Dogs of Instagram: Famous furry influencers to follow for your daily cute puppy fix
Some days, social media can be bleak. For those looking to lighten their Instagram feeds, we've rounded up the best pupfluencers.
What sets these doggies apart? In our search we looked not only for those with large followings (over 10k - although we did make a few exceptions) but a bit of personality and a good mix of breeds too, from tiny daschunds to golden doodles.
These pups are from all over the world, but if you want to go local, head here for New York City's best Instagram dogs.
@Loulouminidachsund
We have a new friend 😍. You can see our instastories to see more.
A post shared by Loulou (@loulouminidachshund) on Mar 17, 2019 at 10:31am PDT
Loulou the mini dachshund is one of the most entertaining pups on Instagram, living a life of leisure on a farm in the Netherlands. Loulou even eats better than most humans, enjoying a mostly raw diet and fresh fruit and vegetables. Hit follow for Loulou’s adventures with hedgehogs, sugar gliders and ducklings. She also recently welcomed some pups, including daughter Coco, whose antics are shared with their 360,000 followers.
Natural habitat: Playing with farm friends.
@NorbertTheDog
A post shared by NORBERT (@norbertthedog) on Jan 21, 2019 at 12:31pm PST
Norbert is only three pounds but his personality is much larger than that. He has more than 1.8 million fans who buy his merch and follow his philanthropic endeavors, including doling out high fives to friends. The registered therapy dog (and influencer) is a mix of Chihuahua, Cairn Terrier, and Lhasa Apso, making him one of a kind.
Natural habitat: Norbert regularly volunteers at the Children's Hospital in Los Angeles. He also spends time with his little brother, Golden Retriever Fred.
@STLBluesPup
#TBT to when I was just a wee pup! Still loved the blues tho. #stlblues
A post shared by Barclay (@stlbluespup) on Feb 7, 2019 at 8:52am PST
Future service dog Barclay is currently serving as the St. Louis Blues hockey team's mascot. He's even helped them out on the ice by (mostly) playing with the puck.
Natural habitat: In the rink.
@MargoandFig
A post shared by ✨Margo Bean The Frenchie✨ (@margobean) on Mar 8, 2019 at 6:35am PST
Margo Bean the Frenchie is one chic pup, spending time in sunglasses and flower crowns - she's basically ready for Coachella, which makes sense, as she is based in California. Follow for festival season fashion inspiration. Her motto is "Treat yourself," which truly explains her entire aesthetic.
Natural habitat: Anywhere with accessories.
@PicklesTheGoldfish
Pickles face reaction after I told her what the yellow snow is....
A post shared by Pickles The Golden Retriever (@picklesthegoldie) on Mar 17, 2019 at 1:12pm PDT
Pickles only has 4,000 followers but certainly deserves more for being an extremely good girl.
Natural habitat: Pickles loves nature even more than guys on Tinder who won't stop posting hiking pictures.
@RufusandScooter
happy Saturday! 😊🤩 shot by: @itsbigben
A post shared by rufus + scooter (@rufusandscooter) on Jan 5, 2019 at 9:59am PST
Rufus and Scooter provide the entertainment of two pups but you only have to follow one account. The long-haired miniature dachshunds live in Canada, where they spend time in the snow and inside their tiny teepee.
Natural habitat: They're more adventurous than your favorite travel blogger, hanging out in the snow (in matching Santa Claus costumes, obviously) or running through the sand on a California beach.
@BensonTheDoodle
A post shared by Benson (@benson.the.doodle) on Nov 21, 2018 at 9:28am PST
Benson the Doodle is a certified #pupfluencer, providing his 21,000 Instagram followers with perfectly filtered photos for a carefully curated grid. The Australian Labradoodle lives in Seattle and isn't afraid of a little #sponcon.
Natural habitat: In bed.
@TungstenFrenchie
A post shared by TUNGSTEN (@tungstenfrenchie) on Nov 22, 2018 at 7:52am PST
Tungsten is a noted bowtie enthusiast who definitely knows how to accessorize, whether it's tiny socks or a faux fur parka hood.
Natural habitat: Wearing a tiny hat, backpack or bunny ears.
@Kaladin_and_Storm_Adventures
A post shared by Kaladin & Storm (@kaladin_and_storm_adventures) on Aug 27, 2018 at 2:51pm PDT
Another two pups worth a single follow are Kaladin and Storm, Aussie brothers living in Colorado. When they're not frolicking in the snow, they're hanging in a hammock or posing in front of mountainous backdrops that look like screensavers.
Natural habitat: Swimming, hiking, or sitting by the fire.
@Lychee_the_Corgi
A post shared by Lychee & Mochee The Corgis (@lychee_the_corgi) on Dec 11, 2018 at 8:48am PST
Prepare for double trouble in the form of Lychee and Mochee, two corgis who like dressing up and always look like they’re making a meme.
Natural habitat: Wearing complimentary ensembles, whether it’s wedding gear or Santa hats on the beach.
@CavalierPixel
A post shared by PIXEL (@cavalierpixel) on Feb 18, 2019 at 7:18pm PST
This Cavalier King Charles will be the most beautiful pup on your feed by far.
Natural habitat: Staging glamorous photoshoots with Starbucks cups and tutus, just like a modern-day Carrie Bradshaw - only far cuter.