List of Famous Dogs and Dog Names

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.

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.

Togo 
The lead dog in the famous 1925 Serum Run to Nome, also known as the "Great Race of Mercy." (More about Togo.)
BREED: Siberian Husky   YEARS: Dog: 1913-1929. Famed run:1925.

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.

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.

Dorothy 
The Carver's dog in the movie 5 Flights Up; about an older couple who tangle with the notion of moving to a new apartment; starring Diane Keaton and Morgan Freeman.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Movie: 2014

Skeletor 
Adam's dog in the movie 50/50; about a young journalist's struggle with a rare cancer; starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen.
BREED: Greyhound   YEARS: Movie: 2011.

Happy 
The family dog in the TV series 7th Heaven; about a minister father, stay-at-home mother and their seven children; starring Stephen Collins and Catherine Hicks.
BREED: Terrier mix  YEARS: TV series: 1996-2006.

Trakr 
Rescue dog that discovered the last survivor of the 9-11 attacks in New York City in 2001. Later produced five cloned pups. (More about Trakr.)
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: Dog: 1994-2009.

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.

Blood 
Vic's dog in the movie A Boy and His Dog; about an orphan boy who doesn't understand morality as he wanders a desolate world; based on the science fiction novella by Harlan Ellison.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Movie: 1975.

Randolph 
Harry's poetry-loving dog in the book A Dog About Town. Like most Manhattan dogs Randolph spends his days sifting through a world of scents and his owner's neuroses; written by J.F. Englert.
BREED: Labrador Retriever   YEARS: Book: 2007.

Kitty 
Ricky's dog in the children's book A Dog Called Kitty; about a boy terrified by dogs comes to cherish a helpless puppy; the first of 37 dog stories by author Bill Wallace.
BREED: Unknown   YEARS: Book: 1980.

Christmas  (Movie )   
Todd's dog in the book and in the movie A Dog Named Christmas; about a mentally challenged young man living with his parents in the rural midwest; written by Greg Kincaid.
BREED: Labrador Retriever (Black Labrador in the book, Yellow Labrador in the movie)  YEARS: Book: 2008. Movie: 2009.

Slugger 
Leigh's service dog in the book A Dog Named Slugger; a true story about a young woman who finds confidence and happiness with a Labrador retriever by her side; written by Leigh Brill.
BREED: Labrador Retriever   YEARS: Book: 2010.

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.

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.

King 
Pip's dog in the movie A Dog's Best Friend; about an orphaned boy who befriends a dog whose master was recently murdered and who saves him from the killer.
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: Movie: 1959.

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.

Scraps 
Charlie's dog in the movie (silent) A Dog's Life; about a dog who helps a tramp and a dance hall singer survive in the city; starring, written by, produced and directed by Charlie Chaplin.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Movie: 1918.

Buddy  (Book )   (First named Bailey, then Ellie, then Tino, then Waffles, finally Buddy)
Ethan's dog in the movie A Dog's Purpose starring Dennis Quaid; about one endearing dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives; based on the book by W. Bruce Cameron. (In the book, originally the dog was a mixed breed as Toby, then a Golden Retriever as Bailey, then a German Shepard as Ellie, before ending up as Buddy). (See the book sequel A Dog's Journey and movie.)
BREED: Golden Retriever and other breeds in the movie  YEARS: Book: 2010, 2012. Movie: 2017, 2019.

Bella  (Book cover )   
Lucas's dog in the book and movie A Dog's Way Home, about a dog who treks 400 miles to return to her former home; the movie stars Ashley Judd, and is based on the book by Bruce Cameron.
BREED: Pit Bull mix  YEARS: Book: 2018. Movie: 2019.

Hintza 
Harry's dog in the movie A Far Off Place. Survivors of a massacre must flee across the kalahari desert; starring Reese Witherspoon.
BREED: Rhodesian Ridgeback   YEARS: Movie: 1993.

Goofy 
In animated movies such as A Goofy Movie by Walt Disney; originally Dippy Dawg. (More about Goofy.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Movies: since 1932-2009.

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.

Snuff 
Jack the Ripper's companion and narrator of the story in the book A Night in the Lonesome October; about a good dog and his master collecting the gruesome ingredients needed for an eerie rite; written by Roger Zelazny.
BREED: Unknown   YEARS: Book: 1933.

Sam Sheepdog 
A dog guarding sheep in several animated movies such as A Sheep in the Deep; about a sheepdog who combats Ralph Wolf; by Merrie Melodies; voice by Mel Blanc. (More about Sam.)
BREED: Sheep Dog   YEARS: Movies: 1953-1963.

Elvis  (Junior as a dog )   
Junior's dog in the cartoon A Waggily Tail; about a boy who treats his dog cruelly but changes his ways after a bad dreams in which he is a mistreated dog; a Looney Tunes production.
BREED: Hound mix   YEARS: Movie: 1958.

Ace 
Dan's dog in the movie Ace of Hearts; about a K-9 dog accused of mauling a police suspect and his trainer's efforts to clear him
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: Movie: 2008.

Gyp 
Adam's faithful dog in the book Adam Bede; about a love "rectangle" between beautiful woman, a young squire who seduces her, her unacknowledged suitor, and a fervent, virtuous Methodist preacher; written by George Eliot.
BREED: Generic Terrier   YEARS: Book: 1859.

Gumbo 
The family dog in the comic strip Adam@home; about a stay-at-home consultant and his family; created by Brian Basset, (1984-2009); continued by Rob Harrell (2009-present). The dog was added to the strip in October, 2012.
BREED: Mixed breed shepherd/retriever  YEARS: Comic strip: 1984- now

Jake 
Finn's dog in the animated TV series Adventure Time; about a 14-year-old boy and his dog with magical powers living in the post-apocalyptic Land of Ooo; created by Pendleton Ward.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 2010-2018. Limit TV series: 2020- now.

Nugget 
Big Boy's dog in the comic book Adventures of Big Boy; a promotional comic book given free to children visiting the Big Boy restaurants.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic book: 1971-1995.

Bonzo the dog 
A comic strip dog famous for branded advertisements created by British artist George E. Studdy in 1924 as an animated film short. The character was crafted in all kinds of merchandise.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Movie short: 1924. Comic strip: 1926. Ads: 1924-1927.

Brandy 
Tony's dog in the British TV series After Life; after his wife dies, a newspaper writer's nice-guy persona changes into an impulsive, cavalier character; starring Ricky Gervais.
BREED: German Shepard   YEARS: TV series: 2019-2022.

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.

Buddy 
A dog who has the uncanny ability to play basketball in the movie Air Bud.
BREED: Golden Retriever   YEARS: Movie: 1997.

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.

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.

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

Alec 
Subject of several poems in the comic strip Alec the Great; created by one of the first woman syndicated cartoonist, Edwina Dumm.
BREED: Generic small fluffy dog   YEARS: Comic strip: 1931-1969.

Peritas 
Favorite dog of Alexander the Great who accompanied him during his military exploits. (More about Peritas.)
BREED: Unknown   YEARS: Dog: 4th century BC

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.

Carface V. Malone  (See also Charlie B. Barkin and Itchiford)
In the animated movie All Dogs Go To Heaven in which Charlie reunites with Itchy and plots his revenge against Carface by setting up a rival business; produced at Sullivan Bluth Studios in Dublin.
BREED: Pit Bull   YEARS: Movie: 1989.

Charlie B. Barkin  (See also Itchiford and Carface V. Malone)
In the animated movie All Dogs Go To Heaven in which Charlie reunites with Itchy and plots his revenge against Carface by setting up a rival business; produced at Sullivan Bluth Studios in Dublin.
BREED: German Shepherd and Collie mix  YEARS: Movie: 1989.

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.

Howie 
Manager of the Banana Cabana in the animated TV series Almost Naked Animals; about Howie and his staff and their unusual adventures in the tropical resort; created by Noah Z. Jones.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 2011-2013.

Big Mo  (Also known as Moses)
In advertisments for Alpo dog food a subsidiary of Nestlé.
BREED: Golden Retriever   YEARS: Ads: since 2005.

Fu 
Lao's companion in the animated TV series American Dragon: Jake Long; about a 13-year-old boy who can change into a dragon and protect the magical creatures living in the city; by Walt Disney.
BREED: Shar Pei   YEARS: TV series: 2005-2007.

Cofi 
Octavio's dog in the movie (Mexican) Amores Perros. A horrific car accident connects three stories each involving characters dealing with loss regret and life's harsh realities all in the name of love.
BREED: Rottweiler   YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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.

Pooka 
The stray dog found by Anastasia in the animated movie Anastasia; loosely based on an urban legend that the youngest daughter of the last monarch of Imperial Russia survived assassination; by Fox Animation Studios.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Movie: 1997.

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.

Baxter 
Ron's dog in the movie Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy; about a macho narcissistic news anchor from the 1970s; starring Will Ferrell.
BREED: Terrier mix  YEARS: Movie: 2004.

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.

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.

Buttons 
The dog that takes care of Mindy in the animated TV series Animaniacs; produced by Amblin Entertainment and Warner Bros Animation. (More about Buttons.)
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: TV series: 1993-1998.

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.

Runt 
A loyal but stupid dog in the animated TV series Animaniacs; an ensemble cast of off-the-wall Warner Brothers characters, appearing in a wide variety of roles.
BREED: Generic, large   YEARS: TV series: 1994-1998.

Hot Dog  (TV )   
Jughead's dog in the comics Archie; a long running series about teenage friends (the dog first appeared in 1968); created by publisher/editor John L. Goldwater. Also an animated TV series The Archie Show"
BREED: Old English Sheepdog   YEARS: Comics: 1968- now. TV animation: 1968-1969.

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.

Fern Walters  (See also Binky, Barnes, and Pal)
One of Arthur's classmates in the animated TV series Arthur; about an eight-year-old male anthropomorphic aardvark; an American and Canadian educational TV series for children created by Cookie Jar Group.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1996-2022.

Pal  (See also Binky Barnes, and Fren Walters)
In the animated TV series Arthur; an American and Canadian animated educational television series for children created by Cookie Jar Group.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1976- now.

Arthur 
Mikel's dog in the movie Arthur the King; about a captain of an adventure racing team that befriends a wounded stray dog who accompanies the team on an endurance race through the Dominican Republic; starring Mark Wahlberg.
BREED: Mongrel   YEARS: Movie: 2024.

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.

Pudsey 
Ashleigh's dog in the TV team Ashleigh and Pudsey made famous on Britain's Got Talent, 2012. Ashleigh said her other dog, Sully, would take Pudsey's place.
BREED: Mixed breed  (part Border Collie, Bichon Frise and Chinese Crested Dog)  YEARS: Dog: 2005-2017. TV fame: 2012.

Shagg E. Dawg 
In the comic strip Ask Shagg where a dog answers questions about animals that are sent in by readers; created by cartoonist Peter Guren.
BREED: Generic shaggy dog   YEARS: Comic strip: 1980-2020.

Dogmatix  (Another )   
Obelix's dog in the French comic books Asterix; about the exploits of a village of ancient Gauls as they resist Roman occupation; created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. (More about Dogmatix.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comics: 1959-2010.

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.

Aussie 
Young Laney's companion in the movie Aussie and Ted's Great Adventure; about an Australian mutt who embarks on a mission to return his young owner's missing Teddy Bear.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Movie: 2009.

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.

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.

Flealick 
One of Babe's friends 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: Jack Russell Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 1998.

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.

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.

Duke 
Julie's dog in the movie Bad Boys; about two hip detectives trying to protect a witness to a murder while investigating a case of stolen heroin; starring Will Smith and Téa_Leoni.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Movie: 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.

Thor 
The family dog in the movie Bad Moon; about a man dealing with a werewolf curse; based on the novel by Wayne Smith; starring Mariel Hemingway.
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: Movie: 1996.

Bailey 
Constance's heir to a fortune in the movie Bailey's Billion$; about a talking dog whose devoted owner leaves him a billion-dollar fortune. (Also in the movie is Border Collie Tessa.)
BREED: Golden Retriever   YEARS: Movie: 2005.

Mike 
Ray's dog in the movie Bait; about two men and a woman searching for gold in remote mountains; written, directed and starring Hugo Hass.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Movie:1954.

Balto  (See also Jenna)
In the animated movie Balto; based on a true story. (Also appearing are dogs Steele, Kaltag, Star, Nikki, Dixie and Sylvie. Sequels include Balto II and Balto III.)
BREED: Siberian Husky   YEARS: Movie: 1995, 2002-2004.

Jenna  (See also Balto)
Balto's love interest in the animated movie Balto; based on a true story. (Also appearing are dogs Steele, Kaltag, Star, Nikki, Dixie, and Sylvie. Sequels include Balto II and Balto III.)
BREED: Siberian Husky   YEARS: Movies: 1995, 2002, 2004.

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.

Banks 
An erudite dog in the comic strip Barkeater Lake; about the surreal misadventures of a big-city expatriate, eccentric locals, and the two owner of local gathering spot; created by cartoonist Corey Pandolph.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Comic strip: 2004-2009.

Barney 
In the British animated TV series Barney; about a dog who has many adventures with a mouse friend. (Also in the series are dogs Desmond an Afghan Hound, Prophet a Spaniel, and Camelia a Chihuahua.)
BREED: Old English Sheepdog   YEARS: TV series: 1988-1989.

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.

Duke 
The sheep's watchdog in the animated movie Barnyard; about farm animals on their own while the humans are off. The animated TV spinoff was called Back at the Barnyard. (Also in the film is dog Everett.)
BREED: Sheep Dog   YEARS: Movie: 2006. TV series:2007-2011.

Ace the Bat-Hound  (Another )   (Other image is of dog on New Earth as Mastiff breed)
Bruce Wayne's dog in the comics Bat Man; as dog partner with Batman and Robin; by DC Comics. (More about Ace the Bat-Hound.)
BREED: German Shepherd Later Ace was a Puggle.  YEARS: Comic strip: 1955-1964.

Duke 
Willis' dog in the movie musical Bathing Beauty; about a contrived misunderstanding that leads to the breakup of a songwriter and his fiancé; starring Red Skelton and Esther Williams.
BREED: Great Dane   YEARS: Movie: 1944.

Titus  (See also Ace the Bat-hound)
Batman's later dog in the comic book series Batman. Titus was introduced in the Batman books as a German Shepard, taking the place of Ace the Bat-hound.
BREED: Great Dane   YEARS: Comics: 2012.

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.

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.

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.

Zuky 
A character in the British children's comic strip magazine Beano; about a cat, Meeko, and dog, Zuky who fight like cat and dog usually for not good reason.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic: 2010- now

Bonaparte 
Brumell's dog in the movie Beau Brumell; about a penniless soldier who gains favor with the Prince of York at the end of the 18th century; starring Stewart Granger, Peter Ustinov, and Elizabeth Taylor.
BREED: Poodle   YEARS: Movie: 1954.

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.

Winn-Dixie 
Opal's new-found friend in the book and in the movie Because of Winn-Dixie; about a mischievous dog who befriends a lonely young girl in a new town and helps her make new friends; starring AnnaSophia Robb and Jeff Daniels; written by Kate DiCamillo.
BREED: Picardy Shepherd   YEARS: Book: 2000. Movie: 2005.

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

Gelert 
The dog of legend associated with the village of Beddgelert in Wales made famous in a poem by William Robert Spencer. (More about Gelert. Image shown is a painting by Richard Ansdell.)
BREED: Irish Wolfhound   YEARS: Poem: 1800. Dog: 13th Century.

Beethoven 
The Newton's dog in the movie Beethoven and its five sequels. (Also in the second movie are dogs Missy, Chubby, Dolly, Tchaikovsky, and Moe. And in the fourth movie dog Michelangelo. See also the animated television series entry Beethoven.)
BREED: St. Bernard   YEARS: Movies: 1992-2003.

Beethoven 
A talking dog and his friends in the animated TV series Beethoven; inspired by the live-action films. (Also in the series are dogs Ginger, Caesar, Sparky and Killer. See the live-action films Beethoven.)
BREED: St. Bernard   YEARS: TV series: 1994-1995.

Otto 
In the comic strip Beetle Bailey; about the inept American soldiers stationed at Camp Swampy; created by Mort Walker.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1950- now.

Arthur 
Oliver's adopted dog in the movie Beginners; about a young man who has to deal with his elderly father who he finds out has terminal cancer and has a young male lover; starring Ewan McGregor.
BREED: Jack Russell Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 2010.

Archie  (Another )   
Bill Denny's accidental anniversary gift to his wife in the movie Behave Yourself!; about a gangland's messenger dog that instead follows a husband home and gets him involve with the mob, money and murder; starring Farley Granger and Shelley Winters.
BREED: Welsh Terrier mix  YEARS: Movie: 1951.

Belle  (TV series )   
In the book and the TV series broadcast in France and later in England Belle et Sébastien; about a six-year-old boy named Sebastien and his dog; written by Cécile Aubry. Also a Japanese animated TV series Meiken Jolie.
BREED: Pyrenean Mountain Dog   YEARS: Book: 1965. French TV series: 1965-1970. Japanese TV series: 1981-1982.

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.

Max 
The Hatley pet in the comic strip Ben, about a recent retiree from Oshawa, Ontario, and his family.
BREED: Golden Retriever   YEARS: Comic strip: 2009- now.

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.

Benji  (See also actor dog Higgins)
A lovable stray dog in a small town befriended by the locals each of whom call him by a different name in the movie Benji and its sequels played by dog Higgins. (More about Benji.)
BREED: Terrier mix  YEARS: Movies: 1974, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1987, 2004.

Higgins  (See also character Benji)
Dog actor known mainly for his role as Benji in films and as the uncredited dog who played the character of "Dog" on the television sitcom Petticoat Junction. (More about Higgins.)
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Dog: 1954-1975.

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

Pearl 
Beryl's dog in the comic strip Beryl the Perl; about a mischievous but also fun-loving and clumsy woman; created by David Law.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1953-2012.

Bessy 
Andy's dog in the Belgian comic strip Bessy; about a dog and her owner with whom she has many adventures involving cowboys and native Americans; created by Willy Vandersteen.
BREED: Rough Collie   YEARS: Comic strip: 1952-1997.

Beatrice  (See also Winky, Miss Agness, Hubert, and Rhapsody in White)
Meg and Hamilton Swan'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: Weimaraner   YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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.

Rhapsody in White  (See also Beatrice, Miss Agness, Hubert, and Winky)
Sherri Ann and Leslie Ward Cabot'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: Poodle   YEARS: Movie: 2000.

Spencer 
A wily dog in the comic strip Best in Show; about a dog with a mind of his own; create by Phil Juliano.
BREED: Labrador Retriever   YEARS: Comic strip: 2004-2017.

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

Miss Agnes  (See also Beatrice, Winky, Hubert, and Rhapsody in White)
Scott Donlan and Stefan Vanderhoof's dog in the movie Best of Show; about five dogs and their owners at the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show held in Philadelphia.
BREED: Shih Tzu   YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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.

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

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.

Delgado  (See also Chloe)
In the movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua; about a dog who gets dogknapped 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: German Shepherd   YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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.

Digger 
One of the four animal friends in the TV series for children (British) Big Barn Farm; about the farmyard animals, exploring their friendships and discovering their roles on the farm. (Also in the series is dog Old Pop.)
BREED: Labrador Retriever   YEARS: TV series: 2008-.

Spitsy 
Nate's dog in the comic strip Big Nate; about the adventures of a spirited and rebellious sixth-grader along with his best friends; created by Lincoln Peirce.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1991- now.

Big Red  (Book cover )   
A show dog in the book and the movie by Disney Big Red; about a dog that would rather run through the woods than be the perfectly-trained and groomed show dog; written by Jim Kjelgarrd. (Also in the book and movie is dog Molly.)
BREED: Irish Setter   YEARS: Book: 1945. Movie: 1962.

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.

Clown 
Billie's dog in the movie Billie; about a 15-year-old tomboy whose passion for track is due to the music in her head, and who teaches the other track guys how to do the same; starring Patty Duke.
BREED: Old English Sheepdog   YEARS: Movie: 1965.

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.

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

Blackie and Whitey 
The two mascots in the advertisement for Black and White; a blended Scotch whisky, originally produced by the London-based James Buchanan & Co Ltd.
BREED: Scottish Terrier and a Westie  YEARS: Ads: 1890s.

Smirnov 
Police commissioner and friend of Blacksad in the comic series Blacksad; a black cat investigator solving crimes in an anthropomorphic world; created by Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido.
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: Comic series: 2000- now

Bleeker  (Originally named Hoover)
Skip's dog in the comic strip Bleeker: The Rechargeable Dog about a boy and his a robotic dog with Spock-like sensibilities and his own programmable training manual; created in 2006 by Johnathan Mahood, relaunched by King features in 2011.
BREED: Robotic   YEARS: Comic strip: 2006.

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.

Mouse 
Harry's extraordinary dog in the series of novels The Dresden Files first appearing in the book Blood Rites; about the world's only "consulting wizard" who accepts supernatural cases from both human and non-human clients; written by Jim Butcher.
BREED: Tibetan Mastiff probably  YEARS: Book: 2004-2014.

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.

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.

Magenta  (See also Blue)
Blue's best friend in the animated TV series Blue Clues; a program intended to get preschoolers to learn through active participation in activities grounded in their everyday lives; on Nickleodeon.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1996-2002.

Barney 
Blue Peter's dog in the British TV series for children Blue Peter where the presenters show the viewers how to make things, how to care for your pet and other features. Blue's prior dogs were Petra, Patch, Shep, Goldie, Bonnie, Mabel, Lucy and Meg.
BREED: Irish Setter (Dachshund cross)  YEARS: TV series: 1958- now.

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.

William & Elizabeth 
The couple's pet dogs in the Canadian/UK animated TV series Bob and Margaret; about a married English couple, a middle class 40-ish working couple with no children and two dogs; produced by Nelvana.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1998-2001.

Scruffty 
Bob's dog in the British animated TV series Bob the Builder; about a construction worker his friends and a gang of anthropomorphic work-vehicles.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1999.

Bob 
James Moore's herder in the children's book Bob, Son of Battle; about a boy who is caught in the rivalry of his father and another sheep herder and their sheep dogs; written by Alfred Ollivant. (Also in the story is dog Red Wull.)
BREED: Sheep Dog   YEARS: Book: 1898.

Fido 
Bobby's dog in the early animated movie shorts about Bobby Bumps in various predicaments. The silent cartoons were the first to be produced using the cel animation process; created by Earl Hurd and released by Paramount Pictures.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Movies: 1915-1925.

Roger 
The family dog in the animated TV series Bobby's World; about the daily life of Bobby and his very overactive imagination; create and voiced by Howie Mandel.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1990-1998.

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.

Mr. Peanutbutter 
BoJack's former sitcom rival and Diane's boyfriend in the animated TV series BoJack Horseman; about the star of a once hit television now washed up living in Hollywood and complaining about everything.
BREED: Labrador Retriever   YEARS: TV series: 2014-2020.

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.

Kewpie 
The family dog in the comic strip Born Loser; about a guy who can't get any breaks; created by Art Sansom and continued by his son Chip Sansom.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1965- now.

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.

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.

Pigger  (See also Samson)
One of Sharon's pets in the Canadian animated TV series Braceface; about a junior high school student with braces that get in her way of leading a normal teenage life.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 2001-2004.

Samson  (See also Pigger)
One of Sharon's pets in the Canadian animated TV series Braceface; about a junior high school student with braces that get in her way of leading a normal teenage life.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 2001-2004.

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.

Peewee 
Mr. Blair's dog in the movie Breakfast for Two,about a Texas debutante who tries to reform a bankrupt playboy; starring Barbara Stanwyck.
BREED: Great Dane   YEARS: Movie: 1937.

Einstein 
Joey's dog in the movie for TV Breakfast with Einstein; about a talking dog who wreaks havoc on the household, making noise, tearing up furniture and more.
BREED: Havanese probably  YEARS: Movie: 1998.

Prince Terrien  (Referred to as P.T.)
The dog that Jess gave Leslie in the book and the movie Bridge to Terbithia; about a young boy whose life is changed after meeting a new friend; by Katherine Paterson
BREED: Terrier mix   YEARS: Book: 1977. Movie: 2007.

Buddy 
Ricky's dog in the movie Bring Him Home; about a tough street kid who loses his dog to a syndicate of vicious dognappers.
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: Movie: 2000.

George 
Susan's dog in the movie Bringing Up Baby; about a paleontologist pursued by a flighty heiress and her pet leopard; starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn.
BREED: Wire Fox Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 1938.

Cheddar 
Kevin's dog in the TV series Brooklyn Nine-Nine; about a team of detectives headed by the serious and intellectual captain in a Brooklyn Police Department.
BREED: Pembroke Welsh Corgi   YEARS: TV series: 2013-2021.

Brownie  (The Wonder Dog)
Film star dog in silent films such as Brownie's Little Venus. His fame was linked to child star Baby Peggy.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Dog: 1919-1924.

Buster 
Bruce's dog in the movie Bruce Almighty; about a news reporter who gets powers from God and abuses them; starring Jim Carrey, Jennifer Aniston and Morgan Freeman.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Movie 2003.

Buck 
Guardian of a camp of gold miners in the movie Buck and the Magic Bracelet; about a boy and his dog who, after narrowly escaping from an attack on the camp, use a shaman's magical bracelet to hunt down the assailants.
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: Movie: 1999.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Duke  (Also known as Paddington)
In advertisements for Bush's Baked Beans.
BREED: Golden Retriever   YEARS: Ads: 1995-2012.

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.

Tige  (Advertising )   
In advertising and in the comic strip Buster Brown; about a mischievous young boy and his dog; created by Richard Felton Outcault and on radio and in the TV series. Adopted as mascot by Brown Shoe Company.
BREED: Pit Bull Terrier   YEARS: Comic strip: 1901-1921. Ads: 1904-now. Radio: 1943-1954. TV series: 1951-1953.

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.

Chomps 
Brian's dog in the movie C.H.O.M.P.S.; about a young inventor who creates a robotic dog that is part of a home protection system.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Movie: 1979.

Buck  (2020 movie )   
In the book and in the several movies such as Call of the Wild; about a previously domesticated dog who ends up serving as a sled dog in the Yukon; written by Jack London. (2020 movie titled The Call of the Wild).
BREED: St. Bernard mix   YEARS: Book: 1903. Movies: 1923, 1935, 1972, 1997, 2020.

Tippie  (Tippie as Bulldog )   
Cap's dog in the comic strip Cap Stubbs and Tippie; about the daily life of a boy and his dog (later renamed Tippie and Cap Stubbs); created and drawn by Edwina Dumm. The comic started out with the bulldog prior to 1930s, then a terrier. (Also a coloring book issued in 2014.)
BREED: Scottish Terrier   YEARS: Comic strip: 1918-1966.

Yankee Poodle  (aka Rova Barkitt)
From Follywood (a parody of Hollywood), in the DC Comics comic book Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew!; about a team of funny animal superheroes called the Zoo Crew.
BREED: Poodle   YEARS: Comics: 1982-1983, 2005.

Duke 
Kevin's dog in the animated TV series Captain N: The Game Master; about a teenager from California and his dog who are taken to another universe known as Videoland; produced by DIC Entertainment.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1989-1991.

Duke 
Kevin's dog in the American-Canadian animated television series Captain N: The Game Master; about a teenage gamer and his friends who fight to save Videoland from the evil Mother Brain; produced by DIC Animation City.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1989-1991.

Cinders 
The family dog in the TV series Casey Jones; about a train engineer and his family in the late 19th century living in a small town in Missouri; starring Alan Hale, Jr..
BREED: Unknown   YEARS: TV series: 1957-1958.

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.

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.

Electra  (See also Vivian)
Cathy's dog in the comic strip Cathy; about a woman and her struggles with food, love, mom, and work; by Cathy Guisewite.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1976-2010.

Vivian  (See also Electra)
Irving's dog in the comic strip Cathy; about a woman and her struggles with food, love, mom, and work; by Cathy Guisewite.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1976-2010.

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.

Diggs 
Police officer Larson's dog in the movie Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore; the war between the canines and felines is put on hold when they join forces to stop a rogue cat spy with plans for conquest. (Also in the movie are Butch, a gruff Anatolian Shepherd; Lou, an adult beagle; and Sam, an Old English Sheepdog.)
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: Movie: 2010.

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.

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.

Rocket  (also known as Raaket)
Chacha Chaudhary's dog in the Indian comic strip Chacha Chaudhary; about frail, extremely intelligent old man, his wife, a giant called Sabu, and dog in a small Indian village; from Diamond Comics.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1971- now.

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.

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.

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.

Chestnut 
In the movies Chestnut: Hero Of Central Park; about two former orphans who try to keep their loveable Great Dane a secret from their adoptive parents; starring Abigail Breslin.
BREED: Great Dane   YEARS: Movie: 2004.

Pouch 
The team'd dog in the TV series Chicago Fire; about the lives of the firefighters and paramedics working at the Chicago Fire Department.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: TV series: 2012.

Granite 
A runaway dog in the book Child of the Wolves; about a dog who doesn't want to be a sled dog so runs away and joins a wolf pack; written by Elizabeth Hall.
BREED: Siberian Husky   YEARS: Book: 1996.

Chilly 
The family dog in the movie for TV Chilly Christmas; where the dog is about to be given away when a dog thief breaks into the family home and Chilly saves Christmas
BREED: Otterhound (possibly)  YEARS: Movie: 2012.

Smedey 
Adversary to Chilly Willy in the animated movie Chilly Willy; about a penguin and friends living in Alaska; created by Paul J. Smith for the Walter Lantz studio.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Animated series: 1953-2002.

Flash the Wonder Dog 
Beloved television star in episode 4 of the animated TV series Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers; about a dog, a TV star dressed up like a supere hero, who gets his costume stolen by bad characters.
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: TV episode: 1989.

Chips 
Soldier Danny's dog in the movie Chips the War Dog; based upon the real dog Chips.
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: Movie: 1990.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fergus 
Mel's dog in the comic strip and several books Citizen Dog; about the antics of Mel and his canine companion; created by Mark O’Hare. (Also in the comic strip are dogs Arlo and Bruno.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1995-2001.

Nathaniel 
The first of Bruce Webster's modified dogs in the sci-fi fix-up novel City, a collection of eight tales that pastoral Dogs, in some future time, recite as oral legend of a creature known as Man; written by Clifford D. Simak.
BREED: Scottish Terrier (character based on Simak's dog, Scootie)  YEARS: Book: 1952.

Baby 
Pogue's dog in the movie Clean Slate; about a private eye who suffers total amnesia every day and gets entangled in a murder case; starring Dana Carvey.
BREED: Jack Russell Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 1994.

Barkley 
Pogue's dog one-eyed dog in the movie Clean Slate; a private detective who forgets everything when he goes to sleep and becomes the key witness in a murder trial.
BREED: Jack Russell Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 1994.

Cleo  (See also Clifford)
One of Clifford's friends in the animated TV series Clifford the Big Red Dog; about a big dog that gets in constant trouble; written by Norman Bridwell. (Also in the series are dogs Mimi, T-Bone, Hamburger, K.C., Artie, and Mac.)
BREED: Poodle   YEARS: Book: 1963. TV series: 2000-2003.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pippin 
Auntie Mabel's dog in the TV series (British) Come Outside; a show about how something is made or how everyday objects and systems work; created by the BBC.
BREED: Terrier mix descended from Benji  YEARS: TV series: 1993-1997.

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.

Rainy 
Jimmy's pet in the movie Cool Dog; about a dog who is left behind when a family moves, then finds his way home in New York City.
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: Movie: 2010.

Marlowe 
Robby's dog in the movie Cop Dog; about a boy and his dad's dog who set out to solve the death of the young boy's father.
BREED: Husky mix  YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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.

Scraps 
Victor's dog in the animated movie Corpse Bride; about a young man who is taken to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse while his real bride waits in the real world; a Tim Burton movie.
BREED: Skeleton Dog   YEARS: Movie: 2005.

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.

Ein 
A highly intelligent dog in the Japanese animated TV series Cowboy Bebop; about the adventures of a group of bounty hunters traveling on their spaceship.
BREED: Welsh Corgi   YEARS: TV series: 1998-1999.

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.

Floyd 
Maxine's dog in the Maxine series for Hallmark cards and the comic strip Crabby Road; created by John Wagner for Hallmark, then as a comic strip and books, and continuing as a web comic to the present.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Hallmark cards: 1986- now. Comic strip: 1990-2002. Books: from 1999.

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.

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.

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.

Cujo 
The rabid dog in the book and in the movie Cujo; about a family terrorized by the eponymous Cujo; written by Stephen King.
BREED: St. Bernard   YEARS: Book: 1981. Movie: 1983.

Oscar 
Larry's dog in the TV series Curb Your Enthusiasm; about daily situations encountered by a writer of TV shows; starring Larry David.
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: TV series: 2000-.

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.

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.

Rex 
Nino's dog in the movie for TV Cybermutt; about a dog that is badly injured during his act of heroism rebuilt with super powers.
BREED: Golden Retriever   YEARS: Movie: 2002.

Danny Boy 
Jimmy's dog in the movie Danny Boy; about a highly decorated war dog who returns home but is kidnapped by an animal abuser.
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: Movie: 1946.

Liquidator  (Also known as Bud Flud)
A supervillain in the animated TV series by Disney Darkwing Duck; the adventures of the supposed superhero, aided by his sidekick.
BREED: Generic (made of water)  YEARS: TV series: 1991-1992.

Freeway 
Beth's dog in the movie Darling Companion; about a woman who loves her dog more than her husband who proceeds to lose the dog; starring Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Movie: 2012.

Goliath 
Davey's talking dog in the children's Christian stop-motion animated TV series Davey and Goliath; 15 minute episodes dealing with issues such as respect for authority, sharing and prejudice.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1960-1975.

Jip  (Book )   (showing 1935 movie image)
Dog of David's first wife, Dora, in the movies and TV series based on the book David Copperfield; about the life of English chap in the early 19th century; written by Charles Dickens.
BREED: Unkown (Spaniel in the book)  YEARS: Book: 1850. Movies: 1911, 1913, 1922, 1935, 1969, 1993, 2000. TV series: 1966, 1974, 1986.

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.

Dogpool 
Obelix's dog in the comic books Deadpool Corps; about the exploits of a village in ancient Gaul; published by Marvel Comics.
BREED: Mutt   YEARS: Comic books: 2010- now.

Wag 
Dean's being before being reincarnated in the movie Dean Spanley; about a man who can't come to grips with the loss of his son; starring Peter O'Toole andSam Neill.
BREED: Welsh Springer Spaniel   YEARS: Movie: 2008.

Prince Dansker 
The champion in the movie Death of a Champion; about a pitchman who fancies himself as an amateur detective and starts nosing around into the mystery of dog deaths.
BREED: Great Dane   YEARS: Movie: 1939.

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

Ruppert  (See also Cobb, his brother)
The younger 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

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 .

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.

Pierrot 
Lori's dog in the movie Designing Women; about a sportswriter and a fashion-designer who marry after a whirlwind romance and discover they have little in common; starring Gregory Peck and Lauraen Bacall.
BREED: Poodle   YEARS: Movie: 1957

Kyle 
Gru's dog in the animated movie Despicable Me; about a criminal mastermind who uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme.
BREED: Unknown   YEARS: Movie: 2010.

Nunzio and Stinky 
Dharma's two dogs in the TV series Dharma and Greg; about a married couple--a ditzy woman and an uptight man; starring Jenna Elfman and Thomas Gibson.
BREED: Welsh Corgi Nunzio; Briard mix Stinky  YEARS: TV series: 1997-2003.

Sweetie 
The family dog in the movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days; based on the popular illustrated children's book series Diary of a Wimpy Kid; written by author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Book: 2009. Movie: 2012.

Checkers 
The President's dog in the movie Dick about two teenage girls who uncover the Watergate coverup and are given the job of walking Checkers; starring Kirsten Dunst.
BREED: German Shorthaired Pointer   YEARS: Movie: 1999.

Spot 
A generic dog in the book Dick and Jane; about a generic boy and generic girl in a generic world; created by William S. Gray a children's reader series.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Book: 1936-1965.

Muttley 
In the animated TV series Dick Dastardly; about a villianous character and his dog accomplice; created by Iwao Takamoto for Hanna-Barbera. (More about Muttley.)
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: TV series: 1968-1970.

Dingo 
A dog brought into the ship and offered passage to America in the book Dick Sand, A Captain at Fifteen; about slavery, and the African slave trade; written by Jules Verne.
BREED: Unknown   YEARS: Book: 1878.

Digby 
In British the movie Digby the Biggest Dog in the World; about an Old English Sheepdog who accidentally drinks a liquid growth formula and expands to gigantic proportions.
BREED: Old English Sheepdog   YEARS: Movie: 1973.

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.

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.

Dinky Dog 
Sandy's dog in the animated TV series Dinky Dog; about two girls living with their uncle, and a cute pup who suddenly grows to the size of a horse; by Hanna-Barbera.
BREED: Old English Sheepdog probably  YEARS: TV series: 1978-1981.

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.

Bello 
Dirk's dog in the Dutch book Dirk's Dog, Bello; about A little Dutch boy who helps rescue a Great Dane washed up on the dike of his village; written by Meindert DeJong.
BREED: Great Dane   YEARS: Book: 1980.

Gaspode 
A thinking and speaking dog in the fantasy books Discworld. In particular he appears in the 1990 novel Moving Pictures; written by Terry Pratchet.
BREED: Terrier   YEARS: Book: 1990.

Buddy 
Dog owned by Martin and his wife in the British TV series Doc Martin; about the people of a sleepy Cornish village and its humorless medical doctor; starring Martin Clunes. (Also in the series is dog Bob)
BREED: Westie-Jack Russell cross   YEARS: TV series: 2004-2022

Jip 
One of the doctor's brood in the several children's books Doctor Dolittle; about a doctor who shuns human patients in favour of animals with whom he can speak; based loosely on the books written by Hugh Lofting.
BREED: Sheep Dog   YEARS: Book: series 1920-1933.

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.

Cameo 
Appearing in many early films, she was a dog actor in such films as Penrod and Sam; born as Camisole.
BREED: Unknown   YEARS: Dog: probaby 1922-1934.

Ace Hart Private Eye Dog  (See also Eliot Shaq and Rosie O'Grady)
The detective in the animated TV series Dog City; created by Jim Henson. (Also in the series are dogs Ace Yu, Bubba, Bugsy, Colleen, Frisky, Mac, Mad Dog, Miss Belle, Rowlf, Scruffy and others.)
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: TV series: 1992-1995.

Eliot Shag  (See also Ace Hart and Rosie O'Grady)
The muppet animator in the animated TV series Dog City with puppetry; created by Jim Henson. (Also in the series are dogs Ace Yu, Bubba, Bugsy, Colleen, Frisky, Mac, Mad Dog, Miss Belle, Rowlf, Scruffy and others.)
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: TV series: 1992-1995.

Rosie O'Grady  (See also Ace Hart and Eliot Shag)
Ace's love interest in the animated TV series Dog City with puppetry; created by Jim Henson. (Also in the series are dogs Ace Yu, Bubba, Bugsy, Colleen, Frisky, Mac, Mad Dog, Miss Belle, Rowlf, Scruffy and others.)
BREED: Rough Collie   YEARS: TV series: 1992-1995.

Sam and Brandy  (Group )   
Elizabeth's dog and Jimmy's dog in the movie Dog Days; about a group of young people in Los Angeles whose lives become intertwined with the help of their canine companions. (Also in the movie are Labradoodle Charlie, Chihuahua Gertrude, and Pug Mabel)
BREED: Mixed breed both Sam and Brandy  YEARS: Moive: 2018.

Sophie 
Doug's canine friend in the comic strip Dog eat Doug; about a dog and a baby in a love-hate relationship; created by Brian Anderson.
BREED: Labrador Retriever   YEARS: Comic strip: 2004- now.

Diamond 
Owen's adopted dog in the movie Dog Gone (also titled Diamond Dog Caper), about a boy who battles a gang of bumbling thieves to rescue a dog carrying a fortune in stolen diamonds.
BREED: Golden Retriever   YEARS: Movie: 2008.

Gonker 
Fielding's dog in the movie Dog Gone; about a father and son who repair their relationship during a trek on the Appalachian trail to find a lost dog. Based on the book Dog Gone by Pauls Toutonghi, which was based on a true story.
BREED: Yellow Labrador   YEARS: Movie: 2023.

Dog Man 
Part-dog, part-man police officer in the book series Dog Man; about a part-dog, part-man police officer who protects the city against rotten robots, catty criminals and other evils; created by Dav Pilkey.
BREED: Generic (part-dog, part-man)  YEARS: Books: 2016-2024.

Chet 
Bernie's partner and narrator in the book series, including Dog On It; about a detective and his smart canine who helps him solve his cases; written by Peter Abrahams under the alias Spencer Quinn.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Book: 2009-2015.

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.

Stan 
The family dog in the TV series Dog With a Blog; about a family whose dog can talk and has a blog where he discusses the household happenings.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: TV series: 2012-2015.

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.

Lucky 
The dog in the movie for TV Doggie Tails, Vol. 1: Lucky's First Sleep Over about a dog who spends a night in the dog kennel, making new doggie friends and learning to use her imagination. (Also in the movie is dog Patches.)
BREED: Havanese (probably)  YEARS: Movie 2003.

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.

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.

Dogtanian 
The dog version of d'Artagnan in the Spanish and Japanese animated TV series Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds; an adaptation of the French classic story by Alexandre Dumas The Three Musketeers. (Also in the animated movie are dogs Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and Juliette.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1981.

Moses 
Chuck's dog in the movie Dogville; about a woman hiding from mobsters who arrives in the small town and is provided refuge in return for physical labor; starring Nicole Kidman, narrated by John Hurt. (The dog exists only as a chalk outline until the final scene.)
BREED: Unknown   YEARS: Movie: 2003.

Doki 
A curious dog in the Canadian children's animated TV series Doki; about animal friends who are members of the Worldwide Expedition Club; produced by Portfolio Entertainment
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Animated TV series: 2013-2019

Diogenes 
A dog befriended by Paul and adopted by Florence in the book Dombey and Son; a wealthy owner of the shipping company whose dream is to have a son to continue his business; written by Charles Dickens.
BREED: Unknown   YEARS: Book: 1848.

Bolivar  (Comic )   
In the animated movies and comic strip Donald Duck; by Walt Disney. (More about Bolivar.)
BREED: St. Bernard   YEARS: Movies: 1938- now. Comic books: 1938- now.

Scratch 
Dot's dog in the children's animated TV series Dot.; about the adventures an eight-year-old energetic girl who uses technology in solving problems; based on the book by Randi Zuckerberg.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 2016-2018.

Dolores 
Freddy's dog in the movie. Double Take; about a man who likes to keep in his dog in a knapsack and trys to run away from trouble but finds it follows him in unexpected ways; starring Eddie Griffin and Orlando Jones.
BREED: Pomeranian   YEARS: Movie: 2001.

Porkchop 
Doug's dog in the animated TV series Doug; about Doug Funnie and his family created by Jim Jinkins for Nickelodeon. The return series was later produced by Disney Studios.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1991-1994, 1996-1999.

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.

Isis  (Another )   
In the TV series (British) Downton Abbey; which depicts the lives of an aristocratic family and their servants in a well-appointed country estate during the post-Edwardian era. (Also before Isis was dog Pharoh, and after was dog Tiaa.)
BREED: Labrador Retriever   YEARS: TV series: 2010-2016

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.

Lucky 
The Doctor's dog in the movie Dr. Dolittle and sequels, about a doctor who discovers he can talk to animals; starred Eddie Murphy; based loosely on the children's book written by Hugh Lofting. (In the 1967 movie and the animated TV series (1970), the dog's name is Jip.)
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Movies: 1967, 1998, 2001, 2006. TV series: 1970-1971.

James Hound 
In the animated TV series as in the episode Dr. Ha-Ha; about a bumbling kung-fu artist like Hong Kong Phooey; by Terrytoons.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1966-1967.

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.

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

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.

Gecko 
Duckman's purple dog in the animated TV series Duckman; based on characters created by Everett Peck in his Dark Horse publication.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1994-1997.

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.

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.

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.

Diefenbaker 
The Montie's dog in the TV series Due South; about the adventures of a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police based in Chicago; starring Paul Gross.
BREED: Wolf-dog Hybrid   YEARS: TV series: 1994-1999.

Frou Frou 
The dog at the resort in the movie Dulcy; about a ditsy woman who tries to arrange a meeting for her inventor-friend with a possible investor and all goes wrong.
BREED: Great Dane   YEARS: Movie: 1940.

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.

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.

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.

Harvey 
The family dog in the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial; about a meek and alienated little boy who finds a stranded extraterrestrial; starring Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote and Drew Barrymore.
BREED: Golden Retriever   YEARS: Movie: 1982.

Peter Puppy 
Jim's sidekick in the animated TV series Earthworm Jim; based on the video game series of the same name; ceated by Doug TenNapel and designed by David Perry.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1995-1996. Video game: 1994.

Roly  (See also Terence, Wellard, and Willy)
Sharon's dog in the TV series (British) EastEnders; about the people of a fictional Victorian square in a fictional London Borough. (More about Roly.)
BREED: Poodle   YEARS: TV series: 1985- now.

Terence  (See also Roly, Wellard, and Willy)
Janine's dog in the TV series (British) EastEnders; about the people of a fictional Victorian square in a fictional London Borough.
BREED: Lhasa Apso   YEARS: TV series: 1985- now.

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.

Willy  (See also Terence, Wellard, and Roly)
Ethel's dog in the TV series (British) EastEnders; about the people of a fictional Victorian square in a fictional London Borough.
BREED: Pug   YEARS: TV series: 1985- now.

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.

Sharky 
Annabelle's pet guard dog in the animated TV series Eek! The Cat; about a purple cat whose motto is "it never hurts to help" an attitude that usually gets him into trouble.
BREED: Shark Dog   YEARS: TV series: 1992-1997

8 Below  (Including Dewey, Max, Maya, Old Jack, Shorty, Truman, Buck and Shadow)
In the movie Eight Below; based upon the 1958 ill-fated Japanese scientific expedition to the South Pole and a remake of the 1986 Japanese film Nankyoku Monogatari.
BREED: Siberian Husky Buck and Shadow were Alaskan Malamutes  YEARS: Movie: 2006.

Einstein 
Leroy's dog in the comic strip Einstein; about a dog who posed puzzles for Leroy and readers with the solution in the following edition; created by Jay Heavilin and Frank Johnson.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1964-1965.

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.

Algonquin 
The dog Elvira inherits in the movie Elvira, Mistress of the Dark; about famed horror hostess Elvira who goes to a stuffy New England town to claim her inheritance of a haunted house.
BREED: Poodle   YEARS: Movie: 1988.

Boots  (Mascot Henry's )   (Henry was another mascot)
Squad 51's mascot in the TV series Emergency!; about two specially trained firefighters who were part of the then innovative field of paramedics; starring Robert Fuller and Julie London.
BREED: mixed breed (Henry was a Basset Hound.)  YEARS: TV series: 1972-1977.

Dreyfuss 
The family dog in the TV series Empty Nest; about a father living with his two self-supporting daughters; starring Richard Mulligan and Kristy McNichol.
BREED: St. Bernard Golden Retriever mix  YEARS: TV series: 1988-1995.

Porsche 
The Reynolds family dog in the movie Enemy of the State; about a lawyer who accidentally receives key evidence to a crime and is pursued by a crooked politician's ruffians; starring Will Smith and Gene Hackman.
BREED: Pomeranian   YEARS: Movie: 1998.

Jollop 
Engie's dog in the British children's animated TV series Engie Benjy; about a boy and his dog who save the day with their extra special fixing skills; developed by Granada plc.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 2002-2004.

Arnold 
Turtle's dog in the HBO TV series Entourage; about the life of an actor trying to find success. The series was created and largely written by Doug Ellin.
BREED: Rottweiler   YEARS: TV series: 2004-2011.

Ozzie 
Professor Bomba's one-eyed, three-legged dog in the animated movie Epic; about a 17 year-old girl who is shrunk and lost in a forest where a battle between the good and evil biota is taking place.
BREED: Pug   YEARS: Movie: 2013.

Rimshot 
Ernest's dog in the movie Ernest Scared Stupid; a horror comedy about a screwball who unleashes an ugly troll that plots to turn children into wooden dolls; starring Jim Varney.
BREED: Jack Russell Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 1991.

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.

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.

Friday  (Dogs Schnucke and Driest in the book cover )   
Duncan's dog in the movie Eyes in the Night; about a blind detective and his seeing-eye dog who solve a murder and capture the perpetrator; starring Edward Arnold and dog actor Friday. This movie and the sequel The Hidden Eye were based on the novel series by Baynard Kendrick. (In the book series, Duncan has two German Sheperds, Schnucke and Driest.)
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: Movies: 1942, 1945.

Nero 
Carmen's pet in the humorousTV series Flemish TV series F.C. De Kampioenen; about a fictional football (soccer) team who regularly visit the club canteen before or after training or a match.
BREED: Yorkshire Terrier   YEARS: TV series: 1990-2011.

Argus 
The family dog in the movie Familiar Strangers; about a four-day Thanksgiving family gathering.
BREED: Irish Red and White Setter   YEARS: Movie: 2007.

Barfy  (Another )   
The first family dog in the comic strip Family Circus; about a typical American family; created by Bil Keene.
BREED: Labrador Retriever   YEARS: Comic strip: 1960- now.

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.

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.

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.

Vinny  (See also Brian)
Brian's replacement in the animated TV series Family Guy; about the Griffins a dysfunctional family; created by Seth MacFarlane. (Also in the series is dog Jasper.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1999-2003, 2005-

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.

Yellow 
Angus' dog in the movie Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog; about a boy and his dog who become stranded when turbulent waters capsize their boat; starring Jesse Bradford.
BREED: Golden Labrador   YEARS: Movie: 1994.

Miles 
Dog host of KFUR radio station in the comic strip Farley (first named Travels with Farley); a satirical look at life in the San Francisco Bay Area with a reporter for a city newspaper as the title character; created by Phil Frank.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic Strip: 1975-2007.

Doogie 
In the Australian animated TV series FARMkids; about pampered zoo animals accidentally being shipped to a dude ranch; created by Scott Strachan.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 2007-2008.

Fat Dog Mendoza 
In the British animated TV series for children Fat Dog Mendoza; about a smart-mouthed dog who is incredibly obese and his friends who try to fight crime; created by Scott Musgrove.
BREED: Generic but extremely obese   YEARS: TV series: 1998-2001.

H. G. Wells 
The father's pet in the TV series (British) and the movie Father Dear Father; about a writer of trashy thriller novels who finds himself bringing up his two irrepressible daughters. An Australian sequel series followed in 1978.
BREED: St. Bernard   YEARS: TV series: 1968-1973. Movie: 1973.

Fido  (Fatty's real-life dog, Luke)
Fatty's dog in the short comedy silent movie Fatty's Faithful Dog; a confrontatial setting with many fights; starring Fatty Arbuckle.
BREED: Pitbull   YEARS: Movie: 1915

Bradley, Jr. 
Bradley's dog (which he names after himself) in the movie Feast of Love; about a college professor who finds himself involved in the romantic lives of people around him; starring Morgan Freeman.
BREED: Springer Spaniel, Welsh   YEARS: Movie: 2007

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.

Ruff Ruffman 
Host in the animated TV game show FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman on PBS during the PBS Kids GO! block of educational programming; created by Kate Taylor.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 2006-2010.

Goodyear 
Finch's dog in the movie Finch; a man on a journey to find a new home for his dog and his newly created robot; starring Tom Hanks.
BREED: Irish Terrier mix   YEARS: Movie: 2021.

Porthos 
Sir James Matthew Barrie's dog in the movie Finding Neverland; about J.M. Barrie's friendship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan; starring Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet.
BREED: Great Pyrenees   YEARS: Movie: 2004.

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.

Dewey  (Also known as Rexxx)
The dog who teams up with a young kid to get the fire station back on its feet in the movie Firehouse Dog; starring Bruce Greenwood and Josh Hutcherson.
BREED: Irish Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 2007.

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.

Laika 
A Russian stray who became the first dog in space and who died within hours after launch. (More about Laika.)
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Dog: 1954-1957. Flight: 1957.

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.

Horand von Grafrath 
The first German Shepherd; developed in Germany by "Captain" Max von Stephanitz. (More about Horand von Grafrath.)
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: Dog: 1895-1899.

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.

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.

Huddersfield Ben 
The first Yorkshire Terrier who won many prizes as a show dog and in ratting contests. (More about Hudderfield Ben.)
BREED: Yorkshire Terrier   YEARS: Dog: 1865-1871.

Melba 
Aldo Bondi's dog in the movie Five Golden Hours; about a petty crook who consoles wealthy widows until he falls in love with one of them; starring Ernie Kovacs, Cyd Charisse and George Sanders.
BREED: Poodle toy   YEARS: Movie: 1961.

Wee Reg 
One of the characters in the children's animated TV series Fluffy Gardens in which each seven-minute episode tells the story of a different character. (Also in the series is George the Mean Yellow Dog.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 2007-2014.

Fluke  (See also Rufus)
The reincarnated human in the movie Fluke; about a workaholic who dies in an auto accident and comes back to life as a dog; based on the book by James Herbert.
BREED: Golden Retriever   YEARS: Book: 1977. Movie: 1995.

Rufus  (See also Fluke)
Fluke's friend in the movie Fluke; about a workaholic who dies in an auto accident and comes back to life as a dog; based on the book by James Herbert.
BREED: St. Bernard   YEARS: Movie: 1995.

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

Ragsy 
Val's dog in the movie Fog Over Frisco; about two half-sisters from a respected San Francisco family whose life styles diverge as one of them takes up with criminals. (Great shots of San Francisco in 1934.)
BREED: Terrier mix   YEARS: Movie: 1934

Fokkie Flink 
In the Dutch comic strip Fokkie Flink; about an anthropomorphic, pipe-smoking detective dog who solves mysteries.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1944-1945.

Foofur 
Heir-apparent in the animated TV series Foofur; about a dog who inherits his owner's estate but can't take possession; by Freddy Monnickendam at Hanna-Barbera. (Also his dog friends: Louis, Annabell, Fritz-Carlos, Hazel, Dolly, and Burt.)
BREED: Generic hound   YEARS: TV series: 1986-1988.

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.

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.

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.

Rusty 
Danny's companion in the movie For the Love of Rusty; the third of eight movies about a dog and his young companion played by actor Ted Donaldson. (More on Rusty's films.)
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: Movie: 1947.

Eddie 
Lorri's dog in the movie Four's a Crowd; about a newspaper reporter who believes the paper's former editor-in-chief can convince the owner not to shut it down and to resurrect it; starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Movie: 1938.

Sprocket  (Animated TV )   
Doc's dog in the children's live-action puppet TV series Fraggle Rock and the animated TV series; a high-energy raucous musical romp with "Muppet" characters called Fraggles; created by Jim Henson.
BREED: Sheep Dog   YEARS: TV series: 1983-1987. Animated TV series: 1987.

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.

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.

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.

Eddie  (Played by Moose)
Martin's dog in the TV series Frasier; a sitcom about a psychiatrist with a radio show who lives with his father; starring Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, John Mahoney and David Hyde Pierce.
BREED: Jack Russell Terrier   YEARS: TV series: 1993-2004.

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.

Jock  (See also Fred)
Fred's companion in the comic strip Fred Bassett; created by Scottish cartoonist Alex Graham. (Also occasionally in the strip are dogs Yorky and Fifi.)
BREED: Scottish Terrier   YEARS: Comic strip: 1963- now.

Comet 
The family dog in the TV series Full House; about a man who raises his three daughters in a house he shares with two adult male friends.
BREED: Golden Retriever   YEARS: TV series: 1987-1995

Alexander 
Nina Tucker's dog in the Japanese comic (manga) Fullmetal Alchemist; about two alchemist brothers searching for the legendary Philosopher's Stone which would allow them to recover their bodies. (Also in the comic are dogs Black Hayate and Den.)
BREED: Great Pyrenees   YEARS: Comic: 2004-2010.

Black Hayate 
Riza Hawkeye's dog in the Japanese comic (manga) and animated TV series (anime) Fullmetal Alchemist; about the adventures of two alchemist brothers and set in a fictional universe where alchemy is an advanced scientific technique; created by Masashi Kishimoto.
BREED: Unknown   YEARS: Comic: 2001-2010; TV series: 2002-2007.

Stella 
One of Kate's animal friends in the comic strip Furbabies; about an imaginative nine-year-old girl and her animal friends; also in the comic is Shawm, a Afghan hound.
BREED: Poodle   YEARS: Comic strip: 2023- now

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

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.

Gai Luron 
An anthropomorphic dog in the French comic strip Gai Luron; about an apathetic dog and his fox-friend reading their fan mail usually written by the same reader, a little boy. (Also in the comic is his girl friend Belle-Lurette.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1965- now

Bastian 
Gary's dog in the movie Game Night; about a group of friends whose regular game night turns into a tangled real-life mystery when the boastful brother of one of them is kidnapped by thugs; starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams.
BREED: West Highland White Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 2018.

Patches 
Gamin's pet in the comic strip Gamin and Patches; about a boy and his dog; created by cartoonist Mort Walker.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1987-1988.

Odie  (Another )   
Garfield's canine pigeon in the comic strip Garfield and the movie Garfield: The Movie; about a fun-loving cat and a stupid dog; created by Jim Davis.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1978- now. Movie: 2004.

Sieg and Kleine 
Slim and Clovia's dogs in the comic strip Gasoline Alley; about an established family, and residents in the town of Gasoline Alley; created by Frank King. It is the longest-running current comic strip, second after The Katzenjammer Kids
BREED: Great Dane and Doberman Doberman  YEARS: Comic strip: 1918- now.

Gaspard and Lisa 
Two canine friends in the children's book series Gaspard and Lisa; about two dogs, Gaspard (the black dog with a blue scarf) and Lisa (the white dog with a red scarf) who go on various adventures; created by wife and husband Anne Gutman and Georg Hallensbelen.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Books: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2012.

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.

Gelert 
A dog of legend in the animated movie Gelert; about Prince Llywelyn and his faithful hound in old Wales; based upon the legend.
BREED: Irish Wolfhound   YEARS: Movie: 2008.

Truffles 
Mildred's dog in the TV series (British) George & Mildred; a sitcom about an ill-matched married couple who move into a modern upmarket housing estate.
BREED: Yorkshire Terrier   YEARS: TV series: 1976-1979.

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.

George 
Jim's dog in the movie George! and the TV series (Swiss-Canadian), about an airplane pilot living in Switzerland whose sister gives him her 250-pound St. Bernard.
BREED: St. Bernard   YEARS: Movie: 1972. TV series:1972-73.

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.

Satchel 
One of Rob's pets in the comic strip Get Fuzzy; about the adventures of an ad executive and his anthropomorphic dog and cat; created by Darby Conley.
BREED: Mixed breed. Father was Labrador Retriever, his mother a Shar-Pei  YEARS: Comic strip: 1999- now.

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.

Leonard 
Gwen's dog in the movie Ghost Town; about a dentist whose short-lived death allows him to see dead people, among them a man who wants to stop the wedding of his widow; starring Ricky Gervais and Téa Leoni.
BREED: Great Dane   YEARS: Movie: 2008

Paul Anka 
Lorelai's dog in the TV series Gilmore Girls; about the talk-filled lives of a mother and her daughter; starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel.
BREED: Polish Lowland Sheepdog   YEARS: TV series: 2000-2007.

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

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.

Pickles 
Ginger's partner n the children's book Ginger and Pickles; about two shopkeepers who extend unlimited credit to their customers and end up going out of business; written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter.
BREED: Terrier   YEARS: Book: 1909.

Mike 
Ginger Meggs' dog in the Australian comic strip Ginger Meggs; about the escapades of a red-haired young boy; created by Jimmy Bancks and drawn by several cartoonist over the years. The strip remains the most widely syndicated Australian comic strip.
BREED: generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1921-2023. Movie: 1982.

Ginger 
Jerry's dog in the book Ginger Pye; about a smart dog who gets stolen; written by Eleanor Estes.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Book: 1952.

Binky 
Mary's inherited friend in the movie for TV Girl's Best Friend; about a disgruntled music critic who travels cross-country with her dog.
BREED: Jack Russell Terrier   YEARS: TV movie: 2008.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Goober 
The Partridge kids' dog in the animated TV series Goober and the Ghost Chasers; about a group of teenagers solving spooky mysteries with their dog who can become invisible; by Hanna-Barbera.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1973-1975.

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.

Carl  (Another )   
Madeleine's dog in the illustrated children's book Good Dog Carl; about a Rottweiler and a little girl he takes care of -- the first in a series of 22 books (as of 2016); written and illustrated by Alexandra Day.
BREED: Rottweiler   YEARS: Book: 1985-2015.

McTavish 
The Peachey family dog in the children's book Good Dog McTavish; about a family in crisis because the mom has taken up yoga and a rescue dog with a plan to save the family; written by Meg Rosoff and illustrated by Grace Easton.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Book: 2017.

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.

Max Goof 
Goofy's son in the animated TV series Goof Troop; and later in the animated movie A Googy Movie as the only son of the Disney character Goofy, he has many of the same mannerisms as his dad. (More about Max Goof.)
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Animated TV series: 1992. Animated Movie: 1995, 2000.

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.

Daisy 
Walt's dog in the movie Grand Torino; about a recently widowed Korean War veteran who is alienated from his family and angry at the world; starring Clint Eastwood.
BREED: Labrador Retriever   YEARS: Movie: 2008.

Fuzzby 
In the British animated TV series Grandma Bricks of Swallow Street; one of many series from Cosgrove Hall Films a British animation studio.
BREED: Generic shaggy dog   YEARS: TV series: 1976-1978.

Barry 
The mountain rescue dog who saved 40 lives at the Great St. Bernard Pass. (More about Barry.)
BREED: St. Bernard   YEARS: Dog: 1800-1814.

Cerberus  (Also Kerberos)
A monstrous multi-headed dog of Greek mythology, often called the "hound of Hades", it guards the gates of the underworld preventing the dead from leaving. (More about Cerberus.)
BREED: Unknown   YEARS: Dog: ancient.

Mignon 
Lisa's dog in the TV series Green Acres; about an attorney and his wife who try to live as genteel farmers in the bizarre community of Hooterville; starring Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor.
BREED: Yorkshire Terrier   YEARS: TV series: 1965-1971.

Streak 
Companion to the original Green Lantern in the comic book series Green Lantern; about a super hero who fought common criminals in New York City with the aid of his magic ring; published by DC Comics.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic books: 1948.

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.

Doc 
Canine companion in the TV series Grey's Anatomy; about the lives of surgical interns and residents as they gradually evolve into seasoned doctors.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: TV series: 2005- now.

Bobby 
The loyal dog of John Gray, also known as Greyfriars Bobby, a dog who became famous in 19th-century Edinburgh for supposedly spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died himself. (See Greyfriars Bobby.)
BREED: Skye Terrier   YEARS: Dog: 1855-1872.

Greyfriars Bobby 
Auld Jock's loyal dog in the book and the movie Greyfriars Bobby; about a dog who follows a farm worker who ultimately dies in poverty and is buried in Greyfriar's Kirkyard. Bobby returns to his grave every night; based on the book by Eleanor Atkinson.
BREED: Skye Terrier   YEARS: Book: 1912. Movies: 1961, 2005.

Lady Geryhound 
In advertisements for Greyhound Lines bus company. (More about Lady Greyhound.)
BREED: Greyhound   YEARS: Ads: since 1914.

Rufferto 
Groo's inseparable companion in the comic book series Groo the Wanderer; about an incompetent large-nosed barbarian and his faithful dog; created by Sergio Aragonés.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic books: 1981- now.

Cosmo, the Spacedog 
A character appearing in an animated TV series and the American comic books Guardians of the Galaxy; about a telepathic Soviet dog who is the security chief of the space station Knowhere and a member of the Guardians.
BREED: Golden Retriever - Labrador Retriever hybrid  YEARS: Comics: 2008-2010. TV series: 2014-2015.

Ponta Koizumi 
In the Japanese comic strip (manga) Guru Guru Pon-chan; about a puppy who turns into a human and falls in love with a girl in his school; created by Satomi Ikezawa.
BREED: Labrador   YEARS: Comic strip: 1998-2000.

Bitsy 
The Pulham family dog in the movie H. M. Pulham Esq.; about a successful man who reflects on the past wondering if he is now happy; starring Robert Young and Hedy Lamarr.
BREED: Unknown   YEARS: Movie: 1941.

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.

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.

Snert 
Hagar's dog in comic strip Hagar the Horrible; about a shaggy scruffy overweight red-bearded Viking who regularly raids England; created by Dik Browne and now drawn by his son Chris Browne.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1973- now.

Engels 
Gurney's dog in the movie Hail, Caesar!; a fictional take on the real-life fixer Eddie Mannix who works in the Hollywood movie industry in the 1950s; starring among others George Clooney.
BREED: Maltese (perhaps)  YEARS: Movie: 2016.

Lester 
The Lindsay family dog in the movie Halloween; about a killer who gets out of a sanitarium to pursue is life's work; starring Malcolm McDowell; a remake of the 1978 thriller.
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: Movie: 2007.

Hambone 
Hillie's dog in the movie Hambone and Hillie; about a dog who gets lost at an airport and treks cross country to be reunited with his owner; starring Lillian Gish and Candy Clark.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Movie: 1983.

Wee Jock 
Macbeth's dog in the TV series (British) Hamish Macbeth; about a man who keeps the peace in a small Scottish town without undue reliance on the letter of the law; loosely based on a series of mystery novels by M. C. Beaton.
BREED: West Highland White Terrier   YEARS: Book: 1985-2013. TV series: 1995-1997.

Buck 
Maddy's large dog in the movie Hanging Up; about three sisters who bond over their ambivalence toward the imminent death of their grouchy father; starring; Meg Ryan, Diane Keaton, Lisa Kudrow and Walter Matthau.
BREED: Newfoundland   YEARS: Movie: 2000.

Hank the Cowdog 
The self-styled "Head of Ranch Security" in the book series about Hank the Cowdog; about the proud but bumbling Hank; written by John R. Erickson.
BREED: Mixed breed  (pure-bred cowdog)  YEARS: Book: 1982-2009.

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.

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.

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.

Fang 
Hagrid's pet in the books and in the movies Harry Potter; a fantasy series about young children learning to become wizards; written by the British author J. K. Rowling.
BREED: Neapolitan Mastiff   YEARS: Book: 1997-2007. Movies: 2001-2011.

Freeway 
The Hart's dog in the TV series Hart to Hart; about a self-made millionaire and beautiful freelance journalist who spend their free time as amateur detectives; starring Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers.
BREED: Löwchen   YEARS: TV series: 1979-1984.

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.

Lucky 
Barton's dog in the comic book series Hawkeye; about a superhero archer in many adventures with the Avengers.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1964- now.

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.

Hamlet 
Jim's dog in the movie Head Over Heels; about a woman who thinks she has witnessed the man of her dreams committing a cold blooded crime; starring Monica Potter and Freddie Prinze, Jr.
BREED: Great Dane   YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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.

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.

Babydoll 
Daphne's dog in the movie Heavy Petting; about a guy who falls in love with his girlfriend's dog and out of love with her.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Movie: 2007.

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.

Winston 
Hector's dog in the TV animated series Hector Heathcote; about an 18-year-old orange-haired colonial patriot who often urns up as an unsung hero during various periods in American history
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1963-1964

Josef 
Heidi's dog in the children's book Heidi, about the life of a young girl in her paternal grandfather's care in the Swiss Alps; written by Swiss author Johanna Spyri. The story has been adapted in many media, but the dog is rarely feature (one exception is the 1974 Japanese anime series).
BREED: Saint Bernard   YEARS: Book: 1881. Animation: 1974.

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.

Anni 
Andrea's dog in the book Hello Love; about a dog who brings two lost souls in need of a second chance at happiness; written by Karen McQuestion.
BREED: Hound   YEARS: Book: 2014.

Ribsy 
Henry's dog in the book series about Henry Higgins; about a young boy's adventures in Portland, Oregon in the 1950s; written by Beverly Cleary.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Book: 1950.

Douglas Dog 
Friend of Henry's cat in the British children's animated TV series Henry’s Cat; about a laid-back ponderous yellow cat and his many friends and enemies; written by Stan Hayward and produced by Bob Godfrey.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1983-1993.

Boomer 
In the TV series Here's Boomer; about a stray dog that travels around helping people in trouble.
BREED: Mixed breed terrier   YEARS: TV series: 1980-1982.

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.

Nemo 
Sentry dog for the 377th Security Police Squadron of the U.S. Air Force and hero war dog in vietnam; injured in December, 1966 while on duty.
BREED: German Shepherd   YEARS: War bravery: 1966. Dog: 1962-1972.

Duggee 
Leader of the squirrel club in the British preschool animated TV series Hey Duggee; each episode shows the squirrels completing an activity or adventure relating to a badge; created by Grant Orchard.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 2014- now.

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.

Jennie  (Book )   
In the movie and the book Higglety Pigglety Pop!; about a dog who is not content with having everything but must go out in the world to find something she doesn't have; starring Meryl Streep and Forest Whitaker. The book was written by Maurice Sendak.
BREED: Sealyham Terrier   YEARS: Movie: 2010. Book: 1967.

Pard  (See Pard in movie I Died a Thousand Times, 1955)
Roy's dog in the movie High Sierra about an ex-con who is hired by his old boss to help a group of inexperienced criminals to carry out a robbery; starring Humphrey Bogart and Ida Lupino.
BREED: Mixed breed   YEARS: Movie: 1941.

Fetch 
Loud Kiddington's dog in the animated TV series Histeria; a satirical look at history with a cast of comic characters; by Warner Bros.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: TV series: 1998-2000.

Bascomb Mr. 
Malcom Smith's drooling dog in the movie Hollywood or Bust; about a singer who can't pay his bookie and a nerdy movie fan with his Great Dane in a convertible ride to Hollywood; starring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
BREED: Great Dane   YEARS: Movie: 1956.

Rusty 
The sheriff and Buck's best friend in the animated movie Home on the Range; about a mismatched trio of dairy cows who must capture an infamous cattle rustler for his bounty; by Walt Disney.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Movie: 2004.

Homeless Hector 
A homeless dog in the comic strip Homeless Hector; about the humorous adventures of a stray dog; created by Harry Hershfield.
BREED: Generic   YEARS: Comic strip: 1899.

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.

Shadow  (Left in picture. See also Chance)
Jamie's dog in the movie Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey; a remake of the 1963 movie based on the book by Sheila Burnford titled The Incredible Journey. (In the earlier movie and book Shadow is Bodger a Bull Terrier. Also in the movie are dogs Riley and others.)
BREED: Golden Retriever   YEARS: Movie: 1993.

Sam 
Hondo's dog in the movie Hondo; about a U.S. cavalry scout who discovers a woman and her son living in the midst of warring Apaches and he becomes their protector; starring John Wayne and Geraldine Page.
BREED: Rough Collie   YEARS: Movie: 1953.