Fun fact, the hashtag #pug is the 2nd most popular dog hashtag on Instagram:
- Chihuahua
- Pug
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
Pugs also rank 2nd among dog breeds most likely to become insta-famous (see graphic above).
Why are pugs so viral?
Pugs are often considered adorable because of their unique physical features, such as their round, wrinkled faces, large expressive eyes, and curly tails. These physical traits give them a distinctive and often humorous appearance that many people find endearing. Some people (we don’t like those people 🤪) thing pugs are ugly, and some think they’re so ugly they’re cute. But dress then up in cute outfits and clothes and you’ll understand the natural virality of a pug.
Additionally, pugs have a friendly and affectionate personality, and they absolutely love to be around people. They often make silly noises and playful expressions, which can be entertaining and charming to their owners.
Overall, the combination of their physical appearance and personality traits makes pugs a very appealing and beloved breed to many people, and this is why they are often considered adorable.
Which dog has the most followers on Instagram?
@itsdougthepug is also the 2nd most popular dog on Instagram, right behind @jiffpom.
Here’s the complete list:
- Jiffpom – Pomeranian – 10 million followers – @jiffpom
- Doug the Pug – Pug – 4.6 million followers – @itsdougthepug
- Loki – Wolfdog – 3.1 million followers – @loki
- Tuna – Chihuahua-Dachshund mix – 2.2 million followers – @tunameltsmyheart
- Marutaro – Shiba Inu – 2.2 million followers – @marutaro
- Marnie the Dog – Shih Tzu – 1.8 million followers – @marniethedog
- Maya the Samoyed – Samoyed – 1.8 million followers – @mayapolarbear
- Menswear Dog – Shiba Inu – 1.7 million followers – @mensweardog
- Loki the Wolf Dog – Wolfdog – 1.7 million followers – @loki
But what about pugs…
Which pugs have the most followers on Instagram?
1. Doug the Pug – @itsdougthepug – 3.6 million followers
Doug the Pug is a celebrity dog on Instagram and other social media platforms, known for his charming and humorous posts. He was born on November 20, 2012, in Nashville, Tennessee, and was adopted by his owner, Leslie Mosier, in 2014. Doug’s popularity began to grow rapidly after Leslie started sharing his pictures and videos on social media.
Doug’s Instagram account, @itsdougthepug, has over 4.6 million followers as of my knowledge cutoff in 2021, making him one of the most popular dogs on the platform. He is known for his signature outfits and his ability to recreate popular songs and movie scenes in his videos. Doug has also released a book, “Doug the Pug: The King of Pop Culture,” and has been featured in several music videos and TV shows.
2. Pug Lou Lou – @pugloulou – 600k followers
3. The Pug-Dashians – @pugdashians – 263k followers
4. Lats the Pug – @latsthepug
A lil bonus, my pug just started Instagram and would love your support 😊
5. Surf Gidget the Pug – @surf_gidget_the_pug – 150k followers
6. Otis The Pug Walsh – @otisthepugwalsh – 136k followers
6. Kimchi the Pug – @kimchi.the.pug – 105k followers
7. The Mean Pug Pug – @meanpugpug – 90k followers
8. Giles the Pug – @gilesthepug – 86k followers
9. Hamilton the Pug – @hamiltonpug – 77k followers
10. That Pug Spud – @thatpugspud – 60k followers
And here’s a few more to round off the list, and though pugs do enjoy a decent lifespan, some of the pugs have passed away (RIP):
- @itsfrankiethesquishyface
- @littlemunchiepooky
- @kingsleythepug
- @wilburthepug
- @kumathesmileypug
- @iammisterpug
- @kelly_mcgruff
- @gingerpug
- @winstonthewhitepug
- @douggyanddaisypug
- @thepugqueen
- @yogurt_thepug
- @pugridesshotgun
- @frankierosepug
