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NAME: Cudlow Goosemyers's cynical dog in the comic strip Goosemyer; about a government clerk hopelessly caught in the bureaucratic red tape of Washington DC; created by Brant Parker and Don Wilder. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1980-1984. |
NAME: Kitty Ricky's dog in the children's book A Dog Called Kitty; about a boy terrified by dogs comes to cherish a helpless puppy; the first of 37 dog stories by author Bill Wallace. BREED: Unknown YEARS: Book: 1980. |
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. |
NAME: Gumbo The family dog in the comic strip Adam@home; about a stay-at-home consultant and his family; created by Brian Basset, (1984-2009); continued by Rob Harrell (2009-present). The dog was added to the strip in October, 2012. BREED: Mixed breed shepherd/retriever YEARS: Comic strip: 1984- now. |
NAME: Nugget Big Boy's dog in the comic book Adventures of Big Boy; a promotional comic book given free to children visiting the Big Boy restaurants. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic book: 1971-1995. |
NAME: Tet Stringfellow's dog in the TV series Airfwolf; about a high-tech military helicopter, code named Airwolf, and its crew as they undertake various missions. BREED: Bluestick Coonhound YEARS: TV series: 1984-1987. |
NAME: Cirano Bob Rock's dog in the Italian comic books Alan Ford; about a group of misfit secret agents based in a flower shop in New York City; created by Max Bunker. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic books: 1969-2014. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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: 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: Shagg E. Dawg In the comic strip Ask Shagg where a dog answers questions about animals that are sent in by readers; created by cartoonist Peter Guren. BREED: Generic shaggy dog YEARS: Comic strip: 1980-2020. |
NAME: Fly Babe's companion in the movie and the book Babe; about a pig who befriends a dog that teaches him to herd sheep; the book was titled The Sheep-Pig; by Dick King-Smith. (Also in the movie is dog Rex.) BREED: Border Collie YEARS: Book: 1983. Movie: 1995. |
NAME: Einstein Doc Brown's dog in the movie Back to the Future and its sequels about traveling back in time; starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. BREED: Bearded Collie YEARS: Movie: 1985, 1989, 1990. |
NAME: Barney In the British animated TV series Barney; about a dog who has many adventures with a mouse friend. (Also in the series are dogs Desmond an Afghan Hound, Prophet a Spaniel, and Camelia a Chihuahua.) BREED: Old English Sheepdog YEARS: TV series: 1988-1989. |
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: Muffit II In the TV series (science fiction) Battlestar Galactica. The robotic dog is played by a chimp in costume. BREED: Daggit (Robot; cross between a bear and a dog) YEARS: TV series: 1978-1980. |
NAME: Baxter Madame Deville's dog in the movie (French) Baxter; about a murderous bull terrier who tells the story of his search for a proper master. BREED: Bull Terrier YEARS: Movie: 1989. |
NAME: Otto In the comic strip Beetle Bailey; about the inept American soldiers stationed at Camp Swampy; created by Mort Walker. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1950- now. |
NAME: Belle In the book and the TV series broadcast in France and later in England Belle et Sébastien; about a six-year-old boy named Sebastien and his dog; written by Cécile Aubry. Also a Japanese animated TV series Meiken Jolie. BREED: Pyrenean Mountain Dog YEARS: Book: 1965. French TV series: 1965-1970. Japanese TV series: 1981-1982. |
NAME: Belvedere Pet of Orville and Emma in the comic strip Belvedere; about an intelligent and spoiled dog who causes lots of problems for his family; created by Nat Greenwood and George Crenshaw. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1962-1995. |
NAME: Pearl Beryl's dog in the comic strip Beryl the Perl; about a mischievous but also fun-loving and clumsy woman; created by David Law. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1953-2012. |
NAME: Bessy Andy's dog in the Belgian comic strip Bessy; about a dog and her owner with whom she has many adventures involving cowboys and native Americans; created by Willy Vandersteen. BREED: Rough Collie YEARS: Comic strip: 1952-1997. |
NAME: Daisy The family dog in the comic strip and the movie Blondie; about the Bumsteads, Dagwood and Blondie and their two children; created by Chic Young. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1930- now. Movies: 1938-1950. |
NAME: Rosebud The world's last basselop in the comic strip Bloom County; about events in politics and culture as viewed by people of a fanciful small town in Middle America; created by Berkeley Breathed. BREED: Basselope (a cross between a basset hound and an antelope) YEARS: Comic strip: 1980-1989. |
NAME: Barney Blue Peter's dog in the British TV series for children Blue Peter where the presenters show the viewers how to make things, how to care for your pet and other features. Blue's prior dogs were Petra, Patch, Shep, Goldie, Bonnie, Mabel, Lucy and Meg. BREED: Irish Setter (Dachshund cross) YEARS: TV series: 1958- now. |
NAME: Kewpie The family dog in the comic strip Born Loser; about a guy who can't get any breaks; created by Art Sansom and continued by his son Chip Sansom. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1965- now. |
NAME: Bill Boule's dog in the Belgian comic strip Boule et Bill; about a typical family and their cocker spaniel; created by Jean Roba in collaboration with Maurice Rosy. From 1961 to 1965, the strip appeared as a British comic strip It's A Dog's Life with Boule's name was changed to Pete and Bill's to Larry. BREED: Cocker Spaniel YEARS: Comic strip: 1959- now. |
NAME: Spuds Mackenzie (Also known as Honey Tree Evil Eye) In advertisements for Budweiser beer one of the Anheuser-Busch brands played by a dog named Honey Tree Evil Eye. (More about Spuds.) BREED: Bull Terrier YEARS: Ads: 1987-1989. Dog: 1983-1993. |
NAME: Bello Companion of Bussi Bar in the German comic book series Bussi Bar; about a orange bear with a golden heart. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic book: 1966-2016. |
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: Yankee Poodle (aka Rova Barkitt) From Follywood (a parody of Hollywood), in the DC Comics comic book Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew!; about a team of funny animal superheroes called the Zoo Crew. BREED: Poodle YEARS: Comics: 1982-1983, 2005. |
NAME: Duke Kevin's dog in the animated TV series Captain N: The Game Master; about a teenager from California and his dog who are taken to another universe known as Videoland; produced by DIC Entertainment. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1989-1991. |
NAME: Duke Kevin's dog in the American-Canadian animated television series Captain N: The Game Master; about a teenage gamer and his friends who fight to save Videoland from the evil Mother Brain; produced by DIC Animation City. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1989-1991. |
NAME: Electra (See also Vivian) Cathy's dog in the comic strip Cathy; about a woman and her struggles with food, love, mom, and work; by Cathy Guisewite. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1976-2010. |
NAME: Vivian (See also Electra) Irving's dog in the comic strip Cathy; about a woman and her struggles with food, love, mom, and work; by Cathy Guisewite. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1976-2010. |
NAME: Rocket (also known as Raaket) Chacha Chaudhary's dog in the Indian comic strip Chacha Chaudhary; about frail, extremely intelligent old man, his wife, a giant called Sabu, and dog in a small Indian village; from Diamond Comics. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1971- now. |
NAME: 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. |
NAME: Flash the Wonder Dog Beloved television star in episode 4 of the animated TV series Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers; about a dog, a TV star dressed up like a supere hero, who gets his costume stolen by bad characters. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: TV episode: 1989. |
NAME: Chubb and Chauncey (left is Chubb, right is Chauncey) Canine characters in a Canadian comic strip Chubb and Chauncey; about two dogs, Chubb a lower class pooch, and Chauncey who fancied himself more refined. Created by cartoonist Vance Rodewalt, the daily strip and was syndicated in fifty to sixty newspapers in Canada and Europe. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1988-2001. |
NAME: Floyd Maxine's dog in the Maxine series for Hallmark cards and the comic strip Crabby Road; created by John Wagner for Hallmark, then as a comic strip and books, and continuing as a web comic to the present. BREED: Generic YEARS: Hallmark cards: 1986- now. Comic strip: 1990-2002. Books: from 1999. |
NAME: Bingo In advertisements for Cracker Jacks, a U.S. brand of snack consisting of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts. BREED: Generic YEARS: Ads: 1918- 2021. |
NAME: Cubitus (Dommel in the Netherlands, Wowser in English) Semaphore anthropomorphic dog in the Franco-Belgian comic series Cubitus; about a talking dog who lives with his master a retired sailor next door to Sénéchal the black and white cat who is instinctually Cubitus' enemy; created by cartoonist Dupa. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic: 1968. Comic albums: 1977-2006. |
NAME: Cujo The rabid dog in the book and in the movie Cujo; about a family terrorized by the eponymous Cujo; written by Stephen King. BREED: St. Bernard YEARS: Book: 1981. Movie: 1983. |
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: Jip Dog of David's first wife, Dora, in the movies and TV series based on the book David Copperfield; about the life of English chap in the early 19th century; written by Charles Dickens. BREED: Unkown (Spaniel in the book) YEARS: Book: 1850. Movies: 1911, 1913, 1922, 1935, 1969, 1993, 2000. TV series: 1966, 1974, 1986. |
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: Gnasher (See also Gnipper) Dennis' dog in the British comic strip Dennis the Menace and Gnasher; about a boy and his dog who cause problems for everyone; originally appearing in the British comic book The Beano; published by D. C. Thomson & Co. (More about Gnasher and Gnipper.) BREED: Abyssinian wire-haired tripe hound YEARS: Comic strip appearance: 1974- now. |
NAME: Dogbert Dilbert's dog in the comic strip Dilbert; about an engineer in a typical office; created by Scott Adams. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1989- now. |
NAME: 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: Bello Dirk's dog in the Dutch book Dirk's Dog, Bello; about A little Dutch boy who helps rescue a Great Dane washed up on the dike of his village; written by Meindert DeJong. BREED: Great Dane YEARS: Book: 1980. |
NAME: Dogtanian The dog version of d'Artagnan in the Spanish and Japanese animated TV series Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds; an adaptation of the French classic story by Alexandre Dumas The Three Musketeers. (Also in the animated movie are dogs Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and Juliette.) BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1981. |
NAME: Bolivar In the animated movies and comic strip Donald Duck; by Walt Disney. (More about Bolivar.) BREED: St. Bernard YEARS: Movies: 1938- now. Comic books: 1938- now. |
NAME: Matisse The family dog in the movie Down and Out in Beverly Hills; about a rich but dysfunctional couple who save the life of a suicidal bum; starring Nick Nolte, Bette Midler and Richard Dreyfuss. BREED: Border Collie YEARS: Movie: 1986. |
NAME: Wally The family dog in the comic strip Drabble; created by Kevin Fagan. BREED: Dachshund YEARS: Comic strip: 1979- now. |
NAME: Dusty Tom's wild dog in the movie Dusty; about the friendship between a drover and his part-dingo dog. BREED: Australian Kelpie YEARS: Movie: 1983. |
NAME: Harvey The family dog in the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial; about a meek and alienated little boy who finds a stranded extraterrestrial; starring Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote and Drew Barrymore. BREED: Golden Retriever YEARS: Movie: 1982. |
NAME: Roly (See also Terence, Wellard, and Willy) Sharon's dog in the TV series (British) EastEnders; about the people of a fictional Victorian square in a fictional London Borough. (More about Roly.) BREED: Poodle YEARS: TV series: 1985- now. |
NAME: Terence (See also Roly, Wellard, and Willy) Janine's dog in the TV series (British) EastEnders; about the people of a fictional Victorian square in a fictional London Borough. BREED: Lhasa Apso YEARS: TV series: 1985- now. |
NAME: Wellard (See also Terence, Roly, and Willy) Robbie's dog in the TV series (British) EastEnders; about a community in a fictional Victorian square in a fictional London borough. BREED: Belgian Tervuren YEARS: TV series: 1985- now. |
NAME: Willy (See also Terence, Wellard, and Roly) Ethel's dog in the TV series (British) EastEnders; about the people of a fictional Victorian square in a fictional London Borough. BREED: Pug YEARS: TV series: 1985- now. |
NAME: Algonquin The dog Elvira inherits in the movie Elvira, Mistress of the Dark; about famed horror hostess Elvira who goes to a stuffy New England town to claim her inheritance of a haunted house. BREED: Poodle YEARS: Movie: 1988. |
NAME: Dreyfuss The family dog in the TV series Empty Nest; about a father living with his two self-supporting daughters; starring Richard Mulligan and Kristy McNichol. BREED: St. Bernard Golden Retriever mix YEARS: TV series: 1988-1995. |
NAME: Barfy The first family dog in the comic strip Family Circus; about a typical American family; created by Bil Keene. BREED: Labrador Retriever YEARS: Comic strip: 1960- now. |
NAME: Sam (See also Barfly) The second family dog in the comic strip Family Circus; about a typical American family; created by Bil Keene. BREED: Cocker Spaniel YEARS: Comic strip: 1960- now. |
NAME: Lockjaw An alien bulldog-like being in the comic series Fantastic Four; about super-powers on steroids. (More about Lockjaw.) BREED: Bulldog YEARS: Comic series: 1965- now. |
NAME: Miles Dog host of KFUR radio station in the comic strip Farley (first named Travels with Farley); a satirical look at life in the San Francisco Bay Area with a reporter for a city newspaper as the title character; created by Phil Frank. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic Strip: 1975-2007. |
NAME: Millie (Also known as Mildred Kerr Bush) (See also Barney) Pet dog of First Lady Barbara Bush. (More about Millie.) BREED: English Springer Spaniel YEARS: Dog: 1985-1997. |
NAME: Foofur Heir-apparent in the animated TV series Foofur; about a dog who inherits his owner's estate but can't take possession; by Freddy Monnickendam at Hanna-Barbera. (Also his dog friends: Louis, Annabell, Fritz-Carlos, Hazel, Dolly, and Burt.) BREED: Generic hound YEARS: TV series: 1986-1988. |
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. |
NAME: Edgar (See also Farley) The second family dog in the comic strip For Better or Worse; about a regular Canadian family; created by Lynn Johnston. Since 2008, the strip continues as reruns. Edgar appears in 1995 after first dog Farley died. BREED: English Sheepdog YEARS: Comic strip: 1979- now. Dog: 1995. |
NAME: Farley (See also Edgar) The first family dog in the comic strip For Better or Worse; about a regular Canadian family; created by Lynn Johnston. Since 2008, the strip continues as reruns. Edgar appears in 1995 after first dog Farley died. BREED: English Sheepdog YEARS: Comic strip: 1979-1995. Dog: 1979. |
NAME: Sprocket Doc's dog in the children's live-action puppet TV series Fraggle Rock and the animated TV series; a high-energy raucous musical romp with "Muppet" characters called Fraggles; created by Jim Henson. BREED: Sheep Dog YEARS: TV series: 1983-1987. Animated TV series: 1987. |
NAME: Bars Franka's dog in the Dutch comic strip Franka; about a strong female Dutch sleuth who solves mysteries in exotic locales; created by Henk Kuijpers. BREED: Bulldog YEARS: Comic strip: 1970- now. |
NAME: 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. |
NAME: Fred Bassett (See also Jock) In the comic strip Fred Bassett; about a snobbish dog who appreciates the finer qualities of life; created by Scottish cartoonist Alex Graham. BREED: Bassett Hound YEARS: Comic strip: 1963- now. |
NAME: Jock (See also Fred) Fred's companion in the comic strip Fred Bassett; created by Scottish cartoonist Alex Graham. (Also occasionally in the strip are dogs Yorky and Fifi.) BREED: Scottish Terrier YEARS: Comic strip: 1963- now. |
NAME: Comet The family dog in the TV series Full House; about a man who raises his three daughters in a house he shares with two adult male friends. BREED: Golden Retriever YEARS: TV series: 1987-1995. |
NAME: Axel The brothers' dog in the comic strip Fusco Brothers; created by J.C. Duffy. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1989- now. |
NAME: Gai Luron An anthropomorphic dog in the French comic strip Gai Luron; about an apathetic dog and his fox-friend reading their fan mail usually written by the same reader, a little boy. (Also in the comic is his girl friend Belle-Lurette.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1965- now. |
NAME: Patches Gamin's pet in the comic strip Gamin and Patches; about a boy and his dog; created by cartoonist Mort Walker. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1987-1988. |
NAME: Odie Garfield's canine pigeon in the comic strip Garfield and the movie Garfield: The Movie; about a fun-loving cat and a stupid dog; created by Jim Davis. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1978- now. Movie: 2004. |
NAME: Sieg and Kleine Slim and Clovia's dogs in the comic strip Gasoline Alley; about an established family, and residents in the town of Gasoline Alley; created by Frank King. It is the longest-running current comic strip, second after The Katzenjammer Kids BREED: Great Dane and Doberman Doberman YEARS: Comic strip: 1918- now. |
NAME: Gin Daisuke's dog in the Japanese comic series and animated TV series Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin; about a dog who leaves his master to join a pack of wild dogs from all over Japan to fight a deranged bear and his minions. BREED: Akita YEARS: Comic series: 1983-1987. TV series: 1986. |
NAME: Mike Ginger Meggs' dog in the Australian comic strip Ginger Meggs; about the escapades of a red-haired young boy; created by Jimmy Bancks and drawn by several cartoonist over the years. The strip remains the most widely syndicated Australian comic strip. BREED: generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1921-2023. Movie: 1982. |
NAME: 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: Carl Madeleine's dog in the illustrated children's book Good Dog Carl; about a Rottweiler and a little girl he takes care of -- the first in a series of 22 books (as of 2016); written and illustrated by Alexandra Day. BREED: Rottweiler YEARS: Book: 1985-2015. |
NAME: Señor Dog Gordo's dog in the comic strip Gordo; about a Mexican bean farmer who eventually travels throughout Mexico as a tour guide; created by Gus Arriola BREED: Chihuahua YEARS: Comic strip: 1941-1985. |
NAME: Barney Billy's dog in the movie Gremlins; about a group of teens who must deal with a foul beast during their last outing together. BREED: Border Terrier mix YEARS: Movie: 1984. |
NAME: Rufferto Groo's inseparable companion in the comic book series Groo the Wanderer; about an incompetent large-nosed barbarian and his faithful dog; created by Sergio Aragonés. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic books: 1981- now. |
NAME: Hachiko (Also known as Hachi) A Japanese dog remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner and in the children's book Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog; written by Pamela S. Turner; and in the movie (2009). (More about Hachiko.) BREED: Akita YEARS: Dog: 1923-1935. Book: 2004. Movies: 1987, 2009. |
NAME: Snert Hagar's dog in comic strip Hagar the Horrible; about a shaggy scruffy overweight red-bearded Viking who regularly raids England; created by Dik Browne and now drawn by his son Chris Browne. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1973- now. |
NAME: Hambone Hillie's dog in the movie Hambone and Hillie; about a dog who gets lost at an airport and treks cross country to be reunited with his owner; starring Lillian Gish and Candy Clark. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Movie: 1983. |
NAME: Wee Jock Macbeth's dog in the TV series (British) Hamish Macbeth; about a man who keeps the peace in a small Scottish town without undue reliance on the letter of the law; loosely based on a series of mystery novels by M. C. Beaton. BREED: West Highland White Terrier YEARS: Book: 1985-2013. TV series: 1995-1997. |
NAME: Hank the Cowdog The self-styled "Head of Ranch Security" in the book series about Hank the Cowdog; about the proud but bumbling Hank; written by John R. Erickson. BREED: Mixed breed (pure-bred cowdog) YEARS: Book: 1982-2009. |
NAME: Spunky Fonzarelli's pet in the TV series Happys Days; about a teenager and his family and friends including a high school dropout who would eventually become Richie's best friend; starring Ron Howard and Henry Winkler. BREED: Cocker Spaniel YEARS: TV series: 1974-1984. |
NAME: Freeway The Hart's dog in the TV series Hart to Hart; about a self-made millionaire and beautiful freelance journalist who spend their free time as amateur detectives; starring Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers. BREED: Löwchen YEARS: TV series: 1979-1984. |
NAME: Spike A neighbor's dog in the movie and TV series Heathcliff and The Catillac Cats; about a wisecracking trouble-making cat and associates; created by George Gately. The earlier 1980 TV series was known as Heathcliff. BREED: Bulldog YEARS: TV series: 1980-1982, 1984-1988. |
NAME: Zorba (Aicama Zorba of La-Susa) Recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the heaviest dog in the world at over 343 lbs (155 kg). BREED: English Mastiff YEARS: Dog: 1981-1989. |
NAME: Douglas Dog Friend of Henry's cat in the British children's animated TV series Henry’s Cat; about a laid-back ponderous yellow cat and his many friends and enemies; written by Stan Hayward and produced by Bob Godfrey. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1983-1993. |
NAME: Boomer In the TV series Here's Boomer; about a stray dog that travels around helping people in trouble. BREED: Mixed breed terrier YEARS: TV series: 1980-1982. |
NAME: Dawg The family dog in the comic strip Hi and Lois; about about a suburban family; by Dik Browne and Mort Walker. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1954- now. |
NAME: Quark Wayne's dog in the movie and the TV series Honey I Shrunk the Kids; about an inventor who accidentally shrinks and his neighbor's kids whose voices can only be heard by the dog. BREED: Jack Russell Terrier in the movie, Border Terrier in the TV series YEARS: Movie: 1989. TV series 1997-2000. |
NAME: Bijou Harry's mean dog in the TV series Hooperman; about a plainclothes policeman and his girlfriend in San Francisco; starring John Ritter. BREED: Jack Russell Terrier YEARS: TV series: 1987-1989. |
NAME: Howard Huge A family dog in the comic strip Howard Huge; about a dog who, by his very size, gets in the way of his family... and sometimes himself; created by Bill Hoerst and now written by Bunny Hoerst. (Image reprinted courtesy of Bunny Hoest.) BREED: St. Bernard YEARS: Comic strip: 1981- now. |
NAME: Jason In advertisements for Hush Puppies, a brand of casual shoes by Wolverine Worldwide. BREED: Basset Hound YEARS: Ads: since 1985- now. Dog: 1979-1990. |
NAME: Brain Inspector Gadget's and Penny's faithful pet dog in the Canadian animated TV series Inspector Gadget; about the adventures of a clumsy simple-witted cyborg detective; from DIC Entertainment. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1982-1986. |
NAME: Mike (Irish Red) Danny's dog and son of Big Red in the book Irish Red, Son of Big Red; about a runt bird dog who eventually proves he is as good as his famous father; written by Jim Kjelgaard. BREED: Irish Setter YEARS: Book: 1951. Reissue: 1984. |
NAME: Brandon Punky's pet in the animated TV series It's Punky Brewster; about a girl and her dog abandoned by her mother; animated by Ruby-Spears Productions; based upon the TV series Punky Brewster. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1985-1986. |
NAME: Lotje Family pet in the Dutch comic strip Jack, Jacky and the Juniors ((Jan Jans en de Kinderen); about a family's situations; originally created by Jan Kraus. BREED: Dachshund YEARS: Comic strip: 1970- now. |
NAME: Max The Fatman's dog in the TV series Jake and the Fatman; about a veteran district attorney who solves cases with the help of his easy-going partner; starring William Conrad. BREED: Bulldog YEARS: TV series: 1987-1992. |
NAME: Pilot Mr. Rochester's dog in the TV series (British) Jane Eyre; about a young governess who falls in love with her brooding and complex master; based upon the book by Charlotte Bronte. In the book the dog is a Newfoundland; in other films other kinds of dogs. BREED: Landseer Newfoundland (Irish Wolfhound in some portrayals) YEARS: Book: 1847. TV series: 2006. Movies: 1914-2011. |
NAME: Iggy A dog with super powers in the third story, Stardust Crusaders, of the Japanese comic (manga) JoJo's Bizarre Adventure; about a family whose members have unique powers, who discover they must take down supernatural forces; created by Hirohiko Araki. BREED: Boston Terrier YEARS: Comic: 1989-1992. |
NAME: Fanny, the Wonder Dog The canine sidekick to British comedian Julian Clary. During the late 1980s she performed with Clary in major British theaters including the London Palladium, Hackney Empire and Edinburgh Playhouse. BREED: Whippet mongrel YEARS: Dog: 1980-1999. |
NAME: Mortimer The Cobb family dog in the comic strip Jump Start; about an average middle class couple, busy with work and raising a family revealing the humor of daily life; created by Robb Armstrong. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Comic strip: 1989- now. |
NAME: Jerry Lee A police dog in the movie K9; about a mischievous drug-sniffy dog.... Sequels include K-911 in 1999 and K-9: P.I. in 2002; starring Jim Belushi. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: Movie: 1989, 1999, 2002. |
NAME: Rudy (Named Rinty in the United States and France) Officer Hank Katts' canine partner in the TV series (Canadian and French produced) Katts and Dog; about a cop and his dog who fight crime. In the U.S. the series was known as Rin Tin Tin: K-9 Cop and in France as Rintintin Junior. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: TV series: 1988-1993. |
NAME: Duke Kelly's bests friend in the comic strip Kelly & Duke; about a boy with an anthropomorphic dog with a Southern accent; created by Jack Moore. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1972-1980. |
NAME: Ambrosius Sarah's dog in the movie fantasy Labyrinth; about a woman's quest to reach the center of an enormous otherworldly maze to rescue her infant brother; starring David Bowie. BREED: Old English Sheepdog YEARS: Movie: 1986. |
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. |
NAME: Ralphie Jaren's dog in the animated TV series Lazer Tag Academy; about a girl who travels back in time from the year 3010 to the 1980s to help her ancestors; inspired by Worlds of Wonder's Lazer Tag; created by Ruby-Spears Productions. BREED: St. Bernard YEARS: TV series: 1986-1987. |
NAME: Arnold The family dog in the TV series Life Goes On; about the problems and joys of a family one of whose members has Down syndrome but goes to ordinary school. BREED: American Pit Bull and Terrier Mix YEARS: TV series: 1989-1993. |
NAME: Bandit (See also Jack) The family's second dog in the books and the TV series Little House on the Prairie; based on the memories of Laura Ingalls Wilder's childhood in the Midwest region of the United States during the late 19th century. BREED: Bulldog (mixed breed in TV series) YEARS: Book: 1935-1943, 1962, 1971, 1974. TV series: 1977-1983. |
NAME: Sandy Annie's dog in comics Little Orphan Annie on radio, in the Broadway musical Annie, and in the movies (1982, 1999 and 2014); created by Harold Gray. BREED: Airedale mix YEARS: Radio: 1925-1942. Comics: 1925- 2010. Broadway stage: 1977-1983. Movies: 1982, 1999, 2014. |
NAME: Daphne (Daphne right, Rocks left. See also Rocks) One of the talking dogs in the movie Look Who's Talking Now; about a street-wise mutt and a spoiled pedigree poodle who have to deal with human problems; starring John Travolta and Kirstie Alley. BREED: Poodle YEARS: Movie: 1989. |
NAME: Rocks (Rocks on the left, Daphne on the right) (See also Daphne) One of the talking dogs in the movie Look Who's Talking Now; about a street-wise cross breed and a spoiled pedegree poodle who have to deal with human problems; starring John Travolta and Kirstie Alley. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Movie: 1989. |
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. |
NAME: Puddles Luann's dog in the comic strip Luann; about a teenager dealing with school and family and friends; created by Greg Evans. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1985- now. |
NAME: 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: Mosé An antagonist in the Italian comic book series Lupo Alberto; about a blue wolf whose antics are usually foiled by a sheepdog; created by Guido Silvestri. BREED: Old English Sheepdog YEARS: Comic books: 1974- now. |
NAME: Apollo and Zeus Guard dogs of the estate called Robin's Nest in the TV series Magnum-P.I.; about a private detective who lives on the estate; starring Tom Selleck and John Hillerman in the original series; Jay Hernandez and Perdita Weeks in the later series. BREED: Doberman Pinschers YEARS: TV series: 1980-1988, 2018-2021. |
NAME: Rambo Captain Maxwell's dog in the movie Mannequin; about an underemployed artist who gets a job as a department-store window dresser and falls in love with a mannequin that comes to life; starring Andrew McCarthy and Kim Cattrall. BREED: English Bulldog YEARS: Movie: 1987. |
NAME: Andy Mark's faithful dog in the comic strip Mark Trail; about an outdoor magazine writer whose assignments lead him into danger and adventure; created by Ed Dodd. BREED: St. Bernard YEARS: Comic strip: 1946- now. |
NAME: Marmaduke The Winslow family dog in the comic strip and in the animated movie Marmaduke; about a big dog that gets into loads of trouble; comic by Brad Anderson. (Also in the movie are dogs Bosco, Giuseppe, Jezebel, Mazie, Thunder, Lightning, and Raisin.) BREED: Great Dane YEARS: Comic strip: 1954- now. Movie: 2010, 2022. |
NAME: Lucky (See also Buck, the dog he replaced.) The family dog in the TV series Married with Children; about the lives of a hard luck salesman his obnoxious wife their dimwitted and promiscuous daughter and their girl-crazy son. BREED: Cocker Spaniel YEARS: TV series: 1987-1997. |
NAME: Buck (See also Lucky, the dog that replaced him) The family dog in the TV series Married... with Children; about the lives of a hard luck salesman, his obnoxious wife, their dimwitted and promiscuous daughter, and their girl-crazy son. BREED: Briard YEARS: TV series: 1987-1997. |
NAME: Bitsy The family dog in the comic strip Marvin (later call Marvin & Family); about a young baby boy named Marvin and his father and mother; created by Tom Armstrong. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1982- now. |
NAME: Dinah Pluto's girlfriend in the animated movies about Mickey Mouse; produced by Walt Disney. BREED: Dachshund YEARS: Movie: 1942- now. |
NAME: Pluto (See also Fifi) Cartoon dog in the animated movies and several animated TV series appearing as the pet of Mickey Mouse; by Walt Disney. (More about Pluto.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Movies: 1931- now. TV series: 1999- now. |
NAME: 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: 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. |
NAME: Weederman Earl's dog in the comic strip Mister Boffo; about a balding big-nosed man married to a pretty blonde; by Joe Martin. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1986- now. |
NAME: Ditto (See also Blu) Monica's pet in the Brazialian comic strip Monica & Friends; about the adventures of Monica and her many friends; created by Mauricio di Sousa. (Also in the comic are dogs Fluffy {Floquinho}, Duke {Duque}, and Rufus {Rúfius}.) BREED: King Charles Spaniel YEARS: Comic strip: 1959- now. |
NAME: Blu (See also Ditto) Franklin's pet in the Brazilian comic book series Monica and Friends (previously Monica's Gang); about the adventures of Monica and her many friends; created by Mauricio de Sousa. (Also in the comic are dogs Fluffy {Floquinho}, Duke {Duque}, and Rufus {Rúfius}.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic books: 1959-now. |
NAME: 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: Bowser The Miller's pets in the comic strip Moose & Molly; about the daily life of a loafer and his wife; created by Bob Weber. (Also in the comic is dog Butch.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1965-2020. |
NAME: Grimm A talking dog owned by Mother Goose in the comic strip Mother Goose and Grimm which includes both one-day gags and week-long storylines involving the main characters; created by Mike Peters. BREED: Bull Terrier YEARS: Comic strip: 1984- now. |
NAME: Dave Jessie's dog in the movie My Stepmother Is an Alien; about an attractive alien on a secret mission to Earth and a father and daughter she incounters; starring Dan Aykroyd and Kim Bassinger. BREED: Beagle YEARS: Movie: 1988. |
NAME: Poochie (original called Woofy in 1933, then Poochie in 2018) Nancy's dog in the comic strip Nancy; about a typical and somewhat mischievous eight-year-old girl and her friends; created by Ernie Bushmiller. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1933- now. |
NAME: McGruff In advertisements for National Crime Prevention Council; created by John Young.... (More about McGruff) BREED: Bloodhound YEARS: Ads: Since 1980. |
NAME: Snots Rocky and Ruby Sue's dog in the movie National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation; about a family Christmas get-together that turns into a disaster; starring Chevy Chase. BREED: Rottweiler YEARS: Movie: 1989. |
NAME: Bouncer Toby's dog in the Australian TV series Neighbors; about three families who are friends living on Ramsay Street, a cul-de-sac. BREED: Labrador Retriever YEARS: Dog's appearance in TV series: 1987-1993. |
NAME: Audrey The Kennedy's dog in the TV series (Australian) Neighbours; about people who live and work in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne. BREED: Cairn Terrier YEARS: TV series: 1985-2012. |
NAME: Norbert (Originally called "Little No-No") Orphan dog in the comic strip Norbert; about the life of a pup; the strip evolved from Little No-No and Sniffy (see other image); created by George Fett. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1973. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
NAME: Bullseye Bill Sikes's dog in the book Oliver Twist; about a orphan boy caught in the misery of old London; by Charles Dickens and in the many movie adaptations including the movie Oliver. BREED: Bull Terrier or Bulldog YEARS: Book: 1837-1839. Movies: 1922, 1948, 1968, 1988, 1997, 2005. TV: 1999, 2007. |
NAME: Gyp One of the Wilkinson's dogs in the children's book Only One Woof; about a dog on a sheep farm that never barks; written by James Herriot.(Also in the book is dog Sweep.) BREED: Sheep Dog YEARS: Book: 1985. |
NAME: Harry Wullie's dog in the Scottish comic strip Oor Wullie; about a boy and his friends whose adventures often involve unrealistic get-rich-quick schemes that lead to mischief; created by R. D. Low and drawn by cartoonist Dudley D. Watkins until 1969; then by others. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip:1936-1969, 1989-1997, 2005- now. |
NAME: Jollipop Panda's personal servant in the Dutch comic strip Panda; about a young and intelligent panda who travels the world; created by Marten Toonder. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1946-1991. |
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: Spike (See also Snoopy) Snoopy's older brother in the comic strip Peanuts; by Charles Schulz. (More about Spike.) BREED: Bulldog YEARS: Comic strip: 1950- now. |
NAME: Zowie Drew's dog in the movie Pet Sematary; about a young family with a terrible secret in the backyard; based on the book by Stephen King. BREED: Mongrel YEARS: Movie: 1989. |
NAME: Danny Jonathan's dog in the Japanese comic (manga) Phantom Blood; the comic serial follows the adventures of a young man, relatives and his father's fortune; created by Hirohiko Araki. BREED: Great Dane YEARS: Comic book: 1987. |
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: Greta Hester's gift to her niece in the movie Play Dead; about a woman who uses her magic powers and a vicious Rotweiller dog to murder her relatives; starring Yvonne De Carlo. BREED: Rottweiler YEARS: Movie: 1986. |
NAME: Garrick Demelza'a dog in the book series and TV series Poldark, about the lives of a British army officer, his relatives and friends in the late 18th and early 19th century in Cornwall; creator of the 12 book series, Winston Graham. There were two TV series, the latest in 2015, starring Aidan Turner as Poldark. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Book: 1945-2002. TV series: 1975, 2015. |
NAME: Cookie Buddy to Lucky in the 2010 animated TV series Pound Puppies; about a group of dogs who spend most of their time at a shelter. Based on an early 1986 series. The series features numerous other dogs. BREED: Generic YEARS: Animated TV series: 2010. Earlier series: 1986. |
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. . |
NAME: Liberty Pet dog of President Gerald R. Ford, given to the president as an 8-month-old puppy by his daughter Susan Ford and new White House photographer David Hume Kennerly. Also there was dogs Lucky and Misty. (More about Liberty.) BREED: Golden Retriever YEARS: Dog: 1974-1984. |
NAME: Grits Pet dog of President Jimmy Carter's daughter Amy, a gift from her teacher. The dog was given back shortly afterwards. Also there was Afghan Hound Lewis Brown. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Dog: 1978-1980. |
NAME: Rex Pet of President Ronald Reagan. The president also had an older dog a Bouvier des Flandres named Lucky had grown too large and had to be moved to Reagan's Rancho del Cielo estate in California; Golden Retriever Victory, Irish Setter Peggy, Siberian Husky Taca, and Belgian Sheepdog Fuzzy. BREED: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel YEARS: Dog: 1984-1998. |
NAME: Seamus Pet owned by Presidential candidate in 2012, Mitt Romney, known for the 1983 family vacation where Romney transported Seamus on the roof of an automobile for twelve hours. BREED: Irish Setter YEARS: Dog on car incident:1983. |
NAME: Polgas Sungcals' anthropomorphic family dog in the Filipino comic strip Pugad Baboy; featuring the traditional and stereotypical Filipino family life. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1988-2013. |
NAME: Brandon Punky's pet in the TV series Punky Brewster; about a girl named Punky Brewster being raised by her foster parent. BREED: Golden Retriever YEARS: TV series: 1984-1986. |
NAME: Ribbon and Hayward (Ribbon left, Hayard right) Two dogs with a relationship in the comic strip Ribbon and Hayward; about the owners of a self-centered posh canine style and her neighbor's dog, a complete slob who lived in a garbage-strewn hovel; by Steve Carpenter and Ed Wallerstien. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic Strip: 1982-1985. |
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: Chalky Pet of popular English chef Rick Stein who often appeared on television with his dog. (More about Chalky.) BREED: Jack Russell Terrier YEARS: Dog: 1989-2007. |
NAME: Rivets Family dog in the comic strip Rivets; created by George Sixta. The comic first appeared in The Saturday Evening Post in 1944 and was syndicated from 1953 to 1985. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1944-1985. |
NAME: Dog In the movie (Australian) Road Warrior; also known as Mad Max 2. In the post-apocalyptic Australian wasteland a drifter agrees to help a small community against a band of bad guys. BREED: Australian Cattle Dog YEARS: Movie: 1981. |
NAME: Rude Dog Owner of an auto shop in the animated TV series Rude Dog and the Dweebs; originally for Sun Sportswear ads in the 1980s. (Also in the series are dogs Tweak, Caboose, Reggie, Snatch, Winston, Gloria, and Kibble.) BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1989. |
NAME: Bingo One of Rupert's friends in the British comic strip Rupert Bear; about a bear who lives with his parents in a fictional idyllic English village with several anthropomorphic animals friends; created by Mary Tourtel and since 1935 written by others. (See also Pong Ping) BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1920- now. |
NAME: Pongping One of Rupert's friends in the British comic strip Rupert Bear; about a bear who lives with his parents in a fictional idyllic English village with several anthropomorphic animals friends; created by Mary Tourtel and since 1935 written by others. (See also Bingo.) BREED: Pekingese YEARS: Comic strip: 1920- now. |
NAME: Adolph Sam's dog in the movie Ruthless People; about a millionaire who plans on murdering his wife to get her $15 million family fortune and run off with his mistress but her kidnapping changes everything; starring Danny DeVito and Bette Midler. (Also in the movie is dog Muffy.) BREED: Doberman Pinscher YEARS: Movie: 1986. |
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: Samson A talking dog in the TV series for children (Flemish-Belgian) Samson en Gert; a show characterized by a stream of running gags. Also in the movie (Flemish-Belgian) Hotel op Stelten (Madhouse Hotel.) BREED: Old English Sheepdog YEARS: TV series: 1989-2008. Movie: 2008. |
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: Barkley In the animated TV series Sesame Street; a puppet originally named Woof-Woof. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1969-1999. |
NAME: Sherlock Hound (Japanese: Taichiro Hirokawa; English: Larry Moss) The genius sleuth in the Japanese animated TV series Sherlock Hound; based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. (Also in the series are John Watson and other dog characters.) BREED: Hound of some sort YEARS: TV series: 1984-1985. |
NAME: Beasley Stephanie's 3 legged dog in the movie Short Circuit; about an endearing little robot that escapes from an experimental electronics firm and takes refuge with a loopy woman who thinks it is an extraterrestrial; starring Ally Sheedy. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Movie: 1987. |
NAME: Ubi (Ubi Roi) Goldberg's Dog on TV promotional ads, and in the book Sit, Ubu, Sit; a book about an American writer and producer for television and film Gary David Goldberg best known for his work on Family Ties and Spin City. The closing tag for these Ubu Productions was a photograph of Ubu Roi with a frisbee in his mouth. BREED: Black Labrador Retriever YEARS: On screen: 1980s. Book: 2008. |
NAME: Chief Mutt A character in the comic strip Slylock Fox & Comics for Kids; a strip that features logic puzzles and an anthropomorphic fox detective who constantly matches wits with a variety of criminals; created by Bob Weber Jr. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic Strip: 1987-now. |
NAME: Ms. Lion Superheroine Firestar's dog in the animated TV series Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends; about a trio called the Spider-Friends who fight against various villains. BREED: Lhasa Apso YEARS: TV series: 1981-1982. |
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: Tobias Dog adopted by Suzy in the Belgian comic strip Spike and Suzy (Suske en Wiske in Flemish); about two children and their friends and family with elements of comedy, fantasy, and science fiction. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1945- now. |
NAME: 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: Searchlight (Morgan in the movie version) Little Willy's dog in the book Stone Fox; about a boy who enters a dog sled race to win money to save his grandpa's farm; written by John Reynolds Gerdiner. Also made into the movie for TV. BREED: Samoyed; (Bearded Collie in the movie) YEARS: Book: 1980. Movie: 1987. |
NAME: Hosehead Bob and Doug's dog in the movie Strange Brew, a comedy about two dimwit brothers and a murdering brewmaster. BREED: Mongrel YEARS: Movie: 1983. |
NAME: Alex (Also known as Banjo) In advertisements for Stroh's beer, currently made by the Pabst Brewing Company. BREED: Golden Retriever YEARS: Ads: 1980s. |
NAME: Kleberg Dog in the painting Study of Kleberg, by Jamie Wyeth. The Wyeth dog was named by Mrs. Wyeth after her friend Robert Kleberg breeder of Yellow Labs. BREED: Labrador Retriever YEARS: Portrait of the dog: 1984. |
NAME: Buck Mr. Shoop's dog in the movie Summer School; about a teacher forced into teaching a summer-school class but rather than put up with rowdy students he tries to spend his time with a pretty history teacher. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Movie: 1987. |
NAME: Krypto Superman's dog in the various comic books starring Superman; published by DC comics. (More about Krypto.) BREED: Great Dane YEARS: Comics: 1955- now. TV appearances: 1966-now. Movies: 2010, 2018, 2022. |
NAME: 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: Jack Jake's trusted one-eyed terrier in the TV series Tales of the Gold Monkey; about the adventures of a 1930s Pacific Islands bush pilot, his dog and his mechanic; starring Stephen Collins. BREED: Jack Russell Terrier YEARS: TV series: 1982-1983. |
NAME: Tekko Taks In the Dutch comic strip Tekko Taks; about a dog that finds himself in various situations. BREED: Dachshund YEARS: Comic strip: 1947-1950, 1982-1985. |
NAME: Edward Muriel Pritchet's unruly dog in the movie The Accidental Tourist; about a writer of travel guides who tries to carry on with his life after his son is killed and his marriage crumbles; starring William Hurt, Kathleen Turner and Geena Davis. BREED: Cardigan Welsh Corgi YEARS: Movie: 1988. |
NAME: Otis In the movie (Japanese) The Adventures of Milo and Otis; about the roving misadventures of a dog and a cat. The reworked English language version was released in 1989. BREED: Pug YEARS: Movie: 1986. |
NAME: Dogger Portland Bill's dog in the British animated TV series (stop action) The Adventures of Portland Bil; about situations arising in a fictional lighthouse on the Guillemot Rock. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1983. |
NAME: Raggedy Dog (Also known as Raggedy Arthur) One of the stuffed dolls who come to life in Marcella's bedroom, in the animated TV series The Adventures of Raggedy Ann and Andy; based on the books by Johnny Gruelle; including several about the dog, such as Raggedy Dog to the Rescue. BREED: Generic YEARS: Book: 1988. TV series: 1988-1990. |
NAME: Vince The Peterson's dog in the movie The Burbs; about some suburban neighbors who are convinced that the new family on the block is a murderous Satanic family; starring Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher among others. (Also in the movie is dog Queenie.) BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Movie: 1989. |
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. |
NAME: Shadow Jake Rockwell's dog in the animated TV series The Centurions; about an evil cyborg, his sidekicks and an army of drones who seek to conquer the Earth; produced by Ruby-Spears. BREED: Generic large dog YEARS: TV series: 1985-1987. |
NAME: Kavik Andy's adopted dog in the movie The Courage of Kavik the Wolf Dog; about the travails of a sled-dog (not really a wolf-dog) who finally finds a home; based on the book Kävik the Wolf Dog by Walt Morey. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: Book: 1968. Movie: 1980. |
NAME: Black Bob Shepherd master Andrew Glenn's dog in the the comic The Dandy and the book Black Bob: The Dandy Wonder Dog; drawn by Jack Prout. BREED: Border Collie YEARS: Comics: 1944-1982. Book: 1950-1965. |
NAME: Flash Roscoe's dog in the animated TV series The Dukes; about an automobile race around the world; based upon the live action series; produced by Hanna-Barbera. BREED: Basset Hound YEARS: TV series: 1983. |
NAME: Flash Rosco's loyal companion in the TV series The Dukes of Hazzard; about two cousins living in a rural part of Georgia racing around in their customized 1969 Dodge Charger. BREED: Basset Hound YEARS: TV series: 1979-1985. |
NAME: Eddie Jack's dog in the movie The Fabulous Baker Boys; about 2 brothers playing twin pianos at night clubs who improve their act with a singer; starring Jeff Bridges, Beau Bridges, and Michelle Pfeiffer. BREED: Labrador Retriever YEARS: Movie: 1989. |
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: 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. |
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. |
NAME: Dotty Dog One of the gang of animals who form a club to tell stories in the animated TV series The Get-Along Gang; based upon the characters by American Greetings toy design and licensing division for a series of greeting cards. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1984-1985. |
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. |
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: Jed Nanny's wolf-dog in the movie The Journey of Natty Gann; about a tomboy in the 1930s who runs away from her guardian to join her single father who is 2000 miles away; starring Meredith Salenger and John Cusack. BREED: Wolf-dog Hybrid YEARS: Movie: 1985. |
NAME: Dirty Dawg Ratso's sidekick in the animated TV series The Kwicky Koala Show; about the adventures of Kwicky Koala; by Hanna-Barbera. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1981. |
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. |
NAME: Petey The kids' dog in the animated TV series The Little Rascals; based upon the old live-action film about a scruffy bunch of kids and their dog; by Hanna-Barbera Productions and King World. BREED: Pit Bull YEARS: TV series: 1982-1984. |
NAME: Hobo (Never actually named on-screen) In the movie and the TV series (Canadian) The Littlest Hobo; about a stray dog who wanders from town to town helping people in need. He was often given names by his many temporary owners. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: Movie: 1958. TV series: 1963-1965, 1979-1985. |
NAME: Nanook Sam's dog in the movie The Lost Boys; about two Arizonan brothers who move to California and end up fighting a gang of teenage vampires. (Also in the movie is German Shepherd Thorn.) BREED: Husky Alaskan YEARS: Movie: 1987. |
NAME: Bumper The family dog in the comic strip The Middletons; about a white suburban American family and their neighbors; create by Ralph Dunagin and Dana Summers. (Also in the strip is dog Rusty.) BREED: Bulldog YEARS: Comic strip: 1989- now. |
NAME: 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: Boot In the British comic strip The Perishers about a group of urban children and a dog drawn by Mauarice Dodd. (Also in the comic are dogs "B. H. (Calcutta) Failed and Tatty Oldbitt.) BREED: Old English Sheepdog YEARS: Comic strip: 1958-2006. |
NAME: Devil The Phantom's dog in the comic strip and the movie serial The Phantom; about a masked crimefighter based upon the comics; created by Lee Falk. In the series the dog is played by Ace the Wonder Dog. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: Comics: 1936- now. Movie serial: 1943. |
NAME: 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. |
NAME: Snitter (See also Rowf) In the book 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: Fox Terrier Smooth YEARS: Book: 1977. Movie: 1982. |
NAME: Petey A lonely orphan boy's dog in the animated TV series The Puppy's Further Adventures; based on a children's book The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy; written by Jane Thayer. (Also in the series are dogs Dolly, Duke, Dash, and Lucky.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Book: 1958. TV series: 1983-1984. |
NAME: Schaeffer In the TV series The Racoons; about a trio of raccoons fighting against the industrialist forces of a greedy aardvark millionaire; created by Kevin Gillis. (Also appearing is puppy Broo.) BREED: Old English Sheepdog YEARS: TV series: 1985-1991. |
NAME: Wilby Daniels The person turned into a dog in the movie for TV The Return of the Shaggy Dog; about a magical ring that turns a man into a sheepdog. BREED: Old English Sheepdog YEARS: TV movie: 1987. |
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: Sweep A grey dog with a penchant for bones and sausages in the TV series for children (British) The Sooty Show; about a a bear a panda and a dog all hand puppets. (More about Sweep)... (Also in the series is dog Butch.) BREED: Spaniel YEARS: TV series: 1955-1992. |
NAME: Spot A wooden dog in the comic strip The Timbertoes; about a wooden family; appearing in 1946 in the children's magazine Highlights for Children; created in 1936 by John Gee Curley. BREED: Wooden character YEARS: Comic: 1936- now. |
NAME: Reckless The Walton's pet in the TV series The Waltons; about a family in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II; starring Richard Thomas. BREED: Golden Labrador YEARS: TV series: 1972-1981. |
NAME: Nerak Ellie's puppy in the movie The Watcher in the Woods; about a family who moves to a country home where the young girls experience haunting events linked to the past; based on a novel by Florence Engel Randall; starring Bette Davis. BREED: Scottish Terrier YEARS: Book: 1976. Movie: 1981. |
NAME: Buster Kevin's dog in the TV series The Wonder Years; a look back at growing up during the 60s when the turbulent social times made growing up an unusual experience. BREED: Beagle YEARS: TV series: 1988-1993. |
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: Ma-Mutt Loyal dog of Mumm-Ra, the villain, in the animated TV series ThunderCats; about a team of humanoid cats who fight evil in their adopted home world. A sequel series follows the cats as they are forced to roam the planet Third Earth. BREED: Bulldog YEARS: TV series: 1985-1989, 2011-2012. |
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. |
NAME: Bul Super & Hiel Hieper (See also Bulle Bas and Joost) Two dogs who are crooks in the Dutch comic strip Tom Puss (Tom Poes in Dutch); about a clever white cat and a bragging bear and other anthropomorphic animals in a fantasy world. BREED: Bulldog and a small white dog YEARS: Comic strip: 1941-1986. |
NAME: Bulle Bas, Officer (See also Bul Super & Hiel Hieper and Joost) Head of the police in the Dutch comic strip Tom Puss (Tom Poes, in Dutch); about several anthromorphic animals; created by Marten Toonder. (Also in the strip is police officer Brigadier Snuf and secretary Steenbreek.) BREED: Bulldog YEARS: Comic strip: 1941-1986. |
NAME: Joost Bommel's loyal butler in the Dutch comic strip Tom Puss; about a white anthropomorphic cat, and his best friend, Lord Oliver B. Bumble, set in a fantasy world with many characters. (Also in the series are dogs Bul Super, Hiep Hieper, Officer Bulle Bas, and Brigadier Snuf.) BREED: Labrador YEARS: Comic: 1941-1986. |
NAME: Top Dog Joey's friend in the comics Top Dog; about an intelligent talking dog and a human child who go on adventures involving spies, criminals and mad scientists; by Marvel Comics. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comics: 1985-1987. |
NAME: Rodney The family dog in the comic strip Trudy; about a homemaker who finds time to manage the house, her husband, their children and pets; create by Jerry Marcus. BREED: Sheep Dog YEARS: Comic Strip: 1963-2005. |
NAME: Pajamas Echo's lazy dog in the comic strip Tumbleweeds; a satirical look the Old West with the main character a laconic cowpoke who has no real ambition to do anything; created by writer-artist Tom K. Ryan. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1965-2007. |
NAME: Hooch Turner's dog in the movie Turner and Hooch; about a detective who adopts the dog of a dead man to help him find the murderer; starring Tom Hanks. BREED: Dogue de Bordeaux YEARS: Movie: 1989. |
NAME: Cody A dog who liked to chase barnyard animals in the comic strip U.S. Acres; about the antics of barnyard animals, with the main character being a small pig; created by Jim Davis. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic Strip: 1986-1989. |
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. |
NAME: Einstein In the book Watchers; about a boy who takes in a stray dog finding out that its an ultra-intelligent runaway from a genetic research lab; written by Dean Koontz; later in the movie and three sequels loosely based upon the book; by Walt Disney. BREED: Golden Retriever YEARS: Book: 1988. Movies: 1989, 1990, 1994, 1998. |
NAME: Evie Johnny's dog in the movie We Think the World of You; about an aimless young man who is to sent prison and entrusts his dog to the care of his former lover; starring Gary Oldman and Alan Bates. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: Movie: 1988. |
NAME: Sensation Representative dog image for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. A dog named Don which had won bench championships in England in 1875 and 1876, became the symbolic image for the Kennel Club because of the 1935 steel engraving of “Sensation” by artist J. Wellstood. From 1980-1982, a head study of the dog gained popularity. (More about Sensation.) BREED: Pointer YEARS: Dog: 1870s. In Kennel catalog: 1936- now. |
NAME: What-A-Mess (Real name Prince Amir of Kinjan) Title character in a series of British children books and animated TV series What-A-Mess; about an accident-prone puppy; created by Frank Muir. BREED: Afghan Hound YEARS: Book: series 1984-1981. TV series: 1990 1995. |
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: White Dog (The dog is not called by name) The dog Julie adopts in the movie White Dog; about a woman who finds out the dog has been trained to attack black people; starring Kristy McNichol and Paul Winfield; loosely based on Romain Gary's 1970 French novel, Chien Blanc BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: Book: 1970. Movie: 1982. |
NAME: Fay Ray (See also Man Ray) The second dog model in the famous photos of photographer William Wegman, named after the film actress who starred in the original film King Kong. BREED: Weimaraner YEARS: Dog: 1985-1995. Photo: 2011. |
NAME: Man Ray (See also Fay Ray) The first dog model in the famous photos of photographer William Wegman, named after the American artist born Emmanuel Radnitzky. BREED: Weimaraner YEARS: Dog: 1970- 1982. |
NAME: Winston A family dog in the comic strip Winston; about dog, parodied after Winston Churchill living with a husband-and-wife couple and a cat; created by Jim Burnett and Johnny Sajem. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1985-1987. |
NAME: Woof (As a human, Eric Banks) In the British TV series Woof (also A Boy Called Woof); about the adventures of a boy who turns into a dog; the show aired in 9 series for 69 episodes; written by Richard Fegen and Andrew Norriss; based on the book by Allan Ahlberg. BREED: Various dogs played the part YEARS: TV series: 1989-1997. |
NAME: Fuzz Ziggy's dog in the comic strip Ziggy; featuring a small bald trouserless barefoot character with a large nose who seems to have no friends other than a menagerie of pets; created by Tom Wilson. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1969- now. |
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