Doggy Today

@odylovesyoda says "A little story of my dog Ody inspired by the Fifa World Cup. Ever since Ody was a little pup I took her to soccer games and unlike the other dogs there she was actually watching the game. She's always hundred percent focused on the ball. She seems to know the difference between watching the game and playing it herself which amazes me because she is a absolute ball maniac from soccer balls and tennis balls to balloons and huge gym balls" #dogsofinstagram #dog #worldcup #worldpup #soccer #brazil2014

Ugh. We feel the same way @chihuahuacharlie on this #monday #dogsofinstagram #dog

The big craze happening in China right now is the "Panda Dog." And no, these are not an inbred mix of a panda and a dog, they are actually dogs made to look like pandas.

Dog people, you have the right to be smug. Very, very smug. ;)

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Your dog should first and foremost be part of the family. However, having a canine companion who could also fearlessly protect you and your less furry family members is not really a bad thing. While these breeds all make great protective dogs, it's important to train them properly so that they don't try to “protect” you from everyone.

@hellopepi is here to make your Saturday even better #dogsofinstagram #dog

@clever_cookie_kandi says "This is my adorable kelpie, Kandi, loving the blue skies and sun we've been enjoying recently here in england! :) ❤️" #dogsofinstagram #dog

Big, Monday morning yawn from Pen the Husky. Thanks for sharing @arthurpennwillow #dogsofinstagram #dog

A shot of joy to the heart...

DOGS SOLVE EVERYTHING.

Beautiful studio portraits of dogs by photographer Pauline Zonneveld. Her 'Good Old Dog Project' has a special focus on portraits of senior dogs.

A New Jersey hotel bartender who works three jobs was stunned when a customer left her a $1,000 tip out of concern for her dog.

Chow Chows are the pillows of dogs, if you didn't know.

Meet Savannah, who was trained by the Pets for Vets NYC Long Island to give emotional support to a veteran marine who served five tours in Iraq.

In the age of social media and the transparency of everything, traditional sheltering and animal control models that essentially amount to population control by the sanctioned killing of homeless pets just do not stand up to scrutiny....

🌏 HAPPY EARTH DAY! 🌍 "Hi, sending you a pic from a hike we had this Easter. Caesar is an adventurous bordercollie who loves hiking in the Norwegian mountains. Best regards, @knutberge79" #dogsofinstagram #dog #earthday #puddlegram