| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🐶 | :dog_face: | Represents a dog’s face, symbolizing friendliness and loyalty. | Animals & Nature | U+1F436 | :dog_face: |
Meaning
The 🐶 emoji depicts a friendly dog’s face, conveying warmth, playfulness, and loyalty. It often symbolizes pets or canine-related topics.
Common Uses
- Expressing love for dogs or pets in messages.
- Representing loyalty, companionship, or playfulness.
- Highlighting animal-related content or services.
- Lighthearted tone in casual conversations.
Examples
I just got a new puppy! 🐶Feeling loyal like a 🐶 today.Walking my dog 🐶 in the park.
Related Emojis
- 🐕 Dog — full-body representation of a dog.
- 🐩 Poodle — a specific dog breed, more formal style.
- 🐾 Paw Prints — animal tracks, general pet or wildlife symbol.
- 🦮 Guide Dog — represents assistance dogs.
- 🐕🦺 Service Dog — indicates working or service dogs.
Technical Notes
Codepoint: U+1F436. Included in Unicode since around 2010. Appearance varies slightly across platforms but generally shows a cartoon-style dog face with ears and tongue. No skin tone modifiers apply.
FAQ
What does the 🐶 emoji mean? A dog’s face symbolizing friendliness, loyalty, and playfulness.
How is the 🐶 emoji used? It’s mainly used to talk about dogs, pets, or to express warmth and companionship.
Does the meaning of the 🐶 emoji change by context? Sometimes it extends metaphorically to describe loyal or playful behavior depending on the message.