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🦮🦮 Guide Dog Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F9AE

A dog trained as a guide.

Released in 🦮 was approved as part of Unicode 12.0 in 2019 and added to Emoji 12.0 in 2019.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🦮 emoji represents a trained guide dog, typically used by visually impaired individuals to aid in navigation. It depicts a dog wearing a harness, showcasing its role as an assistance animal."

Symbolism

  • Accessibility and assistance for the visually impaired
  • Service, loyalty, and guidance
  • Independence and empowerment for those who rely on guide dogs

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Talking about services for visually impaired people.
  • Discussing accessibility and disability topics or laws.
  • Mentioning a guide dog or service animal in action.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I saw a 🦮 helping its owner cross the street today. So heartwarming!
We have a 🦮 at the event to assist attendees.
Did you know that 🦮s undergo intense training for their role?
Service animals, like 🦮, make a huge difference in people's lives.
One of my friends has a 🦮 to help with her everyday tasks.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use the 🦮 emoji when specifically referring to guide dogs or service animals; it's not suitable when referring to pet dogs.
  • This emoji is associated with assistance and disability, so avoid using it in casual or irrelevant contexts to maintain respect.
  • 🦮 is great for highlighting accessibility topics or talking about the rights and services available for disabled individuals.

Related Emojis

🐕

Dog

Depicts a generic dog, commonly used for pets.

🦯

White Cane

Symbol of mobility aid used by people who are visually impaired.

Wheelchair symbol

Used to convey accessibility and disability.

👩‍🦯

Woman with White Cane

Represents visually impaired women using a walking stick.

👨‍🦯

Man with White Cane

Represents visually impaired men using a walking stick.

🐾

Paw Prints

Refers to the tracks of a dog or other animal.

Raised Hand

Often used to communicate a need for assistance or pause.

❤️

Red Heart

Conveys love, care, and kindness.

🚶‍♂️

Walking Man

Used to depict a person walking, often linked with mobility.

🐩

Poodle

A type of dog breed, often styled and groomed, unrelated to a service dog.