Images of Famous Dogs

NAME: Patrasche

Nello's companion in the Japanese animated TV series A Dog of Flanders and the movie version made in 1999, and earlier films; about a Flemish boy and his dog; based on the book by Marie Louise de la Ramée under the Japanese pseudonym Ouida.

BREED: Bouvier des Flandres

YEARS: Book: 1872.

TV series: 1975-1992.

Movies: 1935, 1960, 1997, 1999.

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: 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: Dennis

Larry the Lamb's sidekick in the British radio and animated TV series (stop action) Toytown; about misunderstandings arising from devices created by Mr. Inventor.

BREED: Dachshund

YEARS: Radio: 1929-1932; TV series: 1972-1974.

NAME: Snowy

Tintin's dog in the Belgian comic book, the animated TV series, and the animated movie The Adventures of Tintin; about a reporter and his dog; created by Georges "Hergé" Remi. The earlier TV series was The Adventures of Tintin; the later series Hergé's Adventures of Tintin.

BREED: Wire Fox Terrier

YEARS: Comic books: 1929-1976.

TV series: 1959-1963, 1991-1992.

Movie: 2011.

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: Genevieve

Madeline's dog in the children's book series, in the movie, and animated TV series for children Madeline; about a girl who lives in Paris and attends a boarding school; written by Ludwig Bemelmans.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Books: 1939-1967.

TV series: 1991-2007.

Movie: 1998.

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: Charkie

Steve and Betsy's dog in the children's book, animated movie, and animated TV series Curious George; about a brown monkey who is brought from his home in Africa by "The Man with The Yellow Hat" to live in a big city; written by Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey.

BREED: Cocker Spaniel

YEARS: Book: since 1941.

TV series: 2004, 2006.

Movie: 2006.

NAME: Timmy

The childrens' dog in the books, the TV series and animated TV series The Famous Five; a series of children's stories by Enid Blyton and later adapted for British TV in the late 1970s, then in the 1990s, then as an animated series.

BREED: Border Collie

in the TV series; mixed breed in the books

YEARS: Book: 1942-1963.

TV series: 1978-1979 1995-1997.

TV series: 2008.

NAME: Sorry O-O

A melancholy and longing dog in the comic strip, TV series, and books about Moomin; a series of episodes with several eccentric and oddly-shaped characters, some of whom are related to each other; by Finnish author Tove Jansson.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Books: 1945-1970.

Comic strip: 1945-1975.

TV series: 1959-1991.

NAME: Pif (Spiff in English)

In the French comic strip and animated TV series Spiff and Hercules (titled Pif et Hercule in French); about an anthropomorphic dog and cat in a love/hate relationship; created by José Cabrero Arnal

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1948-1970s.

Animated TV series: 1989.

NAME: Bumpy

Noddy's companion in the children's books and British animated TV series for children about Noddy; a character created by British children's author Enid Blyton.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Book: 1949-1963.

TV series: 1975, 1992, 1998, 2001.

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: Ruff

The family dog in the comic strip, the movie, the TV series, and animated TV series Dennis the Menace; about a boy who causes problems for everyone; created by Hank Ketcham.

BREED: Briard

YEARS: Comic strip: 1951-.

TV series: 1959-1963, 1986-1988.

Movie: 1987, 1993, 1998 .

NAME: Dollar

The family dog in comic books and an animated TV series Richie Rich; about the only child of fantastically wealthy parents and is the world's richest kid; produced by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Dalmatian

(actually Dollarmatian; like a Dalmatian but with dollar signs instead of spots)

YEARS: Comic books: 1953-1994.

TV series: 1980-1984,1996.

NAME: Reddy

A stupid dog in the animated TV series Ruff and Reddy; about the adventures of a smart cat and a not-so-smart dog; by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1957-1960.

NAME: Huckleberry Hound

In the animated TV series The Huckleberry Hound Show; about a blue dog that speaks with a Southern drawl with a relaxed sweet and well-intentioned personality; produced by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1958-1962.

NAME: Augie Doggie (See also Doggie Daddy and Snuffles)

Doggie Daddy's pup in the animated TV series The Quick Draw McGraw Show; by Hanna-Barbera. (More about Augie Doggie.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1959-1960.

NAME: Deputy Dawg

A deputy sheriff in the Mississippi bayous in animated TV series by Terrytoons. (More about Deputy Dawg.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1959-1972.

NAME: Doggie Daddy (See also Augie Doggie and Snuffles)

Augie Doggie's father in the animated TV series The Quick Draw McGraw Show; by Hanna-Barbera. (More about Doggie Daddy.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1959-1960.

NAME: Mr. Peabody

A intelligent and clever dog in the animated TV series The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show; about the time-travelling adventures of an advanced canine and his adopted son; produced by Jay Ward Productions. Also in the animated movie Mr. Peabody and Sherman.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1959-1964.

Movie: 2014.

NAME: Snuffles (See also Doggie Daddy and Augie Doggie)

Quick Draw companion used to ferret out bad guys in the old WestIn the animated TV series The Quick Draw McGraw Show; by Hanna-Barbera. (More about Snuffles.)

BREED: Bloodhound

YEARS: TV series: 1959-1961.

NAME: Goliath

Davey's talking dog in the children's Christian stop-motion animated TV series Davey and Goliath; 15 minute episodes dealing with issues such as respect for authority, sharing and prejudice.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1960-1975.

NAME: Hunter, The

A private eye in the animated TV series King Leonardo and his Short Subjects; King Leonardo the lion, an inept ruler of the land of Bongo Congo, tries to stop the evil plans of Biggy Rat. The Character also appears in Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales.

BREED: Bloodhound

YEARS: Animated TV series: 1960-1963; 1963-1966.

NAME: Rantanplan

A prison guard dog in the French-Belgian comic book series and the animated TV series Lucky Luke; about a cowboy known to "shoot faster than his shadow"; created by Maurice De Bevere. (More about Rantanplan.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic book appearance: 1960-1987.

TV series: 2006.

NAME: Shamus

One of Q.T.'s assistants in the animated TV series of 5 minute episodes Q. T. Hush; about a detective and animal his assistants; one of the first cartoons in color.

BREED: Bloodhound

YEARS: TV series: 1960.

NAME: Choppy

The guardian of Yakky, an anthropomorphic yellow duckling, in the animated TV series The Yogi Bear Show; about a fast-talking picnic basket stealing bear named Yogi; by Hanna Barbera.

BREED: Bulldog

YEARS: TV searies appearance: 1961-1987.

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: Astro

The family dog in the animated TV series The Jetsons; about a family in the future; by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Great Dane

YEARS: TV series: 1962-1963, 1985-1987.

NAME: Dum Dum

The turtle's dumb associate in the animated TV series Touche Turtle and Dum Dum; about a pair of heroic fencers who battle villains and heroically saves those in distress; by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Sheep Dog

YEARS: TV series: 1962.

NAME: Rowlf the Dog (See also Muppy and Baskerville)

In several animated movies and the puppet TV series The Muppet Show; a puppet dog originally created by Jim Henson for advertisements for Purina Dog Chow. Also on The Jimmy Dean Show and Sesame Street. (More about Rowlf. Also in the show was Miss Piggy's dog Foo-Foo.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Ads: 1962.

Movies: 1979, 2011.

The Jimmy Dean Show: 1963-1966.

TV series: 1976-1981, 2015.

NAME: Billy Dog (See also Sergeant Murphy)

One of the characters in the children's books and animated TV series The Busy World of Richard Scarry; about anthropomorphic animals in the fictional city of Busytown; based on the books drawn and written by Richard Scarry.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Books: 1963.

TV series: 1994-1997.

NAME: Cleo (See also Clifford)

One of Clifford's friends in the 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, and Mac.)

BREED: Poodle

YEARS: Book: 1963.

TV series: 2000-2003.

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: Dougal (Dougal in the British version, Pollux in the original French version)

The main character in the French and British animated TV series The Magic Roundabout and in 2005 the first computer-animated movie to be made in the United Kingdom; the French and English versions of the series are distinctly different.

BREED: Skye Terrier

YEARS: TV series: 1963, 1965-1977.

Movie: 2005.

NAME: Sergeant Murphy (See also Billy Dog)

One of the characters in the children's books and animated TV series The Busy World of Richard Scarry; about anthropomorphic animals in the fictional city of Busytown; based on the books drawn and written by Richard Scarry.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Books: 1963.

TV series: 1994-1997.

NAME: Winston

Hector's dog in the TV animated series Hector Heathcote; about an 18-year-old orange-haired colonial patriot who often urns up as an unsung hero during various periods in American history

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1963-1964.

NAME: Bandit

Jonny's dog in the animated TV series Jonny Quest; about a boy who accompanies his father on extraordinary adventures; by Hanna Barbera.

BREED: Terrier

YEARS: TV cartoon: 1964-1965.

NAME: Underdog (Also known as Shoeshine)

In the animated TV series Underdog; about a dog with super powers who always speaks in rhymes; voiced by Wally Cox. (Also in the series is dog Sweet Polly Purebred.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1964-1973.

NAME: Willie

Peter's dog in the children's book and animated TV series Whistle for Willie; about a boy who longs to whistle for his dog; written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats.

BREED: Dachshund

YEARS: Book: 1964.

TV series: 1984.

NAME: Yippee, Yappee, Yahooey

The king's royal dogs in the animated TV series Yippee, Yappee and Yahooey; about 3 dogs that must always protect, serve and obey the King; a Hanna-Barbera cartoon.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1964.

NAME: Precious Pup

Granny Sweet's dog in the animated TV series The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show; about a kindly old woman with a passion for motorcycles and her affectionate pet who sometimes terrorizes the neighborhood. (Aired as a segment on The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1965-1967.

NAME: James Hound

In the animated TV series as in the episode Dr. Ha-Ha; about a bumbling kung-fu artist like Hong Kong Phooey; by Terrytoons.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1966-1967.

NAME: Stringer and Tubby

The singing duet in the animated TV series The Beagles; a take-off of the famous musical group The Beatles; produced by Total Television. (Also in the series is dog Scotty.)

BREED: Beagle

YEARS: TV series: 1966-1968.

NAME: Goliath

Samson's dog in the animated TV series Samson and Goliath; about a superhero teenager and his dog as they ride around the country on a motorbike fighting evil; by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1967.

NAME: Dill

A hyperactive dog in the British animated TV series (stop action) The Herbs; about a fantasy mix of human and animal characters inhabiting the magical walled garden of a country estate.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1968.

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: Muttley

In the animated TV series Dick Dastardly; about a villianous character and his dog accomplice; created by Iwao Takamoto for Hanna-Barbera. (More about Muttley.)

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: TV series: 1968-1970.

NAME: Tagg

Gary's dog in the animated TV series The Adventures of Gulliver; about a boy and his dog on an island with little people; by Hanna-Barbera Productions.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1968-1969.

NAME: Barkley

In the animated TV series Sesame Street; a puppet originally named Woof-Woof.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1969-1999.

NAME: Mungo

Mary's dog in the British animated TV series Mary, Mungo and Midge; about a girl and her dog and her pet mouse Midge who lived in a tower block in a busy town; created by John Ryan and produced by the BBC.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1969.

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.

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NAME: Fumbles

Huddles' dog in the animated TV series Where's Huddles?; about a professional football quarterback and his neighbor; by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1970-1971.

NAME: Alistair

Crystal's friend in the British animated TV series Crystal Tipps and Alistair; 5 minute shows; created by Hilary Hayton and Graham McCallum and shown on the BBC.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1971-1974.

NAME: Barkleys, the

A dog family in the animated TV series The Barkleys; inspired by hit sitcom All in the Family; produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises. (The family includes Arnie his wife Agnes and their children Terry Roger and Chester.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1972-1973.

NAME: Chuchu

The children's dog in the animated TV series The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan; about the Chan family who solve mysteries around the city; by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1972.

NAME: Ding Dong (See also Mussel Mutt and Rhubarb)

The right-hand man with bad timing and judgment in the animated TV series The Houndcats; loosely based on the series Mission: Impossible; produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1972-1973.

NAME: Fuji

The musician's dog in the animated TV series The Osmonds; depicting the real-life musical family as cartoon characters.

BREED: Great Dane

YEARS: TV series: 1972-1974.

NAME: Mop Top (See Tiger for the live action series dog)

The family dog in the TV series and animated TV series The Brady Kids; about a blended family from two former marriages including three boys and three girls and the housekeeper; produced by Filmation.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1972-1974.

NAME: Mussel Mutt (See also Ding Dong and Rhubarb)

The hungry herding dog in the animated TV series The Houndcats; loosely based on the series Mission: Impossible; produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises.

BREED: Sheep Dog

YEARS: TV series: 1972-1973.

NAME: Rhubarb (See also Mussel Mutt and Ding Dong)

A do-it-all scientist who is capable of inventing just about anything in the animated TV series The Houndcats; loosely based on the series Mission: Impossible; produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1972-1973.

NAME: Braveheart

Inch's dog in the animated TV series Inch High, Private Eye; about a miniature detective, her niece and dog who solve mysteries; by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1973-1974.

NAME: Elvis

Wally's dog in the animated TV series Butch Cassidy; about a group of teens who lead double lives as popular rock stars and a secret crime fighting team

BREED: Genereic

YEARS: TV series: 1973.

NAME: Goober

The Partridge kids' dog in the animated TV series Goober and the Ghost Chasers; about a group of teenagers solving spooky mysteries with their dog who can become invisible; by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1973-1975.

NAME: Digger

The family dog in the animated TV series Valley of the Dinosaurs; about a family who find themselves in a prehistoric valley where they befriend a cave family; from Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1974-1976.

NAME: Hong Kong Phooey

The superhero in the animated TV series Hong Kong Phooey; about a dog who uses Chinese martial arts to fight crime; produced by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1974-1976.

NAME: Roobarb

In the British animated TV series for children Roobarb; about a green dog whose adventures are usually snarled by a cynical pink cat; created by Grange Calveley for the BBC.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1974.

NAME: Beegle Beagle

Great Ape's friend in the animated TV series The Great Grape Ape Show; about a 40-foot-tall purple gorilla and his canine pal who travel the countryside; by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Beagle

YEARS: TV series: 1975-1978.

NAME: Fleabag

In the animated TV series The Oddball Couple; about the misadventures of a messy dog and a neat cat who lived together; by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises; a parody of the play The Odd Couple by Neil Simon and the movie and TV series of the same names.

BREED: Generic large dog

YEARS: TV series: 1975-1977.

NAME: Pimpa

In the Italian comic strip and animated TV series Pimpa; about a talking dog who lives in a magical world where everything is animated; created by Francesco Tullio Altan.

BREED: Generic

white with red spots

YEARS: Comic strip: 1975-1995.

Animated TV series: 1980s.

NAME: Tyrone

Waldo Kitty's antagonist in the animated TV series for children The Secret Lives of Waldo Kitty; a parody of James Thurber's story The Secret Life of Walter Mitty with anthropomorphic dogs and cats.

BREED: Bulldog

YEARS: TV series: 1975.

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: Dynomutt

A robot dog in the animated TV series Dynomutt Dog Wonder; about a super hero called Blue Falcon and his assistant a bumbling yet generally effective robot dog; by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Doberman Pinscher

YEARS: TV series: 1976-1977.

NAME: Fuzzby

In the British animated TV series Grandma Bricks of Swallow Street; one of many series from Cosgrove Hall Films a British animation studio.

BREED: Generic shaggy dog

YEARS: TV series: 1976-1978.

NAME: Mumbly

A detective dog famous for his wheezy laugh in the animated TV series The Mumbly Cartoon Show; about a non-talking dog who dresses up in a trenchcoat and solves crimes using his dog senses, paroding television detective Columbo; by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1976-1977.

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: Whimper (See also Woofer)

The down-to-earth easy-going intelligent dog in the animated TV series Clue Club and appearing under the title Woofer & Wimper Dog Detectives; produced by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Basset Hound

YEARS: TV series: 1976-1977.

NAME: Wonder Dog

One of the super-heros in the animated TV series Super Friends; by Hanna-Barbera; created by E. Nelson Bridwell. (More about Wonder Dog.)

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Comic books: 1976-1977.

TV series appearance: 2008.

NAME: Woofer (See also Whimper)

The bumbling dog in the animated TV series Clue Club and appearing under the title Woofer & Wimper Dog Detectives; produced by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Bloodhound

YEARS: TV series: 1976-1977.

NAME: Wordsworth

Jamie's dog in the British animated TV series Jamie and the Magic Torch; about young boy and his torch which, when shone on the floor, opens up a hole into a fun dimension called Cuckoo Land; created by Cosgrove Hall.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1976-1979.

NAME: McBarker

Quincy Magoo's dog in the animated TV series What's New Mr. Magoo; about a nearsighted gentleman who is never aware of the situations he gets into; voiced by Jim Backus; created at the UPA animation studio.

BREED: English Bulldog

YEARS: TV series: 1977.

NAME: Dinky Dog

Sandy's dog in the animated TV series Dinky Dog; about two girls living with their uncle, and a cute pup who suddenly grows to the size of a horse; by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Old English Sheepdog

probably

YEARS: TV series: 1978-1981.

NAME: Trouble

The couple's dog in the animated TV series Superstretch and Microwoman; about a shape-shifting husband and wife crime-fighting team; one of the installments of Tarzan and the Super 7 a Saturday morning cartoon series produced by Filmation.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1978-1980.

NAME: Buford

A smart but sleepy bloodhound in the animated TV series The Buford Files; about a dog who teams up with two teenagers to solves confusing mysteries; by Hanna-Barbera.

BREED: Blodhound

YEARS: TV series: 1979.

NAME: Scrappy-Doo

The nephew of cartoon star Scooby-Doo in the animated TV series Scooby-Doo; 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: 1979-2011.

NAME: Willy

Billy's loyal companion in the animated TV series Sport Billy; about a young boy who is from the planet Olympus which is populated by athletic god-like beings; by Filmation Associates.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1979.

NAME: Yukk!

Mighty Man's faithful sidekick in the animated TV series Mighty Man; about a millionaire and his ugly dog who fight crime by becoming very small.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1979-1980.