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Animated Dogs on TV Famous from 1960 to 1979

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Patrasche; famous dog in movie, book, TV, A Dog of Flanders Tige; famous dog in TV, comics, ads, Buster Brown Bullet; famous dog in TV, comics, Barney Google and Snuffy Smith Dennis; famous dog in TV, Toytown Snowy; famous dog in movie, book, TV, comics, The Adventures of Tintin Pluto; famous dog in movie, TV, Mickey Mouse Genevieve; famous dog in movie, book, TV, Madeline Butch; famous dog in movie, TV, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Charkie; famous dog in movie, book, TV, Curious George Timmy; famous dog in book, TV, The Famous Five Sorry O-O; famous dog in book, TV, comics, Moomin Pif; famous dog in TV, comics, Spiff and Hercules Bumpy; famous dog in book, TV, Noddy Snoopy; famous dog in movie, TV, comics, Peanuts Ruff; famous dog in movie, TV, comics, Dennis the Menace Dollar; famous dog in book, TV, comics, Richie Rich Reddy; famous dog in TV, Ruff and Reddy Huckleberry Hound; famous dog in TV, The Huckleberry Hound Show Augie Doggie; famous dog in TV, The Quick Draw McGraw Show Deputy Dawg; famous dog in TV, Terrytoons Doggie Daddy; famous dog in TV, The Quick Draw McGraw Show Mr. Peabody; famous dog in movie, TV, The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show Snuffles; famous dog in TV, The Quick Draw McGraw Show Goliath; famous dog in TV, Davey and Goliath Hunter, The; famous dog in TV, King Leonardo and his Short Subjects Rantanplan; famous dog in book, TV, comics, Lucky Luke Shamus; famous dog in TV, Q. T. Hush Choppy; famous dog in TV, The Yogi Bear Show Tag Barker; famous dog in book, TV, Go, Dog, Go Astro; famous dog in TV, The Jetsons Dum Dum; famous dog in TV, Touche Turtle and Dum Dum Rowlf the Dog; famous dog in movie, TV, ads, The Muppet Show Billy Dog; famous dog in book, TV, The Busy World of Richard Scarry Cleo; famous dog in book, TV, Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford; famous dog in book, TV, Clifford the Big Red Dog Dougal; famous dog in movie, TV, The Magic Roundabout Sergeant Murphy; famous dog in book, TV, The Busy World of Richard Scarry Winston; famous dog in TV, Hector Heathcote Bandit; famous dog in TV, Jonny Quest Underdog; famous dog in TV, Underdog Willie; famous dog in book, TV, Whistle for Willie Yippee, Yappee, Yahooey; famous dog in TV, Yippee, Yappee and Yahooey Precious Pup; famous dog in TV, The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show James Hound; famous dog in TV, Dr. Ha-Ha Stringer and Tubby; famous dog in TV, The Beagles Goliath; famous dog in TV, Samson and Goliath Dill; famous dog in TV, The Herbs Hot Dog; famous dog in TV, comics, Archie Muttley; famous dog in TV, Dick Dastardly Tagg; famous dog in TV, The Adventures of Gulliver Barkley; famous dog in TV, Sesame Street Mungo; famous dog in TV, Mary, Mungo and Midge Scooby-Doo; famous dog in movie, TV, Scooby-Doo Where Are You Fumbles; famous dog in TV, Where's Huddles? Alistair; famous dog in TV, Crystal Tipps and Alistair Barkleys, the; famous dog in TV, The Barkleys Chuchu; famous dog in TV, The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan Ding Dong; famous dog in TV, The Houndcats Fuji; famous dog in TV, The Osmonds Mop Top; famous dog in TV, The Brady Kids Mussel Mutt; famous dog in TV, The Houndcats Rhubarb; famous dog in TV, The Houndcats Braveheart; famous dog in TV, Inch High, Private Eye Elvis; famous dog in TV, Butch Cassidy Goober; famous dog in TV, Goober and the Ghost Chasers Digger; famous dog in TV, Valley of the Dinosaurs Hong Kong Phooey; famous dog in TV, Hong Kong Phooey Roobarb; famous dog in TV, Roobarb Beegle Beagle; famous dog in TV, The Great Grape Ape Show Fleabag; famous dog in TV, The Oddball Couple Pimpa; famous dog in TV, comics, Pimpa Tyrone; famous dog in TV, The Secret Lives of Waldo Kitty Binky Barnes; famous dog in TV, Arthur Dynomutt; famous dog in TV, Dynomutt Dog Wonder Fuzzby; famous dog in TV, Grandma Bricks of Swallow Street Mumbly; famous dog in TV, The Mumbly Cartoon Show Pal; famous dog in TV, Arthur Whimper; famous dog in TV, Clue Club Wonder Dog; famous dog in book, TV, comics, Super Friends Woofer; famous dog in TV, Clue Club Wordsworth; famous dog in TV, Jamie and the Magic Torch McBarker; famous dog in TV, What's New Mr. Magoo Dinky Dog; famous dog in TV, Dinky Dog Trouble; famous dog in TV, Superstretch and Microwoman Buford; famous dog in TV, The Buford Files Scrappy-Doo; famous dog in TV, Scooby-Doo Willy; famous dog in TV, Sport Billy Yukk!; famous dog in TV, Mighty Man 

The number of Animated Dogs on TV Famous from 1960 to 1979 is 88

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famous dog in movie, book, TV, A Dog of Flanders

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.

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famous dog in TV, comics, ads, Buster Brown

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.

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famous dog in TV, comics, Barney Google and Snuffy Smith

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.

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famous dog in TV, Toytown

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.

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famous dog in movie, book, TV, comics, The Adventures of Tintin

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.

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famous dog in movie, TV, Mickey Mouse

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.

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famous dog in movie, book, TV, Madeline

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.

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famous dog in movie, TV, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

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.

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famous dog in movie, book, TV, Curious George

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.

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famous dog in book, TV, The Famous Five

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.

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famous dog in book, TV, comics, Moomin

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.

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famous dog in TV, comics, Spiff and Hercules

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.

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famous dog in book, TV, Noddy

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.

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famous dog in movie, TV, comics, Peanuts

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.

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famous dog in movie, TV, comics, Dennis the Menace

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 .

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famous dog in book, TV, comics, Richie Rich

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.

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famous dog in TV, Ruff and Reddy

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Huckleberry Hound Show

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Quick Draw McGraw Show

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.

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famous dog in TV, Terrytoons

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Quick Draw McGraw Show

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.

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famous dog in movie, TV, The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Quick Draw McGraw Show

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.

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famous dog in TV, Davey and Goliath

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.

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famous dog in TV, King Leonardo and his Short Subjects

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.

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famous dog in book, TV, comics, Lucky Luke

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.

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famous dog in TV, Q. T. Hush

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Yogi Bear Show

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.

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famous dog in book, TV, Go, Dog, Go

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Jetsons

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.

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famous dog in TV, Touche Turtle and Dum Dum

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.

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famous dog in movie, TV, ads, The Muppet Show

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.

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famous dog in book, TV, The Busy World of Richard Scarry

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.

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famous dog in book, TV, Clifford the Big Red Dog

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.

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famous dog in book, TV, Clifford the Big Red Dog

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.

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famous dog in movie, TV, The Magic Roundabout

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.

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famous dog in book, TV, The Busy World of Richard Scarry

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.

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famous dog in TV, Hector Heathcote

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.

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famous dog in TV, Jonny Quest

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.

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famous dog in TV, Underdog

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.

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famous dog in book, TV, Whistle for Willie

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.

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famous dog in TV, Yippee, Yappee and Yahooey

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show

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.

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famous dog in TV, Dr. Ha-Ha

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Beagles

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.

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famous dog in TV, Samson and Goliath

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Herbs

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.

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famous dog in TV, comics, Archie

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.

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famous dog in TV, Dick Dastardly

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Adventures of Gulliver

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.

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famous dog in TV, Sesame Street

NAME: Barkley

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

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1969-1999.

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famous dog in TV, Mary, Mungo and Midge

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.

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famous dog in movie, TV, Scooby-Doo Where Are You

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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famous dog in TV, Where's Huddles?

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.

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famous dog in TV, Crystal Tipps and Alistair

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Barkleys

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Houndcats

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Osmonds

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Brady Kids

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Houndcats

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Houndcats

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.

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famous dog in TV, Inch High, Private Eye

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.

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famous dog in TV, Butch Cassidy

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.

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famous dog in TV, Goober and the Ghost Chasers

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.

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famous dog in TV, Valley of the Dinosaurs

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.

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famous dog in TV, Hong Kong Phooey

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.

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famous dog in TV, Roobarb

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Great Grape Ape Show

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Oddball Couple

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.

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famous dog in TV, comics, Pimpa

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

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YEARS: Comic strip: 1975-1995.

Animated TV series: 1980s.

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famous dog in TV, The Secret Lives of Waldo Kitty

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.

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famous dog in TV, Arthur

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.

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famous dog in TV, Dynomutt Dog Wonder

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.

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famous dog in TV, Grandma Bricks of Swallow Street

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Mumbly Cartoon Show

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.

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famous dog in TV, Arthur

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.

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famous dog in TV, Clue Club

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.

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famous dog in book, TV, comics, Super Friends

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.

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famous dog in TV, Clue Club

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.

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famous dog in TV, Jamie and the Magic Torch

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.

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famous dog in TV, What's New Mr. Magoo

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.

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famous dog in TV, Dinky Dog

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

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YEARS: TV series: 1978-1981.

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famous dog in TV, Superstretch and Microwoman

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Buford Files

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.

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famous dog in TV, Scooby-Doo

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.

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famous dog in TV, Sport Billy

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.

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famous dog in TV, Mighty Man

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.

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