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Celebrities are primetime targets for the paparazzi—even when just walking the dog! So what exactly is so attractive about a star out for a stroll with a beloved pooch? See for yourself: browse through this gallery and take the lead with this collection of celebs and their canine companions.

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Ryan Gosling - The actor and his dog walking through New York's Lower East Side.

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Lady Gaga - Lady Gaga is seen shopping in Toronto accompanied by her gorgeous French Bulldog puppy.

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Hugh Jackman - The Australian actor looking relaxed walking his dogs in New York City's West Village.

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Orlando Bloom - The English actor walks his dog on a short leash in Hollywood.

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Jake Gyllenhaal - The actor and his German Shepherd can be seen braving a chilly New York City winter's day.

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Mathew McConaughey - The actor in typical shirtless fashion on the beach in Malibu with his faithful friend.

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Kim Kardashian - The reality TV personality and her Boxer pictured together in Los Angeles.

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Bradley Cooper - The busy actor and filmmaker taking time out with his smart-looking dog in New York City.

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Javier Bardem - The Spanish actor is seen walking along Venice Beach with his four-legged friend.

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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel - The singer-songwriter (with wife Jessica Biel in the background) is spotted walking the family dogs in Los Angeles.

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Ryan Reynolds - The 'Deadpool' actor out and about with his dog in New York City.

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Simon Cowell - British music mogul Simon Cowell lends his dog a helping hand on Miami Beach.

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Paris Hilton - The socialite "walking" one of her dogs while on a shopping spree in New York City.

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Ben Affleck - The actor's German Shepherd seems to be taking him out for a walk in sunny Pacific Palisades, California.

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Emma Stone - The 'La La Land' actress looking stylish in New York City while out walking her dog.

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Hilary Swank - The Oscar winner looking suitably European as she walks her dog through the backstreets of Paris.

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Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell - The former Beatle, his wife, and their dog enjoying a vacation in The Hamptons on eastern Long Island.

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Jon Hamm - The 'Mad Men' actor pauses while walking his dog in Central Park, New York City.

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Charlize Theron - The South Africa-born actress taking a stroll with her dogs on Malibu Beach.

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Claire Danes - The 'Homeland' star walking her dog while shopping in Soho, New York City.

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Kylie Jenner - Kylie Jenner clutches her Italian Greyhound, who looks rather apprehensive about being lifted off the ground.

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Seth Rogan - The funnyman taking a stroll in West Hollywood with his tiny friend.

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Jennifer Lawrence - Looking casual and sporty, the 'Silver Linings Playbook' actress takes her dog for a walk in New York City.

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Reese Witherspoon - Her two dogs leading the way, the 'Legally Blonde' star appears deep in thought as she hits the trail.

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Jennifer Connelly - The actress bundles up against the cold to walk her canine companion.

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Miley Cyrus - The actress and singer jogging with her four-legged companion in Los Angeles.

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Mariah Carey - The singer strikes a stylish pose with her dog as she leaves the Hotel Gansevoort in New York City.

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George Clooney - Taking a break between filming, the actor is visited on set by his wife, Amal, and their long-eared Basset Hound.

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Snoop Dogg - The rapper, escorted by his entourage, brings his little pup to Hollywood for a TV appearance.

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Kate Upton - The model and actress includes her dog in her daily fitness regime.

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Sean Penn - The 'Milk' actor following his puppy's lead in Malibu.

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Sienna Miller - The actress is spotted stepping out in casual style with her dog.

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Ashley Greene - The 'Twilight' actress takes time out in Beverly Hills with her furry friend.

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Eric McCormack - The 'Will & Grace' star chatting on the phone while he exercises his dog in a leafy Los Angeles suburb.

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Calista Flockhart - The 'Ally McBeal' star is pictured walking two of her dogs while the third hitches a ride.

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Jessica Alba - The actress arriving at a hair salon in Beverly Hills with her Pug.

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Justin Theroux - The actor looks suitably cool with his canine companion as they both walk through the West Village in New York City.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt - The actress cuddles her pooch while walking in sunny Beverly Hills.

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Katy Perry - Her dog cradled in her arms, the singer steps out into a New York City night.

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Zac Efron - The actor lends his dog a helping hand.

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Amber Heard - The actress keeps her tiny terrier on a long leash.

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Parker Posey - The actress is full of smiles as she takes her dog for a walk in New York City.

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Natalie Portman - The 'Black Swan' actress and her pup go off the beaten track in Los Feliz, California.

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Anne Hathaway - All in denim as the actress takes her dogs for a stroll in New York City.

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Shakira - Never far away from her canine companion, the Colombian singing sensation makes an appearance with her dog in South Beach, Florida.

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Drew Barrymore - The 'Santa Clarita Diet' star clutches her dog while on a visit to New York City.

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Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher - Husband and wife seen taking their pups to a dog park in Hollywood.

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Kate Beckinsale - The British actress walking one of her dogs in Beverly Hills while carrying the other.

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Liv Tyler - The 'Lord of the Rings' actress on the streets of New York City with her furry little pal.

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Mickey Rourke - Clutching his dog, 'The Wrestler' star emerges from a hotel to greet fans.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones - The Welsh actress braves a cold autumn morning with her dog in New York's Central Park.

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Tom Hanks - The actor does his best 'Forrest Gump' impression as he sits on a bench and plays with one of his pups at a California dog park.

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend - Both avid dog lovers, their pooch gets a helping hand as the married couple dart across a busy New York City street.

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Oprah Winfrey - Pictured with one of her many dogs, the talk show host and media magnate arrives for a television appearance in Los Angeles.

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Helena Christensen - The Danish model is spotted walking her dog and picking up some pet supplies in New York City.

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Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn -

Michael Jackson's daughter and her ex-boyfriend share dog-walking duties in Los Angeles.

See also: Definitive dog walking dos and don'ts

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