The 'Small White Dogs With Crusty Eyes' meme refers to a specific aesthetic trope involving breeds like the Maltese, Shih Tzu, or Bichon Frise that often develop reddish-brown tear stains around their eyes. This visual has become a popular shorthand on social media for representing someone who looks exhausted, disheveled, or 'crusty' after a long night or an aggressive nap. While the dogs are beloved pets, their slightly chaotic and unkempt appearance in certain photos has turned them into symbols of relatable human struggle. It is frequently used in 'it me' style posts to describe waking up with dry eyes, feeling physically overwhelmed, or simply lacking any social battery left to give.