What is the Unicode code point for Dog Face?

Encoded at U+1F436, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). The official Unicode name is "Dog Face".

🐶

Dog Face Emoji

Q: How do I copy the Dog Face emoji?

Click the copy button next to the format you need — Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, or CSS — then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac).

Q: Is the Dog Face emoji free to use?

Yes. Emoji characters are part of the Unicode standard and can be used freely in personal and commercial text. Vendor artwork is copyrighted, but the Unicode character itself is free to copy.

Animals & Nature • U+1F436 • Emoji 1.0 (2015)

Copy the Dog Face emoji

Character🐶

HTML Entity🐶

Shortcode:dog-face:

URL Encoded%F0%9F%90%B6

CSS Escape\1F436

What does the Dog Face emoji mean?

Dog Face shows a friendly cartoon dog face, one of the most-used animal emojis and the go-to symbol for dogs, pets, and loyalty. It appears in pet photos, "man’s best friend" messages, and as a general reaction to anything dog-related. Its recognisability makes it universally understood across cultures.

This detailed meaning was written by the UseEmoji editorial team after reviewing Unicode CLDR data and real-world usage. For quick identification, think of this emoji as shorthand for dog face — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.

How to use the Dog Face emoji

In chat: Drop 🐶 into a sentence where you would normally write “dog face” to add tone and visual interest.
On social media: Pair 🐶 with a keyword or hashtag to make captions more searchable and expressive.
In documents and code: Use the HTML entity 🐶 or shortcode :dog-face: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.

Technical details & cross-platform notes

Category	Animals & Nature
Unicode code point	`U+1F436`
Introduced in	Emoji 1.0 (2015)
Shortcode	`:dog-face:`
HTML entity	`🐶`
Platform rendering	Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays dog face everywhere — only the art style changes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Dog Face mean?

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+1F436, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Official name: "Dog Face".

How do I copy the Dog Face emoji?

Click any Copy button above (Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, CSS), then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. On mobile, long-press to paste.

Is the Dog Face emoji free to use?

Yes. The Unicode character is free for personal and commercial copy. Vendor-specific artwork is copyrighted — copy the character, not the image file.

How is Dog Face used in context?

It adds visual shorthand for dog face in social posts, messages, and documents where an image conveys tone faster than words.

Does it look the same on every device?

Meaning is identical, but art differs: Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each render 🐶 with their own style, colour, and shading.