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Top Dogs Not a single one of these dogs has less than a million followers. Read on for the ‘secret sauce’ (underbites, stunning outdoor photography) that makes these accounts stand out. By Alice Sewell
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@thedogist 3.8M followers Millennial Elias Weiss Friedman started this account way back in 2013, in the early days of Instagram. He found success with dog-focused photos inspired by the street style posts of accounts like The Sartorialist. Highlighting the canine residents of New York City and beyond, The Dogist perfectly captures pups from all over the world and showcases their individual stories. With a new post almost every day, it’s a must follow for dog lovers looking to get their doggo fix.
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@thiswildidea 1.3 M followers Photographer Theron Humphrey’s Instagram prominently features his “best friend, Maddie the Coonhound” whom he met traversing all 50 states. There isn’t a single one of his photos that doesn’t make us want to pack up and hit the road with our dogs in tow. Capturing vast landscapes and casting a magic light on country living, @thiswildidea makes you appreciate the simpler things in life. The fact that Maddie seems to have her eyes closed in most photos just makes it just that much more charming.
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@itsdougthepug 3.9M followers As the self-proclaimed “king of pop culture,” this super-duper-cute Pug knows how to create content that pleases—just ask his 3.8 million followers. With his adorable grin, Pug sassiness, and a range of great costume and photo props, Doug the Pug won’t just have you hitting that like button but will probably inspire you to up your own Instagram game. If following isn’t enough, he also has his own line of merch.
