Some people have so much love for dogs that they want to have it inked on them forever.
Some have opted for an exact replica of their dog babies. Some have the favorite photos of their dogs whoโve passed away immortalized on their bodies. And some just love dogs that much.
Want to see what the tattoo designers and those who get inked displayed the love for canines? Here are 75 designs that perfectly captured that love.
1. Wishlist
Really edgy tattoo of a dog. We wonder which dog itโs inspired from. Itโs definitely a tattoo idea thatโs perfect for any dog lover.
Source:
Instagram/Charlie Maxi & Harley Tommy
2. Deep connection
This design perfectly captures the deep connection a human has with their dog. Other simple ideas could also be the human stroking his dogโs head or the dog licking his hand.
Source:
Instagram/Hongdam
3. Memorial tattoo
This is one of many memorial dog tattoos to be featured here. This is a beautiful design that evokes the good memories she had with her dog.
Source:
Instagram/Jennifer Lawes
4. Portrait
Heโs got a portrait of his dog on his arm. No matter what happens, heโs always got her with him.
Source:
Instagram/JiuGua
5. Like a painting
We love how this tattoo design looks so much like a painting. Thisโll definitely make you smile every time you look at it.
Source:
Instagram/Felipe Rodrigues Fe Rod
6. To be or not to be?
When you canโt make a choice between a heart and a dog because who can? This is a great design combining both.
Source:
Pinterest
7. Whoโs the star?
Heโs the star and he knows it. Now heโll be able to get whatever he wants.
Source:
Instagram/Bona Sunama Raquel
8. Symbolic dog
This is a fine interpretation and symbolism for a dog. Thereโs a clear display of classiness, love, and appreciation for the canine animal.
Source:
Outfitcast
9. Sharing a hug
This is a colorful design of a dog hugging his human. So much love is felt in this design.
Source:
Instagram/Simona Blanar
10. Hi, Winston!
Look at Winston, proud of the tattoo design clearly inspired by him. Did he pose for the design?
Source:
Instagram/Mr. K
11. An authentic design
Not only did they perfectly capture his individuality as dog, but they also included the small details that make him him. Thereโs the snow on his nose, mouth and ears, and the tousled head of hair, not to mention the scowl and those piercing eyes. This is unbelievable!
Source:
Instagram/Steve Butcher
12. A revolution
Itโs a revolution! Dog and man have banded together to take down their number one enemy.
Source:
Instagram/NDMA
13. Her little baby
Her little puppy has been amazingly captured in this design! So much personality depicted in this design.
Source:
Instagram/Tattooist Grain
14. Buddies for life
Two buddies sit beside each other and stare at the sky. Buddies for life.
Source:
Tattoodo
15. This loyal dog
This dog sits and waits for his human. Dogs are so loyal.
Source:
Twitter/Adaly H
16. Fancy doggy
This dog is pretty cool with his striped scarf and flat cap. And letโs not forget the glasses! Dogs are smart after all and this really captures that!
Source:
Instagram/SOL
17. Pinky promise tattoos
These two best friends are different. One is a dog person and the other is a cat person. This tattoo design perfectly captures their friendship and their individuality, too.
Source:
Imgur
18. Dog in paws
This is really cool. Look at the dog captured intimately within those pawprints. Love this!
Source:
Pinterest
19. Exact replica
This might be in memory of this lovely dog. The small details are just so intricate!
Source:
Instagram/SOL
20. Puppy with poppy
Aww, look at this puppy! Heโs offering a flower gift to his human. So sweet!
Source:
Instagram/Ray
21. Musicophile puppy
Look at this cool design of a dog listening to his favorite music. Do not disturb this music lover!
Source:
Pinterest
22. Love of her life
This design shows itโs so obvious they are each otherโs loves of their lives. Look at those eyes!
Source:
Instagram/Teti Malik
23. Full of colors
Wow, another watercolor portrait! She always uses these four colors, which really highlights the love between dog and human in this design.
Source:
Instagram/Simona Blanar
24. Two styles
This is such a unique concept. Itโs a design of the dogโs head but captured in two different styles. This definitely says a lot about the personality of the dog. Or their human parent!
Source:
Instagram/Jhonathan Dixon
25. In memoriam
She might not be into tattoos but knows she wants to get one in memory of Zie. Itโs small but clearly placed somewhere sheโll be able to see her dog any time she wants.
Source:
Instagram/Tattooist Grain
26. An homage
A tattoo in homage of her snow white dog. He may still be alive but he will always be remembered. Forever.
Source:
Instaram
27. The tramp!
Itโs the tramp from Disney! Heโs probably her most favorite dog ever. And sheโll have him with her forever.
Source:
Instagram
28. Hi, world
He wants to say hi to everyone. Wave, everybody!
Source:
Instagram/Nando Studios
29. Art deco dog
What an awesome art deco design! This doggy looks so alive!
Source:
Instagram/Sasha Unisex
30. A tribute
What an awesome tribute to the one who helped her recover. He will always be remembered.
Source:
Pinterest
31. Stack of colored dogs
Look at this stack of colored art deco dogs! Maybe itโs his dogs depicted in a different, colorful interpretation. No matter, they look really cool!
Source:
Instagram/Carolina Helena
32. A lovely memory
Maybe the two of them are already gone and this is a great memorial to the two of them. No matter, itโs a beautiful design.
Source:
Instagram/Laura Casey
33. Best friends together
Buddies for life, these two look like they create trouble wherever they go. What do you think?
Source:
Instagram/Tattooist Grain
34. Only for her
This is a beautiful tribute to her dog. And itโs placed in a spot where only she can appreciate it.
Source:
Instagram/SOL
35. Dog heart
Did her dog love to play with the butterflies? He probably had the biggest heart out of everyone she knew.
Source:
Instagram/Ludmila
36. A messy doggy
A dog is never clean whenever he plays with his humans. And instead of inking the mud, they made it colorful instead.
Source:
Instagram/Michael Bugalski
37. Puppy love
Captured during good times, this puppy has been memorialized in his humanโs life forever. And when she talks about him to others, she can proudly show his cute face to anyone.
Source:
Pinterest
38. A promise to each other
Their love has been tattooed on both their wrists. Was he their first child?
Source:
Instagram/Tattooist_Doy
39. Majestic memoriam
A majestic portrait of the fallen. Itโs beautiful to have him covered in his favorite flowers.
Source:
Instagram/Tattooist Grain
40. Native Ewok
He looks like a cross between a Native Indian and an Ewok. Donโt cross him!
Source:
Bang Bang/Georgia
41. So much hope
They have parted ways. But sheโs got hope. They will meet again in another life.
Source:
Pinterest
42. Two puppies
Two buddies sit side by side. What are they looking at? What are they watching?
Source:
Instagram/Team Dinnertime Popo
43. Flying dog
Maybe he loves it when they fly together on a hot air balloon. Or myabe his dog loves balloons and took it on step further with this design.
โ
[/imgsrc]
[/imgsrc]
44. Modern art
This is not just an ink design. This is a modern art painting of her dog. How lovely!
Source:
Instagram/Kel Tait Tattoo
45. Sweet dog
What a sweet, sweet dog. And all these flowers wrapped around him makes you feel so light and happy.
Source:
Instagram/SOL
46. In memory of Violet
She wanted to have a simple design of her dog, Violet, to remind her of her love every day. She will never forget you, Violet.
Source:
Instagram/Lisa Orth
47. As simple as it gets
Sometimes, all a human parent wants is a simple reminder. He doesnโt need the fancy colors and design.
Source:
Bored Panda
48. Smiling puppy
Look at this smiling puppy! Such a nice face to see when you need to see it.
Source:
Instagram/รbler Friedrich
49. What a pose!
Posing for his human daddy. Donโt you just love this simple design?
Source:
Instagram/Melina Casteletto
50. My love
Theyโre each otherโs eternal love. And theyโll still be linked forever.
Source:
Instagram/Tattooist Grain
51. Husky in color
There are two sides to every person and every dog. One thatโs simple and one thatโs very colorful!
Source:
Twitter/Kayla
52. Playing in the mud
Dogs love to play in the dirt, keeps them alive. And this one accurately captures her dog digging the dirt.
Source:
Instagram/Lindsay Joseph|Lucid Tattoo
53. Profile picture
His profile has been perfectly captured with this design. And sheโs keeping him close to her heart, too.
Source:
Instagram/Hermao Tattoo
54. His little wolfie
A tribute to his little wolfie, complete with a floral sash. How beautiful and touching!
Source:
Instagram/Bona Sunama Raquel
55. Love knows no language
Love between humans and dogs knows no boundary. They may be apart but they will meet again.
Source:
Instagram/Jonas Lima Tattoo
56. Blue bow
All the important details are there, including the blue bow around his neck. That shouldnโt be forgotten.
Source:
Instagram/Demi Tattooer
57. Black dog
Black dog on the wrist. Always waiting. Always protecting.
Source:
Instagram/Verani Tattoo
58. Yin yang
They are each otherโs yin and yang. They love each other. They complete each other.
Source:
Instagram/Emilee Seele
59. In memory ofโฆ
He keeps his heart on his sleeve. And it makes so much sense that he keeps his dog on his sleeve, where his heart is.
Source:
Twitter/Cleethorp.es
60. What a surprise!
Itโs a little surprise on the hand. And itโs a very nice surprise!
Source:
Instagram/Tattooist_Doy
61. Shadow play
What a lovely design! Itโs even got a little bit of shadow play. How beautiful!
Source:
Instagram/Felipe Rodrigues Fe Rod
62. Artist sketch
An artist sketch inked on her leg. But wow, look at the eyes!
Source:
Facebook/Kamil Mokot Tattoo
63. Silly play
Dog chasing his bone. That will always bring a smile to anyoneโs face.
Source:
Pinterest
64. Three musketeers
Three brothers. Three best friends. Triple the love all around.
Source:
Instagram/Tattoist_Doy
65. Floral crown
She is the queen of his heart. No matter where she is, she will always be the queen.
Source:
Instagram/Tattoist Grain
66. Dog with bowtie
Heโs so dapper with his bowtie. What a cutie!
Source:
Tattooist_Doy
67. Glowing dog
Dog with blue light. Because he brought the light to your life.
Source:
Instagram/hamittattoo
68. Abstract dog
She may not have always understood him every day. But she always loved him.
Source:
Instagram/Alexey
69. Beautiful depiction
His beauty perfectly captured with this ink. His human can stare at this for hours.
Source:
Twitter/Tattoodotmusic
70. Rugrats
These four must create so much mischief. And theyโre always moving around, making it so hard to capture them.
Source:
Instagram/BK_tattooer
71. Coco
Coco on the ankle. He will always remember Coco.
Source:
Instagram/handitrip
72. Queen and princess
The queen and princess on her arm. They will always be with her.
Source:
Instagram/Melina Casteletto
73. Cartoon
A cartoon captured. Under the moonlight, he will always be protecting him.
Source:
Instagram/lazerliz
74. Watercolor portrait
Itโs not just a portrait of her dog. Itโs watercolor design beautifully made to give the design simple highlights.
Source:
Instagram/Simona Blanar
75. Different angles
Itโs one dog but in three different positions. This design is so unique to this furparent and their dog.
Source:
Instagram/Masa_tattooer
Please SHARE this with your friends and family.
Article Sources:
To learn more read our Editorial Standards.
