31 Amazing Dog Tattoos that Celebrate Canine Love

 

Henry Wheeler Shaw, a famous 19th century writer, once said, “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than it loves itself.” While it may be foolhardy to quantify love, we all have heard of stories of a dog’s unconditional love for its master. There are different ways to celebrate a dog’s loyalty – some give doggie treats and toys, some choose long leisurely walks, while some opt for something rather permanent: dog tattoos.

Dog tattoos symbolize fidelity, obedience, intelligence, and protection – qualities that are attributed to man’s best friend. Even with the beautiful symbolism, there is one primary reason why dog owners get dog tattoos – to immortalize that deep friendship between man and dog. Take the case of Miley Cyrus. When her Alaskan Klee Kai pooch Floyd died in a coyote attack, she was devastated. The best way she could think of to commemorate his legacy was get a tattoo of Floyd with a speech bubble that said, “With a little help from my fwends”.

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Via instagram.com/mileycyrus

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1. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you – especially if it can bite you back.

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Via thefw.com

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2. Never miss a chance to throw a fist bump.

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Via kaleidoscope-kay.tumblr.com

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3. “We received intelligence that you’re smuggling a pair of adorable wolves, Ma’am. If you may please roll up your sleeves.”

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Via wesharepics.info

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4. The truth about the minimalist cat and dog

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Via demilked.com

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5. Don’t be surprised if somebody said this husky was an Illuminati.

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Via myotherrideizaunicorn.tumblr.com

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6. Mark Ostein hit it big with this geometric-meets-hyperrealism dog tattoo.

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Via geometric-tattoo.tumblr.com

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7. Courage summed it up correctly when he said, “The things I do for love”.

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Via tumblr.com

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8. When you ask for a uniquely gorgeous dog tattoo and the artist slays it:

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Via pinterest.com

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9. “The red carpet has been laid out, Your Royal Highness.”

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Via fuckyeahtattoosofpets.tumblr.com

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10. These best friends chose a Catdog tattoo because even if they’re opposites like Cat and Dog, there’s much love going on.

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Via welbos.com

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11. Tattoo artist Junko calls this piece “Baxternaut”. Anybody who knows the context behind this tattoo, please stand up.

Via ajunkysock.tumblr.com
Via ajunkysock.tumblr.com

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12. This tat often gets voted among the worst tattoos of all time, but seriously, doesn’t it look like Egyptian hieroglyphics to you? You don’t say to the Egyptians, “With all due respect, those are some ugly drawings you got there.”

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Via tweez.net

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13. Everybody knows Jake and Finn are the coolest best friends.

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Via tattoopinners.com

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14. This paw tattoo is so subtle, yet so powerful.

Via tattoosboy.com
Via tattoosboy.com

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15. On a scale of 1 to pug origami, how cute is this pug origami tattoo?

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Via tumblr.com

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16. An interesting twist on Keith Haring’s “TV Man with Barking Dog”

Via tattoomagz.com
Via tattoomagz.com

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17. Tattoo artist Ivy Saruzi drew this tattoo using a single continuous line, and it’s amazing.

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Via tumbnation.com

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18. “So you like pugs…” said the boy. “Pugs with ice cream, specifically,” the girl interrupted.

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Via tattoosboy.com

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19. “Ask me anything because I’m the pug who knows.”

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Via matthowse.tumblr.com

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20. In honor of Laika, the first dog in space aka a geek’s favoritest canine

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Via instagram.com/mentat_gamze

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21. “Is there something about that dog you’re not telling me?”

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Via favim.com

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22. “Let me show you my wiener.”

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Via tattoogen.com

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23. “Excuse me, sir, are you that dog from #cooldogsofInstagram?”

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Via tattoosnob.tumblr.com

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24. “Don’t give me that Bull — oh yeah, that Bull Terrier looks totally adorbs.”

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Via landog.com.br

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25. Possibly the coolest way to honor your canine companions

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Via tattoomagz.com

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26. Just because it’s a balloon dog doesn’t mean it can’t be amazing.

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Via mulpix.com

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27. Even hipster pugs fall in love

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Via tattoogen.com

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28. You can only wish you’re half as cool as this dude with the sushi dog tattoo.

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Via forums.theknot.com

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29. This could be a Latino dog celebrating Dia de los Muertos.

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Via skullspiration.tumblr.com

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30. When you and your best friend want to get matching tattoos but you’re a fatass who can’t say no to pizza.

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Via neotattooart.tumblr.com

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31. One of the most brilliant dog tattoos you’ll come across on the Internet – never mind the chest hair.

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Via keltait.tumblr.com

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