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Animated Dogs in Movies Famous during the 1980s

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Pluto; famous dog in movie, TV, Mickey Mouse Goofy; famous dog in movie, A Goofy Movie Bolivar; famous dog in movie, book, comics, Donald Duck Butch; famous dog in movie, TV, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Charkie; famous dog in movie, book, TV, Curious George Dinah; famous dog in movie, Mickey Mouse Spike; famous dog in Tom and Jerry Snoopy; famous dog in movie, TV, comics, Peanuts Chester; famous dog in movie, Looney Tunes Smedey; famous dog in Chilly Willy Marmaduke; famous dog in movie, comics, Marmaduke Scamp; famous dog in movie, comics, Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure Rowlf the Dog; famous dog in movie, TV, ads, The Muppet Show Chief; famous dog in movie, book, The Fox and the Hound Copper; famous dog in movie, book, The Fox and the Hound Dog; famous dog in movie, comics, Footrot Flats Rowf; famous dog in movie, book, The Plague Dogs Odie; famous dog in movie, comics, Garfield Loyal Heart Dog; famous dog in movie, TV, The Care Bears Movie Cooler; famous dog in movie, TV, Pound Puppies Sparky; famous dog in movie, Frankenweenie Toby; famous dog in movie, The Great Mouse Detective Dodger; famous dog in movie, Oliver & Company Einstein; famous dog in movie, Oliver & Company Francis; famous dog in movie, Oliver & Company Georgette; famous dog in movie, Oliver & Company Rita; famous dog in movie, Oliver & Company Tito; famous dog in movie, Oliver & Company Carface V. Malone; famous dog in movie, All Dogs Go To Heaven Charlie B. Barkin; famous dog in movie, All Dogs Go To Heaven Gromit; famous dog in movie, comics, Wallace and Gromit Itchiford (Itchy); famous dog in movie, All Dogs Go To Heaven Max; famous dog in movie, The Little Mermaid 

The number of Animated Dogs in Movies Famous during the 1980s is 33

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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, A Goofy Movie

NAME: Goofy

In animated movies such as A Goofy Movie by Walt Disney; originally Dippy Dawg. (More about Goofy.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Movies: since 1932-2009.

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famous dog in movie, book, comics, Donald Duck

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.

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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 movie, Mickey Mouse

NAME: Dinah

Pluto's girlfriend in the animated movies about Mickey Mouse; produced by Walt Disney.

BREED: Dachshund

YEARS: Movie: 1942- now.

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famous dog in Tom and Jerry

NAME: Spike

The stern but occasionally dumb dog in animated movies Tom and Jerry; by Hanna-Barbera. (More about Spike.)

BREED: Bulldog

YEARS: Cartoons: 1942-2008.

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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, Looney Tunes

NAME: Chester (See also Spike)

Spike's cohort in the animated movies Looney Tunes; voiced by Stan Freberg; produced by Warner Bros.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Movies: 1952-1996.

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famous dog in Chilly Willy

NAME: Smedey

Adversary to Chilly Willy in the animated movie Chilly Willy; about a penguin and friends living in Alaska; created by Paul J. Smith for the Walter Lantz studio.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Animated series: 1953-2002.

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famous dog in movie, comics, Marmaduke

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.

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famous dog in movie, comics, Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure

NAME: Scamp (See also Lady, Tramp, Jock, and Trusty)

In the comic strip, then in the animated movie Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure. Originally the pup had his own comic strip and comic books beginning in the 1950s, then later showed up as the son of Lady and Tramp in the movie. (Also in the film are dogs Annette, Danielle, Colette, Buster, Ruby, Scratchy, Sparky, Francois, and Mitch.)

BREED: Cocker Spaniel

mix

YEARS: Comic strip: 1955-1988.

Movie: 2001.

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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 movie, book, The Fox and the Hound

NAME: Chief (See also Copper)

Friend of the fox in the book and animated movie The Fox and the Hound; about a red fox and a hunting dog who renew their friendship; book by Daniel P. Mannix. The movies The Fox and the Hound and The Fox and the Hound 2 are not true to the book. (In sequel are dogs Dixie, Cash, Granny Rose, Waylon and Floyd.)

BREED: Foxhound

YEARS: Book: 1967.

Movie: 1981.

Movie sequel: 2006.

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famous dog in movie, book, The Fox and the Hound

NAME: Copper (See also Chief)

A hunting dog who befriends a red fox in the book and the animated movie The Fox and the Hound; book by Daniel P. Mannix. The movies The Fox and the Hound and The Fox and the Hound 2 are not true to the book. (In sequel are dogs Dixie, Cash, Granny Rose, Waylon and Floyd.)

BREED: Bloodhound

YEARS: Book: 1967.

Movies: 1981, 2006.

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famous dog in movie, comics, Footrot Flats

NAME: Dog

In the comic strip and animated movie Footrot Flats; about a dog who thinks he's intelligent and tough but is actually soft and cowardly; created by cartoonist Murray Ball. The animated movie was called Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale. (Also in the comic strip are dogs Jess, Prince, Charles and Major.)

BREED: Border Collie

YEARS: Comic strip: 1976-1994.

Movie: 1986.

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famous dog in movie, book, The Plague Dogs

NAME: Rowf (See also Snitter)

In the animated movie The Plague Dogs; about the escape of two dogs from a research station; based on the book The Plague Dogs; written by Richard Adams.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Book: 1977.

Movie: 1982.

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famous dog in movie, comics, Garfield

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.

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famous dog in movie, TV, The Care Bears Movie

NAME: Loyal Heart Dog

A character in the animated movie The Care Bears Movie; a movie and TV series based on the characters created by American Greetings. (More about Loyal Heart Dog.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Suffed toy: 1982; Animated movie: 1985.

Animated TV series: 1986-1988.

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famous dog in movie, TV, Pound Puppies

NAME: Cooler

Leader of the Pound Puppies in the animated TV series Pound Puppies; about a girl who has a series of fun adventures with her friends, a group of zany talking dogs; based on a line of toys sold by Tonka. Also a movie Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw. In each venue, there are many other dogs.

BREED: Beagle

YEARS: Pound Puppy toys: 1980s.

TV Series: 1985, 1986-1987, 2010-2013.

Movie: 1988.

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famous dog in movie, Frankenweenie

NAME: Sparky

Victor's dog in the movie and animated movie remake Frankenweenie; about a boy who creates a machines that revives his dead dog. The 2012 was a remake of the earlier movie both directed by Tim Burton.

BREED: Bull Terrier

YEARS: Movie: 1984, 2012.

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famous dog in movie, The Great Mouse Detective

NAME: Toby

Basil's dog in the animated movie The Great Mouse Detective; a parody of Sherlock Holmes based on the children's book series Basil of Baker Street by Eve Titus; by Walt Disney.

BREED: Basset Hound

YEARS: Movie: 1986.

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famous dog in movie, Oliver & Company

NAME: Dodger (See also Einstein, Francis, Georgette, Rita, and Tito.)

Leader of Fagin's gang in the animated movie Oliver & Company; a dog story based on the book Oliver Twist by English author Charles Dickens; produced by Walt Disney.

BREED: Terrier

mix

YEARS: Movie: 1988.

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famous dog in movie, Oliver & Company

NAME: Einstein (See also Dodger, Francis, Georgette, Rita, and Tito.)

A member of Fagin's gang in the animated movie Oliver & Company; a dog story based on the book Oliver Twist by English author Charles Dickens; by Walt Disney.

BREED: Great Dane

YEARS: Movie: 1988.

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famous dog in movie, Oliver & Company

NAME: Francis (See also Dodger, Einstein, Georgette, Rita, and Tito.)

A member of Fagin's gang in the animated movie Oliver & Company; a dog story based on the book Oliver Twist by English author Charles Dickens; by Walt Disneyy.

BREED: Bulldog

YEARS: Movie: 1988.

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famous dog in movie, Oliver & Company

NAME: Georgette (See also Dodger, Einstein, Francis, Rita, and Tito.)

Foxworth family's poodle in the animated movie Oliver & Company; a dog story based on the book Oliver Twist by English author Charles Dickens; produced by Walt Disney.

BREED: Bulldog

YEARS: Movie: 1988.

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famous dog in movie, Oliver & Company

NAME: Rita (See also Dodger, Einstein, Francis, Georgette and Tito)

A member of Fagin's gang in the animated movie Oliver & Company; a dog story based on the book Oliver Twist by English author Charles Dickens; produced by Walt Disney.

BREED: Saluki

YEARS: Movie: 1988.

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famous dog in movie, Oliver & Company

NAME: Tito (See also Dodger, Einstein, Francis, Georgette, and Rita.)

A member of Fagin's gang in the animated movie Oliver & Company; a dog story based on the book Oliver Twist by English author Charles Dickens; produced by Walt Disney.

BREED: Chihuahua

YEARS: Movie: 1988.

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famous dog in movie, All Dogs Go To Heaven

NAME: Carface V. Malone (See also Charlie B. Barkin and Itchiford)

In the animated movie All Dogs Go To Heaven in which Charlie reunites with Itchy and plots his revenge against Carface by setting up a rival business; produced at Sullivan Bluth Studios in Dublin.

BREED: Pit Bull

YEARS: Movie: 1989.

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famous dog in movie, All Dogs Go To Heaven

NAME: Charlie B. Barkin (See also Itchiford and Carface V. Malone)

In the animated movie All Dogs Go To Heaven in which Charlie reunites with Itchy and plots his revenge against Carface by setting up a rival business; produced at Sullivan Bluth Studios in Dublin.

BREED: German Shepherd

and Collie mix

YEARS: Movie: 1989.

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famous dog in movie, comics, Wallace and Gromit

NAME: Gromit

Wallace's companion in the comic strip and several animated movies (claymation) about Wallace and Gromit; an absent-minded inventor and his companion, an anthropomorphic intelligent dog; created by Nick Park. The first full-length movie in 2005 was The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. The comic strip appeared daily in the The Sun and then a series of collection books.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Movies: 1989, 1993; 1995; 2005, 2008.

Comic strip: 2010-2013.

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famous dog in movie, All Dogs Go To Heaven

NAME: Itchiford (Itchy) (See also Charles B. Barkin and Carface V. Malone)

Charlie's cowardly friend in the animated movie All Dogs Go To Heaven in which Charlie reunites with Itchy and plots his revenge against Carface by setting up a rival business; produced at Sullivan Bluth Studios in Dublin.

BREED: Dachshund

YEARS: Movie: 1989.

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famous dog in movie, The Little Mermaid

NAME: Max

Prince Eric's dog in the animated movie The Little Mermaid; about a precocious mermaid who journeys to the surface and falls in love a handsome human; by Walt Disney; based upon the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.

BREED: Old English Sheepdog

YEARS: Movie: 1989.

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