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10 Of The Most Iconic Dog Memes And Their Stories

Dogs are pretty much everyone's favorite thing. Well, maybe not everyone, but dogs are pretty cool, and they're one of the most beloved pets out there. And a handful of dogs have managed to become extremely famous, not for any rational reason, but as memes.

In this collection, we've gathered some of the biggest dog memes in existence and ranked them, and we've also included some particularly memorable stories about them whenever possible. And some of them are pretty wild. For example, did you know one of the most popular dog memes comes from a Serbian movie about drugs? Or that a famously awkward dog photo is used in North Korean propaganda to shame Americans? Now, you can find out the true identities and some truly odd facts about some of the most famous dog memes out there, and you can make your friends even more concerned for you whenever you bring up this fun trivia. Here are some of the most iconic dog memes and their origins.

10. Birthday Dog

MEME FACTS Birthday Dog was used in North Korean propaganda 1 thd 3 Birthday Dog is a bichon frise/poodle mix named Riley who had a very fun birthday in 2010. Redditors were apparently amazed by how "high" he looks with his narrowed eyes and almost human-like face, and his owner Maureen even had to publicly debunk a rumor that Riley was on drugs when the meme went viral. It has since appeared in North Korean propaganda to represent the "lavish" lifestyle of Americans. Know Your Meme

9. Yes, This Is Dog

MEME FACTS "Yes, this is Dog" comes from a Serbian drug film HELLO 3 YES, THIS IS DOG IMGACE.COM The image of this dog answering the phone comes from a dog that starred in a Serbian film, the title of which roughly translates to "The Landscape in the Mist.” It follows the lives of heroin addicts in Belgrade, who are suffering from addiction and life under a strict communist regime. The dog's role in the film was not very notable aside from this scene, and now, the meme is used as an image macro. Know Your Meme

8. Cupcake Dog

7. Pun Dog

MEME FACTS Pun Dog, better known as Pun Husky, is not a husky at all 3 The so-called Pun Husky from the old but popular three-panel pun meme is actually an Alaskan Klee Kai, a newer breed of dog that has been around since the '70s. His true identity was unknown until his owner Leah posted the original picture of him online, saying he's a very highly energetic dog named Everest, because he won't "ever rest." Know Your Meme

6. Ptheven

MEME FACTS Phteven's unique appearance is the result of a jaw dysfunction PHTEVEN Phteven is the nickname given to Tuna, a dog with a big overbite and a lot of character. His owner Courtney Dasher runs an Instagram page for him and posts lots of awkward and funny photos about him, which is where the common meme photos began to first appear. Know Your Meme

5. Gabe the Dog

MEME FACTS A YouTuber named deathtrips made his dog Gabe into a meme Gabe was the fluffy white senior dog known for his "bork" remixes. Sadly, he died in 2017, but his owner assured it was a peaceful passing with "a smile on his face," which is the best we could have hoped for Gabe. His bork videos aren't as appreciated now as they were years ago, but he's still very recognizable and viewed as a hero of sorts after his death. Know Your Meme

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3. Nelson the Bull Terrier

MEME FACTS Nelson's meme image originated on his own Twitter account G Nelson the bull terrier, also known as Walter, became a social media star after a picture of him staring blankly at the camera without his ears visible went viral. His owner appears to run a Twitter page for him, known by the handle @PupperNelson, which was where the image first appeared. Know Your Meme

2. Cheems

MEME FACTS Cheems recently had a health scare that concerned fans everywhere Cheems is a member of the Doge family known for his awkward posing and expression. He's really a dog named Balltze, who has very recently been trending due to his diagnosis of pancreatitis as of May 19th. Luckily, Balltze is doing much better already, and his owner says his test results are looking more normal again. Know Your Meme FERD

1. Doge

MEME FACTS The real Shiba Inu behind Doge is named Kabosu and lives in Japan Doge has become one of the most famous memes of all time, especially now that it's spiraled into Dogecoin and a level of irony none could have predicted ten years ago. The real dog behind the Doge meme is a Japanese Shiba Inu named Kabosu. Kabosu is a rescue, and she also seems to be fond of sitting in strange positions on her owner's couch. Know Your Meme 3

Related Memes 11 total

Cheems meme image depicting the shiba inu balltze.

Cheems

Nelson the Bull Terrier / Walter

Nelson the Bull Terrier / Walter

Gabe the Dog / Bork Remixes

Gabe the Dog / Bork Remixes

Pun Dog

Pun Dog

funny looking chihuahua dog with an overbite wearing a bow tie

Phteven / Tuna the Dog

Shiba inu dog staring at the viewer / doge meme.

Doge

FrankerZ

FrankerZ

Dogs | Cute golden retriever panting lovingly with headphone on.

Dogs

black dog with a phone held to its ear and the caption HELLO YES THIS IS DOG

Yes, This is Dog

Birthday Dog

Birthday Dog

meme collage

Memes

 



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