From the mosaics of four-legged friends discovered on the walls of Pompeii to the furry Fido in Titian’s Venus of Urbino to David Hockney’s depictions of Dachsunds, artists and dogs have been intertwined for thousands of years.

But these days, thanks to social media, fans no longer have to wait for a painting to catch a glimpse of an artist’s pet. Instagram accounts dedicated entirely to showcasing the art world’s most beloved dogs allow us daily peeks into their everyday lives.

Here are eight of the best dedicated dog accounts that just so happen to be run by contemporary artists.

Kehinde Wiley’s Sudan and Togo 

Names: Sudan and Togo

Artist owner: Kehinde Wiley

Followers: 1,000

Pet vibe: Glamorous. Wiley’s dogs are serving fresh blowout vibes at all times, and they’ve been known to hang out with the likes of Naomi Campbell, Swizz Beatz, and June Ambrose.

Instagram: @sudanandtogo

Jordan Nassar and Amir Guberstein’s Kasha

Name: Kasha

Artist owners: Jordan Nassar and Amir Guberstein

Followers: 349

Pet vibe: Extremely relatable. This bulldog enjoys midday naps, giving serious side-eye, and hanging out on the couch.

Instagram: @kasha_varnishke

Mika Tajima’s Biggie

Name: Biggie

Artist owner: Mika Tajima

Followers: 133

Pet vibe: Art-world insider. A quintessential art dog, Biggie naps and hangs at the studio, all while posing perfectly for the camera.

Instagram: @biggiedogs

Amy Sherald’s George and Weezie

Name: George and Weezie

Artist owner: Amy Sherald

Followers: 2,041

Pet vibe: Sweet but sassy. Don’t be fooled, these albino Pekingnese pups are cute and they know it. Plus, their outfits are just as put together as any of Sherald’s notoriously well-dressed portrait subjects.

Instagram: @georgeandweezie_official

Farah Al-Qasimi’s Cleopatra

Name: Cleopatra

Artist owner: Farah Al-Qasimi

Followers: 44

Pet vibe: Muse in the making. Although only recently adopted, Cleo has already learned how to look right at the camera so her photographer mom can capture the perfect shot.

Instagram: @cleopatrabatchild

Grace Miceli’s Tony

Name: Tony

Artist owner: Grace Miceli

Followers: 254

Pet vibe: Loyal. Besides his puppy-dog eyes and attentive ears, Tony seems to be down for anything and everything, from camping in the mountains to chilling in the studio.

Instagram: @tonygiovannimiceli

Alix Pearlstein and Bill Adams’s Benny

Name: Benny

Artist owner: Alix Pearlstein and Bill Adams

Followers: 85

Pet vibe: A little bit human. Maybe it’s the toothy grin or civic engagement, but based on the photos we have a strong sense that you could talk to this dog, and we wouldn’t be surprised if one day he talked back.

Intstagram: @billandbenny

Emily Mae Smith’s Zoey Wiggleton

Name: Zoey Wiggleton

Artist owner: Emily Mae Smith

Followers: 125

Pet vibe: Cookie-cutter cute. Given the surreal nature of Smith’s work, one could reasonably expect her to have an out-of-this-world pet (Dalí’s ocelot and anteater come to mind), but the only thing this surprisingly normal dog has in common with the figures in her owner’s compositions is an understated regality.

Instagram: @zoe_wiggleton

Honorable meow-ntion:
GaHee Park’s Park Harlem

Name: Park Harlem

Artist owner: GaHee Park

Followers: 16

Pet vibe: Chaotic. If the above photo doesn’t solidify the slightly unhinged nature of this cat for you, the bio for this Instagram page reads “Not Nice Cat. Mini Satan in Cute Body.” Probably still would try to pet him though.

Instagram: @park_harlem_meow