Ben Affleck is all smiles alongside his loyal companions in Los Angeles

After finally opening up about his split from Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck seems freer—and more at ease—than ever. He was recently spotted in Los Angeles, smiling as he walked with his two German Shepherds.

Wearing a gray sherpa-lined jacket over an Artists Equity tee, Affleck looked relaxed and unbothered. His dogs trotted alongside him with alert strides and wagging tails—a calm, loyal presence at his side.

It was a rare, quiet moment for the actor: just a man, his dogs, and a sunlit sidewalk far from the noise of Hollywood.

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Affleck’s love for dogs has been a constant over the years, with each one often tied to different chapters of his life—family, relationships, and everything in between. He has had several ones—mostly German Shepherds, but also Labradors and Golden Retrievers. One of the most recognizable was Hutch, a German Shepherd who joined the Affleck-Garner family around 2011. He was often seen with Affleck on walks and even at film sets, clearly a close companion.

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Affleck and his son Samuel were recently spotted out in Los Angeles, walking their dogs and grabbing drinks and a snack from a nearby shop. It was a simple, relaxed outing that showed their easy bond and shared love for their pups.

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In early 2025, Affleck adopted two new German Shepherds, likely the ones seen in recent photos. They were brought in as security dogs for his family and home, a move tied to growing safety concerns after events like the L.A. wildfires and an FBI visit to his neighborhood over unauthorized drone activity.

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He’s been seen walking the dogs with his son Samuel, often alongside trainers from Trident Elite Protection Dogs, pointing to serious training and a clear security role. The dogs are young and were adopted close together—one in January, the other reportedly in February. Their names haven’t been shared, which tracks with how Affleck handles more private details, especially since his split from Jennifer Lopez.

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What’s the story behind Affleck’s white Labrador named Martha Stewart?

During his marriage to Garner, the family adopted a white Labrador named Martha Stewart, who quickly became a beloved part of their home. She was often seen with Garner and their daughter Violet, clearly a family dog who stayed close through changing times—even after Affleck and Garner’s 2015 divorce.

Garner named their white Labrador Martha Stewart as a lighthearted tribute to the lifestyle icon—an inside joke that reflected her sense of humor and love for all things domestic. The name fit Garner’s public image: warm, creative, and down-to-earth.

That same year, just before the couple announced their separation, they adopted a Golden Retriever puppy named Birdie. Affleck kept Birdie at first but later brought her back to the kids.