Meet Lola, the pampered Doncaster dog with more than 21,000 Instagram fans

These pictures show one of Britain's most pampered dogs – who has over 21,000 followers on Instagram.
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Lola is a social media star and has even collaborated with businesses to promote their brands – almost like a full-time job.

The tiny Maltipoo - a cross between a Maltese and a Poodle - lives with Leah Mcknight and her partner.

Lola has 21,000 fans on Instagram. (Photo: SWNS).Lola has 21,000 fans on Instagram. (Photo: SWNS).
Lola has 21,000 fans on Instagram. (Photo: SWNS).
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They bought Lola when she was just an eight-week-old and she recently celebrated her first birthday.

Leah said she orginally set up an Instagram page to document her pet's life after boring her friends with constant pictures.

But the account has grown and grown – recently reaching a staggering 21,000 followers.

And Lola, who weights in at just over three kilograms, has even signed a deal with a modelling agency and is looking to join another.

Lola is one of Britain's most pampered dogs. (Photos: SWNS).Lola is one of Britain's most pampered dogs. (Photos: SWNS).
Lola is one of Britain's most pampered dogs. (Photos: SWNS).
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Leah, 32, said: "I set up her Instagram account just so I didn’t bore my friends on my own personal account.

"Within a month she had 2,000 followers and it’s just grown from there.

"She now gets around 100 new followers a day, on average.

Lola is a social media star and has even collaborated with businesses to promote their brands. (Photo: SWNS).Lola is a social media star and has even collaborated with businesses to promote their brands. (Photo: SWNS).
Lola is a social media star and has even collaborated with businesses to promote their brands. (Photo: SWNS).

"Lola works with numerous businesses on the social media site. She is gifted items regularly and promotes those items.

"She is an affiliate for a few companies too. We like supporting small businesses that are mainly UK based.

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"She has been given a three-year contract with a modelling agency and is actually looking to sign her second one with another agency very soon.

"We adore the Instagram dog community, it’s such a lovely thing to be a part of.

"Everyone is super supportive of each other and Lola has made a lot of friends who we hope to meet on our travels."

The pooch was born in Doncaster, Yorks., before being bought at a young age and now lives with Leah in Thame, Oxon.

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Leah described Lola as her "dream dog" - and said she is never pushed to do anything.

She said: "If it’s not fun for Lola, we won’t do it. This goes with modelling, outfits, shows, photos, etc.

"My priority is her happiness. Instagram blowing up as it did was never part of the plan.

"She is the most loving, affectionate little dog anyone could wish for. She’s super intelligent and loyal and is my best friend.

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"We are inseparable and besotted with each other. We haven’t got children so Lola is our fur baby and is spoiled rotten."

Leah and partner Wayne Garbett are planning 'Lola On Tour' as their next step.

She said: "We are looking to get a campervan so we can holiday with Lola and we will hopefully travel lots of the UK with her.

"We’re looking forward to having lots of fun and making memories with her."

You can find Lola on Instagram: @lolathemaltipoo_x.