Doggone it: Private Practice star Taye Diggs and his wife, Idina Menzel, took their dog for a stroll in Beverly Hills October 24. Check out this cute pic ...

Taye Diggs has said that his small dog provided the inspiration for his character, Dr. Sam Bennett, also a smooth operating hottie who owns a petite pooch.

Regardless, we're just happy every time we come across pictures of Taye Diggs and wife. They really make a gorgeous, happy couple.

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