List of Famous Dogs and Dog Names

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.

Gnipper  (See also Gnasher)
Gnasher's son in the British comic strip Gnasher and Gnipper; about a boy and his dog who cause problems for everyone; 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: 2011- now.

Snuppy 
The first cloned dog, born in Korea thanks to researchers led by biomedical scientist Hwang Woo-Suk.... (More about Snuppy)
BREED: Afghan Hound   YEARS: Dog: 2005-2008.

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.

Spot 
A dog that Shaft happens upon that he befriends in the movie Shaft in Africa; about a detective who is some how supposed to stop a human trafficking ring in Africa while people try to kill him for who knows why; starring Richard Roundtree.
BREED: Africanis   YEARS: Movie: 1973.

Sandy  (1982 movie )   
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.

Laddie Boy 
Pet of President Warren G. Harding. (More about Laddie Boy). Also in the White House was a Bulldog Old Boy
BREED: Airedale Terrier   YEARS: Dog: 1920-1929.

Smiley 
The Baxter family dog in the TV series Hazel; about a competent take-charge live-in maid in the home of an attorney and his family; starring Shirley Booth.
BREED: Airedale Terrier   YEARS: TV series: 1961-1966.

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.

Hachiko  (2009 movie )   (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.

Happie 
Daddy's dog who narrates the Japanese comic (manga) Stargazing Dog; about a divorced and homeless man and his dog on the road; written by Takashi Murakami.
BREED: Akita   YEARS: Comic: 2008-2009.

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

Chinook 
Royce's guide dog in the movie Hero Dog: The Journey Home; about a man who is blind trying to get home to his family after surviving a shipwreck; starring Steve Byers.
BREED: Alaskan Malamute   YEARS: Movie: 2021.

King  (Comic )   (Also known as Yukon King)
A Mounted Policeman's sled dog in the radio and the TV series and comic book Challenge of The Yukon; aka Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, about the Monty and his dog fighting evildoers in the Northern wilderness in the 1890s; TV series starred Richard Simmons.... (More about Yukon King)
BREED: Alaskan Malamute   YEARS: Radio: 1938-1954. TV show: 1955-1958. Comics: 1951-1958.

Wolf 
Byron Sully's dog in the TV series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman; about a doctor who travels west and adapts to her new life as a mother; starring Jane Seymour.
BREED: Alaskan Malamute   YEARS: TV series: 1993-1998.

Nabuko Donosor 
Urbanus' dog in the Flemish comic strip Urbanus; loosely based on Flemish comedian and singer Urbanus who portrayed as an eleven to twelve-year old version of himself despite his full-grown beard.
BREED: Alien dog but treated like a regular dog  YEARS: Comic strip: 1982- 2022.

Gus 
Grace's dog in the TV series Saving Grace; about a jaded Oklahoma City police detective when an angel gives her the chance to redeem her life; starring Holly Hunter.
BREED: American Bulldog   YEARS: TV series: 2007-2010.

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.

Bart 
Stuart's dog in the movie Kate & Leopold; about an Englishman from the 1870s who comes to the 21st century and falls in love with a successful business woman; starring Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman.
BREED: Anatolian Shepherd   YEARS: Movie: 2001.

Butch  (See also Lou)
An experienced field agent in the movie Cats & Dogs; about the top-secret high-tech espionage war going on between cats and dogs; starring Jeff Goldblum and Elizabeth Perkins. (Also in the movie are Saluki Ivy, Chinese Crested dog Peek, Old English Sheepdog Sam, and Bloodhound Buddy.)
BREED: Anatolian Shepherd   YEARS: Movie: 2001.

Zed 
Member of Ben's team in the animated TV series Ben 10: Omniverse, about the adventures of teenager who wields an extremely powerful device that allows him to change into various aliens.
BREED: Anubian Baskurr   YEARS: TV series: 2012-2014.

Chico 
Mort Rainey's dog in the movie Secret Window; about a writer who is accused of plagiarism by a stranger who starts to terrorize him; starring Johnny Depp.
BREED: Australian Cattle Dog   YEARS: Movie: 2004.

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.

Zip 
Lewis' faithful companion in the movie Last of the Dogmen; about a bounty hunter who is hired to track down three fugitives but when he finds them mysteriously murdered; starring Tom Berenger and Barbara Hershey.
BREED: Australian Cattle Dog   YEARS: Movie: 1995.

Bluey  (Bluey is in front with his family)
Member of the Heeler family of dogs in the Australian animated TV series for preschoolers Bluey; about an anthropomorphic 6-year-old Blue Heeler puppy who lives with his family and has adventures with other dogs;
BREED: Australian Cattle Dog (nicknamed a "Red Heeler" or "Blue Heeler")  YEARS: TV series: 2018- now.

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.

Ollie 
Seans dog in the movie based on the book The Sundowners; about an Australian outback family torn between the father's desires to continue his nomadic sheep-herding ways and the wife's and son's desire to settle down in one place; by Jon Cleary
BREED: Australian Kelpie   YEARS: Book: 1952. Movie: 1960.

Ava 
Jake's dog in the rom-com movie The Noel Diary; about a man who returns home to settle his estranged mother's estate and discovers a diary that holds mysterious secrets.
BREED: Australian Shepherd   YEARS: Movie: 2022.

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.

White Dog 
The dog that comes into Sam's life in the movie To Dance with the White Dog; about a old man whose wife has died and taken possession of a stray dog's body so she can keep an eye on her widowed husband; based upon the novel by Terry Kay.
BREED: Australian Shepherd   YEARS: Book: 1990. Movie: 2002.

Eddie McDowd 
The transformation of Eddie in the TV series 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd; about a schoolyard bully who is turned into a dog for his bad behavior and has to do 100 good deeds before he can be changed back.
BREED: Australian Shepherd /Siberian Husky mix  YEARS: TV series: 1999-2002.

Ruby 
Dan's dog in the American Netflix biographical drama movie Rescued by Ruby; about a state trooper who has dreams of joining an elite K-9 unit a with clever but willful shelter dog; starring Grant Gustin.
BREED: Australian Shepherd and Border Collie mix   YEARS: Movie: 2022.

Lady  (Book cover )   (Also known as Isis)
Skeeter's dog in the book and in the movie Goodbye My Lady; about an old man and a young boy living in the Georgia swamps who are brought together by the love of a dog; written by James H. Street. The movie starred Walter Brennan and Brandon DeWilde.
BREED: Basenji   YEARS: Book: 1954. Movie: 1956.

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.

Axelrod 
In advertisments for Flying A Service Station; owned by Tidewater Oil Company.
BREED: Basset Hound   YEARS: Ads: 1965-1966.

Barnyard Dawg  (Also known as George P. Dog and Mandrake)
In the animated movie Walky Talkly Hawky; a Looney Tunes cartoon about Foghorn Leghorn.
BREED: Basset Hound   YEARS: Movie: 1946-1963.

Charlie, the Ranch Dog 
A lovely dog in the several children's book Charlie the Ranch Dog; in which the family dog deals with various situation; by Ree Drummond
BREED: Basset Hound   YEARS: Book: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.

Cleo  (Book )   
"Sock" Miller's dog in the TV series The People's Choice; about an ex-Marine and politician whose dog voice his master's dilemmas; starring Jackie Cooper. Also in the Little Golden Books series of children's books.
BREED: Basset Hound   YEARS: TV series: 1955-1958. Book: 1957.

Droopy 
A meek dog with a deadpan voice in the animated movies about Droopy who matches wits with either a slick anthropomorphic wolf or a bulldog named Spike; created by Tex Avery and produced by MGM.
BREED: Basset Hound   YEARS: Movies: 1943-1958.

Elway 
The Winslow dog in the movie The Smurfs; about tiny blue Smurfs who are chased from their village by the evil wizard Gargamel and end up in New York City; starring Hank Azaria, et. al.
BREED: Basset Hound   YEARS: Movie: 2011.

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.

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.

Fred 
Snow's dog in the movie Smokey and the Bandit; a science fiction comedy about buddies running a tractor trailer full of beer over county lines in hot pursuit by a sheriff; starring Sally field and Burt Reynolds.
BREED: Basset Hound   YEARS: Movie: 1997.

Grace 
Kit's dog in the movie Kit Kittredge: An American Girl; set in Cincinnati at the height of the Great Depression where a resourceful young girl helps her mother run a boardinghouse after her father loses his job; starring Abigail Breslin.
BREED: Basset Hound   YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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.

Lafayette  (Napoleon and Lafayette )   (See also Napoleon)
A farm dog and Napoleon's companion in the animated movie The Aristocats; about a family of aristocratic cats who need the help of an alley cat after they are kidnapped; voiced by George Lindsey; by Walt Disney.
BREED: Basset Hound   YEARS: Movie: 1970.

Patou 
The narrator character of the animated movie Rock-a-Doodle; about a little boy who learns that the crowing of Chanticleer, the rooster, did not make the sun rise, as everyone thought; voiced by Phil Harris.
BREED: Basset Hound   YEARS: Movie: 1992.

Roberto  (Group )   (See also Mr. Weenie, Fifi, Rufus, and Charlene)
Fifi's companion in the animated movie Open Season 2; about a rag-tag army of animals against the hunters.
BREED: Basset Hound   YEARS: Movie: 2006.

Rover  (See also Daisy, Raffles, and Eddie)
Connie's dog in the animated movie Rover Dangerfield; about a showgirl's dog who gets abducted and ends up working on a farm; by Hyperion Pictures.
BREED: Basset Hound   YEARS: Movie: 1993.

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.

Whimper  (See also Woofer)
The down-to-earth easy-going intelligent dog in the animated TV series Clue Club and appearing under the title Woofer & Wimper Dog Detectives; produced by Hanna-Barbera.
BREED: Basset Hound   YEARS: TV series: 1976-1977.

Minnie 
Mike's companion in the comic strip Mike du Jour; an average guy dealing with the oddities of life; created by Mike Lester.
BREED: Basset Hound mix   YEARS: Comic strip: 2012- now.

Rover Red Charlie 
The survivors in the book series Rover Red Charlie; about three canine companions against the backdrop of Armageddon; by Garth Ennis.
BREED: Bassethound, Irish Setter, Border Collie   YEARS: Book: 2014.

Dog  (Originally called Fang)
Columbo's dog in the TV series Columbo about a unkempt but clever police detective; starring Peter Falk.
BREED: Bassett Hound   YEARS: TV series: 1971-1978.

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.

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.

Beegle Beagle 
Great Ape's friend in the animated TV series The Great Grape Ape Show; about a 40-foot-tall purple gorilla and his canine pal who travel the countryside; by Hanna-Barbera.
BREED: Beagle   YEARS: TV series: 1975-1978.

Billy Beagle 
The announcer in the children's animated TV series Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures; about the Sensational Six (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy and Pluto) as they race around their town of Adventures; originally titled Mickey and the Roadster Racers; voiced by Jay Leno; produced by Disney Television Animation.
BREED: Beagle   YEARS: TV series: 2017.

Buckley 
The family dog in the movie The Royal Tenenbaums; about three siblings after their eccentric father leaves them in their teens; starring Gene Hackman and Anjelica Huston. (Also in the movie is dog Spark Plug.)
BREED: Beagle   YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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.

Cooler  (Pound Puppy toy )   
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.

Daisy 
John Wick's puppy in the first movie of the series John Wick, about an ex-hitman who comes out of retirement to serve retribution on a Russian crime syndicate; starring Keanu Reeves and dog Andy as the puppy. (In the sequels, there are other dogs, one named Bubba.)
BREED: Beagle   YEARS: Movie: 2014. Sequels: 2017, 2019, 2022.

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.

Lou  (See also Butch)
The Brody family dog in the movie Cats & Dogs; about the top-secret high-tech espionage war going on between cats and dogs; starring Jeff Goldblum and Elizabeth Perkins. (Also in the movie are Saluki Ivy, Chinese Crested dog Peek, Old English Sheepdog Sam, and Bloodhound Buddy.)
BREED: Beagle   YEARS: Movie: 2001.

Pearl 
Spencer's dog in the movie Spencer Confidential; an ex-cop teams up with his no-nonsense roommate to take down cop killing criminals; starring Mark Wahlberg and Winston Duke.
BREED: Beagle   YEARS: Movie: 2020.

Pencil  (See also Valentine)
Peggy's first dog in the movie Year of the Dog; about a secretary whose life changes in unexpected ways after her dog dies; starring Molly Shannon.
BREED: Beagle   YEARS: Movie: 2007.

Porthos 
Captain Jonathan Archer's pet in the TV series Star Trek Enterprise; about the crew and their adventures on a new space ship that can travel at Warp V in the year 2151.
BREED: Beagle   YEARS: TV series: 2001-2005.

Rusty 
The family dog in the movie Rusty: The Great Rescue; about a courageous canine who protects his family from bad guys; starring Hal Holbrook and Rue McClanahan. (Released with the title Rusty: A Dog's Tale.)
BREED: Beagle   YEARS: Movie: 1997.

Sam Jr. 
Sam's dog in the movie Sam Steele and the Junior Detective Agency; about a young boy who forms his own private detective agency to emulate his father.
BREED: Beagle   YEARS: Movie: 2009.

Shiloh 
Marty's dog in the movie Shiloh and its sequels Shiloh Season and Saving Shiloh; about the adventures of a boy and his dog; starring Michael Moriarty and Blake Heron; based on the books by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.
BREED: Beagle   YEARS: Movie: 1997, 1999, 2006. Book: 1991

Sniffy  (not Sniffy the Pup)
A dog in the comic strip Sniffy; about a gang of neighborhood dogs, including Sniffy (who was named after Fett's pet Beagle), his nephew Caesar, his pal Charley, and girl friend Queenie; created by George Fett.
BREED: Beagle   YEARS: Comic Strip: 1964-1973.

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.

Stringer and Tubby 
The singing duet in the animated TV series The Beagles; a take-off of the famous musical group The Beatles; produced by Total Television. (Also in the series is dog Scotty.)
BREED: Beagle   YEARS: TV series: 1966-1968.

Underdog  (Also known as Shoeshine)
In the movie Underdog; about a hound named Shoeshine who accidentally gains superpowers; based on the cartoon series of the same name. (Also in the movie are dogs Sweet Polly Purebred, Supershep the Bulldog, and Riff Raff.)
BREED: Beagle   YEARS: Movie: 2007.

Toby  (Movie )   (Originally named Buddy, then Molly, then Max, finally Toby.)
The narrator of the story in the book A Dog's Journey; about a dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives; a sequel to A Dog's Purose by W. Bruce Cameron; also a movie. (The Buddy reincarnation derives from the earlier book.)
BREED: Beagle (Originally a Black Labrador as Buddy, then a Cocker Spaniel as Molly, then a Poodle mix as Max, before ending up as Toby.)  YEARS: Book: 2012. Movie: 2019.

Poopoo 
A stray dog in the movie Cat and Dog; about a cat and a dog who escape their cages in the airport and their owners work together
BREED: Beagle, possibly   YEARS: Movie: 2024.

Beagle Boys 
A gang of criminals who constantly try to rob Scrooge McDuck in the Walt Disney comic series Beagle Boys; created by Carl Barks.
BREED: Beagles   YEARS: Comics: 1951.

Him and Her 
Pet dogs of President Lyndon Johnson. Her died at the White House in November 1964 after she swallowed a stone. Him died in June 1966 when he was hit by a car while chasing a squirrel. Also the president had Collie Blanco, Beagles Edgar and Freckles, and mongerl Yuki.
BREED: Beagles   YEARS: Dog: 1963-1966.

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.

Khyi Yang Po  (Also called Shaggy)
The dog that bites Dave transforming him into a dog in the movie The Shaggy Dog; about a deputy district attorney who changes into a dog when excited, then back again when calm; starring Tim Allen. (See Chiffon for the 1959 movie. In the 1994 remake for the Disney Family Movies series, the dog is named Bundles.)
BREED: Bearded Collie   YEARS: Movie: 2006.

Simone 
The family dog in the first season of the TV series The Partridge Family; about a widowed mother and her five children who embark on a music career; starring Shirley Jones and David Cassidy.
BREED: Bearded Collie   YEARS: TV series: 1970-1971.

Ladadog  (Movie )   
The family dog in the TV series Please Don't Eat the Daisies; about a family who moves from a crowded apartment to an old house in the country; based on the movie, starring Doris Day and David Niven.
BREED: Bearded Collie (In the movie, Old English Sheepdog played by Lord Nelson)  YEARS: Movie: 1960. TV series: 1965-1967, 1968-1973.

Andrew 
The family dog in the movie Mary Poppins; about a magical nanny who comes to work for a unhappy family; starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke.
BREED: Bearded Collie mix  YEARS: Movie: 1964.

Charlie 
Professor Brainard's dog in the movie by Disney The Absent-Minded Professor; about a college professor who invents an anti-gravity substance which a corrupt businessman wants for himself; starring Fred MacMurray.
BREED: Bearded Collie mix   YEARS: Movie: 1961.

Max 
Kyle's dog in the movie Max; about a dog whose handler, a U.S. Marine in Afghanistan, is killed, and who then is adopted by the soldier's family.
BREED: Belgian Sheepdog (also called a Malinois)  YEARS: Movie: 2015.

Bear 
Reese's dog in the TV series Person of Interest; about a former CIA agent who is recruited by an reclusive billionaire to prevent violent crimes.
BREED: Belgian Shepherd   YEARS: TV series: 2011-2016

King Tut 
Pet of President Herbert Hoover. While King Tut was Hoover's favorite dog, there were Fox Terriers Big Ben and Sonnie, Scotch Collie Glen), Malamut Yukon, Setter Eaglehurst Gillette, Irish Wolfhound Patrick, German Shepherd Pat, and Elkhound Weejie.
BREED: Belgian Shepherd   YEARS: Dog: 1929.

Lulu 
Briggs's former partner's dog in the movie Dog; about a former Army Ranger with his partner's dog who races down the west coast to get to a partner's funeral on time; starring Channing Tatum.
BREED: Belgian Shepherd   YEARS: Movie: 2022.

Max 
A military service dog returning from service in Afghanistan in the movie Max; about a dog traumatized by his handler's death and adopted by the Marine's family.
BREED: Belgian Shepherd   YEARS: Movie: 2015.

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.

Pijo 
A dancing dog in the movie Doggie B; about woman whose dog who helps his owner and her dog-dancing uncle fulfill their dreams.
BREED: Bichon   YEARS: Movie: 2011.

Hubert 
The heir to a fortune in the movie The Duke; about a dog Hubert inheriting an English country mansion. (Also in the movie are a Poodle Coquette and a Basset Hound Daisy.)
BREED: Black and Tan Coonhound   YEARS: Movie: 1999.

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.

Whitey 
The flippant detective's dog in book, in movies and in the TV series Boston Blackie; about a reformed jewel thief who solves crimes; in the movies starring Chester Morris, and in the TV series Kent Taylor. The characters of the stories were created by author Jack Boyle in the early 1900s.
BREED: Black Terrier   YEARS: Short Stories: 1914-1920. Movies: 1918-1949. Radio: 1944-1950. TV series: 1951-1953.

Old Yeller  (Played by Spike)
In the book and the movie Old Yeller; about a boy who brings a yellow dog home; written by Fred Gipson.
BREED: Blackmouth Cur   YEARS: Book: 1956. Movie: 1957.

Brown  (Played by Spike)
Dave Blassingame's dog in the TV series The Westerner about a basically decent, ordinary man who was handy with a gun; starring Brian Keith.
BREED: Blackmouth_Cur   YEARS: TV Series: 1960.

Buford 
A smart but sleepy bloodhound in the animated TV series The Buford Files; about a dog who teams up with two teenagers to solves confusing mysteries; by Hanna-Barbera.
BREED: Blodhound   YEARS: TV series: 1979.

Bayard 
The Red Queen's dog in the movie Alice in Wonderland; a fantasy with live-action and animation directed by Tim Burton and based on the 1865 novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: Movie: 2010.

Beauregard Bugleboy 
In the comic strip Pogo; set in the Okefenokee Swamp of the southeastern United States and engaging in social and political satire; created by Walt Kelly. (The dog is also known as Beauregard Chaulmoogra Frontenac de Montmingle Bugleboy.)
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: Comic strip: 1948-1975.

Bruno 
Cinderella's dog in the animated movie Cinderella; produced by Walt Disney and based on the fairy tale Cendrillon by Charles Perrault.
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: Movie: 1950.

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.

Duke  (Group )   (See also Claude)
The family dog in the TV series The Beverly Hillbillies; about a poor backwoods family transplanted to Beverly Hills California after striking oil on their land. (In the 1st season there was dog Albie.)
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: TV series: 1962-1971.

Frank 
Don's dog in the children's book The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa; about a family in a mining town in the 1950s with many problems and a dog who tries to make everyone happy; the last of 37 dog stories by author Bill Wallace.
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: Book: 2009.

Hubert  (See also Beatrice, Miss Agness, Winky, and Rhapsody in White)
Harlan Pepper's dog in the movie Best in Show; about five dogs and their owners at the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show held in Philadelphia.
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: Movie: 2000.

Hunter, The 
A private eye in the animated TV series King Leonardo and his Short Subjects; King Leonardo the lion, an inept ruler of the land of Bongo Congo, tries to stop the evil plans of Biggy Rat. The Character also appears in Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales.
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: Animated TV series: 1960-1963; 1963-1966.

Joey 
Captain "Doc" Council's dog in the movie Fool's Parade; about three ex-convicts who hope to go straight and an evil prison official who wants to steal their money and kill them; starring James Stewart and George Kennedy.
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: Movie: 1971.

Ladybird 
Hank's dog in the animated TV series King of the Hill; about a working-class Methodist family in a fictional small town; created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels.
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: TV series: 1997-2011.

McGruff 
In advertisements for National Crime Prevention Council; created by John Young.... (More about McGruff)
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: Ads: Since 1980.

Napoleon  (Napoleon and Lafayette )   (See also Lafayette)
A farm dog and Lafayette's friend in the animated movie The Aristocats; about a family of aristocratic cats who need the help of an alley cat after they are kidnapped; voiced by Eva Gabor and Phil Harris; by Walt Disney.
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: Movie: 1970.

Nosonja 
A character in the Italian comic book Alan Ford; a satirical take on classic secret agents laden with surreal and black humour; created by Max bunker and Robert Raiola.
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: Comic book: 1969- now

Pedro 
Faithful companion of private detective Sexton Blake in the British TV series Sexton Blake, about a detective solving many kinds of mysteries.
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: Comic strips: 1939-1979. Movies: 1930-1958. TV: 1967-1971.

Shamus 
One of Q.T.'s assistants in the animated TV series of 5 minute episodes Q. T. Hush; about a detective and animal his assistants; one of the first cartoons in color.
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: TV series: 1960

Snuffles  (See also Doggie Daddy and Augie Doggie)
Quick Draw companion used to ferret out bad guys in the old WestIn the animated TV series The Quick Draw McGraw Show; by Hanna-Barbera. (More about Snuffles.)
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: TV series: 1959-1961.

Trusty  (See also Lady, Tramp, Scamp, and Jock)
A friend of Lady in the animated movie Lady and the Tramp; about an American Cocker Spaniel who lives with a refined upper middle-class family and a stray called Tramp; produced by Walt Disney.
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: Movie: 1955.

Woofer  (See also Whimper)
The bumbling dog in the animated TV series Clue Club and appearing under the title Woofer & Wimper Dog Detectives; produced by Hanna-Barbera.
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: TV series: 1976-1977.

Wylie Burp 
The wild west sheriff in the animated movie An American Tail: Fievel Goes West; about a family of mice who decide to move out west unaware they are falling into a trap perpetrated by a smooth talking cat; produced by Steven Spielberg with Wylie voiced by Jimmy Stewart.
BREED: Bloodhound   YEARS: Movie: 1991.

Clifford  (Book )   (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.

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.

Savage Sam 
Old Yeller's son in the movie Savage Sam; about the hound helping find children who were snatched by a band Apache; a sequel to Old Yeller: by Disney.
BREED: Bluetick Coonhound   YEARS: Movie: 1963

Black Bob  (Book cover )   
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.

Bob 
Widower Adam's dog in several movies, the latest being Owd Bob; about an old man and his sheepdog who is pulled into a old feud with his neighbor when his orphaned grandson visits for the summer; based on the 1898 novel Bob, Son of Battle by Alfred Ollivant.
BREED: Border Collie   YEARS: Book: 1898. Movie: 1924, 1938, 1998.

Cooper 
The family dog in the movie Angel Dog; about a man who loses his wife and children in an accident and learns how to live again with the help of their dog that survived.
BREED: Border Collie   YEARS: Movie: 2011.

Devon 
Jon's dog in the movie A Dog Year; about a guy suffering from a midlife crisis who takes in a dog that's crazier than he is; starring Jeff Bridges. (Also in the movie is dog Stanley.)
BREED: Border Collie   YEARS: Movie: 2009.

Dog 
Jake's dog in the movie Cowboys and Aliens; about a town in the Arizona territory attacked by aliens in the 19th century; starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, and Olivia Wilde.
BREED: Border Collie   YEARS: Movie: 2011.

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.

Fly  (Book cover )   
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.

Gin 
Kate's dog in the TV team Kate and Gin, made famous on Britain's Got Talent 2008.
BREED: Border Collie   YEARS: Dog: 2001. TV fame: 2008.

Harry 
A friendly little dog in the children's book Harry by the Sea who visits the seashore only to be mistaken for a sea serpent when a big wave covers him with seaweed; written by Gene Zion and illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham. Also in the book Harry and the Lady Next Door.
BREED: Border Collie   YEARS: Book: 1976, 1978.

Hector 
The family dog in the movie for TV Heck’s Way Home; about a dog who escapes from the pound to journey his way back to his family; starring Alan Arkin.
BREED: Border Collie   YEARS: TV movie: 1996.

Jack  (See also Bandit)
The family's first 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: Border Collie   YEARS: Book: 1935-1939. TV series: 1974-1977.

Jake 
Mike's dog in the movie The Last Chance Detectives: Escape from Fire Lake; about a boy and his dog who are kidnapped by two bank robbers and left in the desert to die; starring Anthony De Longis.
BREED: Border Collie   YEARS: Movie: 1996.

Jean  (The Vitagraph Dog)
Dog actor known as the Vitagraph Dog that performed title roles in early silent films. The Vitagraph Studios was the most prolific American film production company in 1907.
BREED: Border Collie   YEARS: Dog: 1905-1916.

Jessie 
The narrating dog in the movie for TV Animal Farm; about animals on a farm who revolt against their human owner and end up with a tyranny; base on George Orwell's book of the same name.
BREED: Border Collie   YEARS: Movie: 1999.

Koko  (Another )   (See also Sakura)
One of the family dogs in the comic strip The Other Coast which satirizes life in the 21st century features environmental and animal rights issues; written by Adrian Raeside.
BREED: Border Collie   YEARS: Comic strip: 2001- now.

Lucky 
Fashion designer Lisa's dog in the movie You Lucky Dog; about a sheep dog who helps rescue children trapped in a forest fire and brings them to safety; starring Natasha Henstridge and Harry Hamlin.
BREED: Border Collie   YEARS: Movie: 2010.

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.

Raffles  (See also Daisy, Rover, and Eddie)
A friend of Rover's in the animated movie Rover Dangerfield; about a showgirl's dog who gets abducted and ends up working on a farm; by Hyperion Pictures.
BREED: Border Collie   YEARS: Movie: 1993.

Roger 
A risk assessment analyst in the movie Cats & Dogs: Paws 3 Unite!; about a dog and cat who must rein in a villain cockatoo who plans to destroy the ten-year truce between cats and dogs.
BREED: Border Collie   YEARS: Movie: 2020.

Sadie 
The Perron family dog in the movie The Conjuring; about a family who move into a haunted house.
BREED: Border Collie   YEARS: Movie: 2013.

Sammy Davis Jr. Jr. 
A seeing-eye dog in the book and in the movie Everything Is Illuminated; about a Jewish American who tries to find the woman who saved his grandfather during World War II; by the writer Jonathan Safran Foer.
BREED: Border Collie   YEARS: Book: 2002. Movie: 2005.

Timmy  (Animated TV series )   
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.

Murray 
Jamie's dog in the TV series Mad About You; about a newly married couple and their dog in New York City; starring Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt.
BREED: Border Collie mix  YEARS: TV series: 1992-1999.

Plugger 
Anna's companion in the movie A Millions Ways to Die in the West; a rambling comedy in the American West; starring Charlize Theron, Seth MacFarlane, and other name actors.
BREED: Border Collie mix  YEARS: Movie: 2014.

Rembrandt 
Eleanor's dog in the movie Woman on the Run; about a woman, whose husband has witnessed a murder and runs off; she tries to find him while trying to elude the police; starring Ann Sheridan.
BREED: Border Collie mix  YEARS: Movie: 1950.

Mogley 
Andy's dog in the movie Dog Park; about a guy who loses his dog when he loses his girl; starring Luke Wilson.... (Also in the movie are dogs Peanut, Dew, Lily, Monte, and Poopy.)
BREED: Border Collie mix   YEARS: Movie: 1998.

Chaser 
John W. Pilley's dog known as the smartest dog in the world, featured in the book Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words.
BREED: Border Colliw   YEARS: Dog; 2005; Book: 2013.

Shadow 
Trobar's dog in the book series The Sorcerer in the North; about two young adventurers in a fantasy world; written by John Flanagan.
BREED: Border Shepherd   YEARS: Book: 2006.

Hubble 
An intergalactic pilot in the movie Good Boy!; about a alien dog visiting Earth to verify that dogs don't control the planet; starring Matthew Broderick.... (Also in the movie are Poodle Barbara Ann, Boxer Wilson, Italian Greyhound Nelly, Bernese Mountain Dog Shep.)
BREED: Border Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 2003.

Puffy 
Magda's dog in the movie Something About Mary; about a guy who meets a girl from high school where his prior date with her was a embarrassing disaster; starring Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz.
BREED: Border Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 1998.

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.

Toto 
DG's companion (and former teacher) in the TV series Tin Man; about a small-town waitress who escapes death by entering the O.Z. (Outer Zone); starring Zooey Deschanel.
BREED: Border Terrier   YEARS: TV series: 2007.

Hacker T. Dog 
One of the presenters on British TV, Hacker T. Dog, normally portrayed as being in the CBBC Office with his best friend Iain Stirling. (More about Hacker T. Dog.)
BREED: Border Terrier (Actually a puppet)  YEARS: TV series: 2009- now.

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.

Reggie  (see also Bug)
Doug's dog in the movie Strays; about an dog abandoned by his lowlife owner who falls in with a fast-talking, foul-mouthed mutt and his gang of strays; starring Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx.
BREED: Border Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 2023.

Cagney 
Zack's pet in the comic strip Zack Hill; about a young boy who lives with his widowed mother in a boardinghouse; created by John Deering and John Newcombe.
BREED: Boston Terrier   YEARS: Comic strip: 2003- now.

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.

Phiz  (aka St. Thomas)
Pet of Helen Keller, a blind and deaf American author, political activist, and lecturer (June 27, 1880-June 1, 1968.) Later in life Miss Keller had a French Bull Terrier named Kaiser and an Akita named Kenzan-go, the first in the United States.
BREED: Boston Terrier (some say it was a Pit Bull)  YEARS: Dog: 1900-1904.

Bug  (see also Reggie)
A stray mutt in the movie Strays; about an dog abandoned by his lowlife owner who falls in with a fast-talking, foul-mouthed mutt and his gang of strays; starring Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx.
BREED: Boston Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 2023.

Patrasche  (1999 movie )   
Nello's companion in the Japanese animated TV series A Dog of Flanders and the movie version made in 1999, and earlier films; about a Flemish boy and his dog; based on the book by Marie Louise de la Ramée under the Japanese pseudonym Ouida.
BREED: Bouvier des Flandres   YEARS: Book: 1872. TV series: 1975-1992. Movies: 1935, 1960, 1997, 1999.

Buller 
Marcus Castle's dog in the book and the movie The Human Factor; about a British spy and his South African wife; directed by Otto Preminger and starring Nicol Williamson; based on the book by Graham Greene.
BREED: Boxer   YEARS: Book: 1978. Movie: 1979.

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.

Cho Cho 
A talking dog who helps the police in the movie The Karate Dog; starring Jon Voight and Chevy Chase.
BREED: Briard   YEARS: Movie: 2006.

Fang  (Alias Agent K-13)
Agent Smart's dog in the TV series Get Smart about a bumbling secret agent; starring Don Adams.
BREED: Briard   YEARS: TV series: 1965-1970.

Reno 
Jake's partner in the movie Top Dog; about a cop and his dog who go after a Neo-Nazi group; starring Chuck Norris.
BREED: Briard   YEARS: Movie: 1995.

Ruff  (Movie )   
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 .

Jonnie 
Mary's dog in the movie Ring of Bright Water; about a man with a pet otter who moves into a rustic cottage overlooking the sea in Scotland where he meets a woman and her dog; starring Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna; based on the book by Gavin Maxwell.
BREED: Brittany   YEARS: Movie: 1969.

Verdell 
Simon's dog in the movie As good As It Gets; about a single mother, a misanthropic author, and a gay artist who form an unlikely friendship; starring Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt.
BREED: Brussels Griffon   YEARS: Movie: 1997.

Jim 
Peggy's dog in the TV series (sit-com) Mike and Molly; about a couple meet at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting.
BREED: Brussels Griffon mix  YEARS: TV series: 2010-2016.

Butkus 
Rocky's dog in the movie Rocky; a rags to riches story of Rocky Balboa, a debt-collector who becomes a boxing champion; starring Sylvester Stallone.
BREED: Bull Mastiff   YEARS: Movie: 1976.

Spike 
The ship's dog in the animated movie Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas; about the sailor of legend traveling to the end of the world to retrieve the Book of Peace and save the life of a prince; by Dreamworks.
BREED: Bull Mastiff mix  YEARS: Movie: 2003.

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.

Bodger  (Movie )   (See also Luath)
In the book and the movie The Incredible Journey; about two dogs and a cat; written by Sheila Burnford. (In the 1993 remake Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey; Bodger is Shadow, a Golden Retriever.)
BREED: Bull Terrier   YEARS: Book: 1961. Movie: 1963.

Bruce 
Pet of President Woodrow Wilson. The president also had an Airedale Davie and Geyhound Mountain Boy.
BREED: Bull Terrier   YEARS: Dog: 1918.

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.

Meatball 
The squads mascot in the TV series Baa Baa Black Sheep; a group of fighter pilots based in the Solomon Islands during World War II.
BREED: Bull Terrier   YEARS: TV series: 1976-1978.

P. B. 
One of the talking animals in the movie Babe: Pig in the City; about Babe the pig who has to go to the big city to save the farm. (Also in the movie are dogs Nigel a Bulldog, Alan a Neapolitan Mastiff, Punk a Poodle, and Snoopy a Beagle.)
BREED: Bull Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 1998.

Pete 
Pet dog of President Theodore Roosevelt who ripped off the French ambassador’s pants. Also the president had a Chesapeake Retriever named Sailor Boy, a Manchester Terrier Black Jack (Jack), a mongrel Skip, and a Pekingese Manchu.
BREED: Bull Terrier   YEARS: Dog: 1907.

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.

Scud  (See also Buster)
Sid's dog in the animated movie Toy Story, and the sequels; about children's toys having an adventure.
BREED: Bull Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 1995.

Sparky  (2012 movie )   
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.

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.

Stubby  (Real dog )   
Robert Conroy's companion in the animated movie Sgt._Stubby:_An_American_Hero; about a stray dog who becomes a hero of the World War I; based on the real life of a dog named Stubby, the 1st dog promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the US Army and most decorated in American history. (More about Stubby.)
BREED: Bull Terrier   YEARS: Dog: 1917-1926. Movie: 2018.

The Dog 
The Binsford's pet in the animated TV series Family Dog; about an average suburban family as told through the eyes of their dog; created by Brad Bird.
BREED: Bull Terrier   YEARS: TV series: 1993.

Wildfire 
The narrator in the movie It's a Dog's Life; about dog telling his life story from the streets of the Bowery to a life of luxury.(Also in the movie are dogs Jimmy Jock and Miss Ladyship)
BREED: Bull Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 1955.

Willie  (formerly Punch; apparently the dog was not named after "William the Conqueror" as suggested in the movie Patton)
Companion pet for George S. Patton; the American general, devoted dog lover, acquired a terrier puppy in Europe during World War II. The dog folowed him around everywhere. The character Willie also appeared in the movie Patton.
BREED: Bull Terrier   YEARS: Dog: 1943-1955. Movie: 1970.

Beautiful Joe 
In the book Beautiful Joe; about an abused dog who is rescued; written by Margaret Marshall Saunders.
BREED: Bull Terrier and Fox Terrier mix  YEARS: Book: 1893.

Bullseye  (Book )   
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.

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.

Bullseye 
In advertisements for the retailer Target. (More about Bullseye.)
BREED: Bull Terrier minature   YEARS: Ads: 1962-1968.

Angus  (See McBarker for cartoon version)
Mr. Magoo's dog in the movie Mr. Magoo; about a myopic millionaire (based upon the cartoon character) who defeats jewel smugglers in his usual bumbling manner; starring Leslie Nielson.
BREED: Bulldog   YEARS: Movie: 1997

Böwser vön Überdog 
A villain in the web comic strip The Ongoing Adventures of Rocket Llama; about "a high-flying llama, a sword-swinging cat, and a rocket as loyal as a cowboy hero's horse". (Also in the comic is Jetpack Dog and Camwyn Godfrey.)
BREED: Bulldog   YEARS: Comic strip: 2007- now.

Balzac 
Taj's faithful bulldog in the movie Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj; about a guy who finds himself helping an uptight student make the most out of her academic career.
BREED: Bulldog   YEARS: Movie: 2006.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Butch 
Kit's dog in the animated TV series The Rocketeer; about a 7-year-old who learns she is to become the next Rocketeer, a jet pack-wearing superhero who can fly; debuted on Disney Channel.
BREED: Bulldog   YEARS: TV series: 2019.

Chamsky 
Robert's dog in the TV series Everyone Loves Raymond; about Raymond and his family and his insecure brother dominating mother and crude father.
BREED: Bulldog   YEARS: TV series: 1996-2005.

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.

Churchill  (Promotional toy )   
Talking, nodding mascot in advertisements for Churchill Insurance Company based in Bromley, London. Over the years, there have been promotional toys and bobbleheads of the mascot as well as a large hot air balloon.
BREED: Bulldog   YEARS: Ads: 1996.

Francis  (Group )   (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.

Georgette  (Group )   (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.

Hector 
Granny's bulldog and Tweety's bodyguard in the animated movies The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries; by Warner Brothers. (More about Hector.)
BREED: Bulldog   YEARS: Cartoons: since 1947.

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.

Luiz 
The dog that releases Blu and Jewel from chains in the animated movie Rio; about a domesticated macaw who meets a fiercely independent female and together they takes off on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro. Also appears in the sequel Rio 2.
BREED: Bulldog   YEARS: Movie: 2011, 2014.

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.

Marc Anthony 
A leading character in animated movies such as Feed the Kitty; featuring Marc Antony and Pussyfoot; a Merrie Melodies cartoon.
BREED: Bulldog   YEARS: Movie: 1952-1957.

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.

Mr. Beefy 
In the movie Little Nicky; about which of Satan's three sons will succeed their father as ruler of Hell; starring Adam Sandler, Patricia Arquette and Harvey Keitel.
BREED: Bulldog   YEARS: Movie: 2000.

Offissa Bull Pup  (See also Kolin Kelly)
The one whe tries protect Krazy Kat in the comic strip Krazy Kat; about the love triangle between a cat, an antagonist mouse and a protective police dog; created by cartoonist George Herriman.
BREED: Bulldog   YEARS: Comic strip: 1913-1944.

Soda 
The Hilton family dog in the movie Since You Went Away; about a wife whose husband goes to fight in World War II and how she and her daughters cope through the war years; starring Claudette Colbert, et. al.
BREED: Bulldog   YEARS: Movie: 1944.

Sonny 
An adopted dog in the movie The Dogfather; about a dog who swallows a mafia don's ring and his best soldiers try and retrieve it.
BREED: Bulldog   YEARS: Movie: 2010.

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.

Spike  (See also Chester)
Chester's cohort in the animated movies Looney Tunes; voiced by Mel Blanc, produced by Warner Bros.
BREED: Bulldog   YEARS: Movies: 1952-1996.

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.

Spike  (Different coloration )   
The stern but occasionally dumb dog in animated movies Tom and Jerry; by Hanna-Barbera. (More about Spike.)
BREED: Bulldog   YEARS: Cartoons: 1942-2008.

Thurber 
The Salinger family dog in the TV series Party of Five; about 5 siblings whose parents were killed in an accident and how they cope.
BREED: Bulldog   YEARS: TV series: 1994-2000.

Tyrone 
Waldo Kitty's antagonist in the animated TV series for children The Secret Lives of Waldo Kitty; a parody of James Thurber's story The Secret Life of Walter Mitty with anthropomorphic dogs and cats.
BREED: Bulldog   YEARS: TV series: 1975.

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.

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.

Chance  (Right in picture. See also Shadow)
The Hunter family dog in the movie Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey ; a remake of the 1963 movie The Incredible Journey based on the book by Sheila Burnford. (In the earlier movie and book Chance is Luath a Labrador Retriever.)
BREED: Bulldog American   YEARS: Movie: 1993.

Liberty and Moocher  (Another )   
The President's dog and its look-alike in the movie for TV The Pooch and the Pauper ; about a snobby dog in the White House whose friendly look-alike accidently takes his place and brings a different spirit to the place; starring Fred Willard.
BREED: Bulldog American   YEARS: Movie: 2000.

Ned 
The dog that bit Walter's hand in the movie (Australian) The Number 23; about a man who becomes obsessed with a book that he believes was written about him; starring Jim Carrey.
BREED: Bulldog, American   YEARS: Movie: 2007.

Marvin 
Paterson's dog in the movie Paterson; about a week in the mundane life of a bus driver and his wife; starring Adam Driver . The dog is played by Nellie.
BREED: Bulldog, English   YEARS: Movie: 2016.

Mabel 
The Hampton's dog in the children's book Naughty Mabel; about a pampered pup who takes center stage at her parent's party; by actor Nathan Lane and partner Devlin Elliott.
BREED: Bulldog, French   YEARS: Book: 2015.

Agent 11  (Also known as Spot)
Gordon's dog in the movie See Spot Run; about a mailman who takes in a stray bullmastiff only to learn that it is a trained FBI dog. (Also in the movie is dog Talia.)
BREED: Bullmastiff   YEARS: Movie: 2001.

Lucky 
Alma's dog in the movie The Dogwalker; about a down-on-his-luck Los Angeles schemer whose luck changes when he rescues an elderly matron who has been knocked down by her misbehaving dog. (Not to be confused with the 2002 movie.)
BREED: Bullmastiff   YEARS: Movie: 1999.

Spot  (Agent 11)
Murdoch's dog in the movie See Spot Run; about a mailman who takes in a stray dog, then learns it's a trained FBI canine escaped from witness protection.
BREED: Bullmastiff   YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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.

Islay  (TV's 1st dog )   (See also dog Dash)
Queen Victoria's dog in the second season of the TV series Victoria; about the early years of the Queen of England; starring Jenna Colmen. The series was shown a year later in the U.S.
BREED: Cairn Terrier   YEARS: TV series: 2015-2016.

Jack 
Lila's dog in the movie Lost & Found; about a restaurant owner who is in love with his new neighbor and attempts to get her affections by kidnapping her dog and offering to help her find him; starring David Spade.
BREED: Cairn Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 1999.

Muffy 
A beer-drinking dog in the movie Anatomy of a Murder; about a murder trial based on the novel by John D. Voelker under the pen name Robert Traver; starring Jimmy Stewart and Lee Remick.
BREED: Cairn Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 1959.

Snuffy 
Joey's dog, a gift from Linda, in the movie Pal Joey; about a second-rate, womanizing singer who meets a naive chorus girl; starring Frank Sinatra and Kim Novak.
BREED: Cairn Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 1957.

Toto 
Dorothy's dog in the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; about a girl from Kansas and her dog who are off to see the wizard; written by L. Frank Baum; and in the movie The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
BREED: Cairn Terrier   YEARS: Book: 1900. Movie: 1939.

My Little Darling  (Watch the musical clip of Walking the Dog)
Linda's dog in the movie Shall We Dance; about a ballet dancer who chases after a tap dancer; starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The movie is famous for its Walking the Dog piece by George Gershwin.
BREED: Cairn Terrier mix  YEARS: Movie: 1937

Yakult 
Dallas' dog in the TV series Suburgatory; about a single father and his daughter who have moved from Manhattan to the suburbs.
BREED: Cairn Terrier, possibly  YEARS: TV series: 2011-2014.

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.

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.

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.

Zoe Trent 
John and Clarissa's dog in the children's animated TV series Littlest Pet Shop; about a girl who discovers that she alone can understand and talk to all of the pets and other animals in the pet shop.
BREED: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel   YEARS: TV series: 2012-2014.

Bruiser 
Elle's dog in the movie Legally Blonde; about a sorority girl who struggles to win back her ex-boyfriend by earning a law degreeand; starring Reese Witherspoon and Luke Wilson.
BREED: Chihuahua   YEARS: Movie: 2001.

Celine 
Mr. G's dog in the TV series (Australian) Summer Heights; lampooning Australian high school life from the viewpoints of three students; filmed in a documentary style.
BREED: Chihuahua   YEARS: TV series: 2007.

Chloe  (See also Delgado)
In the movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua; about a dog who gets dognapped in Mexico and has to escape from an evil Doberman; starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Drew Barrymore and Andy García. (Also in the movie are dogs German Shepherd Delgado, Chihuahua Papi, and Doberman Pinscher El Diablo.)
BREED: Chihuahua   YEARS: Movie: 2008.

Dinky 
In advertisements for Taco Bell, played by Gidgit. (More about Gidgit.)
BREED: Chihuahua   YEARS: Dog: 1994-2009. Ads: 1997-2000.

Mammoth Mutt  (MM inflated )   (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.

Miguel 
Felicity's best friend in the children's animated TV series Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty, or RBUK; about the mythical adventures of a magical cat (part rainbow, part butterfly, and part unicorn) and her friends; produced by American toy company Funrise.
BREED: Chihuahua   YEARS: TV series: 2019- now.

Moses 
The Focker's dog in the movie Meet the Fockers; about a couple who decide to meet each others family.
BREED: Chihuahua   YEARS: Movie: 2004.

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-.

Poppy 
The famiy's annoying, barking dog in the movie Easy Virtue; about a glamorous American widow trying to fit in with her husband's old English manored family; based upon the play by Noël Coward; starring Jessica Biel and Colin Firth.
BREED: Chihuahua   YEARS: Movie: 2008.

Poppy 
Nathalie Lake's dog in the movie Mars Attacks!; about Martians who surround the planet with an armada of flying saucers; starring Jack Nicholson and Glenn Close. The dog actually belonged to director Tim Burton. (Also in the movie is dog Rusty.)
BREED: Chihuahua   YEARS: Movie: 1996.

Ren  (Also known as "Ren" Höek)
A psychotic dog in the animated TV series The Ren and Stimpy Show; about the adventures of the dog and a good-natured dimwitted cat; created by John Kricfalusi. (Also appearing are Bulldog Phil, Scottish Terrier Wackym, and Jasper the Dog.)
BREED: Chihuahua   YEARS: TV series: 1991-1996.

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.

Tito  (Group )   (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.

Wheely Willy 
The paraplegic chihuahua on wheelsfrom Long Beach California who became a celebrity as the subject of two bestselling children's books How Willy Got His Wheels. (More about Wheely Willy.)
BREED: Chihuahua   YEARS: Dog: 1991-2009. Book: 1998.

Doug  (Played by Silverman's real-life pet, Duck)
Sarah's dog in the TV comedy series The Sarah Silverman Program; about an unemployed and childlike woman who leads an irresponsible life, often insulting friends, family, and total strangers; starring Sarah Silverman.
BREED: Chihuahua and Pug mix  YEARS: TV series: 2007-2010.

Dogs of C-Kennel  (Including Iggy, Kenny, Oliver, Tucker, and Willy)
In the comic strip Dogs of C-Kennel; created and written by Mick Mastroianni and illustrated by Mason Mastroianni.
BREED: Chihuahua Husky, Great Dane, Schnauzer, and Pit Bull  YEARS: Comic strip: 2007- now.

Jackyl 
Nelson's cannabis-loving dog in the movie Dude Where's My Car?; about two potheads who wake up from a night of partying and can't remember where they parked their car; starring Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott.
BREED: Chihuahua mix  YEARS: Movie: 2000.

Chinook 
An historic dog, first of the sled dog breed of that name derived from Husky and Mastiff and developed by Arthur Treadwell Walden. He led Byrd's 1929 Antarctic Expedition. The dog breed is also the official state dog of New Hampshire.
BREED: Chinook   YEARS: Dog: 1917-1929.

Django 
Dog belonging to Michael Desiato and his son Your Honor; about a judge who tries to cover up his son's hit-and run-accident; starring Bryan Cranston.
BREED: chocolate lab/hound mix   YEARS: TV series: 2020-2023.

Jo-Fi 
Pet of Sigmund Freud to whom he was greatly attached as the dog frequently stayed in his office during psychoanalytic sessions.
BREED: Chow Chow   YEARS: Dog: 1926-1937.

Bessie 
George's dog in the movie Period of Adjustment; about two married couples both in a difficult period of their relationships; starring Anthony Franciosa and Jane Fonda and based on the play by Tennessee Williams.
BREED: Cocker Spaniel   YEARS: Movie: 1962.

Bill  (Another )   
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.

Charkie  (Book )   
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.

Charlene  (Group )   (See also Mr. Weenie, Roberto, Rufus, and Fifi.)
Rufus' girlfriend in the animated movie Open Season 2; about a rag-tag army of animals against the hunters.
BREED: Cocker Spaniel   YEARS: Movie: 2006.

Checkers 
Pet dog of President Richard Nixon, famous because of the Checker's speech. Also the president had dogs Irish setter King Timahoe, Terrier Pasha and Poodle Vicki.
BREED: Cocker Spaniel   YEARS: Dog: 1952-1964.

Flush  (Book )   
Elizabeth's dog in the movie The Barretts of Wimpole Street; about the real-life romance between poets Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning; starring Norman Shearer and Fredrick March. Also an imaginative biography of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's cocker spaniel by Virginia Woolf. (More about Flush).)
BREED: Cocker Spaniel   YEARS: Movie: 1934. Book: 1933.

Jasper  (2020 movie )   
Maxim de Winter's dog in the movie Rebecca; about a self-conscious bride who is tormented by the memory of her husband's dead first wife; starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on the book by Daphne du Maurier. Also a 2020 movie starring Lily James.
BREED: Cocker Spaniel   YEARS: Book: 1938. Movie: 1940, 2020.

Lady  (Full color )   (See also Tramp, Scamp, Jock, and Trusty)
In the animated movie Lady and the Tramp; about an American Cocker Spaniel who lives with a refined upper middle-class family and a stray called Tramp; produced by Walt Disney.
BREED: Cocker Spaniel   YEARS: Movie: 1955.

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.

Patch 
Mandy's dog in the British girl's comic book series Mandy ; serialized stories mostly either comedic or about tragic heroines published weekly by D. C. Thomson & Co.
BREED: Cocker Spaniel   YEARS: Comic strip: 1967.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scamp  (Comic )   (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.

Feller 
Pet dog of President Harry S Truman. Since no one in the White House wanted the puppy Truman decided to give him to the White House physician. There was also Irish Setter Mike.
BREED: Cocker Spaniel English   YEARS: Dog: 1947-1961.

Blair 
Director Cecil Hepworth'sfirst dog movie star and who played Rover in the movie Rescued by Rover.
BREED: Collie   YEARS: Dog: 1904-? Movie: 1905.

Kep 
A friend of Jemima in the book for children The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck; about a duck who wants to keep her eggs safe; written by Beatrice (Webb) Potter.
BREED: Collie   YEARS: Book: 1908.

Rover 
The dog who leads its master to his kidnapped baby in the movie Rescued by Rover; a British silent short; directed by Hepworth who had his family dog Blair in the starring role. As a result, the name became a household name and Blair is considered the first dog film star.
BREED: Collie   YEARS: Movie: 1905.

TNT 
The family dog in the comic strip Rip Haywire; about a soldier of fortune who lives for danger, accompanied on adventures with his cowardly talking Collie dog TNT and his ex-girlfriend; written and illustrated by North Carolina artist Dan Thompson.
BREED: Collie   YEARS: Comic strip: 2009- now.

Bingo 
A runaway circus dog in the movie Bingo! who saves the life a young boy; starring Cindy Williams.
BREED: Collie mix  YEARS: Movie: 1991.

Bob the Railway Dog 
A dog in the folklore of South Australian Railways in the later part of the 19th century and was known widely to railwaymen of the day. (More about Bob.)
BREED: Collie mix  YEARS: Dog: 1881-1895.

Dash 
Pet of President Benjamin Harrison; the president had a fancy dog house built next to the White House for Dash.
BREED: Collie mixed breed  YEARS: Dog: 1889-1893.

Daisy  (See also Eddie, Rover, and Raffles)
A friend of Rover in the the animated movie Rover Dangerfield; about a showgirl's dog who gets abducted and ends up working on a farm; by Hyperion Pictures.
BREED: Collie Rough   YEARS: Movie: 1993.

Pal 
Dog actor in many films such as the Lassie Come Home and in the television series Lassie with actor Tommy Retig. (More about Pal.)
BREED: Collie Rough   YEARS: Dog: 1940-1958.

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.

Towser 
In the book Towser Dog's Story; by Amy Prentis part of a collection called "Aunt Amy's Animal Stories."
BREED: Collie Rough   YEARS: Book: 1906.

Rob Roy 
Pet of President Calvin Coolidge. Also the President had Collie Prudence Prim, Wirehair Fox Terrier Peter Pan and 8 othere dogs.
BREED: Collie White   YEARS: Dog: 1923-1929.

Martin 
Nan's dog in the TV series Downward Dog; about a recently unattached working woman who finds companionship with a philosophizing dog; starring Allison Tolman.
BREED: Coonhound mix  YEARS: TV series: 2017.

Garbage  (The whole gang )   
Captain of the ship in the animated action-adventure streaming television series Dogs in Space; about a fleet of genetically enhanced dogs exploring the galaxy in search of a new planet to call home. Also in the crew are Stella (a Sheltie), Nomi (a Shih tzu), Ed (a Jack Russell terrier), Chonies (a Chihuahua), Loaf (a Bulldog), Kira (a Husky), Duchess (a St. Bernard), Pepper (a Labrador Retriever).
BREED: Corgi   YEARS: TV series: 2021-2022.

Adolph  (Another )   The other image shows dog as Schnappsy when, in 1936, Adolph Hitler came to power.
In the comic strip Dinglehoofer und His Dog Adolph; by Harold Knerr. (In 1939, the title of the strip became Dingle-Hoofer and his Dog)
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: Comic strip: 1926-1949.

Big Dog  (See also Little Dog)
In the animated TV series 2 Stupid Dogs; about a big dog and a little dog who aren't very smart and their everyday misadventures; created by Donovan Cook.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: TV series: 1993-1995.

Bismarck 
Dr. Hyatt's dog in the TV series Checkmate; about the detective agency Checkmate, Inc. run by Don Corey and his partner who solves mysteries with the advise of Professor Hyatt.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: TV series: 1960-1962.

Buster  (See also Scud)
Andy's pet Dachshund in the animated movie Toy Story and the sequels, about children's toys having an adventure.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: Movie: 1995, 1999, 2010.

Dennis 
Larry the Lamb's sidekick in the British radio and animated TV series (stop action) Toytown; about misunderstandings arising from devices created by Mr. Inventor.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: Radio: 1929-1932; TV series: 1972-1974.

Dinah 
Pluto's girlfriend in the animated movies about Mickey Mouse; produced by Walt Disney.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: Movie: 1942- now.

Frankie 
In advertising for the Frankenmuth Brewery, a brewery and restaurant in Frankenmuth, one of the oldest breweries in Michigan.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: Advertising: 1930's.

Fritz 
Jane's pet in the adult comic strip Jane (originally Jane's Journal); the misadventures of a woman who frequently and often inadvertently lost her clothes; created by Norman Pett.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: Comic strip: 1932-1959.

Hundley 
A dachshund who lives in Ted's apartment in the animated movie Curious George; about an oddball museum employee who looks after his pet monkey; written by Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: Movie: 2006.

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.

Lily 
Rowley's dog in the book Lily and the Octopus; about paralegal screenwriter and his old dog with brain cancer; written by Steven Rowley.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: Book: 2016

Little Dog  (See also Big Dog)
In the animated TV series 2 Stupid Dogs; about a big dog and a little dog who aren't very smart and their everyday misadventures; created by Donovan Cook.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: TV series: 1993-1995.

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.

Mr. Weenie  (Group )   (See also Fifi, Roberto, Rufus, and Charlene.)
The deuteragonist in the animated movie Open Season 2; about a rag-tag army of animals against the hunters.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: Movie: 2006.

Napoleon 
Madam Van Dougan's dog in the movie Once Upon a Crime; about a couple who find a dog with a $5000 reward whose owner turns up murdered; starring Richard Lewis, John Candy, James Belushi, Cybill Shepherd, and others.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: Movie: 1992.

Newt 
The best hunting Dachshund there is in the animated movie Animaniacs; an ensemble cast of off-the-wall Warner Brothers characters, appearing in a wide variety of roles.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: TV series: 1994-1998.

Paddlefoot 
Spinner's dog in the animated TV series Clutch Gargo; about a writer sent around the world on dangerous assignments accompanyed by his young ward and his dog; produced by Cambria Productions.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: TV series: 1959.

Schotzie 
Kitty and Red's dog in the TV series That '70s Show; about the lives of a group of teenage friends dealing with the social issues of the 1970s such as feminism and sexual attitudes.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: TV series: 1998-2006.

Shelly 
The family dog in the movie Wiener Dog Nationals; a family who adopts a runt of a dachshund from a shelter enters it in the nation's greatest wiener dog race.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: Movie: 2103.

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.

Tickie 
Agaton's dog in the Swedish detective novels, animated TV series, and the animated movie Agaton Sax and the Bykoebing Village Festival (Agaton Sax och Byköpings gästabud); about an owner of a detective agency chasing two villains.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: Books: 1955-1978. Animated TV series: 1976. Movie: 1976.

Wally 
The family dog in the comic strip Drabble; created by Kevin Fagan.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: Comic strip: 1979- now.

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.

Weiner Dog 
Norm's dog in the TV series Norm; about a former NHL hockey player banned from the league for gambling and tax evasion who must perform five years of community service as a social worker; starring Norm Macdonald. (Also known as The Norm Show.)
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: TV series: 1999-2001.

Wiener-Dog 
A dog owned by several people in the movie Wiener-Dog; a series of four short stories about a dog who goes from owner to owner for a mix of reasons; starring an ensemble cast including Danny DeVito.
BREED: Dachshund   YEARS: Movie: 2016

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.

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.

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.

Katie 
The Nielsen's dog in the book and the movie What Dreams May Come; about a death in the family... in fact several; starring Robin Williams; based on a novel by Richard Matheson.
BREED: Dalmatian   YEARS: Book: 1978. Movie: 1998.

Missus  (See also Pongo)
The mother dog in the book The Hundred and One Dalmations; about the travails of two Dalmatians and their puppies; written by Dodie Smith, illustration by Janet and Anne Grahame Johnstone. (Source for the 1961 film One Hundred and One Dalamtians and 1996 film 101 Dalmatians.)
BREED: Dalmatian   YEARS: Book: 1956.

Perdita and Pongo  (Missus and Pongo in the book)
The mother and father dogs in the animated movie One Hundred and One Dalmatians; about the travails of two Dalmatians and their puppies; based on the novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith; produced by Walt Disney.
BREED: Dalmatian   YEARS: Movie: 1961.

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.

Sparky 
Official advertisement mascot for National Fire Protection Association. The cartoon character has been promoted through comic books and a web site.
BREED: Dalmatian   YEARS: Ad: since 1951.

Sparky  (Another )   
Smokey's firehouse dog (sometimes called Sparks) in the comic strip Smokey Stover; about a foolish firefighter (often riding in his two-wheeled "Foomobile") and his family and friends; created by Bill Holman.
BREED: Dalmatian   YEARS: Comic strip: 1935-1973.

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.

Radar  (Another )   
A super-powered dog in the comic book series Supreme; about a fictional superhero; created by Rob Liefield for Image Comics.
BREED: Dalmatian possibly   YEARS: Comic book: 1996-1997.

Pongo and Perdy 
The Dearly's dogs in the movie 101 Dalmatians; about two Dalmatians and their 15 puppies; based on the story by Dodie Smith; starring Glenn Close and Jeff Daniels.
BREED: Dalmatians   YEARS: Movie: 1996.

Buckley 
Ridley's dog in the 2021 Australian/Canadian movie Buckley's Chance; about an American boy in lost in the outback of Australia who befriends a dingo; starring Bill Nighy and Milan Burch as Ridley.
BREED: Dingo   YEARS: Movie: 2021.

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.

Dynomutt 
A robot dog in the animated TV series Dynomutt Dog Wonder; about a super hero called Blue Falcon and his assistant a bumbling yet generally effective robot dog; by Hanna-Barbera.
BREED: Doberman Pinscher   YEARS: TV series: 1976-1977.

Kemlo  ("Hyperdog" Caesar, Sergeant)
A intelligent talking dog in a robotic exoskeleton in the comic book series Top 10; about the people of Neopolis, a city in where everyone has super powers; published by America's Best Comics.
BREED: Doberman Pinscher   YEARS: Comic book series: 1999-2001.

Maximilian 
The policeman's dog in the movie Hugo; about an orphan living in the walls of a train station who seeks to solve a mystery involving his late father and an automaton; starring Asa Butterfield and Ben Kingsley.
BREED: Doberman Pinscher   YEARS: Movie: 2011.

Murphy 
The victim's dog in the movie They Only Kill Their Masters; about a small-town sheriff attempts to uncover facts behind the killing of a pregnant woman by her Doberman pinscher; starring James Garner.
BREED: Doberman Pinscher   YEARS: Movie: 1972.

Rodney 
Julia's well-trained dog in the movie It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog; about a reporter whose life becomes complicated when he meets up with a woman in a tavern; starring Carole Landis.
BREED: Doberman Pinscher   YEARS: Movie: 1946.

The Doberman Gang 
Robber dogs in the movie The Doberman Gang; about an ex-con and his friends who train dobermans to rob a bank. Two sequels followed: The Daring Dobermans in 1973 and The Amazing Dobermans in 1976. (In the movie are dogs Baby Face Nelson, Bonnie, Clyde, Dillinger, Ma Barker and Pretty Boy Floyd.)
BREED: Doberman Pinscher   YEARS: Movie: 1972, 1976.

Zoltan 
A vampire dog in the movie Zoltan Hound of Dracula; starring José Ferrer.
BREED: Doberman Pinscher   YEARS: Movie: 1978.

Apollo and Zeus  (Season 2 )   
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.

Bombón 
Coco's dog in the movie (Argentine-Spanish) El Perro; about an unemployed man has his luck change after being given a dog for helping a stranded woman on the highway.
BREED: Dogo Argentino   YEARS: Movie: 2004.

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.

Colossus 
Van Wilder's dog in the movie Van Wilder about a rich kid who likes the college life but isn't serious about it. There was also a prequel and a sequel.
BREED: English Bulldog   YEARS: Movies: 2002, 2006, 2009.

Gladstone 
Watson's dog in the movie Sherlock Holmes; about Holmes and Watson's efforts to prevent the ritual murder of a woman; starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law.
BREED: English Bulldog   YEARS: Movie: 2009.

McBarker 
Quincy Magoo's dog in the animated TV series What's New Mr. Magoo; about a nearsighted gentleman who is never aware of the situations he gets into; voiced by Jim Backus; created at the UPA animation studio.
BREED: English Bulldog   YEARS: TV series: 1977.

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.

Spike 
Kingman's dog in the movie The Game Plan; about football player living the bachelor lifestyle who discovers that he has a 8-year-old daughter.
BREED: English Bulldog   YEARS: Movie : 2007.

Scamper 
Janet and Peter's pet dog in the children's book series The Secret Seven; about a group of child detectives solving mysteries; created by Enid Blyton.
BREED: English Cocker Spaniel   YEARS: Book: 1949-1963.

Duke 
Alden Pyle's dog in the movie The Quiet American; about a love triangle between an English journalist, a CIA agent, and a young Vietnamese girl, set in Viet Nam in the 1950s; starring Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser, and Do Thi Hai Yen; based on the book by Graham Greene.
BREED: English Mastiff   YEARS: Movie: 2002.

Hercules 
Mr. Mertle's dog in the movies The Sandlot; about a group of young baseball players during the summer of 1962.
BREED: English Mastiff   YEARS: Movie: 1993.

Lado 
The Casagrande family's pet dog in the animated TV series and graphic novels The Loud House; about the chaotic everyday life of the only boy in a family of eleven children; created Chris Savino. (A spin-off series The Casagrandes premiered in 2019.) (Many other dogs are in the series.)
BREED: English Mastiff   YEARS: TV series: 2016- now. Movie: 2021. Graphic novels: 2017- now.

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.

Banjo 
Patricia's dog in the movie Banjo; about a orphaned girl and her beloved dog who must reside with her hard-hearted aunt who won't allow the dog in her house. When the dog is sent back down South, the girl runs away to find him.
BREED: English Setter   YEARS: Movie: 1947.

Bulletdog 
Bulletman's dog in the comic book series Bulletman; about a man who develops powers, great muscle mass, and brain power to fight crime; created by Bill Parker and Jon Smalle for Fawcett Comics.
BREED: English Setter   YEARS: Comic books: 1939-1953.

Rock 
Deke's dog in the movie Git!; about a orphan boy who finds friendship with a dog that others think can't be tamed.
BREED: English Setter   YEARS: Movie: 1965.

Chiffon 
Wilby's reincarnation as a dog in the movie The Shaggy Dog; about a boy who changes into a sheepdog and back again; starring Fred MacMurray. (See Khyi Yang Po for the 2006 movie. In the 1994 remake for the Disney Family Movies series, the dog is named Bundles.)
BREED: English Sheepdog   YEARS: Movies: 1959

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.

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.

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.

Patsy 
Mrs. Hegarty's dog in the movie Storm in a Teacup; about a politician whose disregard for a dog is publicized by a reporter; starring Vivian Leigh and Rex Harrison.
BREED: English Sheepdog   YEARS: Movie: 1937.

Edison 
The family dog in the book in the movie and stage musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; about a wrecked racing motorcar in the early twentieth century; originally written by Ian Fleming.
BREED: English Sheepdog mix  YEARS: Book: 1964. Movie: 1965. Stage musical: 2002, 2005.

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.

Potsworth 
A neighborhood dog in the animated TV series Midnight Patrol: Adventures in the Dream Zone; about a dog and four kids who patrol in dreamland where they have special powers.
BREED: English Springer Spaniel   YEARS: TV series: 1990.

Kazak 
Companion of Rumfoor in the book The Sirens of Titan; about the richest, most depraved man on Earth who takes a journey to distant worlds with his dog; by Kurt Vonnegut.
BREED: English_Mastiff   YEARS: Book: 1959.

Tobias  (See also Fifi and Pekkie)
Dog of the Baron van Piependale in the 257th Flemish comic book of Jommeke; about a young boy who lives with his parents and loves adventure; created by Jef Nys
BREED: Fictional breed with long ears and large feet  YEARS: Dog character: 2011. Comic books: 1955- now.

Jane  (Jane of Aylesbury)
A pet given to old lady Fortune in the movie The Young in Heart; a family of con artists who are befriended by a rich old woman and from whom they hope to be inherit riches; starring Janet Gaynor and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
BREED: Fluffy puppy   YEARS: Movie: 1938.

Paws 
A stuffed animal turned into a real pup for Santa in the movie Search for Santa Paws; about a dog and a group of magical talking dogs who help save St. Nick and show the world what Christmas is really all about.
BREED: fluffy puppy   YEARS: Movie: 2010.

Bob 
Emily's pet in the book and TV show Dumb Witness; a murder mystery featuring the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot; about a wealthy spinster who believes she has been the victim of attempted murder.
BREED: Fox Terrier   YEARS: Book: 1937, TV show: 1996.

Montmorency  (Image from the cover of the Om Illustrated Classics)
In the book Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing Of The Dog...); about three young men and a dog who show the humor of roughing it; written by Jerome K. Jerome.
BREED: Fox Terrier   YEARS: Book: 1889.

Scruffy 
The Muir's dog in the TV series The Ghost and Mrs. Muir and in the movie The Ghost and Mrs. Muir; about a young widow who has a ghost friend; starring Hope Lange.
BREED: Fox Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 1947. TV series: 1968-1970.

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.

Rufus  (Group )   (See also Mr. Weeni, Roberto, Fifi, and Charlene)
Charlene's boyfriend in the animated movie Open Season 2; about a rag-tag army of animals against the hunters.
BREED: Fox Terrier Wired   YEARS: Movie: 2006.

Chief  (Book )   (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.

Bugle Ann  (Movie )   
Spring Davis' dog in the book and the movie The Voice of Bugle Ann; about a farmer's love for his hunting dog and the feud it sparks in the county; in the movie starring Lionel Barrymore and Maureen O'Sullivan; the book written by MacKinlay Kantor.
BREED: Foxhound American   YEARS: Book: 1935. Movie: 1936.

Sonny 
Ethan's dog in the movie Due Date; about a high-strung father-to-be who is forced to hitch a ride with an aspiring actor and his dog so he can see his child's birth; starring Robert Downey Jr.
BREED: French Bulldog   YEARS: Movie: 2010.

Stella 
Jay's dog in the TV series Modern Family; about a non-traditional extended family dealing with modern suburban life.
BREED: French Bulldog   YEARS: TV series: 2009-.

Sunny 
Ethan's dog in the movie Due Date; about two guys on a wild road trip trying to get to a birthing; starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Galifianakis.
BREED: French Bulldog   YEARS: Movie: 2010.

Elvis 
Wally's dog in the animated TV series Butch Cassidy; about a group of teens who lead double lives as popular rock stars and a secret crime fighting team
BREED: Genereic   YEARS: TV series: 1973.

Albert 
A dog in the German comics by Klaus Vonderwerth who made short humorous comic strips for the children's magazine Der Trommel
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1964-1965..

Alistair 
Crystal's friend in the British animated TV series Crystal Tipps and Alistair; 5 minute shows; created by Hilary Hayton and Graham McCallum and shown on the BBC.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1971-1974.

Alonzo 
Feisty dog in the comic strip Have You Seen Alonzo; about various comic situations; drawn by several cartoonist including Paul Terry.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1909.

Alphonse 
Luc's faithful dog in the French comic strip Luc Junior; about a boy reporter and his dog; created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1954-1957.

Andy 
A dog chained to a post in the comic strip Pearl Before Swine; about the daily lives of a group of suburban anthropomorphic animals; written and illustrated by Stephen Pastis.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 2001-now

Augie Doggie  (See also Doggie Daddy and Snuffles)
Doggie Daddy's pup in the animated TV series The Quick Draw McGraw Show; by Hanna-Barbera. (More about Augie Doggie.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1959-1960.

Axel 
The brothers' dog in the comic strip Fusco Brothers; created by J.C. Duffy.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1989- now.

Bailey 
Dog appearing regularly in the cartoon by Harry Bliss; an American cartoonist and illustrator who has illustrated many books and produced hundreds of cartoons and covers for The New Yorker. His single-panel comic titled Bliss is syndicated through Tribune Content Agency.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Cartoon: 2005.

Barkley 
In the animated TV series Sesame Street; a puppet originally named Woof-Woof.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1969-1999.

Barkleys, the 
A dog family in the animated TV series The Barkleys; inspired by hit sitcom All in the Family; produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises. (The family includes Arnie his wife Agnes and their children Terry Roger and Chester.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1972-1973.

Barky Marky 
In the animated movie Tiny Toon Adventures; about a group of young cartoon characters who attend a school called Acme Looniversity to be the next generation of Looney Tunes characters; created by Tom Ruegger.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Movie: 1990.

Baskerville the Hound  (See also Rowlf)
In the puppet TV series The Muppet Show; a puppet dog created by Jim Henson for advertisements for Purina Dog Chow. (More about Baskerville.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Ads: 1962. The Muppet Show: 2015.

Beans 
Jimmy's dog in the comic strip Little Jimmy; about little boy who was constantly forgetting what he was supposed to do and ended up getting into trouble; created by Jimmy Swinnerton. The comic strip was one of the first continuing features and one of the longest running.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic Strip: 1904-1958.

Beck  (Movie )   
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

Belka and Strelka 
A space dog and companion in the Russian animated movie Space Dogs; about two dogs and a rat in the Russian space program.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Movie: 2010.

Bello 
A scampy dog in the Dutch comic strip De Avonturen Van Bello (The Adventures of Bello); by cartoonist Marten Toonder.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1939.

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.

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.

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.

Biff & Riley 
Two canine brothers in the comic strip Biff & Riley; who are at opposite ends of the personality spectrum, one silly, the other serious; created by Jeff Payden.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 2010-2014.

Big Shirley 
Alice's grandmother's dog in the comic strip Big Shirley; about a four-year-old girl and her suburban life experiences on a cul-de-sac; created by Richard Thompson.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 2004-2012.

Billy Dog  (See also Sergeant Murphy)
One of the characters in the children's books and animated TV series The Busy World of Richard Scarry; about anthropomorphic animals in the fictional city of Busytown; based on the books drawn and written by Richard Scarry.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Books: 1963. TV series: 1994-1997.

Bimbo  (See also Pudgy)
Betty's companion in the animated movie about Betty Boop; about a curvaceous Jazz age flapper; created by Max Fleischer. (More about Bimbo.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Movie cartoon: 1930s.

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.

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.

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.

Biscuit 
A puppy in the children's book series, including Biscuit Storybook Collection. The books, published over recent years, are easy reading for youngsters; written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and illustrated by Pat Schories.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Book: 1999- 2019

Biscuit 
Holly and Alix's dog in the comic strip Stone Soup; about a family household (a widow with two young daughters) where squabbles and arguments are not resolved; written and illustrated by Jan Eliot.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1990.

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.

Blake 
Dee's dog in webcomic Little Dee; about a little girl lost in the woods who is befriended by three talking animals; created by Christopher Baldwin.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Webcomic: 2004-2010.

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.

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.

Bobje 
Bert's dog in the Belgian comic strip Berts Bobje which appeared exclusively in the French magazine HUMO; about an anthropomorphic dog with a human face often seen doing things only humans can; created by Kamagurka.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1991- now

Boby 
A fun loving dog in the Spanish comic strip Boby; about the romps of a dog; created by Francisco Sifre Pardo.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1968.

Bolt 
In the animated movie Bolt; about a small white dog who thinks he has super powers having spent his entire life on the set of a television show.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Movie: 2008.

Boomer  (See also Poncho)
Poncho's friend in the comic strip Pooch Cafe; about the humorous antics of a self-serving, squirrel-fearing, food-obsessed, toilet-drinking mutt; created by Paul Gilligan. (Also in the comic are dogs Hudson, Droolia, Gus, Beaumont and Poo Poo.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 2000- now.

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.

Bradley  (Family )   
Claire Bennett's pet in the comic strip On a Claire Day; about an insecure and naive young woman who has left her parents' home to live on her own; created by Henry Beckett and Carla Ventresca.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 2006-2014.

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.

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.

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.

Braveheart 
Inch's dog in the animated TV series Inch High, Private Eye; about a miniature detective, her niece and dog who solve mysteries; by Hanna-Barbera.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1973-1974.

Brian  (Family )   (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.

Bridget T. Dog 
Norman T. Platypus's wife in the comic strip My Cage; an anime-inspired anthropomorphicworld of animals where the main character, a platypus, tries to supervise a corporation and pursue his love of freelance writing; created by Melissa DeJesus and Ed Power. (Other dogs in the strip are Rex, a Doberman, Max, a red dog, Violet, a chihuahua, and Squishy.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 2007.

Buckles 
A guileless and innocent dog in the comic strip Buckles; created by David Gilbert. (Also in the comic strip is a crippled dog, Lester, and a street dog, Rusty.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1996-2021.

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.

Bumpy  (Stuffed toy )   
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.

Burp 
Gerald's dog in the animated TV series and film short pet of Gerald McBoing-Boing. The TV series The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show was broadcast on Sunday evenings on CBS; adapted from a story by Dr. Seuss.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Movie short: 1950. TV series: 1956-1957.

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.

Buster 
Lily and Bud's dog in the comic strip Oh, Brother!; about the daily interaction between two young siblings and their dog; created by by Bob Weber Jr. and Jay Stephens.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 2010-2011.

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.

Canine 
Martin's dog in the computer animated movie Glenn Martin, DDS; about a dentist who takes his family on a cross country road trip; shown originally on Nick at Nite.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 2009-2011.

Canturro 
A character in the Argentine comic strip Gaturro; about a cat who lives with his human owners but finds adventure roaming rooftops of the neighborhood; created by Cristian Dzwonik, better known as "Nik". (Also a movie, Caturro: The Movie.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1996-now.

Ceri 
Prys' dog friend in the Welsh live action/animated children's television series Llan-ar-goll-en; about the small, crazy village of Llan-ar-goll-en, Wales, where things are known to go missing all the time; created by Siwan Jobbins.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 2013-2016.

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.

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.

Chip the Dog 
On of the mascots for Cookie Crisp, a breakfast cereal made to recreate the taste of chocolate chip cookies and manufactured by General Mills .
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Mascot: 1990-2005.

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.

Chuchu 
The children's dog in the animated TV series The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan; about the Chan family who solve mysteries around the city; by Hanna-Barbera.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1972.

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.

Clive 
Lula's pet in the British comic strip My Own Genie in the British comic The Dandy; about a schoolgirl named Lula who gets her own Genie; by artist Jamie Smart
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 2005-2012.

Cobb  (See also Ruppert, his brother)
The elder dog brother in the comic strip Deflocked; about the relationship of a wayward sheep with two dogs and their adopted young boy; written by Jeff Corriveau.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip:2006- now

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.

Colin Curly  (Comic )   
Mascot for advertising Quaver, a British snack food company. Later the dog appeared in his own comic book series; also appeared in two Amiga and Atari ST puzzle games.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Advertising: 1990. Comic books: 1992. Games: 1992-93.

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.

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.

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.

Crab 
Proteus' dog in the play Two Gentlemen of Verona; about the conflict between friendship and love and the foolish behaviour of people in love; by William Shakespeare. The play was presented on TV several times.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Play: since 1590. TV: 1952

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.

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.

Daisy  (Movie )   
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.

Dante 
Miguel's companion in the animated movie Coco; about a young boy who sets out on a journey to discover a dark family secret; released by Disney Pictures.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Movie: 2017.

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.

Deputy Dawg 
A deputy sheriff in the Mississippi bayous in animated TV series by Terrytoons. (More about Deputy Dawg.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1959-1972.

Digger 
The family dog in the animated TV series Valley of the Dinosaurs; about a family who find themselves in a prehistoric valley where they befriend a cave family; from Hanna-Barbera.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1974-1976.

Dill 
A hyperactive dog in the British animated TV series (stop action) The Herbs; about a fantasy mix of human and animal characters inhabiting the magical walled garden of a country estate.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1968.

Ding Dong  (See also Mussel Mutt and Rhubarb)
The right-hand man with bad timing and judgment in the animated TV series The Houndcats; loosely based on the series Mission: Impossible; produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1972-1973.

Dinko 
The family dog in the British animated TV series for children Astro Farm; about a family who work on an asteroid; created by David Yates and Andy Ellis.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1992-1997.

Diogee 
Milo's dog in the animated TV series Milo Murphy's Law; about a boy who has bad luck, being a descendant of the creator of Murphy's Law, but overcomes his misfortunes by his talents; appearing on Disney XD.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 2016-2019.

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.

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.

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.

Dogfather 
The top dog in the animated movie shorts The Dogfather; a parody of the film The Godfather; voiced by Bob Holt; produced by DFE Films. (Also in the story are dogs Pug and Louie.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Movie: 1974-1976.

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.

Doggie Daddy  (See also Augie Doggie and Snuffles)
Augie Doggie's father in the animated TV series The Quick Draw McGraw Show; by Hanna-Barbera. (More about Doggie Daddy.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1959-1960.