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100+ Adorable Dog Tattoos That Will Melt Your Heart

Are you thinking about getting a dog tattoo? If you are looking for some inspiration and ideas for dog tattoos, then you have landed on the right page.

Human relationships come and go but your relationship with your dog lasts forever. That’s why getting a dog tattoo is definitely a better idea than tattooing your partners name on your body 😊

The relationship between dogs and human is pretty deep and old. Through the ages, people have claimed dogs as one of their closest, and best, companions. Of all the pets, only dogs serve many roles like being a protector, helper, lifesaver, and companion. Dogs are incredible friends to people, and they’ve been companions through centuries. Dogs have proven themselves time and time again to be loyal, kind, understanding, and have an indomitable spirit. They greet us happily after what may have been the worst day of our lives and make us feel better with a wag of their tail and a playful grin.

If your dog is your best friend and if you are looking for ways to show your love or honor the friendship with a special dog then getting a dog tattoo would be a great way to immortalize that. Whether they have passed over the rainbow bridge or they are still by your side, we have collected over 100 amazing dog tattoos by the best tattoo artists, so you can pick the best design for your next ink.      

The bellow collection has the tattoo designs including breeds like German Shepherds, French Bulldogs, Huskies, Labrador Retrievers and many more. Not to mention, it has designs of dog paw tattoos, dog memorial tattoos, dog tattoos for guys and females etc.

Contents

  • 1 What does a Dog tattoo mean?
  • 2 Best Placements for Dog Tattoos
  • 3 Dog Tattoo Designs and Ideas
    • 3.1 Dog tattoos on arm
    • 3.2 Dog tattoos on forearm
    • 3.3 Dog tattoo on rib
    • 3.4 Dog tattoos on wrist
    • 3.5 Dog tattoos on ankle
    • 3.6 Dog tattoos on back
    • 3.7 Dog tattoos on calf
    • 3.8 Dog tattoo on thigh
    • 3.9 Geometric dog tattoos
    • 3.10 Dog tribute tattoos

What does a Dog tattoo mean?

Meaning of dog tattoos can be very personal and varies from person to person but mostly express the love and affection for a companion. Some people get a dog tattoo in the memory of a best friend whereas some gets it to pay tribute to loyal friend who is no longer here.

People also get dog tattoos if it is their spirit animal. A dog is a symbol of unconditional love and loyalty.  A dog tattoo can also represents:

  • Protection
  • Playfulness
  • Faithfulness
  • Trustworthiness
  • Determination
  • Friendship

Best Placements for Dog Tattoos

You can place a Dog tattoo anywhere that you like. However, depending on the design and size of the tattoo there are particular places where a tattoo looks more appealing than other.

For small dog tattoos the best placements are:

  • Ankle
  • Wrist
  • Forearm

For larger dog tattoos, the best placements are:

  • Rib cage
  • Chest
  • Shoulder blade
  • Calf
  • Upper arm and shoulder

Dog Tattoo Designs and Ideas

Dog tattoos on arm

Dog tattoos on forearm

Dog tattoo on rib

Dog tattoos on wrist

Dog tattoos on ankle

Dog tattoos on back

Dog tattoos on calf

Dog tattoo on thigh

Geometric dog tattoos

Dog tribute tattoos

Related posts:

  1. 15 Playful Dog Paw Tattoos
  2. 50 Adorable Dog Paw Tattoos and Ideas to Pay Homage to Your Furry Friend
  3. 24 Beautiful Heart Tattoos

Filed Under: Animal Tattoos Tagged With: dog

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  1. Deb says:

    Is there a way to find out who and where the artist is for the last dog shown?

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