As we celebrate 10 years of the Top Dog Film Festival, we’re shining a light on some of the most joyful, creative and heart-warming dog accounts to follow — and @simplysarek is one that truly captures the spirit of why we love dogs on screen and off. Based in Sweden, Sarek and Sequoia (aka Quoia) and their mum Sierra live a life filled with snowy forests, mountain air and cosy couch cuddles, and their feed is a beautiful blend of adventure, personality and everyday devotion.
What makes this account so special isn’t just the fact that these girls are absolutely gorgeous — it’s the storytelling behind every post. From funny and painfully relatable “dog mum confessions” to honest reflections about life with two high-energy adventure dogs, the content feels authentic and heartfelt. It’s the kind of page that makes you laugh one moment and feel teary-eyed gratitude the next.
Followers also love learning more about the girls themselves, especially when their owner shared their DNA test results — one of the most frequently asked questions from the community. But rather than stopping at breed percentages, she added her own playful, “very quantifiable, science-based analysis” of what they’re really made of. Quoia’s 10.4% “Supermutt,” likely a mix including Kelpie, Norwegian Elkhound and Siberian Husky, suddenly makes perfect sense when you see her sprinting through snowdrifts and embracing alpine adventures with unstoppable enthusiasm. And yet, as their owner reminds us, they are so much more than their breeds.
There’s also a wonderful balance of practical and playful content, like a reel showing how to teach dogs to hug — proof that these athletic mountain companions are just as talented when it comes to delivering heart-melting cuddles. Interwoven with the fun are thoughtful posts about the lessons her dogs have taught her: about presence, resilience, joy and soaking up the moment.
And then there’s the night skiing. In one magical series, their owner skis down illuminated slopes on glowing skis while Sarek and Sequoia race alongside her wearing light-up harnesses, tearing down the mountain under the dark Nordic sky. It’s exhilarating and cinematic — the kind of real-life adventure that feels like it belongs in a dog film festival line-up.
Perhaps the most touching moments, though, are the quieter reflections. In one caption, their owner writes about how there’s no such thing as too many photos or videos of our precious dogs. She shares how, although she doesn’t like to dwell on how short dogs’ lives can be, having all those captured memories is comforting. It’s a reminder of just how full of happiness, adventure and fun their lives truly are — and that celebrating them while we can is what matters most.
As we mark a decade of celebrating remarkable dog stories from around the world, @simplysarek embodies everything we love about the canine spirit — adventure, loyalty, humour, beauty and heart. If you’re looking for an account that combines breathtaking Nordic landscapes with relatable dog-parent moments and pure, joy-filled energy, this is one to follow. Here’s to 10 years of incredible dog stories — and to the many more memories still to be made.
Aren’t they just the most photogenic pups you’ve ever laid eyes on? All these images are taken by their talented mum Sierra!
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