U+1F436 • Animals & Nature
Dog Face Emoji
Meaning
A friendly, cartoon-styled face of a dog, looking straight ahead. Depicted as the face of a dog of various breeds, generally light-brown and white, with pointed or floppy ears and its tongue hanging out.
May be used with a more playful tone than the full-bodied 🐕 Dog, though their applications generally overlap. See also 🐩 Poodle.
One of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. Available as an Apple Animoji.
Many vendors implement the same or similar dog as their full-bodied 🐕 Dog, such as Google and Facebook. Apple, Google, Samsung and WhatsApp’s dogs have a white face with brown, floppy ears and a brown patch over one eye.
Included in the earliest Japanese emoji sets from Softbank, Docomo, and au by KDDI.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F436 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | dog face |
| Shortcode | :dog-face: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐶 Dog Face emoji mean?
A friendly, cartoon-styled face of a dog, looking straight ahead. Depicted as the face of a dog of various breeds, generally light-brown and white, with pointed or floppy ears and its tongue hanging out. May be used with a more playful tone than the full-bodied 🐕 Dog, though their applications generally overlap. See also 🐩 Poodle. One of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. Available as an Apple Animoji. Many vendors implement the same or similar dog as their full-bodied 🐕 Dog, such as Google and Facebook. Apple, Google, Samsung and WhatsApp’s dogs have a white face with brown, floppy ears and a brown patch over one eye. Included in the earliest Japanese emoji sets from Softbank, Docomo, and au by KDDI.
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 Face?
The Unicode for the Dog Face emoji is U+1F436.
On which platforms can I use the 🐶 emoji?
You can use the Dog Face 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 Face 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.
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