What is .dog?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .dog on April 29, 2015. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on December 4, 2014.
Binky Moon, LLC operates a large portfolio of 196 TLDs, including .academy, .accountants, .agency, .apartments and .associates.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .dog, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .dog haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
195 other TLDs share this operator.
.dog FAQ
What does .dog mean?
.dog is a generic top-level domain named for the word "dog", and it's aimed at lifestyle & personal. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .dog used for?
.dog is mostly used for lifestyle & personal. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .dog?
None. .dog is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .dog domain extension?
Binky Moon, LLC operates .dog as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .dog created?
.dog was delegated to the DNS root zone on April 29, 2015.
Is .dog a valid domain?
Yes. .dog is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .dog addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .dog domain?
.dog names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Binky Moon, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .dog DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .dog.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 7, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
