U+1F415 • Animals & Nature
Dog Emoji
Meaning
A dog, a faithful, beloved pet canine. Depicted as a light-brown dog, of various breeds, in full profile on all fours facing left, with a long, curled tail held upright and pointed or floppy ears.
Apple and Facebook’s dogs resemble a reddish-brown Shiba Inu, a popular Japanese breed featured in the Doge meme. Google shows what appears to be a Beagle.
See also 🐩 Poodle and 🐶 Dog Face, whose applications may overlap. Some vendors implement the same or a similar dog in their 🦮 Guide Dog and 🐕🦺 Service Dog.
One of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.
Google and Facebook previously featured puppies with collars, Apple’s dog previously resembled an Akita Inu, another popular Japanese breed.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F415 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | dog |
| Shortcode | :dog: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E0.7 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐕 Dog emoji mean?
A dog, a faithful, beloved pet canine. Depicted as a light-brown dog, of various breeds, in full profile on all fours facing left, with a long, curled tail held upright and pointed or floppy ears. Apple and Facebook’s dogs resemble a reddish-brown Shiba Inu, a popular Japanese breed featured in the Doge meme. Google shows what appears to be a Beagle. See also 🐩 Poodle and 🐶 Dog Face, whose applications may overlap. Some vendors implement the same or a similar dog in their 🦮 Guide Dog and 🐕🦺 Service Dog. One of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. Google and Facebook previously featured puppies with collars, Apple’s dog previously resembled an Akita Inu, another popular Japanese breed.
How do I copy the 🐕 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🐕) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Dog?
The Unicode for the Dog emoji is U+1F415.
On which platforms can I use the 🐕 emoji?
You can use the Dog emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Dog Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🐕"
"I'm so relieved 🐕"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🐕"
Comments: "This is literally me 🐕"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🐕"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🐕💦 (emphasized relief)
🐕😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.