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NAME: Andy Mark's faithful dog in the comic strip Mark Trail; about an outdoor magazine writer whose assignments lead him into danger and adventure; created by Ed Dodd. BREED: St. Bernard YEARS: Comic strip: 1946- now. |
NAME: Andy A dog chained to a post in the comic strip Pearl Before Swine; about the daily lives of a group of suburban anthropomorphic animals; written and illustrated by Stephen Pastis. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 2001-now. |
NAME: Apollo and Zeus Guard dogs of the estate called Robin's Nest in the TV series Magnum-P.I.; about a private detective who lives on the estate; starring Tom Selleck and John Hillerman in the original series; Jay Hernandez and Perdita Weeks in the later series. BREED: Doberman Pinschers YEARS: TV series: 1980-1988, 2018-2021. |
NAME: Arthur Mikel's dog in the movie Arthur the King; about a captain of an adventure racing team that befriends a wounded stray dog who accompanies the team on an endurance race through the Dominican Republic; starring Mark Wahlberg. BREED: Mongrel YEARS: Movie: 2024. |
NAME: Ava Jake's dog in the rom-com movie The Noel Diary; about a man who returns home to settle his estranged mother's estate and discovers a diary that holds mysterious secrets. BREED: Australian Shepherd YEARS: Movie: 2022. |
NAME: Axel The brothers' dog in the comic strip Fusco Brothers; created by J.C. Duffy. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1989- now. |
NAME: Böwser vön Überdog A villain in the web comic strip The Ongoing Adventures of Rocket Llama; about "a high-flying llama, a sword-swinging cat, and a rocket as loyal as a cowboy hero's horse". (Also in the comic is Jetpack Dog and Camwyn Godfrey.) BREED: Bulldog YEARS: Comic strip: 2007- now. |
NAME: Bailey Dog appearing regularly in the cartoon by Harry Bliss; an American cartoonist and illustrator who has illustrated many books and produced hundreds of cartoons and covers for The New Yorker. His single-panel comic titled Bliss is syndicated through Tribune Content Agency. BREED: Generic YEARS: Cartoon: 2005. |
NAME: Bailey In the movie The Adventures of Bailey: The Lost Pup; about a family who moves to a new home and mistakenly leaves their puppy behind. BREED: Golden Retriever YEARS: Movie: 2010, 2017. |
NAME: Barfy The first family dog in the comic strip Family Circus; about a typical American family; created by Bil Keene. BREED: Labrador Retriever YEARS: Comic strip: 1960- now. |
NAME: Barney Blue Peter's dog in the British TV series for children Blue Peter where the presenters show the viewers how to make things, how to care for your pet and other features. Blue's prior dogs were Petra, Patch, Shep, Goldie, Bonnie, Mabel, Lucy and Meg. BREED: Irish Setter (Dachshund cross) YEARS: TV series: 1958- now. |
NAME: Bars Franka's dog in the Dutch comic strip Franka; about a strong female Dutch sleuth who solves mysteries in exotic locales; created by Henk Kuijpers. BREED: Bulldog YEARS: Comic strip: 1970- now. |
NAME: Bastian Gary's dog in the movie Game Night; about a group of friends whose regular game night turns into a tangled real-life mystery when the boastful brother of one of them is kidnapped by thugs; starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams. BREED: West Highland White Terrier YEARS: Movie: 2018. |
NAME: Bear Reese's dog in the TV series Person of Interest; about a former CIA agent who is recruited by an reclusive billionaire to prevent violent crimes. BREED: Belgian Shepherd YEARS: TV series: 2011-2016. |
NAME: Bella Lucas's dog in the book and movie A Dog's Way Home, about a dog who treks 400 miles to return to her former home; the movie stars Ashley Judd, and is based on the book by Bruce Cameron. BREED: Pit Bull mix YEARS: Book: 2018. Movie: 2019. |
NAME: Bill Boule's dog in the Belgian comic strip Boule et Bill; about a typical family and their cocker spaniel; created by Jean Roba in collaboration with Maurice Rosy. From 1961 to 1965, the strip appeared as a British comic strip It's A Dog's Life with Boule's name was changed to Pete and Bill's to Larry. BREED: Cocker Spaniel YEARS: Comic strip: 1959- now. |
NAME: Billy Beagle The announcer in the children's animated TV series Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures; about the Sensational Six (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy and Pluto) as they race around their town of Adventures; originally titled Mickey and the Roadster Racers; voiced by Jay Leno; produced by Disney Television Animation. BREED: Beagle YEARS: TV series: 2017. |
NAME: Bingo In advertisements for Cracker Jacks, a U.S. brand of snack consisting of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts. BREED: Generic YEARS: Ads: 1918- 2021. |
NAME: Bingo One of Rupert's friends in the British comic strip Rupert Bear; about a bear who lives with his parents in a fictional idyllic English village with several anthropomorphic animals friends; created by Mary Tourtel and since 1935 written by others. (See also Pong Ping) BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1920- now. |
NAME: Bingo and Rolly (Bingo on the right) Bob's dogs in the children's animated TV series Puppy Dog Pals; about two puppies who have fun in when their owner leaves home; created by Harlan Williams.(Also in the show are many other dogs) BREED: Pug YEARS: TV series: 2017- now. |
NAME: Binky Barnes (See also Fern Walters and Pal) One of the characters in the animated TV series Arthur; about an 8-year-old boy an anthropomorphic aardvark his friends and family; created by Cookie Jar Group. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1976-2022. |
NAME: Birba Aurelio's dog in the documentary movie The Truffle Hunters, about a handful of men, seventy or eighty years old, hunt for the rare and expensive white Alba truffle. BREED: Unknown YEARS: Movie: 2020. |
NAME: Biscuit A puppy in the children's book series, including Biscuit Storybook Collection. The books, published over recent years, are easy reading for youngsters; written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and illustrated by Pat Schories. BREED: Generic YEARS: Book: 1999- 2019. |
NAME: Bitsy The family dog in the comic strip Marvin (later call Marvin & Family); about a young baby boy named Marvin and his father and mother; created by Tom Armstrong. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1982- now. |
NAME: Bitzer Shaun's friend in the British animated TV series and animated movie Shaun the Sheep; about an anthromophic sheep and farm associates; created by Nick Park. (Also in the series is dog Slip.) BREED: Sheep Dog YEARS: TV series: 2007- now. Movie: 2015. |
NAME: Blu (See also Ditto) Franklin's pet in the Brazilian comic book series Monica and Friends (previously Monica's Gang); about the adventures of Monica and her many friends; created by Mauricio de Sousa. (Also in the comic are dogs Fluffy {Floquinho}, Duke {Duque}, and Rufus {Rúfius}.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic books: 1959-now. |
NAME: Bluey (Bluey is in front with his family) Member of the Heeler family of dogs in the Australian animated TV series for preschoolers Bluey; about an anthropomorphic 6-year-old Blue Heeler puppy who lives with his family and has adventures with other dogs; BREED: Australian Cattle Dog (nicknamed a "Red Heeler" or "Blue Heeler") YEARS: TV series: 2018- now. |
NAME: Bobje Bert's dog in the Belgian comic strip Berts Bobje which appeared exclusively in the French magazine HUMO; about an anthropomorphic dog with a human face often seen doing things only humans can; created by Kamagurka. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1991- now. |
NAME: Bolivar In the animated movies and comic strip Donald Duck; by Walt Disney. (More about Bolivar.) BREED: St. Bernard YEARS: Movies: 1938- now. Comic books: 1938- now. |
NAME: Boomer (See also Poncho) Poncho's friend in the comic strip Pooch Cafe; about the humorous antics of a self-serving, squirrel-fearing, food-obsessed, toilet-drinking mutt; created by Paul Gilligan. (Also in the comic are dogs Hudson, Droolia, Gus, Beaumont and Poo Poo.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 2000- now. |
NAME: Bowser The Miller's pets in the comic strip Moose & Molly; about the daily life of a loafer and his wife; created by Bob Weber. (Also in the comic is dog Butch.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1965-2020. |
NAME: Bowser Birdie's dog in the book series beginning with Woof; about a young girl and her dog solving mysteries; written by Peter Abrahams under the alias Spencer Quinn. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Books: 2015-2017. |
NAME: Brandy Tony's dog in the British TV series After Life; after his wife dies, a newspaper writer's nice-guy persona changes into an impulsive, cavalier character; starring Ricky Gervais. BREED: German Shepard YEARS: TV series: 2019-2022. |
NAME: Brian (See also Vinny) The family dog in the animated TV series Family Guy; about the Griffins a dysfunctional family; created by Seth MacFarlane. (Also in the series is dog Jasper.) BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1999-2002, 2005- now. |
NAME: Buck In the book and in the several movies such as Call of the Wild; about a previously domesticated dog who ends up serving as a sled dog in the Yukon; written by Jack London. (2020 movie titled The Call of the Wild). BREED: St. Bernard mix YEARS: Book: 1903. Movies: 1923, 1935, 1972, 1997, 2020. |
NAME: Buckles A guileless and innocent dog in the comic strip Buckles; created by David Gilbert. (Also in the comic strip is a crippled dog, Lester, and a street dog, Rusty.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1996-2021. |
NAME: Buckley Ridley's dog in the 2021 Australian/Canadian movie Buckley's Chance; about an American boy in lost in the outback of Australia who befriends a dingo; starring Bill Nighy and Milan Burch as Ridley. BREED: Dingo YEARS: Movie: 2021. |
NAME: Buddy Dog owned by Martin and his wife in the British TV series Doc Martin; about the people of a sleepy Cornish village and its humorless medical doctor; starring Martin Clunes. (Also in the series is dog Bob) BREED: Westie-Jack Russell cross YEARS: TV series: 2004-2022. |
NAME: Buddy (First named Bailey, then Ellie, then Tino, then Waffles, finally Buddy) Ethan's dog in the movie A Dog's Purpose starring Dennis Quaid; about one endearing dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives; based on the book by W. Bruce Cameron. (In the book, originally the dog was a mixed breed as Toby, then a Golden Retriever as Bailey, then a German Shepard as Ellie, before ending up as Buddy). (See the book sequel A Dog's Journey and movie.) BREED: Golden Retriever and other breeds in the movie YEARS: Book: 2010, 2012. Movie: 2017, 2019. |
NAME: Bug (see also Reggie) A stray mutt in the movie Strays; about an dog abandoned by his lowlife owner who falls in with a fast-talking, foul-mouthed mutt and his gang of strays; starring Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx. BREED: Boston Terrier YEARS: Movie: 2023. |
NAME: Bullet Snuffy's dog in the comic strip and animated TV series Barney Google and Snuffy Smith; created by cartoonist Billy DeBeck. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1919- now. TV series: 1963. |
NAME: Bumper The family dog in the comic strip The Middletons; about a white suburban American family and their neighbors; create by Ralph Dunagin and Dana Summers. (Also in the strip is dog Rusty.) BREED: Bulldog YEARS: Comic strip: 1989- now. |
NAME: Butch Pluto's arch nemesis in the animated movies and the animated TV series Mickey Mouse Clubhouse; by Walt Disney. (And in other venues.) BREED: Bulldog YEARS: Movie shorts: 1940-1947. TV series: 1954, 2001-2017, 2006-2012. |
NAME: Butch Kit's dog in the animated TV series The Rocketeer; about a 7-year-old who learns she is to become the next Rocketeer, a jet pack-wearing superhero who can fly; debuted on Disney Channel. BREED: Bulldog YEARS: TV series: 2019. |
NAME: Cagney Zack's pet in the comic strip Zack Hill; about a young boy who lives with his widowed mother in a boardinghouse; created by John Deering and John Newcombe. BREED: Boston Terrier YEARS: Comic strip: 2003- now. |
NAME: Canturro A character in the Argentine comic strip Gaturro; about a cat who lives with his human owners but finds adventure roaming rooftops of the neighborhood; created by Cristian Dzwonik, better known as "Nik". (Also a movie, Caturro: The Movie.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1996-now. |
NAME: Ceri Prys' dog friend in the Welsh live action/animated children's television series Llan-ar-goll-en; about the small, crazy village of Llan-ar-goll-en, Wales, where things are known to go missing all the time; created by Siwan Jobbins. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 2013-2016. |
NAME: Channing Tatum Nicole's dog in the rom-com movie Puppy Love, about a couple who find love when there pets show the way. (Also in the movie is dog Cloe.) BREED: Unknown YEARS: Movie: 2023. |
NAME: Cheddar Kevin's dog in the TV series Brooklyn Nine-Nine; about a team of detectives headed by the serious and intellectual captain in a Brooklyn Police Department. BREED: Pembroke Welsh Corgi YEARS: TV series: 2013-2021. |
NAME: Chief Mutt A character in the comic strip Slylock Fox & Comics for Kids; a strip that features logic puzzles and an anthropomorphic fox detective who constantly matches wits with a variety of criminals; created by Bob Weber Jr. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic Strip: 1987-now. |
NAME: Chinook Royce's guide dog in the movie Hero Dog: The Journey Home; about a man who is blind trying to get home to his family after surviving a shipwreck; starring Steve Byers. BREED: Alaskan Malamute YEARS: Movie: 2021. |
NAME: Cinnamon Raj's dog in the TV series The Big Bang Theory; about four geeks and a girl in humorous situations. BREED: Yorkshire Terrier YEARS: TV series: 2007-2019. |
NAME: Clifford (See also Cleo) Emily's dog in the children book series and animated TV series Clifford the Big Red Dog; about a big dog that gets in constant trouble; written by Norman Bridwell. (Also in the series are dogs Mimi, T-Bone, Hamburger, K.C., Artie, Jorge and Mac.) BREED: Bloodhound (maybe) YEARS: Book: 1963. TV series: 2000-2003, 2019-now. |
NAME: Cobb (See also Ruppert, his brother) The elder dog brother in the comic strip Deflocked; about the relationship of a wayward sheep with two dogs and their adopted young boy; written by Jeff Corriveau. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip:2006- now. |
NAME: Daisy The family dog in the comic strip and the movie Blondie; about the Bumsteads, Dagwood and Blondie and their two children; created by Chic Young. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1930- now. Movies: 1938-1950. |
NAME: Dante Miguel's companion in the animated movie Coco; about a young boy who sets out on a journey to discover a dark family secret; released by Disney Pictures. BREED: Generic YEARS: Movie: 2017. |
NAME: Dawg The family dog in the comic strip Hi and Lois; about about a suburban family; by Dik Browne and Mort Walker. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1954- now. |
NAME: Devil The Phantom's dog in the comic strip and the movie serial The Phantom; about a masked crimefighter based upon the comics; created by Lee Falk. In the series the dog is played by Ace the Wonder Dog. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: Comics: 1936- now. Movie serial: 1943. |
NAME: Dinah Pluto's girlfriend in the animated movies about Mickey Mouse; produced by Walt Disney. BREED: Dachshund YEARS: Movie: 1942- now. |
NAME: Diogee Milo's dog in the animated TV series Milo Murphy's Law; about a boy who has bad luck, being a descendant of the creator of Murphy's Law, but overcomes his misfortunes by his talents; appearing on Disney XD. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 2016-2019. |
NAME: Ditto (See also Blu) Monica's pet in the Brazialian comic strip Monica & Friends; about the adventures of Monica and her many friends; created by Mauricio di Sousa. (Also in the comic are dogs Fluffy {Floquinho}, Duke {Duque}, and Rufus {Rúfius}.) BREED: King Charles Spaniel YEARS: Comic strip: 1959- now. |
NAME: Django Dog belonging to Michael Desiato and his son Your Honor; about a judge who tries to cover up his son's hit-and run-accident; starring Bryan Cranston. BREED: chocolate lab/hound mix YEARS: TV series: 2020-2023. |
NAME: Doc Canine companion in the TV series Grey's Anatomy; about the lives of surgical interns and residents as they gradually evolve into seasoned doctors. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: TV series: 2005- now. |
NAME: Dog Man Part-dog, part-man police officer in the book series Dog Man; about a part-dog, part-man police officer who protects the city against rotten robots, catty criminals and other evils; created by Dav Pilkey. BREED: Generic (part-dog, part-man) YEARS: Books: 2016-2024. |
NAME: Dogbert Dilbert's dog in the comic strip Dilbert; about an engineer in a typical office; created by Scott Adams. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1989- now. |
NAME: Dogpool Obelix's dog in the comic books Deadpool Corps; about the exploits of a village in ancient Gaul; published by Marvel Comics. BREED: Mutt YEARS: Comic books: 2010- now. |
NAME: Dogs of C-Kennel (Including Iggy, Kenny, Oliver, Tucker, and Willy) In the comic strip Dogs of C-Kennel; created and written by Mick Mastroianni and illustrated by Mason Mastroianni. BREED: Chihuahua Husky, Great Dane, Schnauzer, and Pit Bull YEARS: Comic strip: 2007- now. |
NAME: Doki A curious dog in the Canadian children's animated TV series Doki; about animal friends who are members of the Worldwide Expedition Club; produced by Portfolio Entertainment BREED: Generic YEARS: Animated TV series: 2013-2019. |
NAME: Doug Dog character based upon the actual pug Doug. The family dog in the animated movie The Mitchells vs. the Machines about a quirky and dysfunctional family's road trip that is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse. BREED: Pug YEARS: Actual dog: 2012. Animated movie: 2021. |
NAME: Duggee Leader of the squirrel club in the British preschool animated TV series Hey Duggee; each episode shows the squirrels completing an activity or adventure relating to a badge; created by Grant Orchard. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 2014- now. |
NAME: Duke Max's cohort in the animated movie The Secret Lives of Pets; about a dog whose leisure life is turned upside down when his owner brings home an unkempt mongrel. (Also in the film are dogs Mel, Buddy, and Gidget.) BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Movie: 2016. |
NAME: Duncan Big Daddy's dog in the comic strip Raising Duncan; a semi-autobiographical look at the life of the comic's creator, Chris Browne. BREED: Scottish Terrier YEARS: Comic Strip: 2000-2005. Returned on the Internet for GoComics: 2005-now. |
NAME: Earl In the comic strip Mutts; about the day-to-day adventures of a dog and his cat associate named Mooch; created by Patrick McDonnell. (Also in the comic strip are dogs Woofie and Guard Dog.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1994- now. |
NAME: Edgar (See also Farley) The second family dog in the comic strip For Better or Worse; about a regular Canadian family; created by Lynn Johnston. Since 2008, the strip continues as reruns. Edgar appears in 1995 after first dog Farley died. BREED: English Sheepdog YEARS: Comic strip: 1979- now. Dog: 1995. |
NAME: Elmer Helen's dog in the Hallmark movie The More Love Grows, about a woman who discovers happiness thanks to a stray dog and a helpful vet. BREED: unknown YEARS: Movie: 2023. |
NAME: Engels Gurney's dog in the movie Hail, Caesar!; a fictional take on the real-life fixer Eddie Mannix who works in the Hollywood movie industry in the 1950s; starring among others George Clooney. BREED: Maltese (perhaps) YEARS: Movie: 2016. |
NAME: Enzo Denny's dog in the movie The Art of Racing in the Rain; about a race car driver and his dog who believes in the Mongolian legend that a dog who is prepared will be reincarnated in his next life as a human; based on the book by Garth Stein. BREED: Labrador Retriever Terrier mix YEARS: Book: 2008. Movie: 2019. |
NAME: Fang Eno's dog in the comic strip The Duplex; about an overweight unemployed bachelor and his dog; created by Glenn McCoy. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1993- now. |
NAME: Fern Walters (See also Binky, Barnes, and Pal) One of Arthur's classmates in the animated TV series Arthur; about an eight-year-old male anthropomorphic aardvark; an American and Canadian educational TV series for children created by Cookie Jar Group. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1996-2022. |
NAME: Fluffa Dan's companion in the British animated TV series for children Summerton Mill; about a beautiful valley where when the rains turns the old waterwheel a little bit of magic takes place; created by Pete Bryden and Ed Cookson. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 2005- now. |
NAME: Fred Bassett (See also Jock) In the comic strip Fred Bassett; about a snobbish dog who appreciates the finer qualities of life; created by Scottish cartoonist Alex Graham. BREED: Bassett Hound YEARS: Comic strip: 1963- now. |
NAME: Fuzz Ziggy's dog in the comic strip Ziggy; featuring a small bald trouserless barefoot character with a large nose who seems to have no friends other than a menagerie of pets; created by Tom Wilson. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1969- now. |
NAME: Gai Luron An anthropomorphic dog in the French comic strip Gai Luron; about an apathetic dog and his fox-friend reading their fan mail usually written by the same reader, a little boy. (Also in the comic is his girl friend Belle-Lurette.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1965- now. |
NAME: Garbage Captain of the ship in the animated action-adventure streaming television series Dogs in Space; about a fleet of genetically enhanced dogs exploring the galaxy in search of a new planet to call home. Also in the crew are Stella (a Sheltie), Nomi (a Shih tzu), Ed (a Jack Russell terrier), Chonies (a Chihuahua), Loaf (a Bulldog), Kira (a Husky), Duchess (a St. Bernard), Pepper (a Labrador Retriever). BREED: Corgi YEARS: TV series: 2021-2022. |
NAME: Gnasher (See also Gnipper) Dennis' dog in the British comic strip Dennis the Menace and Gnasher; about a boy and his dog who cause problems for everyone; originally appearing in the British comic book The Beano; published by D. C. Thomson & Co. (More about Gnasher and Gnipper.) BREED: Abyssinian wire-haired tripe hound YEARS: Comic strip appearance: 1974- now. |
NAME: Gnipper (See also Gnasher) Gnasher's son in the British comic strip Gnasher and Gnipper; about a boy and his dog who cause problems for everyone; appearing in the British comic book The Beano published by D. C. Thomson & Co. (More about Gnasher and Gnipper.) BREED: Abyssinian wire-haired tripe hound YEARS: Comic strip appearance: 2011- now. |
NAME: Gonker Fielding's dog in the movie Dog Gone; about a father and son who repair their relationship during a trek on the Appalachian trail to find a lost dog. Based on the book Dog Gone by Pauls Toutonghi, which was based on a true story. BREED: Yellow Labrador YEARS: Movie: 2023. |
NAME: Grimm A talking dog owned by Mother Goose in the comic strip Mother Goose and Grimm which includes both one-day gags and week-long storylines involving the main characters; created by Mike Peters. BREED: Bull Terrier YEARS: Comic strip: 1984- now. |
NAME: Gumbo The family dog in the comic strip Adam@home; about a stay-at-home consultant and his family; created by Brian Basset, (1984-2009); continued by Rob Harrell (2009-present). The dog was added to the strip in October, 2012. BREED: Mixed breed shepherd/retriever YEARS: Comic strip: 1984- now. |
NAME: Hacker T. Dog One of the presenters on British TV, Hacker T. Dog, normally portrayed as being in the CBBC Office with his best friend Iain Stirling. (More about Hacker T. Dog.) BREED: Border Terrier (Actually a puppet) YEARS: TV series: 2009- now. |
NAME: Hank Unofficial mascot of the Milwaukee Brewers major league baseball team beginning in 2014. (More about Hank.) BREED: Mixed breed (perhaps part Bichon Frise) YEARS: Dog: 2014- now. |
NAME: Harry Wullie's dog in the Scottish comic strip Oor Wullie; about a boy and his friends whose adventures often involve unrealistic get-rich-quick schemes that lead to mischief; created by R. D. Low and drawn by cartoonist Dudley D. Watkins until 1969; then by others. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip:1936-1969, 1989-1997, 2005- now. |
NAME: Honey An anthropomorphic dog in the animated TV series Housebroken; about a therapy dog who runs group sessions to help neighborhood animals manage their neuroses; starring Lisa Kudrow. (Also are dogs Elsa, a know-it-all Corgi Chief, a sloppy St. Bernard, and Diablo, an anxious Airedale Terrier.) BREED: Poodle YEARS: TV series: 2021-2023. |
NAME: Hope The first family's dog in the TV series Madam Secretary; about a woman president facing tough decisions every day; starring Téa Leoni. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Dog in the TV series: 2019. |
NAME: Hot Dog Jughead's dog in the comics Archie; a long running series about teenage friends (the dog first appeared in 1968); created by publisher/editor John L. Goldwater. Also an animated TV series The Archie Show" BREED: Old English Sheepdog YEARS: Comics: 1968- now. TV animation: 1968-1969. |
NAME: Howard Huge A family dog in the comic strip Howard Huge; about a dog who, by his very size, gets in the way of his family... and sometimes himself; created by Bill Hoerst and now written by Bunny Hoerst. (Image reprinted courtesy of Bunny Hoest.) BREED: St. Bernard YEARS: Comic strip: 1981- now. |
NAME: Hoze Hounds (Including dogs Hozer, Squirt, Steamer, Fontaine, Crystal and Brooke) Six fire dogs in the Canadian animated TV series Hoze Houndz; about the misadventures of a fire-fighting team. BREED: Dalmatian YEARS: TV series: 1999- now. |
NAME: Isis In the TV series (British) Downton Abbey; which depicts the lives of an aristocratic family and their servants in a well-appointed country estate during the post-Edwardian era. (Also before Isis was dog Pharoh, and after was dog Tiaa.) BREED: Labrador Retriever YEARS: TV series: 2010-2016. |
NAME: Islay (See also dog Dash) Queen Victoria's dog in the second season of the TV series Victoria; about the early years of the Queen of England; starring Jenna Colmen. The series was shown a year later in the U.S. BREED: Cairn Terrier YEARS: TV series: 2015-2016. |
NAME: J.B. (short for Jack Bauer) Eggsy's dog in the movie Kingsman: The Secret Service; about a spy organization who recruits a street kid and whose goal is to end a global threat from a twisted tech genius; starring Colin Firth, Michael Caine, and Samuel Jackson. BREED: Pug YEARS: Movie: 2014. |
NAME: Jake Finn's dog in the animated TV series Adventure Time; about a 14-year-old boy and his dog with magical powers living in the post-apocalyptic Land of Ooo; created by Pendleton Ward. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 2010-2018. Limit TV series: 2020- now. |
NAME: Jason In advertisements for Hush Puppies, a brand of casual shoes by Wolverine Worldwide. BREED: Basset Hound YEARS: Ads: since 1985- now. Dog: 1979-1990. |
NAME: Jasper Maxim de Winter's dog in the movie Rebecca; about a self-conscious bride who is tormented by the memory of her husband's dead first wife; starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on the book by Daphne du Maurier. Also a 2020 movie starring Lily James. BREED: Cocker Spaniel YEARS: Book: 1938. Movie: 1940, 2020. |
NAME: Jax Lou's dog in the Netflix movie Lou; about a mother who teams up with the mysterious woman next door to pursue the kidnapper of her child. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Movie: 2022. |
NAME: Jim Peggy's dog in the TV series (sit-com) Mike and Molly; about a couple meet at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting. BREED: Brussels Griffon mix YEARS: TV series: 2010-2016. |
NAME: Jock (See also Fred) Fred's companion in the comic strip Fred Bassett; created by Scottish cartoonist Alex Graham. (Also occasionally in the strip are dogs Yorky and Fifi.) BREED: Scottish Terrier YEARS: Comic strip: 1963- now. |
NAME: Kewpie The family dog in the comic strip Born Loser; about a guy who can't get any breaks; created by Art Sansom and continued by his son Chip Sansom. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1965- now. |
NAME: Koko (See also Sakura) One of the family dogs in the comic strip The Other Coast which satirizes life in the 21st century features environmental and animal rights issues; written by Adrian Raeside. BREED: Border Collie YEARS: Comic strip: 2001- now. |
NAME: Krypto Superman's dog in the various comic books starring Superman; published by DC comics. (More about Krypto.) BREED: Great Dane YEARS: Comics: 1955- now. TV appearances: 1966-now. Movies: 2010, 2018, 2022. |
NAME: Lado The Casagrande family's pet dog in the animated TV series and graphic novels The Loud House; about the chaotic everyday life of the only boy in a family of eleven children; created Chris Savino. (A spin-off series The Casagrandes premiered in 2019.) (Many other dogs are in the series.) BREED: English Mastiff YEARS: TV series: 2016- now. Movie: 2021. Graphic novels: 2017- now. |
NAME: Lily Rowley's dog in the book Lily and the Octopus; about paralegal screenwriter and his old dog with brain cancer; written by Steven Rowley. BREED: Dachshund YEARS: Book: 2016. |
NAME: Little Dog In the comic strip Little Dog Lost; about a dog that finds the adventure of the open road is addictive; by Steve Boreman. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 2007-2016. |
NAME: Lockjaw An alien bulldog-like being in the comic series Fantastic Four; about super-powers on steroids. (More about Lockjaw.) BREED: Bulldog YEARS: Comic series: 1965- now. |
NAME: Lotje Family pet in the Dutch comic strip Jack, Jacky and the Juniors ((Jan Jans en de Kinderen); about a family's situations; originally created by Jan Kraus. BREED: Dachshund YEARS: Comic strip: 1970- now. |
NAME: Louie Captain Crow's pet in comic strip Overboard; about pirates anachronistically placed in modern times; created by Chip Dunham. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1990- now. |
NAME: Lulu Briggs's former partner's dog in the movie Dog; about a former Army Ranger with his partner's dog who races down the west coast to get to a partner's funeral on time; starring Channing Tatum. BREED: Belgian Shepherd YEARS: Movie: 2022. |
NAME: Marmaduke The Winslow family dog in the comic strip and in the animated movie Marmaduke; about a big dog that gets into loads of trouble; comic by Brad Anderson. (Also in the movie are dogs Bosco, Giuseppe, Jezebel, Mazie, Thunder, Lightning, and Raisin.) BREED: Great Dane YEARS: Comic strip: 1954- now. Movie: 2010, 2022. |
NAME: Martin Nan's dog in the TV series Downward Dog; about a recently unattached working woman who finds companionship with a philosophizing dog; starring Allison Tolman. BREED: Coonhound mix YEARS: TV series: 2017. |
NAME: Marvin Paterson's dog in the movie Paterson; about a week in the mundane life of a bus driver and his wife; starring Adam Driver . The dog is played by Nellie. BREED: Bulldog, English YEARS: Movie: 2016. |
NAME: Max Lola's pet in the comic strip Lola; about a widow who, having moved in with her son and his family, reveals her independence and love of life; created by Todd Clark. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 2000- now. |
NAME: Max The Hatley pet in the comic strip Ben, about a recent retiree from Oshawa, Ontario, and his family. BREED: Golden Retriever YEARS: Comic strip: 2009- now. |
NAME: Max Katie's dog in the animated movie The Secret Life of Pets; about a dog whose leisure life is turned upside down when his owner brings home an unkempt mongrel called Duke. (Also in the film are dogs Mel, Buddy, and Gidget.) BREED: Jack Russell Terrier YEARS: Animated movie: 2016. |
NAME: Max Police officer Frank's companion in the movie Show Dogs, about a macho police dog who goes undercover as a primped entant in a dog show to stop an animal-smuggling scheme; starring Will Arnett. (Also in the movie are dogs Daisy, Sprinkles, Karma, Philippe, and Dante.) BREED: Rottweiler YEARS: Movie: 2018. |
NAME: McTavish The Peachey family dog in the children's book Good Dog McTavish; about a family in crisis because the mom has taken up yoga and a rescue dog with a plan to save the family; written by Meg Rosoff and illustrated by Grace Easton. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Book: 2017. |
NAME: Miguel Felicity's best friend in the children's animated TV series Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty, or RBUK; about the mythical adventures of a magical cat (part rainbow, part butterfly, and part unicorn) and her friends; produced by American toy company Funrise. BREED: Chihuahua YEARS: TV series: 2019- now. |
NAME: Mike Ginger Meggs' dog in the Australian comic strip Ginger Meggs; about the escapades of a red-haired young boy; created by Jimmy Bancks and drawn by several cartoonist over the years. The strip remains the most widely syndicated Australian comic strip. BREED: generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1921-2023. Movie: 1982. |
NAME: Minnie Mike's companion in the comic strip Mike du Jour; an average guy dealing with the oddities of life; created by Mike Lester. BREED: Basset Hound mix YEARS: Comic strip: 2012- now. |
NAME: Minus Poko's dog in the Canadian children's animated TV series Poko; about a young boy with a magic finger, his pet dog and his toy monkey; by Halifax Film. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 2003- now. |
NAME: Mo Candice's dog in the TV series (sit-com) Undateable; about a 30-ish carefree single guy who is unable or unwilling to form a lasting commitment with a woman. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: TV series: 2014-2016. |
NAME: Mortimer The Cobb family dog in the comic strip Jump Start; about an average middle class couple, busy with work and raising a family revealing the humor of daily life; created by Robb Armstrong. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Comic strip: 1989- now. |
NAME: Mosé An antagonist in the Italian comic book series Lupo Alberto; about a blue wolf whose antics are usually foiled by a sheepdog; created by Guido Silvestri. BREED: Old English Sheepdog YEARS: Comic books: 1974- now. |
NAME: Mr. Peanutbutter BoJack's former sitcom rival and Diane's boyfriend in the animated TV series BoJack Horseman; about the star of a once hit television now washed up living in Hollywood and complaining about everything. BREED: Labrador Retriever YEARS: TV series: 2014-2020. |
NAME: Mystery Victoria's dog in the movie Vicky and her Mystery; about a 8 year old girl whose mother passed away finds solace in the adoption of a puppy. BREED: unknown YEARS: Movie: 2021. |
NAME: Newshounds (Including Kevin, Rochelle, Sam, Renata, and Wolfram) The staff of news broadcasting company, KPET in the web comic strip Newshounds; drawn and written by Thomas K. Dye and hosted by online comics syndicate Keenspot. BREED: Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel, Collie, Black Labrador, Noregian Elkhound, Malmute YEARS: Comic strip: 1997- now. |
NAME: Nosonja A character in the Italian comic book Alan Ford; a satirical take on classic secret agents laden with surreal and black humour; created by Max bunker and Robert Raiola. BREED: Bloodhound YEARS: Comic book: 1969- now. |
NAME: Number One Picarad's dog in the TV series Star Trek: Picard; the plot centers on Jean-Luc Picard who is deeply affected by the death of Data. BREED: Pitbull YEARS: TV series: 2020. |
NAME: Odie Garfield's canine pigeon in the comic strip Garfield and the movie Garfield: The Movie; about a fun-loving cat and a stupid dog; created by Jim Davis. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1978- now. Movie: 2004. |
NAME: Otto In the comic strip Beetle Bailey; about the inept American soldiers stationed at Camp Swampy; created by Mort Walker. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1950- now. |
NAME: Ozzie Sophie's dog in the movie My Spy; about a tough CIA operative who finds himself manipulated by a precocious young girl during an undercover surveillance; starring Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Movie: 2020. |
NAME: Pal (See also Binky Barnes, and Fren Walters) In the animated TV series Arthur; an American and Canadian animated educational television series for children created by Cookie Jar Group. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1976- now. |
NAME: Pat Lola's dog in the computer-animated children's TV series Pat the Dog; about clever and brave dog who goes to any lengths to protect the ones he cares for; based on the computer game Space Dog by Sylvain Seynhaeve. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 2017- now. |
NAME: Paw Patrol (Including Marshall, Chase, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble, Skye, and Everest) A children's animated TV series Paw Patrol; about 7 pups each with a unique personality and skills and a tech-savvy boy working together on rescue missions to protect their city. BREED: Various YEARS: TV series: 2003- now. |
NAME: Pearl Spencer's dog in the movie Spencer Confidential; an ex-cop teams up with his no-nonsense roommate to take down cop killing criminals; starring Mark Wahlberg and Winston Duke. BREED: Beagle YEARS: Movie: 2020. |
NAME: Peeves (a family inclucing dad CJ, mom Jasmine, daughter Sara and son Freddy) A family of dogs in the comic strip Pet Peeves; about anthropomorphic dogs who capture situations of a typical human family; created by Dave London and Pete Chianca. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 2016- now. |
NAME: Picpak A pink dog married to a blue cat webcomic strip Picpak Dog; about a dog who loves meeting people, watching TV, and sleeping; by Kim Belding. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 2007- now. |
NAME: Pluto (See also Fifi) Cartoon dog in the animated movies and several animated TV series appearing as the pet of Mickey Mouse; by Walt Disney. (More about Pluto.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Movies: 1931- now. TV series: 1999- now. |
NAME: Pluto The Davis family adopted dog in the movie The Stray; about a young family who come upon a dog that seems to be miraculous. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Movie: 2017. |
NAME: Poncho (See also Boomer) Chazz's dog in the comic strip Pooch Cafe; about the humorous antics of a self-serving squirrel-fearing food-obsessed mutt; created by Paul Gilligan. (Also in the comic are dogs Hudson, Droolia, Gus, Beaumont and Poo Poo.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 2000- now. |
NAME: Pongping One of Rupert's friends in the British comic strip Rupert Bear; about a bear who lives with his parents in a fictional idyllic English village with several anthropomorphic animals friends; created by Mary Tourtel and since 1935 written by others. (See also Bingo.) BREED: Pekingese YEARS: Comic strip: 1920- now. |
NAME: Pooch A stereotypical cheerful dog in the comic strip and website Sinfest which deals with human nature often in parody; created by Tatsuya Ishida. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 2000- now. |
NAME: Poochie (original called Woofy in 1933, then Poochie in 2018) Nancy's dog in the comic strip Nancy; about a typical and somewhat mischievous eight-year-old girl and her friends; created by Ernie Bushmiller. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1933- now. |
NAME: Poopoo A stray dog in the movie Cat and Dog; about a cat and a dog who escape their cages in the airport and their owners work together BREED: Beagle, possibly YEARS: Movie: 2024. |
NAME: Poppy (stand-in for many dogs) Ordinary dogs in the comic strip Off the Leash; about all kinds of dogs and their thoughts and conversations in various hilarious situations; created by Rupert Fawcett. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 2012-2023. |
NAME: Pretzel Murphy's guide-dog in the limited TV series In the Dark; about a blind woman who resolves to solve the murder of her friend; from The CW Television Network. BREED: Golden Retriever YEARS: TV series: 2019. |
NAME: Puddles Luann's dog in the comic strip Luann; about a teenager dealing with school and family and friends; created by Greg Evans. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1985- now. |
NAME: Pumpkin Aunt Ada's dog in the TV limited series The Gilded Age; set in 1890s New York City, the story follows the clashes between an old money family and a new-money family. BREED: King Charles Spaniel YEARS: TV series: 2022, 2023. |
NAME: Reggie (see also Bug) Doug's dog in the movie Strays; about an dog abandoned by his lowlife owner who falls in with a fast-talking, foul-mouthed mutt and his gang of strays; starring Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx. BREED: Border Terrier YEARS: Movie: 2023. |
NAME: Rex Megan's dog in the movie Megan Leavey (also known as Rex); about a US Marine corporal who served as a Military Police K9 handler; starring Kate Mara. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: Movie: 2017. |
NAME: Rex Charlie's dog in the Canadian TV series Hudson & Rex ; about a detective and his dog who, with keen nose and ears, is instrumental in solving crimes. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: TV series: 2019. |
NAME: Rocket (also known as Raaket) Chacha Chaudhary's dog in the Indian comic strip Chacha Chaudhary; about frail, extremely intelligent old man, his wife, a giant called Sabu, and dog in a small Indian village; from Diamond Comics. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1971- now. |
NAME: Rocket In advertisements for The Life is Good Company, a New England-based apparel and accessories wholesaler retailer and lifestyle brand. BREED: Generic YEARS: Ads: 1994- now. |
NAME: Rocky In the Swedish comic strip Rocky; about on an anthropomorphic dog and his friends in their everyday life in Stockholm; created by Martin Kellerman. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1998- now. |
NAME: Roger One of the pack leaders in the animated movie Pets United; about a group of spoiled pets who join forces to save their city from its evil mayor and his robot army. (Other dogs in the movie are Ronaldo, Walter, and Joy) BREED: Generic YEARS: Movie: 2019. |
NAME: Roger A risk assessment analyst in the movie Cats & Dogs: Paws 3 Unite!; about a dog and cat who must rein in a villain cockatoo who plans to destroy the ten-year truce between cats and dogs. BREED: Border Collie YEARS: Movie: 2020. |
NAME: Rollo (appearing in season 4) Ian's dog in the lengthy historical TV series Outlander; about a married former World War II military nurse in Scotland who, in 1945, finds herself transported back to 1743 where she encounters a dashing Highland warrior; starring Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan; based on series of novels by Diana Gabaldon. BREED: Northern Inuit YEARS: TV series: 2014. |
NAME: Roly (See also Terence, Wellard, and Willy) Sharon's dog in the TV series (British) EastEnders; about the people of a fictional Victorian square in a fictional London Borough. (More about Roly.) BREED: Poodle YEARS: TV series: 1985- now. |
NAME: Roscoe Earl and Opal's dog in the comic strip Pickles; about a retired couple in their seventies; created by Brian Crane. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1990- now. |
NAME: Rover Red's loyal companion in the comic strip Red and Rover; about a boy and his dog; created by Brian Basset. BREED: Labrador Retriever (mostly) YEARS: Comic strip: 2000- now. |
NAME: Ruby Dan's dog in the American Netflix biographical drama movie Rescued by Ruby; about a state trooper who has dreams of joining an elite K-9 unit a with clever but willful shelter dog; starring Grant Gustin. BREED: Australian Shepherd and Border Collie mix YEARS: Movie: 2022. |
NAME: Rufferto Groo's inseparable companion in the comic book series Groo the Wanderer; about an incompetent large-nosed barbarian and his faithful dog; created by Sergio Aragonés. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic books: 1981- now. |
NAME: Ruppert (See also Cobb, his brother) The younger dog brother in the comic strip Deflocked; about the relationship of a wayward sheep with two dogs and their adopted young boy; written by Jeff Corriveau. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 2006- now. |
NAME: Sakura (See also Koko) One of the family dogs in the comic strip The Other Coast; created by Adrian Raeside. BREED: Papillon YEARS: Comic strip: 2001- now. |
NAME: Sam (See also Barfly) The second family dog in the comic strip Family Circus; about a typical American family; created by Bil Keene. BREED: Cocker Spaniel YEARS: Comic strip: 1960- now. |
NAME: Sam (Of Sam & Max the Freelance Police) A crime-stopper in comic book series Sam & Max; in the animated TV series The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police and video games originally created by Steve Purcell. (More about Sam & Max.) BREED: Cocker Spaniel YEARS: Comics: 1987- now. TV series: 1997-1998. Video games: 1993-2010. |
NAME: Sam and Brandy Elizabeth's dog and Jimmy's dog in the movie Dog Days; about a group of young people in Los Angeles whose lives become intertwined with the help of their canine companions. (Also in the movie are Labradoodle Charlie, Chihuahua Gertrude, and Pug Mabel) BREED: Mixed breed both Sam and Brandy YEARS: Moive: 2018. |
NAME: Sandy Annie's dog in comics Little Orphan Annie on radio, in the Broadway musical Annie, and in the movies (1982, 1999 and 2014); created by Harold Gray. BREED: Airedale mix YEARS: Radio: 1925-1942. Comics: 1925- 2010. Broadway stage: 1977-1983. Movies: 1982, 1999, 2014. |
NAME: Santa's Little Helper The family dog in the long-running animated TV series The Simpsons; about a disfunctional family and noted for its fast and subtle humor and ridiculous plots; created by Matt Groening. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1989- now. |
NAME: Satchel One of Rob's pets in the comic strip Get Fuzzy; about the adventures of an ad executive and his anthropomorphic dog and cat; created by Darby Conley. BREED: Mixed breed. Father was Labrador Retriever, his mother a Shar-Pei YEARS: Comic strip: 1999- now. |
NAME: Scooby-Doo (Formerly called Too Much) Lifelong companion of Shaggy Rogers in the animated TV series Scooby-Doo Where Are You; about a big dog and several teenage humans; a Hanna Barbera production, originally created by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears. BREED: Great Dane YEARS: TV series: 1969-1991, 2001- now. Live-action movie:2002, 2004. Animated movie: 2020. . |
NAME: Scratch Dot's dog in the children's animated TV series Dot.; about the adventures an eight-year-old energetic girl who uses technology in solving problems; based on the book by Randi Zuckerberg. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 2016-2018. |
NAME: Sensation Representative dog image for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. A dog named Don which had won bench championships in England in 1875 and 1876, became the symbolic image for the Kennel Club because of the 1935 steel engraving of “Sensation” by artist J. Wellstood. From 1980-1982, a head study of the dog gained popularity. (More about Sensation.) BREED: Pointer YEARS: Dog: 1870s. In Kennel catalog: 1936- now. |
NAME: Shagg E. Dawg In the comic strip Ask Shagg where a dog answers questions about animals that are sent in by readers; created by cartoonist Peter Guren. BREED: Generic shaggy dog YEARS: Comic strip: 1980-2020. |
NAME: Sieg and Kleine Slim and Clovia's dogs in the comic strip Gasoline Alley; about an established family, and residents in the town of Gasoline Alley; created by Frank King. It is the longest-running current comic strip, second after The Katzenjammer Kids BREED: Great Dane and Doberman Doberman YEARS: Comic strip: 1918- now. |
NAME: Simba Arjun's dog in the Indian children's movie Oh My Dog; a bout a young boy who rescues a blind Siberian Husky puppy and decides to train him for a competition with his father and grandfather. BREED: Siberian Husky YEARS: Movie: 2022. |
NAME: Smirnov Police commissioner and friend of Blacksad in the comic series Blacksad; a black cat investigator solving crimes in an anthropomorphic world; created by Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: Comic series: 2000- now. |
NAME: Snert Hagar's dog in comic strip Hagar the Horrible; about a shaggy scruffy overweight red-bearded Viking who regularly raids England; created by Dik Browne and now drawn by his son Chris Browne. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1973- now. |
NAME: Snoopy (See also Spike) Charlie Brown's dog in comic strip Peanuts and in animated TV specials such as I want a Dog for Christmas by Charles Schulz. (More about Snoopy.) BREED: Beagle YEARS: Comic strip: 1950- now. TV specials: 1965-2011. Movies: 1969, 1972, 1977, 1980. |
NAME: Sophie Doug's canine friend in the comic strip Dog eat Doug; about a dog and a baby in a love-hate relationship; created by Brian Anderson. BREED: Labrador Retriever YEARS: Comic strip: 2004- now. |
NAME: Sparky Stan's dog in the animated TV series South Park; about the bizarre adventures of four boys; created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The show is known for crude language and dark humor. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1997- now. |
NAME: Sparky Timmy's talking fairy dog in the animated TV series The Fairly OddParents; about the everyday adventures of Timmy Turner, a boy who is granted two fairy godparents; created by Butch Hartman. BREED: Generic YEARS: Animated TV series: 2001-2018. |
NAME: Spencer A wily dog in the comic strip Best in Show; about a dog with a mind of his own; create by Phil Juliano. BREED: Labrador Retriever YEARS: Comic strip: 2004-2017. |
NAME: Spike (See also Snoopy) Snoopy's older brother in the comic strip Peanuts; by Charles Schulz. (More about Spike.) BREED: Bulldog YEARS: Comic strip: 1950- now. |
NAME: Spitsy Nate's dog in the comic strip Big Nate; about the adventures of a spirited and rebellious sixth-grader along with his best friends; created by Lincoln Peirce. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1991- now. |
NAME: Spots Atari's lost dog in the animatead movie Isle of Dogs; about a group of dogs are fed up with their isolated existence until a boy arrives at the island searching for his dog. (Also in the movie are dogs Chief, Rex, Boss, Duke, and King.). BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Movie: 2018. |
NAME: Stubby Robert Conroy's companion in the animated movie Sgt._Stubby:_An_American_Hero; about a stray dog who becomes a hero of the World War I; based on the real life of a dog named Stubby, the 1st dog promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the US Army and most decorated in American history. (More about Stubby.) BREED: Bull Terrier YEARS: Dog: 1917-1926. Movie: 2018. |
NAME: Tag Barker The main pooch in the children's TV series Go, Dog, Go; about the lifestyle of two young canines in their canine town of Pawston; also in the movie is Scooch Pooch as well as several other dogs; based on the 1961 children's book of the same name by P. D. Eastman. BREED: Beagador YEARS: TV series: 2021- now. Book: 1961-1989. |
NAME: Tazzie Agent Sean Meyers' dog in the movie Honest Thief; about a guy who, after a life of as a thief, falls in love and decides to turn himself in; starring Liam Neeson and Kate Walsh. BREED: Mix breed YEARS: Movie: 2020. |
NAME: Terence (See also Roly, Wellard, and Willy) Janine's dog in the TV series (British) EastEnders; about the people of a fictional Victorian square in a fictional London Borough. BREED: Lhasa Apso YEARS: TV series: 1985- now. |
NAME: Tige In advertising and in the comic strip Buster Brown; about a mischievous young boy and his dog; created by Richard Felton Outcault and on radio and in the TV series. Adopted as mascot by Brown Shoe Company. BREED: Pit Bull Terrier YEARS: Comic strip: 1901-1921. Ads: 1904-now. Radio: 1943-1954. TV series: 1951-1953. |
NAME: TNT The family dog in the comic strip Rip Haywire; about a soldier of fortune who lives for danger, accompanied on adventures with his cowardly talking Collie dog TNT and his ex-girlfriend; written and illustrated by North Carolina artist Dan Thompson. BREED: Collie YEARS: Comic strip: 2009- now. |
NAME: Tobias Dog adopted by Suzy in the Belgian comic strip Spike and Suzy (Suske en Wiske in Flemish); about two children and their friends and family with elements of comedy, fantasy, and science fiction. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1945- now. |
NAME: Tobias (See also Fifi and Pekkie) Dog of the Baron van Piependale in the 257th Flemish comic book of Jommeke; about a young boy who lives with his parents and loves adventure; created by Jef Nys BREED: Fictional breed with long ears and large feet YEARS: Dog character: 2011. Comic books: 1955- now. |
NAME: Toby (Originally named Buddy, then Molly, then Max, finally Toby.) The narrator of the story in the book A Dog's Journey; about a dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives; a sequel to A Dog's Purose by W. Bruce Cameron; also a movie. (The Buddy reincarnation derives from the earlier book.) BREED: Beagle (Originally a Black Labrador as Buddy, then a Cocker Spaniel as Molly, then a Poodle mix as Max, before ending up as Toby.) YEARS: Book: 2012. Movie: 2019. |
NAME: Trouble Sarah Vanderwhoozie's dog in the animated movie Trouble, (retitled Dog Gone Trouble for Netflix); about a dog who is fought over to gain the inheritance of his late master. (Also in the movie is dog Rousey and several others) BREED: Generic YEARS: Movie: 2019, retitled in 2021. |
NAME: Tubby The family dog in the comic strip Take It From The Tinkersons; about a modern family facing the trials and troubles of daily life; created by Bill Bettwy. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 2013- now. |
NAME: Wally The family dog in the comic strip Drabble; created by Kevin Fagan. BREED: Dachshund YEARS: Comic strip: 1979- now. |
NAME: Watson (John Watson) Young Sherlock's canine companion in the comic book series Kid Sherlock; about a school boy and his dog who deal with bullies, track down lost toys, and other mysteries; written by Justin Phillips and Illustrated by Sean Miller and Leslay Atlansky. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic book series: 2017- now. |
NAME: Weed Son of Gin in the Japanese comic book series and animated TV series Ginga Legend Weed; about a dog and his allies who journey throughout Japan aiding those in need; BREED: Akita YEARS: Comic book series: 1999- now. Animated TV series: 2005-2006. |
NAME: Weederman Earl's dog in the comic strip Mister Boffo; about a balding big-nosed man married to a pretty blonde; by Joe Martin. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1986- now. |
NAME: Wellard (See also Terence, Roly, and Willy) Robbie's dog in the TV series (British) EastEnders; about a community in a fictional Victorian square in a fictional London borough. BREED: Belgian Tervuren YEARS: TV series: 1985- now. |
NAME: Wesley Olive and Cay's dog in the movie Who Gets the Dog; about a separated couple who wrangle over their dog; starring Alicia Silverstone. BREED: Labador Retriever YEARS: Movie: 2016. |
NAME: Wiener-Dog A dog owned by several people in the movie Wiener-Dog; a series of four short stories about a dog who goes from owner to owner for a mix of reasons; starring an ensemble cast including Danny DeVito. BREED: Dachshund YEARS: Movie: 2016. |
NAME: Willy (See also Terence, Wellard, and Roly) Ethel's dog in the TV series (British) EastEnders; about the people of a fictional Victorian square in a fictional London Borough. BREED: Pug YEARS: TV series: 1985- now. |
NAME: Winoma A character in the animated TV series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic; about a studious unicorn pony named Twilight Sparkle as her mentor Princess Celestia guides her to learn about friendship in the town of Ponyville; developed by Lauren Faust.. BREED: Generic YEARS: Animated TV series: 2010-2019. Animated movie: 2017. |
NAME: Woofster Whyatt's dog in the animated TV series Super Why; a children's adventure series in which five Super Readers help preschoolers learn the fundamentals of reading; created by Angela C. Santomero. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 2007-2012, 2015-2016. |
NAME: Zuky A character in the British children's comic strip magazine Beano; about a cat, Meeko, and dog, Zuky who fight like cat and dog usually for not good reason. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic: 2010- now. |
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