South Carolina Has One of the World’s Top Dog Influencers

Being a popular dog is a big business. You've probably seen a bunch of dogs on social media racking up thousands or even millions of followers. As it turns out, these pups have power. South Carolina actually has one of the world's top dog influencers, according to dog experts, and his posts are worth a lot.

It's so interesting to me that dog influencers are a thing. I have a friend who rescues dogs, and she dabbles in posting photos of her pups and giving them personalities online. It's fun and cute, and she has a blast with it. But, it's not like she's doing this as a business. As it turns out, some dogs on social media really are a business, because they can earn so much money with each social post. The most famous and popular dog influencers in the world can early up to $25,000 for just one post.

The dog experts at Showsight Magazine have put together a roster of the biggest dog influencers in the world based on followers, average likes and earnings per post. Per their research, these pups comprise the most influential dogs on social media.

Before we get to South Carolina, let's look at a few others on the tally. No. 2 on the tally is Doug with the Instagram handle @itsdougthepug. He has 3.6 million Instagram followers, an average number of 43,998 likes per Instagram post and potential earnings of $22,700 per post. He also has 6.1 million TikTok followers and 101.5 TikTok likes. The No. 1 most popular dog influencer in the world is the cuddly Tucker, with the Instagram handle of @tuckerbudzyn. According to Tucker's Facebook page, he's based in Michigan. Tucker has 3.8 million Instagram followers, an average number of likes per post of 304,869 and can earn around $23,600 per post. Tucket also has 11.4 million TikTok followers and 256.4 TikTok likes.

Now, let's get to South Carolina. The adorable Teddy comes in at No. 3, with the Instagram handle of @aguyandagoldenn. According to Instagram, Teddy is based in Greenville, South Carolina. Teddy has a whopping 4.1 million Instagram followers, average numbers of 213,476 likes per Instagram post and potential earnings of $25,200 per post. On TikTok, Teddy has 8.3 million followers and 301 million TikTok likes. That's so crazy. I thought my personal Instagram and TikTok followings were pretty good, but I guess the doggies have me beat. It's really cute to see these pups being so popular online. I just hope their owners give them some of that cash in the form of extra special treats. Teddy isn't the same dog pictured at the top of this article, but check him out below.

There's something truly special about having a close relationship with your pet. They say a dog is "man's best friend," and it's totally accurate. I have friends and family who truly feel like their pets are a member of the family. Pets will be there for you through thick and thin. Pets are also know for being loyal, which can be a really good feeling in this world. So, what are the most popular dogs right now?

Danspetcare.com has a great article out that names the most popular dogs in the world right now. In it, they describe that special relationship that one has with their pet. "From hunting to sled-pulling to herding and protection, dogs have helped us survive and thrive in countless ways," they explain. "One of the most important roles dogs play in our lives is companionship."

So, what do you do if you're in the market for a new dog? Danspetcare.com has some good advice on how to pick the right breed. They explain that finding the right breed is a big part of that decision. So, ask yourself, do you want a delicate breed or a more meaty, masculine breed? Also, what's the purpose of you wanting a pet? Do you want a pet for protection, or are you looking for a small buddy for some companionship?

Either way, when you're in the market for a new pet, make sure to have lots of questions and ask the right people before settling on your little guy or gal. I remember one of my friends buying the cutest little puppy ever only to see it grow into a huge dog that was almost too big for her apartment. She loved him, but it was quite a surprise. Read on to discover the most popular dogs right now and some more stats. Find more via Danspetcare.com here

According to Danspetcare.com, the most popular dog in the world is the Labrador Retriever. "They’re often used to provide comfort and reassurance for anxious humans," the study says. So true. No. 2 are Golden Retrievers and No. 3 are German Shepherds. Find more via Danspetcare.com here.

Dogpackapp.com has an article out about the most popular dog breeds right now. No. 1 on the list is the French bulldog. Those dogs are adorable, right? No. 2 is the Labrador Retriever and No. 3 is the Golden Retriever. Very popular, of course. Find the full list here.

What about the most common dogs? According to A-z-animals.com, No. 1, again are Labrador Retrievers, followed by Bulldogs and Rottweiler. The German Shepherd and Dachshund round out the top five. Find the full list here.

What if you want a small pup? The smallest dog breed, according to Forbes.com is the Pomeranian at 3-7 pounds. So cute. It's followed by the Toy Poodle and Toy Fox Terrier. Find the full list here.

What if you want a really big dog? According to Forbes.com, the largest dog breed is the Mastiff at 120-230 pounds. It's followed by the Boerboel and Tosa Inu. Find the full list here.