#dog on Instagram, hashtag stats & best tags
2,656 creators in the InstME index post about dog. Here's how that audience actually performs, followers, engagement, posting cadence and where they're based, plus the hashtags to pair with #dog.
#dog hashtag statistics
Aggregated across every public Instagram profile in the InstME index with 1,000+ followers that uses this keyword. Averages and medians differ a lot on Instagram, the median is the better benchmark for a typical account.
Influencers using this hashtag
2,656
Average followers
206,037
Median: 12,093
Average engagement rate
10.11%
Median: 3.32%
Average likes per post
7,938
Median: 268
Average comments per post
112
Median: 20
Average posts per month
7.3
30-day follower growth for this cohort isn't published yet, it appears once the index has a full month of daily snapshots for these creators.
Who posts with #dog
Top countries
Share of creators with a known country
- United States54.4%
- United Kingdom9%
- Canada5.9%
- Australia5.3%
- Japan2.1%
- Mexico2%
- Brazil1.8%
- India1.8%
Top languages
Estimated from the country mix, Instagram profiles don't publish a language
- English92.9%
- Japanese2.6%
- Spanish2.4%
- Portuguese2.2%
Creator categories using this hashtag
Share of creators with a classified niche
- Pets38.1%
- Music11%
- Parenting7.9%
- Art6.9%
- Tech6.6%
- Food5.8%
- Fitness4.6%
- Fashion4.2%
Most common audience gender
Estimated, not a measured follower breakdown
More women than men
Roughly 59% women / 41% men.
Modeled from the pets, music, parenting creators in this cohort. Public Instagram data doesn't expose follower demographics, so this is modeled from the niches these creators work in, treat it as a directional estimate.
Creators using #dog
2,656 creators in the InstME index mention Dog in their profile.
Paul Walker
@paulwalker
Followers
18.8M
Engagement
1.03%
Manavi Rai
@rai_manavi
Followers
1M
Engagement
0%
Doggyland
@doggyland_kids
Followers
351.9K
Engagement
1.77%
JUST water
@just
Followers
346.1K
Engagement
0%
Kaelin Munkelwitz
@allthingspups
Followers
315.5K
Engagement
0%
Bhaskar Chauhan
@petguruacademy
Followers
234.7K
Engagement
2.92%
Graeme Hall
@dogfather.graeme
Followers
165K
Engagement
0%
Doggiliciouus
@doggiliciouus
Followers
110.3K
Engagement
0.8%
Nice Work - Carl Ganem
@niceworkparis
Followers
95K
Engagement
0.18%
Abby!
@abby.pup
Followers
87.6K
Engagement
0%
NIDHS || Boston Blogger
@lovelivewithnid
Followers
75K
Engagement
1.33%
Dog-Friendly NYC
@dogsofnyc
Followers
72.9K
Engagement
0.36%
Tips for using #dog
- Mix popular and niche hashtags to maximize visibility and reach.
- Keep your hashtag set relevant to your content for better engagement.
- Update your hashtags regularly to stay on top of trends and avoid banned tags.
- Creators in this niche post about 7.3 times a month, match that cadence before chasing more tags.
How to use hashtags
Add these hashtags to your Instagram posts, stories and reels. Use a mix of high, medium and low competition tags, 20–30 is ideal. Place them in the caption or the first comment for a cleaner look.
Experiment with different sets and track post performance to find what works for your audience.
#dog hashtag FAQ
How many Instagram influencers use #dog?
2,656 public Instagram creators with 1,000+ followers in the InstME index use dog in their profile or content category.
What is a good engagement rate for #dog posts?
The median engagement rate across #dog creators is 3.32%, and the average is 10.11%. The average sits higher because a small number of very high-engagement accounts pull it up, compare yourself against the median.
How many hashtags should I use with #dog?
Use 20–30 hashtags per post, mixing broad tags like #dog with narrower, lower-competition variations. Broad tags give reach, narrow ones give you a realistic chance of ranking in the tag feed.
Where do #dog creators post from?
The largest share post from United States (54.4%), United Kingdom (9%), Canada (5.9%), based on the #dog creators in the index with a known country.
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