometown: Keller, TX

Cute Rank: #5

About: Abby and Shelby are two sweet sister-pups from Keller, Texas. However, everyone thinks they're twins! Aside from being smart and cute, these girls adore each other. They never want to be separated. Now that's what you call sweet puppy love.

4.

Name: Corey

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

Cute Rank: #4

About: One word: Adorable! Corey enjoys the simple things in life, like shredding the mail and falling asleep on the deck during a sunny day. Corey's greatest fear is having nobody to play with, but we doubt that will ever happen.

3.

Name: ChewChew

Hometown: New York, NY

Cute Rank: #3

About: Check out this cutie from the Big Apple! Chew has the life — literally. Aside from having insanely appealing looks, Chew is able to go to work with mom every day. Yep, every dang day! Now that's what we call a lucky pooch. 

2.

Name: Nora Sunshine

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Cute Rank: #2

About: This Chicago native is our runner-up. Just look at that face — how sweet! Nora Sunshine (Nora for short) has an extremely friendly personality. She just wants to please. She could work a bit on her listening skills, but her cuteness makes up for it. Regardless, little miss Nora is always down for some tummy rubs and swimming sessions. 

1.

Name: Madison

Hometown: Portland, OR

Cute Rank: #1

About: Put your paws up for Madison, the #1 cutest pet on PawNation of 2012! This little girl from Portland, Oregon, is absolutely adorable. She is sweet, petite and sure knows how to work the camera. (Just check out her pics). Her dream? To overcome the pain in her legs so she can run on the beach again. We hope your dream comes true very soon, Madison. All of PawNation is rooting for you.