If you’ve reached your fill of doughnuts, fitspo and selfies on Instagram, we have a quick fix that’s sure to drastically improve your life: puppies. We scoured Instagram for the cutest, sweetest dogs in Chicago. Even if you call yourself “more of a cat person,” these accounts are worth following for a daily dose of canine in your feed. Let the cuteness begin.
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Sheepadoodling: Harper lives in River North with her parents, Katrina and Josh Basinger, 31 and 33, respectively. She’s a 1-year-old sheepdog and poodle mix (hence the cutest Instagram handle ever) who loves going on walks with her humans and snuggling up under blankets.
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Landothehusky: Lando is a 3-year-old husky who lives with his human, Amanda Neal, 26, in Ukranian Village. This pup has a lot of energy, Neal said, and they visit the Wicker Park Dog Area or Montrose Dog Beach at least once a week, weather permitting. The two also enjoy hiking in forest preserves throughout the Chicago area.
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Mozziedadoodle: How can you resist this face? Mozzarella, “Mozzie” for short, is a mini-Goldendoodle living in Lincoln Park with her human, Jane Kwak, 28. When she isn’t chillin’ in Oz Park with Kwak, Mozzie loves running along the lakeshore. From celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in her best green bowtie to playing the piano, Mozzie is a multi-talented pup.
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ScoutandOakley: These two “Chicago-style hot dogs” live in Franklin Park with their mom, Andrea Pascalau, 28. Scout is a “pretty chill” guy who just wants to snuggle up under some blankets. Oakley, on the other hand, is a little ball of energy who always wants to play. Pasacalau said they’ll play for a bit and then “knock out on the couch” (making for some of the cutest pictures ever).
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Charlie.dood: Charlie Rose recently celebrated her first birthday. She lives with her owner, Jessica Kim, 28, in West Town. Charlie loves everything and everyone, whether they’re a dog or human. This goofy pup also has a fierce squad of other doodles she hangs out with, including her little brother, Sir Henri Duke.
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Samthebully: Sam is a 4-year-old English bull terrier who lives in Logan Square with his owner, Kat Kuda, 26. He loves to play fetch and swim in Lake Michigan, though Kuda said he does less of a doggy paddle and more of a bunny hop through the water (which is pretty damn cute). Sam is also a heavy sleeper and a bit of a bed bum, unless Kuda wakes him up in the morning. But how could you disturb that face?
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