45+ Nostalgic Dog Memes for Millennials Still Saying ‘Rawr XD’ Instead of Laughing

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Ayala Sorotsky • Writer and Editor
Sep 7, 2025 2:00 PM EDT

Gather 'round, fellow millennials - aka the generation that survived dial-up internet, Myspace top 8 drama, and the crushing weight of student loans. We may not have flying cars yet, but at least we have dog memes. Honestly, that's the kind of progress we needed.

If you remember the golden age of the internet, you know dogs have always been at the center of it. From Doge blessing our screens with much wow, to advice animals filling every forum and Facebook wall with low-res wisdom, pups have been fueling our meme diets since before Instagram was even a thing. These were the days of "I Can Has Cheezburger?" and LOLcats - except dogs were sneaking in, wagging their tails, and claiming their rightful throne as kings of early internet comedy.

Fast forward to now, and nothing hits harder than a meme that feels like it crawled straight out of a Tumblr dashboard in 2011. Pair that nostalgic chaos with some adorable, goofy puppers? Chef's kiss. Pure pupper serotonin. Whether you were the kid making cringey "Rawr XD" posts on DeviantArt or the one posting blurry dog pics on LiveJournal, this dog memes collection is about to send you back in time in the best way possible.

So grab your skinny jeans, side bangs, and maybe a can of Monster Energy - these dog memes are here to teleport your funny bone straight to 2009.

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  • 01
    Here's my number Hello Maybe So call me, maybe? This is Dog
    via @DogMemes2
  • 02
    I've got the moves LIKE JAGGER.
    via @DogMemes2
  • 03
    ON THE INTERNET nobody knows you're a dog
    via @DogMemes2
  • 04
    LET ME IN I NEED TO GO BACK OUT AGAIN
    via www.thefunnyblog.org
  • 05
    BEFORE YOU SEE WHAT HAPPENED UPSTAIRS...I REALLY LOVE YOU
    via @DogMemes2
  • 06
    Hold Still!! You got a spot there
    via @DogMemes2
  • 07
    bzzzbzzz... i is masquito they dont go to vet
    via @DogMemes2
  • 08
    SO, YOUR OWNER MADE YOU FETCH THE BALL, BUT THEY NEVER ACTUALLY THREW IT? FD SAY YOU HAVE A STRONG CASE FOR FRAUD
    via @DogMemes2
  • 09
    NO, THAT'S FINE I didn't want to stretch anyway.
    via @DogMemes2
  • 10
    You'll stay the whole time Right Mom?
    via @DogMemes2
  • 11
    Am I panda? Or am I dog? My true existence plagues me... ...every waking moment. I must go on a grand quest to find out the truth! But first a nap. GET YOUR DAILY DOSE ON D. .NLOL.COM
    via D**NLOL.COM
  • 12
    I forgot how to dog.
    via @DogMemes2

  • When your dog forgets how to dog, it's still a dog doing a doggo thing, since dogs are so silly they simply forget how to dog from time to time. That's just a dog thing.

  • 13
    CONE OF HAPPINESS
    via @DogMemes2
  • 14
    SIR No touching the dog, please. NO REGRETS, JUST LOVE ON D INLOL.COM
    via D**NLOL.COM
  • 15
    wasn't sure which stick you threw so i got em all and a ball.
    via @DogMemes2
  • 16
    Is he... Taking a picture? UX5158 UX-5158
    via @DogMemes2
  • 17
    Dog you are not a waffle. Eggo NutriGrain Low Fat You aren't even low fat. Get out of that box. You look silly.
    via @DogMemes2
  • 18
    THERE WAS A SPIDER IT'S GONE NOW
    via @DogMemes2
  • 19
    Escape attempt 5% complete
    via @DogMemes2
  • 20
    YOU MUST BE MY BACKYARD CUZ I REALLY DIG YOU
    via @DogMemes2
  • 21
    THAT FEELING WHEN A COP FOLLOWS YOU ALL THE WAY HOME FROM WORK nur BILDER.com WHO IS MR. D. ANLOL?
    via D**NLOL.COM
  • 22
    WHOA WHOA WHOA I'm gonna need to see some ID
    via @DogMemes2
  • 23
    RIGHT, I'M "NOT" ALLOWED ON THE FURNITURE GOTCHA
    via @DogMemes2
  • 24
    I'M JUST SAYING IT'S HURTFUL... YOU SHOULDN'T BLAME ALL YOUR FARTS ON ME
    via @DogMemes2
  • 25
    I CHEWED UP ALL YOUR SNEAKERS NOW YOU NEVER HAVE TO LEAVE ME AGAIN MEMEBASE.com
    via MEMEBASE.com
  • 26
    BENSON PLEASE PULL THE CAR AROUND I WOULD LIKE TO CHASE IT quickmeme.com
    via quickmeme.com
  • 27
    WHAT IF I NEVER FIND OUT IF I'M A PUPPY OR A TEDDY BEAR WE LOVE U LONG TIME: D/ NLOL.COM
    via D**NLOL.COM

  • Listen here, precious pupper. You are a pupper. But you're just as cute as any teddy bear. Just look at you, you cutie patootie.

  • 28
    3 am... The perfect hour to have a barking contest with the neighbor's dog WeKnowMemes
    via WeKnowMemes
  • 29
    YOU NEVER YELL... 8 WHEN THE CAT DOES IT...
    via @DogMemes2
  • 30
    MY RECIPE CALLS FOR 2 CUPS OF BACON,1/4 TEASPOON OF BACON, AND A DASH OF BACON. AL Al STEAK 01
    via @DogMemes2
  • 31
    According to this book I can't read.
    via @DogMemes2
  • 32
    SHOW ME YOUR WAR FACE!
    via @DogMemes2
  • 33
    HOLD ON A SECOND, SIR MY CONNECTION'S A LITTLE RUFF
    via @DogMemes2
  • 34
    Do you want yours licked or not licked? Just kidding, they're all licked.
    via @DogMemes2
  • 35
    I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING O SO
    via @DogMemes2
  • 36
    RED LOBSTER STANDING BY THIS IS DOG FORT ...COME IN DOG FORT. OVER...
    via @DogMemes2
  • 37
    PUGS ALWAYS LOOK LIKE THEY JUST RECALLED SOMETHING THEY HAD FORGOTTEN TO DO.
    via @DogMemes2
  • 38
    THIS IS THE FIRST TIME HE'S REMEMBERED MY BIRTHDAY IN SEVEN YEARS quickmeme.com
    via quickmeme.com
  • 39
    Max? No, I haven't seen him.
    via @DogMemes2
  • 40
    LET'S JUST SKIP THE BOWLAND PUT THE FOOD DIRECTLY IN MY MOUTH
    via @DogMemes2
  • 41
    Mailman brought you a package I took care of it for you
    via @DogMemes2
  • 42
    It just like exploded or something
    via @DogMemes2
  • 43
    YOU ARE NOT LEAVING THE HOUSE IN THAT COLLAR. GO CHANGE.
    via @DogMemes2
  • 44
    WE HEARD THE PHONE RING IS IT DOG?
    via @DogMemes2
  • 45
    Lam so glad you're back The pillow exploded I thought I was going to di!
    via @DogMemes2
  • 46
    Don't ask But yes, I could use some help
    via @DogMemes2
  • 47
    COME ON GUYS HE DIDN'T EVEN THROW THE BALL zipmeme
    via zipmeme

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