Kabosu, the dog behind the ‘Doge’ meme, has died 😭😭😭🥹 Here are some facts and trivia about the beloved internet sensation: Origin: The Doge meme originated in 2013, created by a Japanese artist named Atsuko Sato, who posted a series of photos of her Shiba Inu dog, Kabosu, on her blog. The photos featured captions written in a unique, exaggerated style, which would later become the hallmark of the Doge meme. First appearance: The first Doge meme appeared on October 22, 2013, on Reddit's r/dog