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NAME: Fu

Lao's companion in the animated TV series American Dragon: Jake Long; about a 13-year-old boy who can change into a dragon and protect the magical creatures living in the city; by Walt Disney.

BREED: Shar Pei

YEARS: TV series: 2005-2007.

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: 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: 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: 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: Berkley

In the animated TV series Bad Dog; about a dog who, when told he was a bad dog, would freeze and pretend to be dead until someone told him he was a good dog; by Walt Disney.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1998-2002.

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: Duke

The sheep's watchdog in the animated movie Barnyard; about farm animals on their own while the humans are off. The animated TV spinoff was called Back at the Barnyard. (Also in the film is dog Everett.)

BREED: Sheep Dog

YEARS: Movie: 2006.

TV series:2007-2011.

NAME: Beck

Ryusuke's dog in the Japanese comic books, animated TV series and the movie Beck about a teenage boy and his pursuit of a music career.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comics: 1999-2008.

TV series: 2004-2005.

Movie: 2010.

NAME: Blue (See also Magenta)

A character in children's animated TV series Blue Clues; a program intended to get preschoolers to learn through active participation in activities grounded in their everyday lives; on Nickleodeon.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1996-2002.

NAME: Magenta (See also Blue)

Blue's best friend in the animated TV series Blue Clues; a program intended to get preschoolers to learn through active participation in activities grounded in their everyday lives; on Nickleodeon.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1996-2002.

NAME: William & Elizabeth

The couple's pet dogs in the Canadian/UK animated TV series Bob and Margaret; about a married English couple, a middle class 40-ish working couple with no children and two dogs; produced by Nelvana.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1998-2001.

NAME: Pigger (See also Samson)

One of Sharon's pets in the Canadian animated TV series Braceface; about a junior high school student with braces that get in her way of leading a normal teenage life.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2001-2004.

NAME: Samson (See also Pigger)

One of Sharon's pets in the Canadian animated TV series Braceface; about a junior high school student with braces that get in her way of leading a normal teenage life.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2001-2004.

NAME: Brandy Harrington

In the animated TV series Brandy & Mr. Whiskers; about a dog and a hyperactive rabbit that get stuck in the Amazon Rainforest together; by Walt Disney.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2004-2006.

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: Dog

One half of conjoined brothers in the animated TV series CatDog; about the adventures of a conjoined twin hybrid of a cat and dog with two heads and two personalities; created by Pete Hannan. (Also in the series are Clifford Maurice "Cliff" Feltbottom, Alice "Shriek" DuBois, and Ignatius "Lube" Catfield-McDog.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV Series: 1998-2005.

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: Kiwi

Ulrich's dog in the French animated TV series Code Lyoko; about a group of teenagers who travel to the virtual world of Lyoko

BREED: Bull terrier

probably

YEARS: TV series: 2004-2007.

NAME: Corneil

John and Beth's pampered pet in the French (dubbed to English) animated TV series Corneil and Bernie (also called Watch My Chops), about a intelligient talking dog and his "dog-sitter" Bernie Barges.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2004-2006.

NAME: Courage

In the animated TV series Courage the Cowardly Dog; about an anthropomorphic dog who lives with a married couple of elderly farmers in the "Middle of Nowhere"; created by John R. Dilworth.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1999-2002.

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: Rump

The squad's pet in the animated TV series DinoSquad; about five teenagers who have the power to turn into a dinosaurs using this power to fight a villain.

BREED: Bull Terrier

YEARS: Animated TV series: 2007-2008.

NAME: Jollop

Engie's dog in the British children's animated TV series Engie Benjy; about a boy and his dog who save the day with their extra special fixing skills; developed by Granada plc.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2002-2004.

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: Vinny (See also Brian)

Brian's replacement 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: 1999-2003, 2005-.

NAME: Doogie

In the Australian animated TV series FARMkids; about pampered zoo animals accidentally being shipped to a dude ranch; created by Scott Strachan.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2007-2008.

NAME: Fat Dog Mendoza

In the British animated TV series for children Fat Dog Mendoza; about a smart-mouthed dog who is incredibly obese and his friends who try to fight crime; created by Scott Musgrove.

BREED: Generic but extremely obese

YEARS: TV series: 1998-2001.

NAME: Ruff Ruffman

Host in the animated TV game show FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman on PBS during the PBS Kids GO! block of educational programming; created by Kate Taylor.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2006-2010.

NAME: Scout

The firehouse dog in the children's books and the British animated TV series for children Finley the Fire Engine; about talking vehicles in a fictional town called Friendlyville; produced by Balley Beg animation studios.

BREED: Dalmatian

YEARS: TV series: 2006- 2014.

NAME: Wee Reg

One of the characters in the children's animated TV series Fluffy Gardens in which each seven-minute episode tells the story of a different character. (Also in the series is George the Mean Yellow Dog.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2007-2014.

NAME: Black Hayate

Riza Hawkeye's dog in the Japanese comic (manga) and animated TV series (anime) Fullmetal Alchemist; about the adventures of two alchemist brothers and set in a fictional universe where alchemy is an advanced scientific technique; created by Masashi Kishimoto.

BREED: Unknown

YEARS: Comic: 2001-2010; TV series: 2002-2007.

NAME: Seymour

Fry's 20th century dog in the animated TV series Futurama; about a 20th century pizza delivery boy who finds himself in the 31st century; created by Matt Groening.

BREED: Border Terrier

YEARS: TV series: 1999-2003.

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: Canine

The family dog in the animated TV series Glenn Martin, DDS; about a man who takes his family on a cross-country road trip to strengthen the family bond; premiered on Nick at Nite.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2009-2011.

NAME: Cosmo, the Spacedog

A character appearing in an animated TV series and the American comic books Guardians of the Galaxy; about a telepathic Soviet dog who is the security chief of the space station Knowhere and a member of the Guardians.

BREED: Golden Retriever

- Labrador Retriever hybrid

YEARS: Comics: 2008-2010.

TV series: 2014-2015.

NAME: Fetch

Loud Kiddington's dog in the animated TV series Histeria; a satirical look at history with a cast of comic characters; by Warner Bros.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1998-2000.

NAME: Shep

Bailey's ranch dog in the animated TV series Horseland; about a group of young children at a riding school; created by Andy Heyward and developed by DIC Entertainment.

BREED: Collie Rough

YEARS: TV series: 2006-2009.

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: Sapphie

Aoi's pet in the Japanese animated TV series and comic strip Jewelpet; about the magical world of Jewel Land where three magicians turned the Jewelpets into Jewel Charms.

BREED: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

YEARS: Comics: 2009.

Animated TV series:2009-2013.

NAME: Jelly Roll

The kids' dog in the Canadian children's animated TV series Jibber Jabber; about fraternal twins who have very active imaginations and share the same vision of their adventures.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2007.

NAME: Dukey

Johnny's dog in the animated TV series Johnny Test; about the adventures of a troublesome and bratty boy who lives with his brilliant 13-year-old twin sisters and an intelligent talking dog; created by Scott Fellows.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2005-.

NAME: Gus

Russel's dog in the Canadian animated TV series King; about a boy who finds a portal under his bed leading to an alternate universe called Under. Also aired in the United Kingdom.

BREED: West Highland White Terrier

(Westie)

YEARS: TV series: 2003-2007.

NAME: Kipper (See also Tiger)

The main character in a series of books and in the animated TV series Kipper; about a mischievous and funny dog and his friends; written by Mick Inkpen. (More about Kipper.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Book series: 1992-2008.

TV series: 1999-2001.

NAME: Tiger (See also Kipper)

Kipper's friend in a series of children's books and in the animated TV series Kipper the Dog; about a mischievous and funny dog and his friends; written by Mick Inkpen.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Book: series 1992-2008.

TV series: 1999-2001.

NAME: Drooly (See also Kryto the Superdog, Mammoth Mutt and Brainy Barker)

A dog who can use his drool as a weapon in the animated TV series and comic book series Krypto the Superdog; about a dog from Superman's planet living on Earth as the pet of a 9 year old boy. (Also in the series are dogs Ace the Bathound, Bulldog, Paw Pooch, Tail Terrier, Tusky Husky, Hot Dog.)

BREED: English Sheepdog

YEARS: TV series: 2005-2006.

Comics: 2005-2006.

NAME: Krypto the Superdog (See also Brainy Barker, Drooly and Mammoth Mutt)

Kevin's companion in the animated TV series and comic book series, and 2022 animated movie, DC League of Super-Pets. Krypto the Superdog; about a dog from Superman's planet living on Earth as the pet of a 9 year old boy; by DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation. (Also in the series are dogs Ace the Bathound, Bulldog, Paw Pooch, Tail Terrier, Tusky Husky, Hot Dog.)

BREED: Generic big dog

YEARS: TV series: 2005-2006.

Comics: 2005-2006.

Movie: 2022.

NAME: Mammoth Mutt (See also Kryto the Superdog, Drooly and Brainy Barker)

A dog that can inflate her body enormously in the comic book series and the animated TV series Krypto the Superdog; about a dog from Superman's planet living on Earth as the pet of a 9 year old boy. (Also in the series are dogs Ace the Bathound, Bulldog, Paw Pooch, Tail Terrier, Tusky Husky, Hot Dog.)

BREED: Chihuahua

YEARS: TV series: 2005-2006.

Comics: 2005-2006.

NAME: Tutu

Granny's dog in the children's animated TV series Little Bear; about a curious grizzly bear cub who lives in the forest with his family and friends; based on the book series by Else Holmelund Minarik.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1995-2002.

NAME: Scruff

The princess's dog in the animated TV series Little Princess; about a little girl and her discovery of the world; based upon the series of books by Tony Ross.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2006-2011.

NAME: Lomax

A music loving pooch in the animated TV series Lomax, the Hound of Music; about a good-natured puppet pooch, his feline sidekick, and their human companion on a tune-filled train ride; created by Christopher Cerf, Norman Stiles and Louise Gikow.

BREED: Generic hound

YEARS: TV series: 2008.

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: 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: Martha (See also Skits)

Helen's talking dog in the book and animated TV series Martha Speaks; about a girl who feeds her dog alphabet soup that travels to the dog's brain; on PBS based on the 1992 book by Susam Meddaough.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Book: 1992.

TV series: 2008-2014.

NAME: Skits (See also Martha)

Helen's second dog in the book and animated TV series Martha Speaks; about a girl who feeds her dog alphabet soup that travels to the dog's brain; on PBS based on the 1992 book by Susam Meddaough.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Book: 1992.

TV series: 2008- 2014.

NAME: Merlin

A mischievous puppy in the Australian animated TV series (stop-motion) and children's book series Merlin the Magical Puppy; whose make-believe and playful dreams become a reality thanks to his magical red collar; by Keith Littler. (Also his playmate, dog Kizzie.)

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Book: 2001.

TV series: 2001-2009.

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: 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: Stogie

Andy's dog in the animated TV series Mission Hill (formerly known as The Downtowners,) about a young man who works in an ad agency; created by Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein;

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: TV series: 1999-2002.

NAME: Akamaru

Kiba Inuzuka's ninja dog in the Japanese comic (manga) and animated TV series (anime) Naruto; about an adolescent ninja whose team seeks out various antiheros; created by Masashi Kishimoto.

BREED: Unknown

YEARS: Comic: 1997-2014; TV series: 2002-2007.

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: Weenie

Oswald's friend in the children's animated TV series Oswald; about an octopus in a world populated by anthropomorphic animals, mythological creatures and other odd characters.

BREED: Dachshund

YEARS: TV series 2001-2003.

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: 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: Pinky

Isabella's dog in the animated TV series Phineas and Ferb; about two step-brothers who find inventive things to do on each day of their summer vacation; produced by Disney Television Animation.

BREED: Chihuahua

YEARS: TV series: 2007-.

NAME: Loula

Pocoyo's companion in the Spanish children's animated TV series Pocoyo; about a young boy dressed in blue who is full of curiosity; created by Guillermo García Carsí, Luis Gallego and David Cantolla.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2005 2007.

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: Poochini

In the children's animated TV series Poochini’s Yard; about a dog who runs away from home after its rich owner dies and is eventually adopted by an American family.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2000-2003.

NAME: Puff

The family dog in the animated TV series Proud Family; about a 14 year-old and her wacky family and friends; created by Bruce W. Smith.

BREED: Poodle

YEARS: TV series: 2001-2005.

NAME: Frisket

Companion of the Guardians in the Canadian computer animated TV series Reboot; about the adventures of a Guardian and his companions as they work to keep the computer system safe from viruses

BREED: Robot dog

YEARS: TV series: 1994-2001.

NAME: Roy

Ricky's dog in the animated TV series Ricky Sprocket: Showbiz Boy; about the world's biggest child film star who doesn't let celebrity fame go to his head.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2007-2009.

NAME: Spunky

Rocko's dog in the animated TV series Rocko's Modern Life; about the surreal adventures of an anthropomorphic wallaby and his animal friends and faithful dog; created by Joe Murray. (More about Spunky.)

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: TV series: 1999-2002.

NAME: Fifi (See also Spike)

Spike's girlfriend in the animated TV series Rugrats; about eight babies as well as two dogs and their day-to-day lives; on Nickleodeon.

BREED: Poodle

YEARS: TV series: 1991-2005.

NAME: Spike (See also Fifi)

Fifi's boyfriend in animated TV series Rugrats; about eight babies as well as two dogs and their day-to-day lives; on Nickelodeon Network.

BREED: Siberian Tiger Hound

YEARS: TV series: 1991-2005.

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: 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: 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: Scruff

Peter's dog in the animated TV series Scruff; about a curious puppy living on a farm. Originally a Catalan and Spanish series created by Josep Vallverdú.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2000-2003.

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: 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: Spot the Dog

The feature puppy in the children's book series Spot the Dog; written by Eric Hill and later a British animated TV series titled Spot.

BREED: Cocker Spaniel

YEARS: Book: series 1980-1996.

TV series: 1986-2000.

NAME: Harry

Stanley's dog in the children's animated TV series Stanley; about a boy who learns how to deal with difficult situations; created by Jim Jinkins.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2001-2004.

NAME: Pupcake

Strawberry's energetic pup in the animated TV series Strawberry Shortcake; about a little girl and her friends and pets. The Strawberry Shortcake brand began from greeting cards, toys and other merchandise owned by American Greetings.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series appearance: 2004.

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: 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: 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: Goddard

Jimmy's robot dog in the animated TV series The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius; about a boy genius who creates gadgets, his robot dog and his friends and family in Retroville; on Nickelodeon. Also the movie, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.

BREED: Robot dog

YEARS: Movie: 2001.

TV series: 2002-2006.

NAME: Doidle

Pet dog of Vicky and her family in the animated TV series The Fairly OddParents; about the adventures of 10-year-old boy who wishes for a perfect life but has his problems; created by Butch Hartman.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2001-2006, 2008-.

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: 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: Buster

In the book and animated TV series for children The Fantastic Flying Journey; about three kids their uncle and a dog traveling in a fantastic flying machine; written by Gerald Durrell.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Book: 1987.

TV series: 2001.

NAME: Monroe

Juniper Lee's pet dog in the animated TV series The Life and Times of Juniper Lee, also known as Juniper Lees; about a magically enhanced preteen girl living in two worlds; created by Judd Winick.

BREED: Pug

YEARS: TV series: 2005-2007.

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: Happy Walter Higginbottom

Bessie's companion in the animated TV series The Mighty B!; about an ambitious girlscout who believes she will become a superhero if she collects every Honeybee badge; co-created by Amy Poehler, Cynthia True and Erik Wiese for Nickelodeon.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2008-2011.

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: Talking Dog

The girls' dog in the animated TV series The Powderpuff Girls; about three kindergarten-aged girls with superpowers; created by animator Craig McCracken.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1998-2009.

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: Ruffy

A energetic puppy in the British Children's animated TV series Timmy Time; about a boy and his friends who have to learn to share, make friends and accept their mistakes; a spin-off from the Shaun the Sheep; created by Aardman Animations.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2009-2012.

NAME: Riff

A dog who likes to round-up animals in the British animated TV series Tractor Tom; about Tractor Tom and his human animal and vehicle friends at both work and play.

BREED: Australian Shepherd

YEARS: TV series: 2003-2004.

NAME: Turbodogs (Including Dash, Mags, Strut, Stinkbert, Clutch, and GT)

Six dogs friends in the animated TV series Turbo Dogs; about speedy canine friends who learn lessons in friendship, fair play, and teamwork. (Also in the series are dogs Cam, Ump, Five, Marlene, Zanner, Rock Rally, & others.)

BREED: Labrador Retriever

(Clutch), Beagle (Dash), Bulldog (GT), Cocker Spaniel (Mags), Terrier (Stinkbert), Dachshund (Strut)

YEARS: TV series: 2008-2010.