All Dogs Famous from 1960 to 1979Sorted by Venue (including starting word "The") |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
Wally The family dog in the comic strip Drabble; created by Kevin Fagan. BREED: Dachshund YEARS: Comic strip: 1979- now. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Axelrod In advertisments for Flying A Service Station; owned by Tidewater Oil Company. BREED: Basset Hound YEARS: Ads: 1965-1966. |
Joey Captain "Doc" Council's dog in the movie Fool's Parade; about three ex-convicts who hope to go straight and an evil prison official who wants to steal their money and kill them; starring James Stewart and George Kennedy. BREED: Bloodhound YEARS: Movie: 1971. |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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Hong Kong Phooey The superhero in the animated TV series Hong Kong Phooey; about a dog who uses Chinese martial arts to fight crime; produced by Hanna-Barbera. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1974-1976. |
Friday (In the book, Sadie) Andi and Bruce's dog in the movie Hotel for Dogs; about 2 orphans who hide their dog at an abandoned hotel when their guardians forbid pets at home; based on the book by Lois Duncan. (Also dogs Angela, Cooper, Friday, Georgia, Henry, Juliet, Lenny, MacTavish, Madison, Preston, Romeo, Red Rover and others.) BREED: Jack Russell Terrier YEARS: Book: 1971. Movie: 2009. |
Jason In advertisements for Hush Puppies, a brand of casual shoes by Wolverine Worldwide. BREED: Basset Hound YEARS: Ads: since 1985- now. Dog: 1979-1990. |
Djinn Djinn Jeannie's dog in the TV series I Dream of Jeannie; about a United States astronaut who finds his life vastly complicated by his genie companion. BREED: Havanese YEARS: TV series: 1965-1970. |
Braveheart Inch's dog in the animated TV series Inch High, Private Eye; about a miniature detective, her niece and dog who solve mysteries; by Hanna-Barbera. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1973-1974. |
Rontu Karana's adopted dog in the movie Island of the Blue Dolphins; about a young Native American girl swims back to her abandoned home island to be with her brother; starring Celia Kaye. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Movie: 1964. |
Lotje Family pet in the Dutch comic strip Jack, Jacky and the Juniors ((Jan Jans en de Kinderen); about a family's situations; originally created by Jan Kraus. BREED: Dachshund YEARS: Comic strip: 1970- now. |
Wordsworth Jamie's dog in the British animated TV series Jamie and the Magic Torch; about young boy and his torch which, when shone on the floor, opens up a hole into a fun dimension called Cuckoo Land; created by Cosgrove Hall. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1976-1979. |
Pilot Mr. Rochester's dog in the TV series (British) Jane Eyre; about a young governess who falls in love with her brooding and complex master; based upon the book by Charlotte Bronte. In the book the dog is a Newfoundland; in other films other kinds of dogs. BREED: Landseer Newfoundland (Irish Wolfhound in some portrayals) YEARS: Book: 1847. TV series: 2006. Movies: 1914-2011. |
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Bandit Jonny's dog in the animated TV series Jonny Quest; about a boy who accompanies his father on extraordinary adventures; by Hanna Barbera. BREED: Terrier YEARS: TV cartoon: 1964-1965. |
Skip Kapitein Rob's dog in the Dutch comic strip Kapitein Rob; about a sea captain who owns a sailing ship and a time machine which allows him to travel to previous centuries. BREED: Samoyed YEARS: Comic strip: 1945-1966. |
Duke Kelly's bests friend in the comic strip Kelly & Duke; about a boy with an anthropomorphic dog with a Southern accent; created by Jack Moore. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1972-1980. |
Hunter, The A private eye in the animated TV series King Leonardo and his Short Subjects; King Leonardo the lion, an inept ruler of the land of Bongo Congo, tries to stop the evil plans of Biggy Rat. The Character also appears in Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales. BREED: Bloodhound YEARS: Animated TV series: 1960-1963; 1963-1966. |
Albert A dog in the German comics by Klaus Vonderwerth who made short humorous comic strips for the children's magazine Der Trommel BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1964-1965.. |
Lad (Real-life dog ) The author's dog in the movie Lad: A Dog; starring Peter Breck; based on a series of short stories by Albert Terhune about his real-life Rough Collie. BREED: Rough Collie YEARS: Dog: 1902-1918. Book: 1919. Movie: 1962. |
Scamp (Comic ) (See also Lady, Tramp, Jock, and Trusty) In the comic strip, then in the animated movie Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure. Originally the pup had his own comic strip and comic books beginning in the 1950s, then later showed up as the son of Lady and Tramp in the movie. (Also in the film are dogs Annette, Danielle, Colette, Buster, Ruby, Scratchy, Sparky, Francois, and Mitch.) BREED: Cocker Spaniel mix YEARS: Comic strip: 1955-1988. Movie: 2001. |
Lampo (Statue ) Elvio's dog in life and in the book Lampo, the Traveling Dog. The dog rode trains by himself to various parts of Italy and always returned. Station workers everywhere would tie rail ticket stubs to his collar showing where he'd been. His statue is at Campiglia Marittima Station. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Dog: 1953-1961. Book: 1963. |
Lassie (TV series ) In the TV series and in the movies beginning with the film Lassie Come Home; about a boy and his dog; starring Roddy McDowall and Elizabeth Taylor. In the TV series the boy was played by Tommy Retig. (More about Lassie.) BREED: RoughCollie YEARS: Movie: from 1943. TV series: 1954-1973. |
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Zero Annie's dog in the comic strip Little Annie Rooney; about a young orphaned girl who traveled about with her dog in the 1920s; originated by King Features Syndicate. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1927-1966. |
Candy The family dog in the movie for TV Little Dog Lost; about the adventures of a little dog; as part of the Wonderful World of Disney television program. BREED: Welsh Corgi YEARS: Movie: 1963. |
Bandit (See also Jack) The family's second dog in the books and the TV series Little House on the Prairie; based on the memories of Laura Ingalls Wilder's childhood in the Midwest region of the United States during the late 19th century. BREED: Bulldog (mixed breed in TV series) YEARS: Book: 1935-1943, 1962, 1971, 1974. TV series: 1977-1983. |
Jack (See also Bandit) The family's first dog in the books and the TV series Little House on the Prairie; based on the memories of Laura Ingalls Wilder's childhood in the Midwest region of the United States during the late 19th century. BREED: Border Collie YEARS: Book: 1935-1939. TV series: 1974-1977. |
Sandy (1982 movie ) Annie's dog in comics Little Orphan Annie on radio, in the Broadway musical Annie, and in the movies (1982, 1999 and 2014); created by Harold Gray. BREED: Airedale mix YEARS: Radio: 1925-1942. Comics: 1925- 2010. Broadway stage: 1977-1983. Movies: 1982, 1999, 2014. |
Albert Greg's dog in the movie Live a Little Love a Little; about a photographer who divides his time working for a skin magazine and a conservative newspaper and falls in love with a fashion model; starring Elvis Presley. BREED: Great Dane YEARS: Movie: 1968. |
Pax Mike's seeing-eye dog in the TV series Longstreet; about a blind insurance investigator solving crimes; starring James Franciscus. BREED: German Shepherd (white) YEARS: TV series: 1971-1972. |
Chester (See also Spike) Spike's cohort in the animated movies Looney Tunes; voiced by Stan Freberg; produced by Warner Bros. BREED: Generic YEARS: Movies: 1952-1996. |
Rantanplan A prison guard dog in the French-Belgian comic book series and the animated TV series Lucky Luke; about a cowboy known to "shoot faster than his shadow"; created by Maurice De Bevere. (More about Rantanplan.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic book appearance: 1960-1987. TV series: 2006. |
Mosé An antagonist in the Italian comic book series Lupo Alberto; about a blue wolf whose antics are usually foiled by a sheepdog; created by Guido Silvestri. BREED: Old English Sheepdog YEARS: Comic books: 1974- now. |
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Genevieve (Movie poster ) Madeline's dog in the children's book series, in the movie, and animated TV series for children Madeline; about a girl who lives in Paris and attends a boarding school; written by Ludwig Bemelmans. BREED: Generic YEARS: Books: 1939-1967. TV series: 1991-2007. Movie: 1998. |
Patch Mandy's dog in the British girl's comic book series Mandy ; serialized stories mostly either comedic or about tragic heroines published weekly by D. C. Thomson & Co. BREED: Cocker Spaniel YEARS: Comic strip: 1967. |
Andy Mark's faithful dog in the comic strip Mark Trail; about an outdoor magazine writer whose assignments lead him into danger and adventure; created by Ed Dodd. BREED: St. Bernard YEARS: Comic strip: 1946- now. |
Marmaduke (Live-action ) The Winslow family dog in the comic strip and in the animated movie Marmaduke; about a big dog that gets into loads of trouble; comic by Brad Anderson. (Also in the movie are dogs Bosco, Giuseppe, Jezebel, Mazie, Thunder, Lightning, and Raisin.) BREED: Great Dane YEARS: Comic strip: 1954- now. Movie: 2010, 2022. |
Andrew The family dog in the movie Mary Poppins; about a magical nanny who comes to work for a unhappy family; starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. BREED: Bearded Collie mix YEARS: Movie: 1964. |
Mungo Mary's dog in the British animated TV series Mary, Mungo and Midge; about a girl and her dog and her pet mouse Midge who lived in a tower block in a busy town; created by John Ryan and produced by the BBC. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1969. |
Dinah Pluto's girlfriend in the animated movies about Mickey Mouse; produced by Walt Disney. BREED: Dachshund YEARS: Movie: 1942- now. |
Pluto (See also Fifi) Cartoon dog in the animated movies and several animated TV series appearing as the pet of Mickey Mouse; by Walt Disney. (More about Pluto.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Movies: 1931- now. TV series: 1999- now. |
Butch Pluto's arch nemesis in the animated movies and the animated TV series Mickey Mouse Clubhouse; by Walt Disney. (And in other venues.) BREED: Bulldog YEARS: Movie shorts: 1940-1947. TV series: 1954, 2001-2017, 2006-2012. |
Yukk! Mighty Man's faithful sidekick in the animated TV series Mighty Man; about a millionaire and his ugly dog who fight crime by becoming very small. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1979-1980. |
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Ditto (See also Blu) Monica's pet in the Brazialian comic strip Monica & Friends; about the adventures of Monica and her many friends; created by Mauricio di Sousa. (Also in the comic are dogs Fluffy {Floquinho}, Duke {Duque}, and Rufus {Rúfius}.) BREED: King Charles Spaniel YEARS: Comic strip: 1959- now. |
Blu (See also Ditto) Franklin's pet in the Brazilian comic book series Monica and Friends (previously Monica's Gang); about the adventures of Monica and her many friends; created by Mauricio de Sousa. (Also in the comic are dogs Fluffy {Floquinho}, Duke {Duque}, and Rufus {Rúfius}.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic books: 1959-now. |
Mooch In the movie Mooch Goes To Hollywood; about an ambitious dog who attempts to become a canine star after befriending Zsa Zsa Gabor; played by the Benji dog Higgins and starring Vincent Price. BREED: Terrier mix YEARS: Movie: 1975. |
Sorry O-O (Comic ) A melancholy and longing dog in the comic strip, TV series, and books about Moomin; a series of episodes with several eccentric and oddly-shaped characters, some of whom are related to each other; by Finnish author Tove Jansson. BREED: Generic YEARS: Books: 1945-1970. Comic strip: 1945-1975. TV series: 1959-1991. |
Bowser The Miller's pets in the comic strip Moose & Molly; about the daily life of a loafer and his wife; created by Bob Weber. (Also in the comic is dog Butch.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1965-2020. |
Mrs. Brown Herman's dog in the British movie Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter; about an English pop rock band who play gigs to raise money to pay the dog race entry fees; starring Herman's Hermits. BREED: Greyhound YEARS: Movie: 1968. |
Junior Family dog in the comic strip Muggs and Skeeter; about a couple of youngsters in humorous situations; created by Wally Bishop. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1928. |
Buddy Little Ted's dog in the movie My Dog Buddy; about a boy who is orphanded in a tragic car accident and his dog is left behind when he is taken to hospital. The dog is played by London. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: Movie: 1960. |
Barabbas Jack's dog in the movie My Dog, the Thief; about an traffic reporter who discovers that his dog has accidentally stolen a priceless necklace from a jewel-smuggling gang; starring Dwayne Hickman and Mary Ann Mobley. BREED: Saint Bernard YEARS: Movie: 1969 |
Tramp The family dog in the TV series My Three Sons; about a widower and aeronautical engineer raising his three sons and their dog; starring Fred MacMurray. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: TV series: 1960-1972. |
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Poochie (original called Woofy in 1933, then Poochie in 2018) Nancy's dog in the comic strip Nancy; about a typical and somewhat mischievous eight-year-old girl and her friends; created by Ernie Bushmiller. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1933- now. |
Napoleon In the comic strip Napoleon and Uncle Elby; about a character based on the creator's uncle Henry Elba Eastman and his dog; created by Clifford McBride. BREED: Irish Wolfhound probably YEARS: Comic strip: 1932-1961. |
Farfel Ventriloquist Jimmy Nelson's dog and in advertisements for Nestlé's Quik . BREED: Generic puppet with long ears YEARS: Ads: 1953-1965. |
Nikki Andre's dog in the movie Nikki Wild Dog of the North; about a dog separated from his owner in the rugged Canadian wilderness. BREED: Malamute YEARS: Movie: 1961. |
Bumpy (Stuffed toy ) Noddy's companion in the children's books and British animated TV series for children about Noddy; a character created by British children's author Enid Blyton. BREED: Generic YEARS: Book: 1949-1963. TV series: 1975, 1992, 1998, 2001. |
Norbert ("Little No-No" ) (Originally called "Little No-No") Orphan dog in the comic strip Norbert; about the life of a pup; the strip evolved from Little No-No and Sniffy (see other image); created by George Fett. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1973. |
Ole Rex A shaggy white dog in the movie Old Rex; about a boy who nurses a stray dog back to health then runs away with him. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Movie: 1961. |
Bullseye (Book ) Bill Sikes's dog in the book Oliver Twist; about a orphan boy caught in the misery of old London; by Charles Dickens and in the many movie adaptations including the movie Oliver. BREED: Bull Terrier or Bulldog YEARS: Book: 1837-1839. Movies: 1922, 1948, 1968, 1988, 1997, 2005. TV: 1999, 2007. |
Perdita and Pongo (Missus and Pongo in the book) The mother and father dogs in the animated movie One Hundred and One Dalmatians; about the travails of two Dalmatians and their puppies; based on the novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith; produced by Walt Disney. BREED: Dalmatian YEARS: Movie: 1961. |
Harry (Comic book annual ) Wullie's dog in the Scottish comic strip Oor Wullie; about a boy and his friends whose adventures often involve unrealistic get-rich-quick schemes that lead to mischief; created by R. D. Low and drawn by cartoonist Dudley D. Watkins until 1969; then by others. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip:1936-1969, 1989-1997, 2005- now. |
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Jollipop Panda's personal servant in the Dutch comic strip Panda; about a young and intelligent panda who travels the world; created by Marten Toonder. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1946-1991. |
Snoopy (See also Spike) Charlie Brown's dog in comic strip Peanuts and in animated TV specials such as I want a Dog for Christmas by Charles Schulz. (More about Snoopy.) BREED: Beagle YEARS: Comic strip: 1950- now. TV specials: 1965-2011. Movies: 1969, 1972, 1977, 1980. |
Spike (See also Snoopy) Snoopy's older brother in the comic strip Peanuts; by Charles Schulz. (More about Spike.) BREED: Bulldog YEARS: Comic strip: 1950- now. |
Bessie George's dog in the movie Period of Adjustment; about two married couples both in a difficult period of their relationships; starring Anthony Franciosa and Jane Fonda and based on the play by Tennessee Williams. BREED: Cocker Spaniel YEARS: Movie: 1962. |
Nana In the book Peter and Wendy and the original play Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie and in the stage musical Peter Pan. BREED: Newfoundland in the play and book. In film and on stage St. Bernard. YEARS: Play: 1904. Book: 1911. Stage: 1954, 1979, 1990, 1998. |
Dog (Also called Boy) The girls' canine companion (played by dog actor Higgins) in the TV series Petticoat Junction; about the misadventures of the family staff of The Shady Rest Hotel and their neighbors of Hooterville. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: TV series: 1963-1970. |
Pimpa In the Italian comic strip and animated TV series Pimpa; about a talking dog who lives in a magical world where everything is animated; created by Francesco Tullio Altan. BREED: Generic white with red spots YEARS: Comic strip: 1975-1995. Animated TV series: 1980s. |
Ladadog (Movie ) The family dog in the TV series Please Don't Eat the Daisies; about a family who moves from a crowded apartment to an old house in the country; based on the movie, starring Doris Day and David Niven. BREED: Bearded Collie (In the movie, Old English Sheepdog played by Lord Nelson) YEARS: Movie: 1960. TV series: 1965-1967, 1968-1973. |
Beauregard Bugleboy In the comic strip Pogo; set in the Okefenokee Swamp of the southeastern United States and engaging in social and political satire; created by Walt Kelly. (The dog is also known as Beauregard Chaulmoogra Frontenac de Montmingle Bugleboy.) BREED: Bloodhound YEARS: Comic strip: 1948-1975. |
Garrick Demelza'a dog in the book series and TV series Poldark, about the lives of a British army officer, his relatives and friends in the late 18th and early 19th century in Cornwall; creator of the 12 book series, Winston Graham. There were two TV series, the latest in 2015, starring Aidan Turner as Poldark. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Book: 1945-2002. TV series: 1975, 2015. |
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Liberty Pet dog of President Gerald R. Ford, given to the president as an 8-month-old puppy by his daughter Susan Ford and new White House photographer David Hume Kennerly. Also there was dogs Lucky and Misty. (More about Liberty.) BREED: Golden Retriever YEARS: Dog: 1974-1984. |
Feller Pet dog of President Harry S Truman. Since no one in the White House wanted the puppy Truman decided to give him to the White House physician. There was also Irish Setter Mike. BREED: Cocker Spaniel English YEARS: Dog: 1947-1961. |
Grits Pet dog of President Jimmy Carter's daughter Amy, a gift from her teacher. The dog was given back shortly afterwards. Also there was Afghan Hound Lewis Brown. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Dog: 1978-1980. |
Pushinka Pet of President John F. Kennedy, a gift to daughter Caroline as a sign of friendship and a peace offering from Soviet Premier Khrushchev. The dog was the puppy of a Russian space dog Strelka and she and Kennedy's other dog Charlie had four pups together. Also there were six other dogs. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Dog: 1961-1963. |
Him and Her Pet dogs of President Lyndon Johnson. Her died at the White House in November 1964 after she swallowed a stone. Him died in June 1966 when he was hit by a car while chasing a squirrel. Also the president had Collie Blanco, Beagles Edgar and Freckles, and mongerl Yuki. BREED: Beagles YEARS: Dog: 1963-1966. |
Checkers Pet dog of President Richard Nixon, famous because of the Checker's speech. Also the president had dogs Irish setter King Timahoe, Terrier Pasha and Poodle Vicki. BREED: Cocker Spaniel YEARS: Dog: 1952-1964. |
Pup Parade dogs (Also known as The Bash Street Pups) In the British comic strip Pup Parade; centred around The Bash Street Kids' dogs and their many adventures; drawn by Gordon Bell and part of the Beano comic enterprise. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1967-2003. |
Shamus One of Q.T.'s assistants in the animated TV series of 5 minute episodes Q. T. Hush; about a detective and animal his assistants; one of the first cartoons in color. BREED: Bloodhound YEARS: TV series: 1960 |
Red Dog (Originally named Tally Ho) The dog who unites the people of Dampier, Western Australia, in the movie Red Dog; based on the book Red Dog written by Louis de Bernières which was based upon a real life dog called Red Dog. BREED: Kelpie-Cattle Dog mix YEARS: Dog: 1971-1979. Book: 1993. Movie: 2011. |
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Dollar The family dog in comic books and an animated TV series Richie Rich; about the only child of fantastically wealthy parents and is the world's richest kid; produced by Hanna-Barbera. BREED: Dalmatian (actually Dollarmatian; like a Dalmatian but with dollar signs instead of spots) YEARS: Comic books: 1953-1994. TV series: 1980-1984,1996. |
Fikske Rikske's dog in the Flemish comic strip Rikske and Fikske; about the adventures of a boy and his dog; written by Nonkel Fons and drawn by Lionel Graham Croucher. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1920-1971. |
Jonnie Mary's dog in the movie Ring of Bright Water; about a man with a pet otter who moves into a rustic cottage overlooking the sea in Scotland where he meets a woman and her dog; starring Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna; based on the book by Gavin Maxwell. BREED: Brittany YEARS: Movie: 1969. |
Rivets Family dog in the comic strip Rivets; created by George Sixta. The comic first appeared in The Saturday Evening Post in 1944 and was syndicated from 1953 to 1985. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1944-1985. |
Butkus Rocky's dog in the movie Rocky; a rags to riches story of Rocky Balboa, a debt-collector who becomes a boxing champion; starring Sylvester Stallone. BREED: Bull Mastiff YEARS: Movie: 1976. |
Roobarb In the British animated TV series for children Roobarb; about a green dog whose adventures are usually snarled by a cynical pink cat; created by Grange Calveley for the BBC. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1974. |
Reddy A stupid dog in the animated TV series Ruff and Reddy; about the adventures of a smart cat and a not-so-smart dog; by Hanna-Barbera. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1957-1960. |
Joe Sgt. Corey's dog in the TV series Run Joe Run; about a K-9 dog who is falsely accused of attacking his master escapes being put down and while on the run helps people he encountered. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: TV series: 1974-1976. |
Bingo One of Rupert's friends in the British comic strip Rupert Bear; about a bear who lives with his parents in a fictional idyllic English village with several anthropomorphic animals friends; created by Mary Tourtel and since 1935 written by others. (See also Pong Ping) BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1920- now. |
Pongping One of Rupert's friends in the British comic strip Rupert Bear; about a bear who lives with his parents in a fictional idyllic English village with several anthropomorphic animals friends; created by Mary Tourtel and since 1935 written by others. (See also Bingo.) BREED: Pekingese YEARS: Comic strip: 1920- now |
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Goliath Samson's dog in the animated TV series Samson and Goliath; about a superhero teenager and his dog as they ride around the country on a motorbike fighting evil; by Hanna-Barbera. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1967. |
Savage Sam Old Yeller's son in the movie Savage Sam; about the hound helping find children who were snatched by a band Apache; a sequel to Old Yeller: by Disney. BREED: Bluetick Coonhound YEARS: Movie: 1963 |
Scrappy-Doo (Another ) The nephew of cartoon star Scooby-Doo in the animated TV series Scooby-Doo; about a big dog and several teenage humans; a Hanna Barbera production, originally created by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears. BREED: Great Dane YEARS: TV series: 1979-2011. |
Scooby-Doo (Another ) (Formerly called Too Much) Lifelong companion of Shaggy Rogers in the animated TV series Scooby-Doo Where Are You; about a big dog and several teenage humans; a Hanna Barbera production, originally created by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears. BREED: Great Dane YEARS: TV series: 1969-1991, 2001- now. Live-action movie:2002, 2004. Animated movie: 2020. |
Barkley In the animated TV series Sesame Street; a puppet originally named Woof-Woof. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1969-1999. |
Pedro Faithful companion of private detective Sexton Blake in the British TV series Sexton Blake, about a detective solving many kinds of mysteries. BREED: Bloodhound YEARS: Comic strips: 1939-1979. Movies: 1930-1958. TV: 1967-1971. |
Spot A dog that Shaft happens upon that he befriends in the movie Shaft in Africa; about a detective who is some how supposed to stop a human trafficking ring in Africa while people try to kill him for who knows why; starring Richard Roundtree. BREED: Africanis YEARS: Movie: 1973. |
Hush Puppy In the TV show for children Shari Lewis Show; a puppet on the hand of Shari Lewis. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1960s. |
Sparky (Another ) Smokey's firehouse dog (sometimes called Sparks) in the comic strip Smokey Stover; about a foolish firefighter (often riding in his two-wheeled "Foomobile") and his family and friends; created by Bill Holman. BREED: Dalmatian YEARS: Comic strip: 1935-1973. |
Sniffy (not Sniffy the Pup) A dog in the comic strip Sniffy; about a gang of neighborhood dogs, including Sniffy (who was named after Fett's pet Beagle), his nephew Caesar, his pal Charley, and girl friend Queenie; created by George Fett. BREED: Beagle YEARS: Comic Strip: 1964-1973. |
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Sounder (Also see book version) The family dog in the movie Sounder and its 1976 sequel and the movie for TV by Disney Sounder; a coming-of-age story of a boy living in the Depression Era of the South; based upon the book by William H. Armstrong but more upbeat. BREED: Redbone Hound YEARS: Movies: 1972, 1976. TV movie: 2003. |
Pif (TV series ) (Spiff in English) In the French comic strip and animated TV series Spiff and Hercules (titled Pif et Hercule in French); about an anthropomorphic dog and cat in a love/hate relationship; created by José Cabrero Arnal BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1948-1970s. Animated TV series: 1989. |
Tobias Dog adopted by Suzy in the Belgian comic strip Spike and Suzy (Suske en Wiske in Flemish); about two children and their friends and family with elements of comedy, fantasy, and science fiction. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1945- now. |
Willy Billy's loyal companion in the animated TV series Sport Billy; about a young boy who is from the planet Olympus which is populated by athletic god-like beings; by Filmation Associates. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1979. |
Wonder Dog One of the super-heros in the animated TV series Super Friends; by Hanna-Barbera; created by E. Nelson Bridwell. (More about Wonder Dog.) BREED: Labrador Retriever YEARS: Comic books: 1976-1977. TV series appearance: 2008. |
Krypto Superman's dog in the various comic books starring Superman; published by DC comics. (More about Krypto.) BREED: Great Dane YEARS: Comics: 1955- now. TV appearances: 1966-now. Movies: 2010, 2018, 2022. |
Trouble The couple's dog in the animated TV series Superstretch and Microwoman; about a shape-shifting husband and wife crime-fighting team; one of the installments of Tarzan and the Super 7 a Saturday morning cartoon series produced by Filmation. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1978-1980. |
Schultz Sweetie Pie's dog in the comic strip Sweetie Pie; about a typical kid who can be quite annoying to her parents and teacher; created by Nadine Seltzer. BREED: Great Dane YEARS: Comic Strip: 1954-1967. |
Bullseye In advertisements for the retailer Target. (More about Bullseye.) BREED: Bull Terrier minature YEARS: Ads: 1962-1968. |
Deputy Dawg A deputy sheriff in the Mississippi bayous in animated TV series by Terrytoons. (More about Deputy Dawg.) BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1959-1972. |
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Charlie Professor Brainard's dog in the movie by Disney The Absent-Minded Professor; about a college professor who invents an anti-gravity substance which a corrupt businessman wants for himself; starring Fred MacMurray. BREED: Bearded Collie mix YEARS: Movie: 1961. |
Tagg Gary's dog in the animated TV series The Adventures of Gulliver; about a boy and his dog on an island with little people; by Hanna-Barbera Productions. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1968-1969. |
Snowy (Comic ) Tintin's dog in the Belgian comic book, the animated TV series, and the animated movie The Adventures of Tintin; about a reporter and his dog; created by Georges "Hergé" Remi. The earlier TV series was The Adventures of Tintin; the later series Hergé's Adventures of Tintin. BREED: Wire Fox Terrier YEARS: Comic books: 1929-1976. TV series: 1959-1963, 1991-1992. Movie: 2011. |
Chuchu The children's dog in the animated TV series The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan; about the Chan family who solve mysteries around the city; by Hanna-Barbera. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1972. |
Lafayette (Napoleon and Lafayette ) (See also Napoleon) A farm dog and Napoleon's companion in the animated movie The Aristocats; about a family of aristocratic cats who need the help of an alley cat after they are kidnapped; voiced by George Lindsey; by Walt Disney. BREED: Basset Hound YEARS: Movie: 1970. |
Napoleon (Napoleon and Lafayette ) (See also Lafayette) A farm dog and Lafayette's friend in the animated movie The Aristocats; about a family of aristocratic cats who need the help of an alley cat after they are kidnapped; voiced by Eva Gabor and Phil Harris; by Walt Disney. BREED: Bloodhound YEARS: Movie: 1970. |
Precious Pup Granny Sweet's dog in the animated TV series The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show; about a kindly old woman with a passion for motorcycles and her affectionate pet who sometimes terrorizes the neighborhood. (Aired as a segment on The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1965-1967. |
Fleegle (Note: the dog is actually an actor wearing a dog costume.) The guitar player in the TV series The Banana Splits; a live-action hour-long TV variety program featuring a fictional rock band composed of four costumed funny animal characters; developed by Hanna-Barbera. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1968-1970. |
Barkleys, the A dog family in the animated TV series The Barkleys; inspired by hit sitcom All in the Family; produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises. (The family includes Arnie his wife Agnes and their children Terry Roger and Chester.) BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1972-1973. |
Stringer and Tubby The singing duet in the animated TV series The Beagles; a take-off of the famous musical group The Beatles; produced by Total Television. (Also in the series is dog Scotty.) BREED: Beagle YEARS: TV series: 1966-1968. |
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Claude (See also Duke) Mrs. Drysdale's pampered pooch in the TV series The Beverly Hillbillies; about a poor backwoods family transplanted to Beverly Hills after striking oil on their land. BREED: Poodle YEARS: TV series: 1962-1971. |
Duke (Group ) (See also Claude) The family dog in the TV series The Beverly Hillbillies; about a poor backwoods family transplanted to Beverly Hills California after striking oil on their land. (In the 1st season there was dog Albie.) BREED: Bloodhound YEARS: TV series: 1962-1971. |
Maximillion Jamie's dog in the TV series The Bionic Woman; about a rebuilt woman with great strength and her dog that has a bionic jaw and can run as fast as 90 mph; starring Lindsay Wagner. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: TV series: 1978. |
Moreover (1940 movie ) (Named Faith in the early movie version) In the movie The Biscuit Eater; about a dog who has a strong relationship with two twelve-year-old boys; a remake of a 1940 film and based upon the book by James H. Street. BREED: German Wirehaired Pointer YEARS: Book: 1939. Movie: 1940, 1972. |
Tiger (See Mop Top for the cartoon series dog) The family dog in the TV series The Brady Bunch; about a blended family from two former marriages including three boys and three girls and the housekeeper; starring Robert Reed and Florence Henderson. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: TV series: 1969-1974. |
Mop Top (See Tiger for the live action series dog) The family dog in the TV series and animated TV series The Brady Kids; about a blended family from two former marriages including three boys and three girls and the housekeeper; produced by Filmation. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1972-1974. |
Buford A smart but sleepy bloodhound in the animated TV series The Buford Files; about a dog who teams up with two teenagers to solves confusing mysteries; by Hanna-Barbera. BREED: Blodhound YEARS: TV series: 1979. |
Billy Dog (See also Sergeant Murphy) One of the characters in the children's books and animated TV series The Busy World of Richard Scarry; about anthropomorphic animals in the fictional city of Busytown; based on the books drawn and written by Richard Scarry. BREED: Generic YEARS: Books: 1963. TV series: 1994-1997. |
Sergeant Murphy (See also Billy Dog) One of the characters in the children's books and animated TV series The Busy World of Richard Scarry; about anthropomorphic animals in the fictional city of Busytown; based on the books drawn and written by Richard Scarry. BREED: Generic YEARS: Books: 1963. TV series: 1994-1997. |
Kavik (Book cover ) Andy's adopted dog in the movie The Courage of Kavik the Wolf Dog; about the travails of a sled-dog (not really a wolf-dog) who finally finds a home; based on the book Kävik the Wolf Dog by Walt Morey. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: Book: 1968. Movie: 1980. |
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Black Bob (Book cover ) Shepherd master Andrew Glenn's dog in the the comic The Dandy and the book Black Bob: The Dandy Wonder Dog; drawn by Jack Prout. BREED: Border Collie YEARS: Comics: 1944-1982. Book: 1950-1965. |
The Doberman Gang Robber dogs in the movie The Doberman Gang; about an ex-con and his friends who train dobermans to rob a bank. Two sequels followed: The Daring Dobermans in 1973 and The Amazing Dobermans in 1976. (In the movie are dogs Baby Face Nelson, Bonnie, Clyde, Dillinger, Ma Barker and Pretty Boy Floyd.) BREED: Doberman Pinscher YEARS: Movie: 1972, 1976. |
Dogfather The top dog in the animated movie shorts The Dogfather; a parody of the film The Godfather; voiced by Bob Holt; produced by DFE Films. (Also in the story are dogs Pug and Louie.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Movie: 1974-1976. |
Coco Donna's pet in the TV series The Donna Reed Show; about the humorous situations and problems of a middle-class family in the late 1950s and early 1960s; starring Donna Reed. BREED: mixed breed YEARS: TV series: 1958-1966. |
Flash Rosco's loyal companion in the TV series The Dukes of Hazzard; about two cousins living in a rural part of Georgia racing around in their customized 1969 Dodge Charger. BREED: Basset Hound YEARS: TV series: 1979-1985. |
Roger Gerry's dog in the book and the British TV series The Durrells (also known as The Durrells in Corfu on American television); about a English family trying to survive on the Greek island of Corfu in the late 1930s; based on Gerald Durrell's three autobiographical books. The story was also told in a 2005 TV film, My Family and Other Animals. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Books: 1956, 1969, 1978. TV film: 2005. TV series: 2016. |
Timmy (Animated TV series ) The childrens' dog in the books, the TV series and animated TV series The Famous Five; a series of children's stories by Enid Blyton and later adapted for British TV in the late 1970s, then in the 1990s, then as an animated series. BREED: Border Collie in the TV series; mixed breed in the books YEARS: Book: 1942-1963. TV series: 1978-1979 1995-1997. TV series: 2008. |
Buster (Another ) Fatty's dog who often stumbles upon clues in the children's book series The Five Find-Outers; about five children and a dog who solve mysteries; written by Enid Blyton. BREED: Scottish Terrier YEARS: Book: 1943-1961. |
Geddown (Another ) The family dog in the comic strip The Flibbertys; about a family with a dog, cat, and mouse who talk to each other; by Ray Helle. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1954-1972. |
Chief (Book ) (See also Copper) Friend of the fox in the book and animated movie The Fox and the Hound; about a red fox and a hunting dog who renew their friendship; book by Daniel P. Mannix. The movies The Fox and the Hound and The Fox and the Hound 2 are not true to the book. (In sequel are dogs Dixie, Cash, Granny Rose, Waylon and Floyd.) BREED: Foxhound YEARS: Book: 1967. Movie: 1981. Movie sequel: 2006. |
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Copper (See also Chief) A hunting dog who befriends a red fox in the book and the animated movie The Fox and the Hound; book by Daniel P. Mannix. The movies The Fox and the Hound and The Fox and the Hound 2 are not true to the book. (In sequel are dogs Dixie, Cash, Granny Rose, Waylon and Floyd.) BREED: Bloodhound YEARS: Book: 1967. Movies: 1981, 2006. |
Scruffy The Muir's dog in the TV series The Ghost and Mrs. Muir and in the movie The Ghost and Mrs. Muir; about a young widow who has a ghost friend; starring Hope Lange. BREED: Fox Terrier YEARS: Movie: 1947. TV series: 1968-1970. |
Nipper In advertisements for The Gramophone Company, then RCA. (More about Nipper.) BREED: Terrier mix YEARS: Dog: 1884-1895. Ads: early 1900-1977. |
Buck Jim's dog in the spaghetti western movie The Great Adventure; a rambling story of a rambling boy and his dog in the Yukon; starring Jack Palance and Joan Collins. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: Movie: 1976. |
Beegle Beagle Great Ape's friend in the animated TV series The Great Grape Ape Show; about a 40-foot-tall purple gorilla and his canine pal who travel the countryside; by Hanna-Barbera. BREED: Beagle YEARS: TV series: 1975-1978. |
Dill A hyperactive dog in the British animated TV series (stop action) The Herbs; about a fantasy mix of human and animal characters inhabiting the magical walled garden of a country estate. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1968. |
Beast (and Beauty) The Carter family pet in the movie The Hills Have Eyes; about a family being stalked by a group of psychotic people who live in the desert. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: Movie: 1977, 2006 |
Ding Dong (See also Mussel Mutt and Rhubarb) The right-hand man with bad timing and judgment in the animated TV series The Houndcats; loosely based on the series Mission: Impossible; produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1972-1973. |
Mussel Mutt (See also Ding Dong and Rhubarb) The hungry herding dog in the animated TV series The Houndcats; loosely based on the series Mission: Impossible; produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises. BREED: Sheep Dog YEARS: TV series: 1972-1973. |
Rhubarb (See also Mussel Mutt and Ding Dong) A do-it-all scientist who is capable of inventing just about anything in the animated TV series The Houndcats; loosely based on the series Mission: Impossible; produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1972-1973. |
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Huckleberry Hound In the animated TV series The Huckleberry Hound Show; about a blue dog that speaks with a Southern drawl with a relaxed sweet and well-intentioned personality; produced by Hanna-Barbera. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1958-1962. |
Buller Marcus Castle's dog in the book and the movie The Human Factor; about a British spy and his South African wife; directed by Otto Preminger and starring Nicol Williamson; based on the book by Graham Greene. BREED: Boxer YEARS: Book: 1978. Movie: 1979. |
Bodger (Movie ) (See also Luath) In the book and the movie The Incredible Journey; about two dogs and a cat; written by Sheila Burnford. (In the 1993 remake Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey; Bodger is Shadow, a Golden Retriever.) BREED: Bull Terrier YEARS: Book: 1961. Movie: 1963. |
Luath (See also Bodger) In the book and the movie The Incredible Journey; about two dogs and a cat; written by Sheila Burnford. (In the 1993 remake Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey Luath is Chance an American Bulldog.) BREED: Labrador Retriever YEARS: Book: 1961. Movie: 1963. |
Astro The family dog in the animated TV series The Jetsons; about a family in the future; by Hanna-Barbera. BREED: Great Dane YEARS: TV series: 1962-1963, 1985-1987. |
Hobo (Never actually named on-screen) In the movie and the TV series (Canadian) The Littlest Hobo; about a stray dog who wanders from town to town helping people in need. He was often given names by his many temporary owners. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: Movie: 1958. TV series: 1963-1965, 1979-1985. |
Dougal (Dougal in the British version, Pollux in the original French version) The main character in the French and British animated TV series The Magic Roundabout and in 2005 the first computer-animated movie to be made in the United Kingdom; the French and English versions of the series are distinctly different. BREED: Skye Terrier YEARS: TV series: 1963, 1965-1977. Movie: 2005. |
Dooley (Tom Dooley) Gay's dog in the movie The Misfits; about a divorcée who falls for an over-the-hill cowboy in early-sixties Nevada; starring Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe. BREED: Hound mix YEARS: Movie: 1961. |
Mumbly A detective dog famous for his wheezy laugh in the animated TV series The Mumbly Cartoon Show; about a non-talking dog who dresses up in a trenchcoat and solves crimes using his dog senses, paroding television detective Columbo; by Hanna-Barbera. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1976-1977. |
Baskerville the Hound (See also Rowlf) In the puppet TV series The Muppet Show; a puppet dog created by Jim Henson for advertisements for Purina Dog Chow. (More about Baskerville.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Ads: 1962. The Muppet Show: 2015. |
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Muppy (See also Rowlf) In the TV show The Muppet Show; a puppet dog created and voiced by Jim Henson. (Also in the show was Miss Piggy's dog Foo-Foo.) BREED: Generic shaggy YEARS: TV series: 1976-1977. |
Rowlf the Dog (See also Muppy and Baskerville) In several animated movies and the puppet TV series The Muppet Show; a puppet dog originally created by Jim Henson for advertisements for Purina Dog Chow. Also on The Jimmy Dean Show and Sesame Street. (More about Rowlf. Also in the show was Miss Piggy's dog Foo-Foo.) BREED: Generic YEARS: Ads: 1962. Movies: 1979, 2011. The Jimmy Dean Show: 1963-1966. TV series: 1976-1981, 2015. |
Fleabag In the animated TV series The Oddball Couple; about the misadventures of a messy dog and a neat cat who lived together; by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises; a parody of the play The Odd Couple by Neil Simon and the movie and TV series of the same names. BREED: Generic large dog YEARS: TV series: 1975-1977. |
Fuji The musician's dog in the animated TV series The Osmonds; depicting the real-life musical family as cartoon characters. BREED: Great Dane YEARS: TV series: 1972-1974. |
Simone The family dog in the first season of the TV series The Partridge Family; about a widowed mother and her five children who embark on a music career; starring Shirley Jones and David Cassidy. BREED: Bearded Collie YEARS: TV series: 1970-1971. |
Boot In the British comic strip The Perishers about a group of urban children and a dog drawn by Mauarice Dodd. (Also in the comic are dogs "B. H. (Calcutta) Failed and Tatty Oldbitt.) BREED: Old English Sheepdog YEARS: Comic strip: 1958-2006. |
Devil (Movie ) The Phantom's dog in the comic strip and the movie serial The Phantom; about a masked crimefighter based upon the comics; created by Lee Falk. In the series the dog is played by Ace the Wonder Dog. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: Comics: 1936- now. Movie serial: 1943. |
Tock (Book ) Milo's companion in the animated movie The Phantom Tollbooth; about a boy and his dog who go from live-action to animation as his toy car transports them to the enchanted Kingdom of Wisdom and the cities of Digitopolis and Dictionopolis; based on the children's book by Norton Juster. BREED: Generic YEARS: Book: 1961. Movie: 1970. |
Rowf (See also Snitter) In the animated movie The Plague Dogs; about the escape of two dogs from a research station; based on the book The Plague Dogs; written by Richard Adams. BREED: Mixed breed YEARS: Book: 1977. Movie: 1982. |
Snitter (See also Rowf) In the book The Plague Dogs; about the escape of two dogs from a research station; based on the book The Plague Dogs; written by Richard Adams. BREED: Fox Terrier Smooth YEARS: Book: 1977. Movie: 1982. |
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Arrow Olio's dog in the animated movie The Point; a fable about a boy named Oblio, the only round-headed person in the Pointed Village; based on the album by American songwriter and musician Harry Nilsson. BREED: generic blue pointy dog YEARS: Movie: 1971. |
Poky (Actually The Poky Little Puppy) One of the family dogs in the children's book The Poky Little Puppy; about a litter of pups one of which avoids mischief because he is in his own world; written by Janette Sebring Lowrey. BREED: Generic YEARS: Book: 1942, 1970. |
Augie Doggie (See also Doggie Daddy and Snuffles) Doggie Daddy's pup in the animated TV series The Quick Draw McGraw Show; by Hanna-Barbera. (More about Augie Doggie.) BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1959-1960. |
Doggie Daddy (See also Augie Doggie and Snuffles) Augie Doggie's father in the animated TV series The Quick Draw McGraw Show; by Hanna-Barbera. (More about Doggie Daddy.) BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1959-1960. |
Snuffles (See also Doggie Daddy and Augie Doggie) Quick Draw companion used to ferret out bad guys in the old WestIn the animated TV series The Quick Draw McGraw Show; by Hanna-Barbera. (More about Snuffles.) BREED: Bloodhound YEARS: TV series: 1959-1961. |
Mr. Peabody (Movie ) A intelligent and clever dog in the animated TV series The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show; about the time-travelling adventures of an advanced canine and his adopted son; produced by Jay Ward Productions. Also in the animated movie Mr. Peabody and Sherman. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1959-1964. Movie: 2014. |
Bullet Roy's dog in the TV series The Roy Rogers Show; about a rancher and friends doing good; starring Roy Rogers and Dale Evans who rescue the weak and helpless from the clutches of the "bad guys." BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: TV series: 1949-1971. |
Tyrone Waldo Kitty's antagonist in the animated TV series for children The Secret Lives of Waldo Kitty; a parody of James Thurber's story The Secret Life of Walter Mitty with anthropomorphic dogs and cats. BREED: Bulldog YEARS: TV series: 1975. |
Scamper Janet and Peter's pet dog in the children's book series The Secret Seven; about a group of child detectives solving mysteries; created by Enid Blyton. BREED: English Cocker Spaniel YEARS: Book: 1949-1963. |
Elwood Wilby's transformation as a dog in the movie The Shaggy D. A.; about a lawyer who finds strange things happening to him; starring Dean Jones. BREED: Old English Sheepdog YEARS: Movie: 1976. |
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Pete Guy's dog in the movie The Silent Call; about a dog who is left behind and takes on 1,000-mile journey to rejoin the family in Los Angeles. BREED: Labrador Retriever / Mastiff mix YEARS: Movie: 1961. |
Huan (Also known as the Hound of Valinor) Celegorm's companion in the book The Silmarillion; written by J. R. R. Tolkien a Middle-earth hound. (More about Huan.) BREED: Wolfhound YEARS: Book: 1977. |
Sweep A grey dog with a penchant for bones and sausages in the TV series for children (British) The Sooty Show; about a a bear a panda and a dog all hand puppets. (More about Sweep)... (Also in the series is dog Butch.) BREED: Spaniel YEARS: TV series: 1955-1992. |
Pickles Hero in finding the soccer World Cup trophy and a character in the British movie The Spy with a Cold Nose; about a dog is fitted with a covert listening device then passed between agents of the Russian and British intelligence branches; starring Laurence Harvey. (More about Pickles fame.) BREED: White Collie YEARS: Movie: 1966. Dog: 1962-1067. |
Ollie Seans dog in the movie based on the book The Sundowners; about an Australian outback family torn between the father's desires to continue his nomadic sheep-herding ways and the wife's and son's desire to settle down in one place; by Jon Cleary BREED: Australian Kelpie YEARS: Book: 1952. Movie: 1960. |
Asta The Charles' dog in the TV series The Thin Man; about a couple solving murders with their dog always underfoot; starring Peter Lawford and Phyllis Kirk; based on the book by Dashiell Hammett. BREED: Wire Fox Terrier YEARS: TV series: 1959-1960. |
Spot (The HIghlights ) A wooden dog in the comic strip The Timbertoes; about a wooden family; appearing in 1946 in the children's magazine Highlights for Children; created in 1936 by John Gee Curley. BREED: Wooden character YEARS: Comic: 1936- now. |
Brutus Mark's dog in the movie The Ugly Dachshund; about a large dog who grows up with dachshund puppies thinking he is one of them; starring Dean Jones and Suzanne Pleshette; based on a novel by Gladys Bronwyn Stern. (Also in the movie are dogs Danke, Norma, and Pesky.) BREED: Great Dane YEARS: Book: 1938. Movie: 1966. |
Reckless The Walton's pet in the TV series The Waltons; about a family in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II; starring Richard Thomas. BREED: Golden Labrador YEARS: TV series: 1972-1981 |
Nerak Ellie's puppy in the movie The Watcher in the Woods; about a family who moves to a country home where the young girls experience haunting events linked to the past; based on a novel by Florence Engel Randall; starring Bette Davis. BREED: Scottish Terrier YEARS: Book: 1976. Movie: 1981. |
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Brown (Played by Spike) Dave Blassingame's dog in the TV series The Westerner about a basically decent, ordinary man who was handy with a gun; starring Brian Keith. BREED: Blackmouth_Cur YEARS: TV Series: 1960. |
Choppy The guardian of Yakky, an anthropomorphic yellow duckling, in the animated TV series The Yogi Bear Show; about a fast-talking picnic basket stealing bear named Yogi; by Hanna Barbera. BREED: Bulldog YEARS: TV searies appearance: 1961-1987. |
Murphy The victim's dog in the movie They Only Kill Their Masters; about a small-town sheriff attempts to uncover facts behind the killing of a pregnant woman by her Doberman pinscher; starring James Garner. BREED: Doberman Pinscher YEARS: Movie: 1972. |
Struppi Tobias' dog in the Viennese comic strip Tobias Seicherl; about a bourgeois man, often drunk, usually strolling the streets of Vienna with his cane, pipe and dog; created by Ladislaus Kmoch. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1930-1931, 1958-1961. |
Bulle Bas, Officer (See also Bul Super & Hiel Hieper and Joost) Head of the police in the Dutch comic strip Tom Puss (Tom Poes, in Dutch); about several anthromorphic animals; created by Marten Toonder. (Also in the strip is police officer Brigadier Snuf and secretary Steenbreek.) BREED: Bulldog YEARS: Comic strip: 1941-1986. |
Joost (Bul Super & Hiep Hiper ) Bommel's loyal butler in the Dutch comic strip Tom Puss; about a white anthropomorphic cat, and his best friend, Lord Oliver B. Bumble, set in a fantasy world with many characters. (Also in the series are dogs Bul Super, Hiep Hieper, Officer Bulle Bas, and Brigadier Snuf.) BREED: Labrador YEARS: Comic: 1941-1986. |
Dum Dum The turtle's dumb associate in the animated TV series Touche Turtle and Dum Dum; about a pair of heroic fencers who battle villains and heroically saves those in distress; by Hanna-Barbera. BREED: Sheep Dog YEARS: TV series: 1962. |
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Charley Steinbeck's companion in the book Travels With Charley; a travelogue by John Steinbeck as he traveled around the U.S. with his dog. BREED: Poodle YEARS: Book: 1962. |
Rodney The family dog in the comic strip Trudy; about a homemaker who finds time to manage the house, her husband, their children and pets; create by Jerry Marcus. BREED: Sheep Dog YEARS: Comic Strip: 1963-2005. |
Pajamas Echo's lazy dog in the comic strip Tumbleweeds; a satirical look the Old West with the main character a laconic cowpoke who has no real ambition to do anything; created by writer-artist Tom K. Ryan. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1965-2007. |
Digger The family dog in the animated TV series Valley of the Dinosaurs; about a family who find themselves in a prehistoric valley where they befriend a cave family; from Hanna-Barbera. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1974-1976. |
Barnyard Dawg (Also known as George P. Dog and Mandrake) In the animated movie Walky Talkly Hawky; a Looney Tunes cartoon about Foghorn Leghorn. BREED: Basset Hound YEARS: Movie: 1946-1963. |
Sensation (Another ) Representative dog image for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. A dog named Don which had won bench championships in England in 1875 and 1876, became the symbolic image for the Kennel Club because of the 1935 steel engraving of “Sensation” by artist J. Wellstood. From 1980-1982, a head study of the dog gained popularity. (More about Sensation.) BREED: Pointer YEARS: Dog: 1870s. In Kennel catalog: 1936- now. |
Katie The Nielsen's dog in the book and the movie What Dreams May Come; about a death in the family... in fact several; starring Robin Williams; based on a novel by Richard Matheson. BREED: Dalmatian YEARS: Book: 1978. Movie: 1998. |
McBarker Quincy Magoo's dog in the animated TV series What's New Mr. Magoo; about a nearsighted gentleman who is never aware of the situations he gets into; voiced by Jim Backus; created at the UPA animation studio. BREED: English Bulldog YEARS: TV series: 1977. |
Little Ann (See also Old Dan) One of Billy's dogs in the children's book Where the Red Fern Grows; about a boy and his quest for his own red-bone hound hunting dogs; written by Wilson Rawls. Also in the movie Where the Red Fern Grows. BREED: Redbone Coonhound YEARS: Book: 1961. Movie: 1974. |
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Old Dan (See also Little Ann) One of Billy's dogs in the children's book and the movie Where the Red Fern Grows; about a boy and his quest for his own red-bone hound hunting dogs; written by Wilson Rawls. Also in the movie Where the Red Fern Grows. BREED: Redbone Coonhound YEARS: Book: 1961. Movie: 1974, 2003. |
Fumbles Huddles' dog in the animated TV series Where's Huddles?; about a professional football quarterback and his neighbor; by Hanna-Barbera. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1970-1971. |
Willie Peter's dog in the children's book and animated TV series Whistle for Willie; about a boy who longs to whistle for his dog; written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats. BREED: Dachshund YEARS: Book: 1964. TV series: 1984. |
White Dog (The dog is not called by name) The dog Julie adopts in the movie White Dog; about a woman who finds out the dog has been trained to attack black people; starring Kristy McNichol and Paul Winfield; loosely based on Romain Gary's 1970 French novel, Chien Blanc BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: Book: 1970. Movie: 1982. |
Cognac Giselle's dog in the movie Wild and Wonderful; about a pampered poodle who creates marital problems for his pretty owner Giselle when he becomes jealous of her new husband; starring Tony Curtis. BREED: Poodle YEARS: Movie: 1964. |
Man Ray (See also Fay Ray) The first dog model in the famous photos of photographer William Wegman, named after the American artist born Emmanuel Radnitzky. BREED: Weimaraner YEARS: Dog: 1970- 1982. |
Won Ton Ton The ersatz Rin Tin Tin in the movie Won Ton Ton - The Dog Who Saved Hollywood; about a woman who goes to Hollywood in 1924 to become an actress but the dog that followed her becomes the star; starring Madeline Kahn. BREED: German Shepherd YEARS: Movie: 1976. |
Yippee, Yappee, Yahooey The king's royal dogs in the animated TV series Yippee, Yappee and Yahooey; about 3 dogs that must always protect, serve and obey the King; a Hanna-Barbera cartoon. BREED: Generic YEARS: TV series: 1964. |
Fuzz Ziggy's dog in the comic strip Ziggy; featuring a small bald trouserless barefoot character with a large nose who seems to have no friends other than a menagerie of pets; created by Tom Wilson. BREED: Generic YEARS: Comic strip: 1969- now. |
Zoltan A vampire dog in the movie Zoltan Hound of Dracula; starring José Ferrer. BREED: Doberman Pinscher YEARS: Movie: 1978. |
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The number of All Dogs Famous from 1960 to 1979 is 329 The contents of this page are available under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license and the GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL). Also see: Dogs in Comics, Dogs in Movies, Dogs in Books, Dogs On TV, Complete List |
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1. | A Boy and His Dog (Blood) |
2. | Arthur (Binky Barnes) |
3. | Benji (Benji) |
4. | Boule et Bill (Bill) |
5. | Chacha Chaudhary (Rocket) |
6. | Crystal Tipps and Alistair (Alistair) |
7. | Dinky Dog (Dinky Dog) |
8. | Family Circus (Sam) |
9. | For Better or Worse (Farley) |
10. | Get Smart (Fang) |
11. | Happys Days (Spunky) |
12. | Hong Kong Phooey (Hong Kong Phooey) |
13. | Jommeke (Pekkie) |
14. | Little Annie Rooney (Zero) |
15. | Madeline (Genevieve) |
16. | Monica & Friends (Ditto) |
17. | Nancy (Poochie) |
18. | Panda (Jollipop) |
19. | President Dwight D. Eisenhower (Heidi) |
20. | Richie Rich (Dollar) |
21. | Samson and Goliath (Goliath) |
22. | Sounder (Sounder) |
23. | The Absent-Minded Professor (Charlie) |
24. | The Beverly Hillbillies (Claude) |
25. | The Dandy (Black Bob) |
26. | The Fox and the Hound (Copper) |
27. | The Huckleberry Hound Show (Huckleberry Hound) |
28. | The Muppet Show (Muppy) |
29. | The Point (Arrow) |
30. | The Silent Call (Pete) |
31. | The Westerner (Brown) |
32. | Travels With Charley (Charley) |
33. | Where the Red Fern Grows (Old Dan) |
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