Service Dog emoji meaning
The official Unicode name for ๐โ๐ฆบ is service dog. It belongs to the animals & nature group and the mammals subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as accessibility, animal, assistance, dog, service.
This emoji is a sequence of several code points joined together. Devices with an older emoji font may show the parts separately instead of one picture.
How to get ๐โ๐ฆบ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type service dog.
- Tap ๐โ๐ฆบ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐โ๐ฆบ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "service dog". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐โ๐ฆบ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐โ๐ฆบ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "service dog" and click ๐โ๐ฆบ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐โ๐ฆบ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "service dog" and double-click ๐โ๐ฆบ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐โ๐ฆบ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐โ๐ฆบ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐โ๐ฆบ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🐕‍🦺 |
| HTML hex | 🐕‍🦺 |
CSS content | "\1F415\200D\1F9BA" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F415}\u{200D}\u{1F9BA}" |
| Python | "\U0001F415\u200D\U0001F9BA" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%90%95%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%A6%BA |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :service_dog: |
Because ๐โ๐ฆบ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the service dog emoji mean? +
๐โ๐ฆบ is the "service dog" emoji from the animals & nature group of the Unicode emoji standard. It is commonly used for accessibility, animal, assistance, dog, service. Its meaning in a message depends on context, but the name and keywords are the standard ones.
How do I get the service dog emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "service dog". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ๐โ๐ฆบ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐โ๐ฆบ? +
The service dog emoji is U+1F415 U+200D U+1F9BA. It is a sequence of more than one code point, which is why it may display as separate symbols on older devices. In HTML use 🐕‍🦺.
Why does ๐โ๐ฆบ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ๐โ๐ฆบ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.