About
American Australian Shepherd known for being a viral "talking dog" who communicates by pressing sound buttons in social media videos. He is known for becoming famous on TikTok and Instagram under the handle @flambothedog for his expressive personality and for appearing to "speak" in short, emotional, and often hilarious clips that show him asking for treats, walks, attention, and more which has helped him amass over 1.3 million TikTok followers and over 200,000 Instagram followers.
Before fame
He was adopted by his owner and brought into her household when he was a puppy. His owner began introducing him to sound buttons as a way to encourage communication. She began recording this and uploading it online around 2020. He quickly became popular online and by 2022 he had become a viral sensation.
Trivia
He is the face of the dog treat brand Flambo's Favorites. He has a Cameo page where fans can request personalized videos. He has been featured in traditional media outlets including FOX 26 Houston and the Houston Chronicle.
Family life
He was born and raised in Houston, Texas. His owner is Abba Furgason. He lives with fellow dogs Espeon, York, and Palmer.
Associated with
He, Doug The Pug, and Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund are all Internet and social media famous dogs.
