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If you own a dog, there is no way that your gallery isn’t filled with its pictures. Here it is sleeping, here it is running around, here you can see it waiting for food, then sleeping again, and, oh, look how cute it’s sleeping in this one. Anyone with a dog knows how photogenic they can be and, in most cases, they want to show it to the world.

Luckily, with social media, it’s never been easier. Not only that, there’s a way to add adorable captions to the pictures, and that’s what the Twitter account We Rate Dogs does. Its creator, Matt Nelson, rates dogs in pictures people submit and provides funny yet spot-on comments about them. Today we want to share another selection of some of the goodest boys found on We Rate Dogs. If you want to see the previous ones, you can check them out here, here, here, here, and here.

Not taking pictures of your dog is nearly impossible. They’re just too cute, and Matt Nelson sure knows it. He’s been rating and commenting on pictures of puppers since 2015, which have added to thousands if not millions of witty lines.

What started as a Twitter poll on his personal account (asking if he should create one for rating dogs) grew to a project encompassing over 9 million followers, uncountable re-shares, several publications, charity work, and much more. All from commenting on our often weird, hilarious, adorable doggos.

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In addition to providing entertaining content, Matt also makes sure to help dogs in need as much as he can. Ever since he started the Twitter account, he has shared numerous GoFundMe campaigns, raising millions of dollars to help provide medical assistance to the furballs that need it.

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Moreover, back in 2020, he launched the ‘15/10 Foundation’ devoted to helping dogs with behavioral or medical issues that live in shelters. The name of the nonprofit marks the highest rating a critter has ever received on We Rate Dogs.

Matt’s initiative to help dogs with behavioral or medical issues didn’t stop with creating the foundation. He himself has adopted an elderly German shepherd named Doug. In addition to health problems, Doug’s old age makes him a less likely candidate to be picked up by people looking for a pet in shelters.

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), over 6 million companion animals end up in shelters each year in the US alone, roughly half of which (3.1 million) are dogs.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good sweet girl! only happiness and health for her future!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a cutie! — “Give my umbrella to the raindogs, for I’m a raindog too.” (Tom Waits)

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As We Rate Dogs’ popularity grew, it became clear that Twitter alone might not be enough for the public. And so, back in 2017, a book was born. Called “We rate dogs: The most adorable and hilarious pups you’ve ever seen”, it features some of the best picture-comment combos, as well as information behind the process of rating the puppers.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gigi getting the life she deserves and all the love a velvet hippo needs

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If you already have the book, you might want to check out the We Rate Dogs calendars as well. Started in 2019, these publications show off exceptional doggos with ratings higher than 10, and melt your heart one page at a time.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Skip the bowl and just directly deposit the food into my mouth.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are my favourites. I love the ones where the dogs aren't dogs.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“fear not, i bring good news” says the bible somewhere (i dont remember where exactly and i dont care to check)

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We Rate Dogs is not the only canine-related Twitter account that Matt Nelson is responsible for. He’s also the mastermind behind Thoughts of Dog, beloved and followed by over 3.6 million people on Twitter. Equally as charming, it allows us to catch a glimpse of what is happening in the heads of our four-legged friends.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my goodness that is the most floof ever!!! Is it a Newfie? We had an all black Newfie when I was a little kid. Amazing dog, but a bit drooly. We had a “guzzle rag” at all times.

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In an interview with Twitter, Matt said he wanted to make people laugh, and he decided to use this social networking service to do it. “I was interested in comedy in general, and the platforms that people were using to create. So Twitter was a place where I attempted to do that. Eventually, I honed in on a style and a voice that worked for me,” he shared. (Twitter later rated Matt himself and gave him a solid 13/10.)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think daisy would reduce my productivity and anxiety.... massively increasing my happiness instead. Beautiful older lady

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All the other dogs play bed for baby Edna :) Love them all

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Content as such not only spreads positivity and provides a much-needed giggle, it also shows how colorful life with a dog can be. These images, as well as Matt’s own example, can encourage people to adopt or support dogs in whatever way they can. 

The American Pet Products Association survey, presented by the Humane Society, revealed that roughly 40% of dogs in the US have been adopted from a shelter or a rescue group. In addition to that, it pointed out that as much as 7% of the country’s population owns one.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The other two..."Don't look at him. He's at it again. It will just encourage him. "

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have not laughed in a very long time. Thank you so much for sharing this photo.

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Even though roughly half of the doggos in US households are mixed breed, people favor some more than others when it comes to purebreds. 2022 data uncovered some shocking statistics—the Labrador retriever, which has been number one since 1991, is now the runner-up, surpassed by the French bulldog. Provided by the American Kennel Club, the ratings show that the two are followed by the Golden retriever, the German shepherd, and the poodle respectively.

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Even though they are often capable of creating total chaos all around, canines can have a positive affect on our mental well-being. The life coach and mindfulness meditation teacher Caren Osten pointed out that dogs help relieve stress, as well as provide comfort and a sense of purpose. They also motivate us to spend more time outdoors or socializing and are even able to decrease loneliness and depression.

If dog-related content is something you enjoy, make sure to check these 50 of the happiest dog memes ever that will make you smile from ear to ear or these 40 truthful memes about what it’s like to have a dog.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looking like a snack! Hmm… not sure that means what I’m trying to say…

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When I was going to college in Manhattan from my home on Staten Island, I would walk 25 minutes up to the train station. On the way, I had to budget a few minutes to stop for a visit with a really nice Basset Hound. We'd chat over the fence like this. Months after I first met him, I went by there in the afternoon and he came over to greet me, and his human came over and asked if I was the morning visitor. It was okay. His name was Edgar.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

poor nene´s face! Revenge must be had! Followed by treats and a nap in a warm blanket

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pampa is what we called our grandfather. I hope he's happy now...er, she... (She's the cutest!!!)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to love it but I sort of feel bad for it! Is it uncomfortable? Is it a healthy weight? I think I’m just concerned about how this hairball came to be.

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Note: this post originally had 148 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.