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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Good Dog Greg” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21324 of the collection, and the 1st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Good Dog Greg” meme mean?
The meme represents unconditional loyalty, flawless manners, and sweet gestures from an ideal pet. Functioning as an affectionate, wholesome foil to more cynical internet humor, it captures moments where a dog goes out of its way to comfort its owner or follow house rules without being asked. It is invoked whenever celebrating the purity and heartwarming nature of pets.
Where does the “Good Dog Greg” meme come from?
The underlying image portrays a rescue dog named Smilin’ Trudy, photographed by Andrea Nelson at an animal shelter located in Hailey, Idaho. The picture originally appeared on the Sun Valley website on March 17, 2008. On September 9, 2011, Reddit user laketrash uploaded the picture in a thread titled “Guilty Smile”. That very day, a captioned version was created on Quickmeme reading “Paws wet / stays on carpet”. The template quickly spread across pet communities, though the exact person who coined the nickname Good Dog Greg remains unidentified.
- March 17, 2008Smilin’ Trudy’s shelter photo is featured in a Sun Valley website article.
- September 9, 2011Reddit user laketrash posts the image, leading to its first Quickmeme derivative on the same day.
How to use the “Good Dog Greg” meme
- Highlighting a pet’s remarkably gentle or polite behavior during a chaotic situation.
- Contrasting a mischievous pet story with an example of flawless canine etiquette.
- Praising a dog that patiently waits for its owner without making a mess or barking.
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The “Good Dog Greg” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 70/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Good Dog Greg” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Good Dog Greg comes out of the Memes World series 72 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does Good Dog Greg mean?
The meme portrays a wonderfully considerate, well-behaved dog performing selfless acts. It serves as the canine equivalent to the Good Guy Greg meme.
Who is the dog in Good Dog Greg?
The dog pictured is named Smilin’ Trudy. She was photographed by Andrea Nelson while living at an animal shelter in Hailey, Idaho.
Where did the Good Dog Greg photo come from?
It originated from an article on the Sun Valley website in 2008 before being posted to Reddit under the title “Guilty Smile” in 2011.
How do I get the Good Dog Greg meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Good Dog Greg” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Good Dog Greg card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Good Dog Greg | Know Your Meme · Dogs | Know Your Meme · memesguy.com › era › classicClassic Memes — Meme Timeline | MemesGuy · checked on October 13, 2026.
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