15 amazing dog-inspired tattoos

Animals have always been a common inspiration for tattoos from lions, tigers and bears — oh my! Here are 15 amazing dog tattoos that are sure to blow you away if not catch your attention.

1. The artist

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Obrigada Maycon pela confiança! 😀 #tattoo #tatuagem #tatuaje #tatuagembrasil #dogtattoo #aquarela #aquarelle #aquarelatattoo #labrador #estudiobnextattoo #bnextattoo

A post shared by Grazi Tattoo (@grazi_tattoo) on May 10, 2016 at 1:56pm PDT

2. Puppy princess and debonair chauf-fur

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Today at True tattoo in saint albans. @brennakeefetattoo thanks for the space and always a pleasure working with you!! #dogtattoos #boxerdogtattoo #saintalbanstimes

A post shared by Jhon Rodriguez (@jhonrodriguez) on Jun 5, 2015 at 2:55pm PDT

3. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Terrier

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A bit shiny photo but I wanted to share this anyway. Fresh Boston terrier samurai from today, designed and tattooed by @zombiematzon . Thanks @var_sa ! 🙂 #tattoo #tattoos #tatuointi #tattooing #tattoostudio #tattooshop #tatuointiliike #zombietattoohelsinki #zombietattoo #matzon #colortattoo #oriental #orientaltattoo #orientaltattoos #halfsleeve #bostonterrier #bostonterriersofinstagram #bostonterriertattoo #samurai #samuraitattoo #animaltattoo #animaltattoos #dogtattoo #dogtattoos

A post shared by Zombie Tattoo (@zombietattoofi) on Mar 30, 2016 at 11:39am PDT

4. We actually don’t know what to think about this one, but we can’t stop staring at it.

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Poooooooooch! #dogsofinstagram #dogtattoo #80scolors #melty #trippy #opboardshorts #happyhappy #doubletongue #🐺

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5. Nice, clean and simple.

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Woof Woof 🐶 #tattoo #pettattoo #dogtattoo #dogtattoos #tattooforgirls #tatuagem #cachorrotattoo #tatuagemfeminina #minhatatuagem

A post shared by Inspire-se! Tattoo Lovers ❤️⚓️ (@minhatatuagem) on Mar 22, 2016 at 1:34pm PDT

6. Perro

7. Too cute

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#thebestofbritish#tattoos_of_instagram #LadyTattooers #girlwithink#inkedgirl#tatuatoriitaliani#tatuador#kingstcollective#tattooscute#girlytattoo#刺青#femaletattoo#tattoo_art_worldwide#tattooartistmagazine#tattoosnob#tattoo_artwork#TattoistArtMagazine#tattooitalia #tattoolifemagazine #tattoolife #sausagedog #dogtattoos #sausagedogtattoos

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8. Dynamic dog

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By @junnionunes #dog #blackwork #blackworkers_tattoo #blackworktattoos #dogtattoo #dogtattoos #inkoniktattoo #inkoniktattoostudio #inkonik @inkonik_tattoo_studio

A post shared by Inkonik Tattoo Studio (@inkonik_tattoo_studio) on Mar 1, 2016 at 6:23am PST

9. Inspiring

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✔👀#tattoo #tattoodesign #beergirl #dogtattoos #tattooing #lovetattoo #tattooing #mytattoo

A post shared by 🍻🌈🦄 (@blondie_and_insta) on Feb 8, 2016 at 4:58pm PST

10. Off to a good start

11. The Realist

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Cute dog tattoo by @_dr_woo_ #wowtattoo #instatattoo #tattooist #tattoodesign #blackworktattoo #dogtattoo #shouldertattoo

A post shared by Тысяча чертей! (@wowtattoo) on Mar 31, 2016 at 11:01am PDT

12. Another pawsome portrait

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#Repost @tatz909 with @repostapp ・・・ Heres my favorite tattoo i did in #CHICAGO at the #chicagotattooartsconvention had a blast doing this piece! My client was fucking awesome! Hope u guys like it! #CHITOWN #TATZ #TATZ909 #yorky #dogtattoo #ENVISIONSTATTOOCOLLECTIVE #ENVISIONS #puppy #dogportrait #909 #420 #reppin #cali #CALIFORNIA #californiaartist #CLASSIFIEDTATTOOSUPPLY #STENCILANCHORED

A post shared by Envisions Tattoo Collective (@envisions_tc) on Apr 2, 2016 at 9:45pm PDT

13. …it’s a Boxer.

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Boxing boxer tattoo done by resident artist @evanq #boxer #boxingboxer #dog #dogtattoo For appointments and info 📧 Niteowltattoofl@gmail.com evanqtattoo@gmail.com NiteOwl Tattoo Tampa 3675 S West Shore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33629 813-835-1122 Monday – Sunday 12p-9p 👉 WALK-INS WELCOME 👈 Like us on Facebook 👍 Niteowltattoofl Niteowltattoofl.com #niteowltattootampa #niteowltattoo #tampa #florida #redemptiontattoocare #redemption #eternalink #stencilstuff #prepstuff #spraystuff #tattoostuff #kingpintattoosupply #kbmwct #keithbmachineworks #blackhopecurse #tattoo #tattoos #girlswithtattoos #guyswithtattoos #tattoosformen #tattoosforwomen @redemptiontattoocare @stencilstuff @eternalink @keithbmachineworks @kingpintattoosupply @niteowltattoomass @niteowltattoonw @niteowl_tattoo_furniture @blackhopecurse

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14. Super Cool!

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raz… work in progress. .. #colourtattoo #colortattoo #jackrussell #dogportrait #dogtattoo #abstracttattoo #gangstapup #apollotattoo #wip #solidink #blackclawneedle

A post shared by tattoodale (@tattoodale) on Apr 2, 2016 at 2:50pm PDT

15. You could get lost in those eyes.

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Had to #regram this INSANE frenchie tattoo by @lyaleister 😍🐶 Check out her work, & go see her if you need your French baby tattooed on you! 💘🐾

A post shared by J E S S I C A & B E A N 💁🏻🐶 (@pawsbuzzgo) on Apr 2, 2016 at 1:26pm PDT