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According to the traditional Chinese calendar, 2018 is the Year of the Dog. The recent turn of the New Year has been duly celebrated on social media. Wishing others a 'Happy Year of the Dog' seems pretty fitting for 2018, since dogs have become the new Instagram icons. In fact, some picture-perfect pooches have amassed up to 3 million followers – a number most art world accounts or fashion bloggers could only dream of. The new stars on the art firmament, captured in front of some up-and-coming art talents, act like real muses and prove an infallible sense of style. Of course, we can't help but fall in love, so let us introduce some of our favorite furry stars of the 'gram.

Wegman's Weimaraners

Some animals appear almost human – and that's what many people think when looking at American artist William Wegman's beautiful Weimaraners. It all started with Man Ray. Not the famous Dada artist, but William Wegman's first Weimaraner. Wegman, who began his career in the early 70s, would dress his furry companion in elaborate costumes and photograph him in humanoid poses. Scrolling through this IG account, one gets the impression that the beautiful, charismatic creatures lead pretty busy lives. Even while playing tennis, working on a new book or just relaxing, Topper and co. look more elegant than most humans. Furry fact: All of Wegman's Weimaraners are related, so his IG feed is actually a unique family album.

Bertie Bert the Pom

It just doesn't get cuter than this heart-warming little pooch named Bertram, our cover boy. The adorable Pomeranian's career teaches us an important lesson too: Bad times are always followed by better times. Born in May 2013, Bertram, who was adopted from a shelter in Oklahoma, now lives in New York City and works at The Hole, an art gallery on Manhattan's Lower Eastside. Bertram has already curated artists like Ryan McGinley and Morgan Blair, and since no one can resist his charm, he's a welcome guest at the world's most important art fairs and events. With over 80,000 Instagram followers, he shares his newest discoveries alongside snaps of his daily life as a successful art dog. Furry fact: For the promise of a treat, Bertram gives kisses on command.

Gustl vom Allgäuer Tor

Lukas Wassmann is the hottest shot in fashion photography. Being selected by Le Book/Connections as the top fashion photographer of 2017, we're hardly surprised that his furry friend Gustl vom Allgäuer Tor looks absolutely picture-perfect in his shots. We heard a rumour that Wassman is into hunting too, so it makes sense that, being a hunting dog, Gustl is always at his side. Gustl has not only modeled editorials, but was also the star of the G-Star Raw campaign, eclipsing none other than Pharrell Willams. As core players in Berlin's premier league of fashion, Gustl and Lukas are the coolest Swiss export in the business. Furry fact: Gustl holds the highest qualification for a hunting dog.

Doug the Pug

Pizza addict, mac n' cheese lover, doughnut fan… Can you guess who we're talking about? Yep, we've just described Doug The Pug – the coolest dog on Instagram, with a major food obsession. He is the self-crowned King of Pop Culture and has become an artwork himself. His followers can't get enough of his terrific style and crazy, enviable life. He's impressively open about his feelings, has no shame in showing off, and always has a perky slogan on the snout. Not only a professional model, Doug the Pug is a talented actor, with his own YouTube channel featuring music videos and funny clips. Furry fact: Doug's version of the summer hit Despacito ('Despugcito') has over 1,6 million views.

Jimmy the Bull

Jimmy's career started at the end of his owner's love story. On his 30th birthday, Rafael Mantesso's wife left him with nothing but his bull terrier and an empty all-white apartment. On the bare walls of his apartment, Mantesso began drawing miniature worlds and funny sketches around his furry best friend. Jimmy was portrayed dreaming of food, chilling on the couch sipping martinis, and practicing ballet. What started as a way of getting over the breakup became a well-known and celebrated art project. Mantesso and Jimmy have already published a book about their friendship, full of tongue-in-cheek illustrations and humorous scenes starring Jimmy in various roles. Furry fact: Rafael's ex-wife named Jimmy after her favorite shoe designer, Jimmy Choo.

Miss Pickle

"Is that Pickle?" is a question you'll probably hear at any of the hottest openings in NYC. Miss Pickle is not your average 4-year-old French Bulldog – she's a Frenchie with a penchant for fine art. Miss Pickle follows her owner, art adviser Katie Howard, wherever she goes, and most of the time ends up stealing the show from well-known artists. But honestly, who could blame you for forgetting about the Kevin Beasley or Jonathan Horowitz on the wall when this lil' cutie walks in? Although she's friends with the 'who's who' of the NYC art scene, we suspect Miss Pickle remains blissfully unaware of her stardom. Furry fact: It all started when owner Katie Howard snapped Pickle's first photo in 2013 alongside a Korakrit Arunanondchai piece at Suzanne Geiss Gallery.

Menswear Dog

Are you tired of standard fashion blogs? Still searching for the perfect men's fashion blog? Then you absolutely should check out the IG account of 'the most stylish dog in the world' (as quoted from his bio). Dressed in an elegant Ermenegildo Zegna suit, nonchalantly posing for Mr Porter, or just enjoying winter fashion in a cozy wool coat, Bodhi the Shiba Inu can pull it all off. Looking like a cuter version of a ginger fox, Bodhi became a fashion icon on IG and gets booked by brands such as Salvatore Ferragamo, Asos.com and Brooks Brothers. Furry fact: It is rumoured that Bodhi and his owners, Yena Kim and David Fung, pull in USD 15,000 every month from his modeling gigs.

Marnie the Dog

Marnie the Shih Tzu is known for her incredibly long tongue (which is always hanging out the side of her adorable little mouth) and her trademark tilted head. Before owner Shirley Braha adopted Marnie from a shelter, Animal Control had found and rescued her from terrible neglect and bad health. Fortunately Marnie never lost her zest for life and now delights her followers with posts of her exciting daily life, like meeting Demi Moore or Jimmy Kimmel, posing for a still life, playing a few gigs, and dressing up for Halloween. A dog's life can be very stressful, but it's definitely full of happy moments! Furry fact: During her time at the shelter, people nicknamed her Stinky because of her smelly fur.

The Dogist

The 2000's are the era of the blogger. Fashion blogging is now considered a full-time occupation, and has heralded the rise of the 'Influencer.' But there's another Internet star ready to take over from the Fashion Blogger and Influencer: the Animal Blogger, or more specifically, 'the Dog Blog.' Photographer Elias Weiss Friedman, who works and publishes under the pseudonym The Dogist, already recognised this new trend back in 2013. Since then, he has travelled to over fifty cities in different countries, from Rome to L.A., to capture the beauty of dogs through portrait photography. His goal is not only to pay tribute to how damn cute they are, but also to raise awareness and inspire people to show a little more appreciation for man's best friend. Furry fact: With over 3,1 million followers under his belt, we suggest Jeff Koons (300k) to apply for a IG takeover with his balloon dogs.

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Writer KATHRIN RETTIG

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