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Ace Hart, Private Eye Dog

(See also Eliot Shaq)

In the animated TV series Dog City with puppetry and created by Jim Henson.

(Also in the series are dogs Bugsy Vile, Eddie, Colleen, Mad Dog, Frisky and others.)

German Shepherd

TV series: 1992 - 1995.

Ace the Bat-Hound

In the comics Bat Man by DC Comics.

German Shepherd

Comic strip: 1955 - 1964.

Ace the Wonder Dog

Actor dog; in the movie The Adventures of Rusty and many others from 1938-1946.

(More about Ace.)

German Shepherd

Dog: 1937 - 1947.

Movies: 1938 - 1946.

Adolph

Note: when Adolph Hitler came to power, the dog became Schnappsy

In the comic strip Dinglehoofer und His Dog Adolph by Harold Knerr.

Dachshund

Comic strip: 1926 - 1949.

Agent 11

(Also known as Spot)

In the movie See Spot Run.

Bullmastiff

Movie: 2001.

Alex

In advertisements for Stroh’s beer, played by Banjo.

Golden Retriever

Ads: 1980s.

Ambrosius

In the movie Labyrinth.

Old English Sheepdog

Movie: 1986.

Andy

In the comic strip Mark Trail by Ed Dodd.

St. Bernard

Comic strip: since 1946.

Apollo and Zeus

In the TV series Magnum-P.I., the two guard dogs.

Doberman Pinschers

TV series: 1980 - 1988.

Argus

In the movie Familiar Strangers.

Irish Red and White Setter

Movie: 2007.

Asta

In the book The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett.

Schnauzer

Book: 1934.

Asta

In the movies The Thin Man, played by Skippy

Wire Fox Terrier

Movies: 1930s.

Asta

In the TV series The Thin Man.

Wire Fox Terrier

TV series: 1959 - 1960.

Astro

In the animated TV series The Jetsons by Hanna-Barbera.

Great Dane

TV series: 1962 - 1963, 1985 - 1987.

Auggie Doggie

In the animated TV series The Quick Draw McGraw Show by Hanna-Barbera.

Great Dane

TV series: 1959 - 1960.

Aussie

In the movie Aussie and Ted's Great Adventure.

Mixed breed

Movie: 2009.

Axel

In the comic strip Fusco Brothers by JC Duffy.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1989.

Axelrod

In advertisments for Flying “A” Service Station.

Basset Hound

Ads: 1965 - 1966.

Balto

(See also Jenna)

In the animated movie Balto, based on a true story. (More about the real Balto.)

(Also in the movie are dogs Steele, Kaltag, Star, Nikki, Dixie, and Sylvie.)

(Sequels include Balto II and Balto III.)

Siberian Husky

Dog: 1919 - 1933.

Movies: 1995, 2002, 2004.

Bamse

The heroic mascot of the Free Norwegian Forces during the Second World War.

St. Beernard

Dog: 1937 - 1944.

Bandit

(See also Jack)

In the books and TV series Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the second dog.

Border Collie

Books: starting 1935.

TV series: 1977 - 1983.

Bandit

In the comic book series We3 by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely.

Labrador Retriever

Comic books: 2004.

Bandit

In the animated TV series Jonny Quest by Hanna Barbera.

Terrier

TV cartoon: 1964 - 1965.

Barfly

(See also Sam)

In the comic strip Family Circus by Bil Keene, the first family dog.

Labrador Retriever

Comic strip: since 1960.

Barkley

In the TV series Sesame Street; a puppet originally named Woof-Woof.

Generic

TV series: 1969 - 1999.

Barky Marky

In the animated movie Tiny Toon Adventures.

Generic

Movie: 1990.

Barney

The pet dog of President George W. Bush.

(More about Barney.)

Scottish Terrier

Dog: 2000 - ?.

Barry

The mountain rescue dog who saved 40 lives at the Great St. Bernard Pass.

(More about Barry.)

St. Bernard

Dog: 1800 - 1814.

Baxter

In the movie Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.

Beaglier

Movie: 2004.

Baxter

In the movie Baxter (French.)

Bull Terrier

Movie: 1989.

Bayard

Alice in Wonderland.

Bloodhound

Movie: 2010

Beauregard

In the comic strip Pogo by Walt Kelly.

Bloodhound

Comic strip: 1948 - 1975.

Beautiful Joe

In the book Beautiful Joe by Margaret Marshall Saunders.

Bull Terrier- Fox Terrier mix

Book: 1893.

Beethoven

In the movie series Beethoven.

St. Bernard

Movies: 1992 - 2003.

Beethoven

In the animated TV series Beethoven,.

(Also in the series are dogs Ginger, Caesar, Sparky and Killer.)

St. Bernard

TV series: 1994-1995.

Bella

The world’s oldest dog.

(More about Bella.)

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Labrador Retriever mix

Dog: 1979 - 2008.

Belle

In the book Belle et Sébastien by Cécile Aubry and the TV series broadcast in France and later in England . Also a Japanese animated TV series Meiken Jolie.

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Book: 1965

French TV series: 1965-1970.

Japanese TV series: 1981-1982.

Belvedere

In the comic strip Belvedere by Nat Greenwood and George Crenshaw.

Generic

Comic strip: 1962 - 1995.

Benji

In the movie Benji and its sequels, played by Higgins.

(More about Benji.)

Terrier mix

Movies: 1974, 1977 etc.

Big Dog

(See also Little Dog)

In the animated TV series 2 Stupid Dogs created by Donovan Cook.

Dachshund

Movie: 1993 - 1995.

Big Mo

In advertisments for Alpo.

Golden Retriever

Ads: since 2005.

Bill

In the comic strip Boule et Bill by Maurice Rosy, (Belgian.)

Cocker Spaniel

Comic strip: since 1959.

Bingo

In the movie Bingo!.

Collie mix

Movie: 1991.

Bingo

In advertisements for Cracker Jacks.

Generic

Ads: since 1918.

Bitsy

In the comic strip Marvin by Tom Armstrong.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1982.

Black Bob

In the the comic The Dandy and the book Black Bob Dandy Wonder Dog, by Jack Prout.

Collie

Comics: 1944 - 1982.

Book: 1961.

Blair

In the movie Rescued by Rover

Collie

Movie: 1905

Blood

In the movie A Boy and His Dog, played by Tiger.

Mixed breed

Movie: 1975.

Blue

(See also Magenta)

In animated TV series Blue Clues on Nickleodeon.

Generic

TV series: 1996 - 2002.

Bo

The pet dog of the President Obama’s family.

Portuguese Water Dog

Dog: 2009.

Bobbie, The Wonder Dog

The dog famous for traveling 2,800 miles to return to his owners in Oregon.

(More about Bobbie.)

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Scotch Collie-English Shepherd mix

Dog: 1921 - 1927.

Bobby

(Also known as Greyfriars Bobby)

The loyal dog of John Gray, an Edinburgh policeman, in the 1850s. Featured in the book Greyfriars Bobby, in the movie Greyfriars Bobby.

(More about Bobby.)

Skye Terrier

Dog: 185? - 1872.

Book: 1912.

Movies: 1961.

Bodger

(See also Luath)

In the book The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford.

(In the movie Bodger was Shadow, a Golden Retriever.)

Bull Terrier

Book: 1961.

Movies: 1963, 1993.

Bolivar

In the animated movies Donald Duck by Walt Disney.

(More about Bolivar.)

St. Bernard

Movies: since 1938.

Bolt

In the animated movie Bolt movie.

Generic

Movie: 2008.

Boomer

(See also Poncho)

In the comic strip Pooch Cafe by Paul Gilligan, Poncho’s best friend.

Generic

Comic strip: since 2000.

Boomer

In the TV series Here’ Boomer played by Johnny.

Mixed breed terrier

TV series: 1980 - 1982.

Boot

In the comic strip The Perishers by Mauarice Dodd (British.)

(Also in the comic are dogs B. H. (Calcutta) Failed and Tatty Oldbitt.)

Old English Sheepdog

Comic strip: 1958 - 2006.

Brain

In the animated TV series Inspector Gadget.

Generic

TV series: 1982 - 1986.

Brandon

In the TV series Punky Brewster.

Golden Retriever

TV series: 1984 - 1986.

Brandy Harrington

In the animated TV series Brandy & Mr. Whiskers.

Generic

TV series: 2004 - 2006

Brian

In the animated TV series Family Guy.

Generic

TV series: 2000, 2002, and since 2005.

Brinkley

In the movie You’ve Got Mail.

Golden Retriever

Movie: 1998.

Bruiser

In the movie Legally Blonde, played by Moonie.

Chihuahua

Movie: 2001.

Bruno

In the animated movie Cinderella.

Bloodhound

Movie: 1950.

Bruno

In the animated movie Les Triplettes de Belleville (The Triplets of Belleville).

Generic hound

Movie: 2003.

Brutus

In the movie The Ugly Dachshund.

Great Dane

Movie: 1966.

Buck

(See also Dewey, Max, Maya, Old Jack, Shadow, Shorty, and Truman)

In the movie Eight Below based on a 1958 ill-fated Japanese expedition to Antarctica.

Alaskan Malamute

Movie: 2006.

Buck

In the TV series Married... with Children.

Bearded Collie probably

TV series: 1987 - 1997.

Buck

In the book and in the movies Call of the Wild by Jack London.

St. Bernard mix

Book: 1903.

Movies: 1923, 1935, 1972, 1997.

Buckles

In the comic strip Buckles.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1993.

Buddy

In the movie Air Bud.

Golden Retriever

Movie: 1997.

Buddy

The pet dog of President Bill Clinton, died after being hit by a car.

(More about Buddy.)

Labrador Retriever

Dog: 1997 - 2002.

Bullet

In the comic strip Barney Google and Snuffy Smith originated by Billy DeBeck.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1919.

Bullet

In the TV series The Roy Rogers Show.

German Shepherd

TV series: 1949 - 1971.

Bullseye

In the book Oliver Twist and in the movie adaptations, including the movie Oliver.

Bull Terrier or Bulldog

Book: 1838.

Movies: 1922, 1948, 1968, 2005 and several TV adaptations.

Bumper

In the comic strip The Middletons by Ralph Dunagin and Dana Summers.

(Also in the strip is dog Rusty.)

Bulldog

Comic strip: since 1989

Butch

In the movie Cats & Dogs.

Anatolian Shepherd

Movie: 2001

Butch

In the animated movies by Walt Disney, for example, Dinah the Dachshund.

Bulldog

Movie: beginning in 1950.

Buttons

In the animated TV series Animaniacs.

(More about Buttons.)

German Shepherd

TV series: 1993 - 1998.

Carface V. Malone

(See also Charlie B. Barkin and Itchiford)

In the animated movie All Dogs Go To Heaven.

Pit Bull

Movie: 1989.

Carl

In the book Good Dog, Carl by Alexandra Day.

Rottweiler

Book: 1985.

Chalky

Owned by popular English chef Rick Stein.

Jack Russell Terrier

Dog: 1989 - 2007.

Chance

In the movie Homeward Bound.

Bulldog, American

Movie: 1993.

Charley

In the book Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck.

Poodle

Book: 1962.

Charlie B. Barkin

(See also Itchiford and Carface V. Malone)

In the animated movie All Dogs Go To Heaven.

German Shepherd-Collie mix

Movie: 1989.

Charlie Dog

In the animated movie shorts such as Little Orphan Airedale by Looney Tunes.

(More about Charlie Dog.)

Half Collie! Half Airedale! Half Pekingese! Half St. Bernard!

Movies: 1947 - 1951.

Checkers

The pet dog of President Richard Nixon famous because of the Checker’s speech.

Cocker Spaniel

Dog: 1952 - 1964.

Chester

In the TV series The Nanny.

Pomeranian

TV series: 1992 - 1995.

Chester

(See also Spike)

In the animated movies Looney Tunes by Warner Bros.

Generic

Movies: 1952 - 1996

Chestnut

In the movies Chestnut: Hero Of Central Park.

Great Dane

Movie: 2004.

Chief

In the animated movie The Fox and the Hound.

Foxhound

Movie: 1981.

Chiffon

In the movies The Shaggy Dog.

English Sheepdog

Movies: 1959, 1976, 1988, 1994, 2006.

Chinook

First of the sleddog breed of that name derived from Husky and Mastiff, developed by Arthur Treadwell Walden.

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Chinook

Dog: 1917 - ?

Chips

The most decorated war dog from World War II. (More about Chips.)

Also in the movie Chips, the War Dog.

German Shepherd-Collie-Husky mix

Dog: 1940 - 1946.

Movie: 1990.

Cho Cho

In the movie The Karate Dog.

Briard

Movie: 2006.

Christmas

In the book and the movie (A Dog Named Christmas by Greg Kincaid.

Yellow Labrador Retriever

Book: 2008.

Movie: 2009.

Claude

In the TV series The Beverly Hillbillies.

Poodle

TV series: 1962 - 1971.

Cleo

In the TV series The People’s Choice.

Basset Hound

TV series: 1955 - 1958.

Clifford

In the children book series Clifford the Big Red Dog, written by Norman Bridwell.

Generic

Book: 1963.

TV series: 2000 - 2003.

Cloe

In the movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua.

Chihuahua

Movie: 2008.

Coal

In the movie The Shaggy Dog, played by Coal.

Bearded Collie

Movie: 1959, remade in 2006.

Comet

In the TV series Full House, played by Buddy.

Golden retriever

TV series: 1987 - 1995.

Copper

In the animated movie The Fox and the Hound and The Fox and the Hound 2.

(In sequel are dogs Dixie, Cash, Granny Rose, Waylon and Floyd.)

Generic hound

Movie: 1981.

Movie sequel: 2006.

Corneil

In the animated TV series Corneil and Bernie (also called Watch My Chops) on Nicktoons Network.

Generic

TV series: 2004 - 2006.

Courage

In the animated TV series Courage the Cowardly Dog, created by John R. Dilworth.

Generic

TV series: 1999 - 2002.

Cubitus

(Dommel in the Netherlands)

In the Franco-Belgian comic series Cubitus, created by cartoonist Dupa.

Generic

Comic: 1968

Comic albums: 1977 - 2006.

Cujo

In the book and in the movie Cujo by Stephen King.

St. Bernard

Book: 1981.

Movie: 1983.

Daisy

In the comic strip Blondie by Chic Young.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1930.

Daisy

In the movie Grand Torino with Clint Eastwood.

Yellow Labrador Retriever

Movie: 2008.

Daphne

(Also see Rocks)

In the movie Look Who’s Talking Now.

Poodle

Movie: 1989.

Dawg

In the comic strip Hi and Lois by Dik Browne and Mort Walker.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1954.

Delgado

In the movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua.

German Shepherd

Movie: 2008.

Demon

(See also Diesel, Duchess, Mac, Nana, Scooper, Sniff, Yodel)

In the movie Snow Dogs.

Siberian Husky

Movie: 2002.

Deputy Dawg

In TV animated series by Terrytoons

(More about Deputy Dawg.)

Generic

TV series: 1959 - 1972.

Dewey

(Also known as Rexxx)

In the movie Firehouse Dog.

Irish Terrier

Movie: 2007.

Dewey

(See also Buck, Max, Maya, Old Jack, Shadow, Shorty, and Truman)

In the movie Eight Below based on a 1958 ill-fated Japanese expedition to Antarctica.

Siberian Husky

Movie: 2006.

Diamond

In the movie Dog Gone (also titled Diamond Dog Caper.)

Golden Retriever

Movie: 2008.

Diefenbaker

In the TV series Due South.

Wolf-dog Hybrid

TV series: 1994 - 1999.

Diesel

(See also Demon, Duchess, Mac, Nana, Scooper, Sniff, Yodel)

In the movie Snow Dogs.

Siberian Husky

Movie: 2002.

Digby

In the movie Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World (British.)

English Sheepdog

Movie: 1973.

Dinky

In advertisements for Taco Bell played by Gidgit.

(More about Gidgit.)

Chihuahua

Dog: 1994 - 2009.

Ads: 1997 - 2000.

DJ Dog

In the comic strip Housebroken by Steve Watkins.

Pit Bull (American Staffordhire Terrier)

Comic strip: since 2003

Dodger

(See also Einstein, Francis, Rita, Tito)

In the animated movie Oliver & Company based on the book Oliver Twist.

Terrier mix

Movie: 1988.

Dog

In the TV series Columbo.

Bassett Hound

TV series: 1971 - 1978.

Dog

In the movie Road Warrior, also known as Mad Max 2 (Australian.)

Australian Cattle Dog

Movie: 1981.

Dogbert

In the comic strip Dilbert by Scott Adams.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1989.

Dogfather

In the animated movie shorts The Dogfather voiced by Bob Holt.

Generic

Movie: 1974 - 1976.

Doggie Daddy

In the animated TV series The Quick Draw McGraw Show by Hanna-Barbera.

Generic

TV series: 1959 - 1960.

Dogtanian

In the animated TV series Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds (Spanish.)

Generic

TV series: 1981.

Dollar

In comic books and an animated TV series Richie Rich produced by Hanna-Barbera.

Dalmatian

Comic books: 1953.

TV series: 1980 - 1984, 1996.

Doogal

(Dougal in the British Version, Pollux in the original French version)

In the French and British animated TV series The Magic Roundabout.

Also in the movie The Magic Roundabout.

Skye Terrier

TV series: 1963, 1965 - 1977.

Movie: 2005.

Dreyfuss

In the TV series Empty Nest.

St. Bernard, Golden Retriever mix

TV series: 1988 - 1995.

Droopy

In the animated movies about Droopy, created by Tex Avery and produced by MGM.

Droopy-eared mutt

Movies: 1943 - 1958

Duchess

(See also Demon, Diesel, Mac, Nana, Scooper, Sniff, Yodel)

In the movie Snow Dogs.

Siberian Husky

Movie: 2002.

Duchess

In the book The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan, by Beatrix Potter.

Based upon a Pomeranian

Book: 1905.

Dug

In the animated movie Up by Pixar.

Generic

Movie: 2009.

Duke

In the TV series The Beverly Hillbillies.

Bloodhound

TV series: 1962 - 1971.

Duke

In advertisements for Bush’s Baked Beans.

Golden Retriever

Ads: since 1995.

Duke

In the movie musical Bathing Beauty starring Red Skelton and Esther Williams.

Great Dane

Movie: 1944.

Dukey

In the animated TV series The Beverly Hillbillies.

Generic

TV series: 2005 - .

Dusty

In the movie Dusty based on a 1940 book by Thomas Hinkle.

Australian Kelpie

Book: 1940.

Movie: 1983.

Dynomutt

In the animated TV series Dynomutt, Dog Wonder by Hanna-Barbera.

Doberman Pinscher

TV series: 1976 - 1977.

Earl

In the comic strip Mutts with cat Mooch, created by Patrick McDonnell.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1994.

Eddie

In the TV series Frasier, played by Moose.

Jack Russell Terrier

TV series: 1993 - 2004.

Edgar

In the comic strip For Better or Worse by Lynn Johnston; the second dog.

English Sheepdog

Comic strip: since 1995.

Edison

In the book, in the movie, and stage musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming.

English Sheepdog mix

Book: 1964.

Movie: 1965.

Stage musical: 2002, 2005.

Ein

In the Japanese animated TV series Cowboy Bebop.

Welsh Corgi

TV series: 1998 - 1999.

Einstein

(See also Dodger, Francis, Rita, Tito)

In the animated movie Oliver & Company based on the book Oliver Twist.

Great Dane

Movie: 1988.

Einstein

In the movie Back to the Future.

Bearded Collie

Movie: 1985.

Electra

In the comic strip Cathy by Cathy Guisewite.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1976.

Eliot Shag

(See also Ace Hart)

In the TV series Dog City with puppetry and animation created by Jim Henson Productions.

(Also in the series are dogs Bugsy Vile, Eddie, Colleen, Mad Dog, Frisky and others.)

German Shepherd

TV series: 1992 - 1995.

Endal

Famous service dog in England, and in the book Endal: How One Extraordinary Dog Brought a Family Back from the Brink.

(More about Endal.)

Labrador Retriever

Dog: 1995.

Book: 2009.

Faith

The dog born with only two legs.

(More about Faith.)

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Mixed breed

Dog: 2002 - .

Fala

The pet dog of President Franklin Roosevelt.

(More about Fala.)

Scottish Terrier

Dog: 1940 - 1952.

Fang

(Alias Agent K-13)

In the TV series Get Smart, played by Red.

Briard

TV series: 1965 - 1970.

Fang

In the comic strip The Duplex.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1993.

Fang

In the books and in the movies Harry Potter, Hagrid’s pet.

Neapolitan Mastiff

Books: 1997 - 2007.

Movies: 2001 - 2011.

Farley

In the comic strip For Better or Worse by Lynn Johnston; the first dog.

English Sheepdog

Comic strip: 1979 - 1995.

Fergus

In the comic strip and several books Citizen by Mark O’Hare.

Generic

Comic strip: 1995 - 2001.

Fido

The pet dog of President Abraham Lincoln.

Unknown

Dog: died in 1864.

Fifi

(See also Spike)

In the animated TV series Rugrats on Nickleodeon Network.

Poodle

TV series: 1991 - 2005.

Fifi the Peke

(See also Pluto)

In the animated movies with Pluto by The Walt Disney Studios.

(More about Fifi.)

Pekingese

Movies: 1940s - 1950s.

Flash

In the TV series The Dukes of Hazzard.

Basset Hound

TV series: 1979 - 1985.

Fluke

In the movie Fluke, based on the book by James Herbert.

Golden Retriever

Book: 1977.

Movie: 1995.

Fly

In the movie Babe.

Border Collie

Movie: 1995.

Foofur

In the animated TV series Foofur by Freddy Monnickendam at Hanna-Barbera.

Generic hound

TV series: 1986 - 1988.

Francis

(See also Dodger, Einstein, Rita, Tito)

In the animated movie Oliver & Company based on the book Oliver Twist.

Bulldog

Movie: 1988.

Frank the Pug

In the movie Men in Black.

Also in the 2007 movie Frank.

(More about Frank.)

Pug

Movie: 1997, 2002.

Fred

In the comic strip Fred Basset by Alex Graham.

Basset Hound

Comic strip: since 1963.

Fred

In the movie Smokey and the Bandit.

Basset Hound

Movie: 1997.

Freeway

In the TV series Hart to Hart.

L?wchen

TV series: 1979 - 1984.

Friday

In the movie Hotel for Dogs.

Jack Russell Terrier

Movie: 2009.

Fuzz

In the comic strip Ziggy by Tom Wilson.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1969.

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.)

Irish Wolfhound

Poem: around 1800.

George

In the movie Bringing Up Baby played by Skippy.

Wire Fox Terrier

Movie: 1938.

Georgette

(See also Dodger, Einstein, Francis, Rita, Tito)

In the animated movie Oliver & Company based on the book Oliver Twist.

Bulldog

Movie: 1988.

Ginger

In the comic strip Drabble by Kevin Fagin.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1979.

Goofy

In animated movies such as A Goofy Movie, by The Walt Disney Studios; originally Dippy Dawg.

(More about Goofy.)

Generic

Movies: since 1932.

Grimm

In the comic strip Mother Goose and Grimm by Mike Peters.

Bull Terrier

Comic strip: since 1984.

Gromit

In animated movies (claymation) Wallace and Gromit by Nick Park.

Generic

Movies: 1989, 1993, 1995.

Gus

In the movie Iron Will.

Siberian Husky

Movies: 1994.

Hachiko

The loyal Japanese dog. Also the children’s book Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog, written by Pamela S. Turner. Also a movie Hachiko, A Dog’s Story.

Akita

Dog: 1923 - 1935.

Book: 2004.

Movie: 2009.

Hank the Cowdog

In the book series about Hank the Cowdog, by John R. Erickson.

Mixed breed

Book: 1982 - 2009.

Happy

In the TV series 7th Heaven, played by Happy.

Terrier mix

TV series: 1996 - 2006.

Harvey

In the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Elliot’s dog.

Golden Retriever

Movie: 1982.

Hector

In the TV movie Heck’s Way Home, played by Beasley.

Border Collie

TV movie: 1996.

Hector

In the animated movies The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries by Warner Brothers.

(More about Hector.)

Bulldog

Cartoons: since 1947.

Hercules

In the movies The Sandlot.

English Mastiff

Movie: 1993.

Higgins

Dog actor known mainly for his role as Benji in films.

Mixed breed

Dog: 1954 - 1975

Him and Her

The pet dogs of President Lyndon Johnson.

(More about Him and Her.)

Beagles

Dog: 1963 - 1966.

Hobo

In the TV series The Littlest Hobo, played by London (Canadian.)

German Shepherd

TV series: 1963 - 1965, 1979 - 1985.

Hong Kong Phooey

In the animated TV series Hong Kong Phooey by Hanna-Barbera.

Generic

TV series: 1974 - 1976.

Hooch

In the movie Turner and Hooch, played by Beasley.

Dogue de Bordeaux

Movie: 1989.

Horand von Grafrath

The first German Shepherd.

(More about Horand von Grafrath.)

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German Shepherd

Dog: 1895 - 1899.

Hotdog

In the Archie comics, Jughead’s dog.

Generic

Comics: since the 1940s.

Howard Huge

In the comic strip Howard Huge by Bunny Hoerst.

(Copyright 2010 Wm. Hoest Enterprises, Inc., reprinted courtesy of Bunny Hoest.)

St. Bernard

Comic strip: since 1981

Huan

In the book The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien.

Wolfhound

Book: 1977.

Hubble

In the movie Good Boy!.

Border Terrier

Movie: 2003.

Hubert

In the movie The Duke.

Black and Tan Coonhound

Movie: 1999.

Huckleberry Hound

In the animate TV series The Huckleberry Hound Show by Hanna-Barbera.

Generic

TV series: 1958 - 1962.

Huddersfield Ben

The first Yorkshire Terrier.

(More about Huddersfield Ben.)

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Yorkshire Terrier

Dog: 1865 - 1871.

Hunter

In an animated TV series (Road Rovers.)

(Also in the movie are dogs Colleen, Blitz, Exile, and Shag.)

Golden Retriever

TV series: 1996 - 1997.

Hush Puppy

In the TV show Shari Lewis Show, a puppet.

Generic

TV series: 1960s.

Itchiford ”Itchy“

(See also Charles B. Barkin and Carface V. Malone)

In the animated movie All Dogs Go To Heaven.

Dachshund

Movie: 1989.

Ivana

In the TV series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.

Pomeranian

TV series: 2005-2008.

Jack

(See also Bandit)

In the the books and TV series Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the first dog.

Mixed breed in TV series, Bulldog in the books

Book: starting 1935

TV series: 1974 - 1977.

Jean, the Vitagraph Dog

The dog actor that performed title roles in early silent films.

(More about Jean.)

zz

Unknown

Dog: 1907 - 1916.

Jed

In the movie The Journey of Natty Gann.

Wolf-dog Hybrid

Movie: 1985.

Jenna

(See also Balto)

In the animated movie Balto, based on a true story. (More about the real Balto.)

(Also in the movie are dogs Steele, Kaltag, Star, Nikki, Dixie, and Sylvie.)

(Sequels include Balto II and Balto III.)

Siberian Husky

Dog: 1919 - 1933.

Movies: 1995, 2002, 2004.

Jerry

In the book Jerry of the Islands by Jack London.

Irish Terrier

Book: 1917.

Jerry Lee

In the movie K9.

There were two sequels, K-911 in 1999, and K-9: P.I. in 2002.

German Shepherd

Movie: 1989.

Jessie

In the movie Animal Farm.

Border Collie

Movie: 1999.

Jip

(See also Lucky)

In the several Doctor Dolittle books, by Hugh Lofting.

Sheep Dog

Books: 1920 - 1933.

Jock

(See also Lady, Tramp, Scamp, and Trusty)

In the animated movie Lady and the Tramp.

Scottish Terrier

Movie: 1955.

Jock of the Bushveld

In the book Jock of the Bushveld by James Percy Fitzpatrick.

Pit Bull

Book: 1907.

Junkyard

In the movie Race to Witch Mountain, played by Buck.

Labrador Retriever mix

Movie: 2009.

K-9

In the animated movies Marvin the Martian of Looney Tunes.

(More about K-9.)

Martian dog

Movies: since 1948.

Kep

In the book for children The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck by Beatrix Potter.

Collie

Book: 1908.

Kewpie

In the comic strip Born Loser by Art and Chip Sansom.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1965.

King

(Also known as Yukon King)

In the radio and TV series Challenge of The Yukon, aka Sergeant Preston of the Yukon.

Alaskan Malamute

Radio: 1938 - 1954;.

TV show: 1955 - 1958.

Kipper

In a series of books and in the animated TV series Kipper for children by Mick Inkpen.

(Also in the series is dog Tiger.)

Generic

Books: 1992 - 2008.

TV series: 1999 - 2001.

Krypto

(Superman's dog)

In the various comic books starring Superman published by DC Comics.

(More about Krypto.)

Generic

Comics: 1955 - ?.

Krypto the Superdog

In the animated TV series Krypto the Superdog on the Cartoon Network.

Great Dane

TV series: 2005 - 2006.

Lad

In the book Lad the Dog by Albert Payson Terhune.

Collie, Rough

Book: 1919

Ladadog

(See also Lord Nelson)

In the TV series Please Don’t Eat the Daisies played by Lord Nelson.

Collie, Bearded, perhaps a Sheepdog

TV series: 1965 - 1967.

Lady

(Also known as Isis)

In the book and in the movie Goodbye, My Lady, by James H. Street.

Basenji

Book: 1954.

Movie: 1956.

Lady

(See also Tramp, Scamp, Jock, and Trusty)

In the animated movie Lady and the Tramp.

Cocker Spaniel

Movie: 1955.

Lady Geryhound

In advertisements for Greyhound Lines bus company.

(More about Lady Greyhound.)

Greyhound

Ads: since 1914.

Ladybird

In the animated TV series King of the Hill.

Bloodhound

TV series: since 1997.

Lafayette

(See also Napoleon)

In the animated movie The Aristocats.

Basset Hound

Movie: 1970.

Laika

First dog in space, Russian; died in space.

(More about Laika.)

Mixed breed

Dog: 1954 - 1957.

Flight: 1957.

Lassie

In the book Lassie Come Home by Eric Knight, and in the TV series Lassie.

(More about Lassie.)

Collie

Book: 1940.

Movies: from 1943.

TV series: 1954 - 1973.

Lenny

In the movies Lenny the Wonder Dog.

Mixed breed

Movie: 2005.

Liberty

The pet dog of President Gerald R. Ford.

(More about Liberty.)

Golden Retriever

Dog: 1974 - ?.

Lincoln

In the movie Soccer Dog - The Movie.

Portuguese Podengo

Movie: 1999.

Little Ann

(See also Old Dan)

In the book Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls.

Also in the movie Where the Red Fern Grows.

Redbone Coonhound

Book: 1961.

Movie: 1974.

Little Brother

In the animated movie Mulan by The Walt Disney Company.

Generic

Movie: 1998.

Little Dog

In the comic strip Little Dog Lost by Steve Boreman.

Generic

Comic strip: since 2007.

Little Dog

(See also Big Dog)

In the animated TV series 2 Stupid Dogs created by Donovan Cook.

Dachshund

Movie: 1993 - 1995.

Lockjaw

In the comic series Fantastic Four

(More about Lockjaw.)

Bulldog

Comic series: since 1965.

Lord Nelson

The dog that played Ladadog in the TV series Please Don’t Eat the Daisies and The Doris Day Show.

Bearded Collie, perhaps a Sheepdog

TV series: 1965 - 1967 and 1968 - 1973.

Lou

In the movie Cats & Dogs.

(Also in the movie is an Anatolian Shepherd called Butch.)

Beagle

Movie: 2001.

Louie

In comic strip Overboard by Chip Dunham.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1990.

Luath

(See also Bodger)

In the book The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford.

(In the movie Luath was Chance, an American Bulldog.)

Labrador Retriever

Book: 1961.

Lucky

(Also see Jip)

In the several Dr. Dolittle movies.

Golden Retriever

Movies: 1998, 2001, 2006, 2009.

Lucky

In the movie You Lucky Dog.

Saint Bernard mix

Movie: 1998.

Lucky

In the movie My Lucky Dog (Also known as My Ghost Dog.)

Golden Retriever

Movie: 1997

Mac

(See also Demon, Diesel, Duchess, Nana, Scooper, Sniff, Yodel)

In the movie Snow Dogs.

Siberian Husky

Movie: 2002.

Magenta

(See also Blue)

In the animated TV series Blue Clues on Nickleodeon.

Generic

TV series: 1996 - 2002.

Marc Anthony

In the animated movies such as Feed the Kitty featuring Marc Antony and Pussyfoot.

Bulldog

Movie: 1952 - 1957.

Marley

In the movie Marley and Me based on the book by John Grogan.

Labrador Retriever

Book: 2005.

Movie: 2008.

Marmaduke

In the comic strip Marmaduke by Brad Andersonand and in the movie Marmaduke.

(Also in the movie are dogs Bosco, Giuseppe, Jezebel, Mazie.)

Great Dane

Comic strip: since 1954.

Movie: 2010.

Martha

In the animated TV series Martha Speaks on PBS based on the 1992 book by Susam Meddaough.

Generic

Book: 1992.

TV series: since 2008.

Matisse

In the movie Down and Out in Beverly Hills.

Border Collie

Movie: 1986.

Max

In the TV series Jake and the Fatman.

Bulldog

TV series: 1987 - 1992.

Max

In the animated movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Generic

Movie: 2000.

Max

(See also Buck, Dewey, Max, Old Jack, Shadow, Shorty, and Truman)

In the movie Eight Below based on a 1958 ill-fated Japanese expedition to Antarctica.

Siberian Husky

Movie: 2006.

Max

In the movie Man’s Best Friend.

Tibetan Mastiff

Movie: 1993.

Max

In the animated movie The Little Mermaid based upon the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale.

Old English Sheepdog

Movie: 1989.

Maximillion

In the TV series The Bionic Woman.

(More about Maximillion.)

German Sheperd

TV series: 1978.

Maya

(See also Buck, Dewey, Max, Old Jack, Shadow, Shorty, and Truman)

In the movie Eight Below based on a 1958 ill-fated Japanese expedition to Antarctica.

Siberian Husky

Movie: 2006.

McGruff

In advertisements for National Crime Prevention Council.

(More about McGruff.)

Bloodhound

Ads: Since 1980.

Metal

In the Chinese comic book Tibetan Rock Dog by Zheng Jun, famous Chinese rock star.

(More about Metal.)

Tibetan Mastiff

Comics: 2009.

Mignon

In the TV series Green Acres.

Yorkshire Terrier

TV series: 1965 - 1971.

Millie

(Also known as Mildred Kerr Bush)

The pet dog of First Lady Barbara Bush.

(More about Millie.)

English Springer Spaniel

Dog: 1985 - 1997.

Milo

In the animated TV series, and in the movie The Mask, pet of Stanley Ipkiss, played by Max.

Jack Russell Terrier

TV series: 1995 - 1997.

Movie: 1994.

Minus

In the animated TV series Poko by Halifax Film (Canadian.)

Generic

TV series: since 2003.

Molly

In the book by Jim Kjelgarrd and the movie Big Red.

Irish Setter

Book: 1945.

Movie: 1962.

Montmorency

In the book Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome.

Fox Terrier

Book: 1889.

Mooch

In the movie Mooch Goes To Hollywood played by Higgins.

Terrier mix

Movie: 1975.

Moreover

In the movie The Biscuit Eater by Walt Disney Pictures.

German Wirehaired Pointer

Movie: 1972.

Mother Teresa

In the movie Must Like Dogs played by Molly and Mabel.

Newfoundland

Movie: 2005.

Mr. Beefy

In the movie Little Nicky.

Bulldog

Movie: 2000.

Mr. Peabody

In the animated TV series The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show.

Generic

TV series: 1959 - 1964.

Muffit II

In the TV series Battlestar Galactica.

Daggit (robot; cross between a bear and a dog)

TV series: 1978 - 1980.

Muppy

In the TV show The Muppet Show, a puppet.

Generic, shaggy

TV series: 1976 - 1977.

Murray

In the TV series Mad About You, played by Maui.

Border Collie mix

TV series: 1992 - 1999.

Muttley

In the animated TV series Dick Dastardly, created by Iwao Takamoto for Hanna-Barbera.

(More about Muttley.)

Mixed breed

TV series: 1968 - 1970.

Nana

(See also Diesel, Duchess, Mac, Scooper, Sniff, Yodel)

In the movie Snow Dogs.

Border Collie

Movie: 2002.

Nana

In the original play Peter Pan and the book Peter and Wendy, by J. M. Barrie.

In the animated movie Peter Pan.

In the stage musical Peter Pan.

In the play and book, Newfoundland.

In film and on stage, St. Bernard

Play: 1904.

Book: 1911.

Movie: 1953.

Stage: 1954, 1979, 1990, 1998.

Nanook

In the movie The Lost Boys.

Alaskan Husky

Movie: 1987

Napoleon

(See also Lafayette)

In the animated movie The Aristocats.

Bloodhound

Movie: 1970.

Napoleon

In the movie Napoleon by The Walt Disney Studios.

Golden Retriever

Movie: 1995.

Napoleon

In the comic strip Napoleon and Uncle Elby, created by Clifford McBride.

Irish Wolfhound probably

Comic strip: 1932-1961.

Neil

In the movies and in the TV series Topper.

St. Bernard

Movies: 1937, 1939, 1941.

TV series: 1953 - 1955.

Nikki

In the movie Nikki, Wild Dog of the North.

Malamute

Movie: 1961.

Nipper

In advertisements for The Gramophone Company, then RCA.

(More about Nipper.)

Terrier mix

Dog: 1884 - 1895.

Ads: early 1900s.

Nunzio

(See also Stinky)

In the TV series Dharma and Greg.

Welsh Corgi

TV series: 1997 - 2003.

Odie

In the comic strip Garfield by Jim Davis.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1978.

Old Dan

(See also Little Ann)

In the book Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls.

Also in the movie Where the Red Fern Grows.

Redbone Coonhound

Book: 1961.

Movie: 1974.

Old Jack

(See also Buck, Dewey, Max, Maya, Shadow, Shorty, and Truman)

In the movie Eight Below based on a 1958 ill-fated Japanese expedition to Antarctica.

Siberian Husky

Movie: 2006.

Old Yeller

In the book and movie Old Yeller by Fred Gipson.

Blackmouth Cur

Book: 1956.

Movie: 1957.

Otis

In the movie The Adventures of Milo and Otis.

Pug

Movie: 1989.

Otto

In the comic strip Beetle Bailey by Mort Walker.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1950.

Owney

In advertisements for the U.S. Postal Office.

(More about Owney.)

Mixed breed terrier

Dog: 1888 - 1897.

Pal

Dog actor in many films such as the Lassie, Come Home.

Rough Collie

Dog: 1940 - 1954.

Patrasche

In the book, in the movies and in the animated TV series A Dog of Flanders by Marie Louise de la Ramée under the pseudonym Ouida (Japanese.)

Bouvier des Flandres

Book: 1872.

TV series: 1975, 1992.

Movies: 1935, 1960, 1997, 1999.

Paul Anka

In the TV series Gilmore Girls.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

TV series: 2000 - 2007.

Perdita

(Missis in the book)

(See also Pongo)

In the the book The Hundred and One Dalmations by Dodie Smith, and the animated movie One Hundred and One Dalmations, and the movie 101 Dalmatians.

Dalmatian

Book: 1956.

Animated movie: 1961.

Live action movie: 1996.

Pete

The pet dog of President Theodore Roosevelt, ripped off the French ambassador’s pants.

Bull Terrier

Dog: 1907.

Petey

In the animated TV series The Puppy’s Further Adventures.

(Also in the series are dogs Dolly, Duke, Dash, Lucky.)

Generic

TV series: 1983 - 1984.

Petey

(Also known as Pete the Pup)

In the movies Our Gang.

Pit Bull

Movies: 1922 - 1938.

Pilot

In the movies The Retrievers.

Golden Retriever

Movie: 2001

Pippin

In the TV series Come Outside (British.)

Terrier mix, descended from Benji

TV series: 1993 - 1997.

Pluto

(See also Fifi)

In the animated movies with Mickey Mouse by The Walt Disney Studios.

(More about Pluto.)

Generic

Movies: since 1930.

Poncho

(See also Boomer)

In the comic strip Pooch Cafe by Paul Gilligan.

Generic

Comic strip: since 2000.

Pongo

(Also see Perdita)

In the the book The Hundred and One Dalmations by Dodie Smith, and the animated movie One Hundred and One Dalmatians, and the movie 101 Dalmatians.

Dalmatian

Book: 1956.

Animated movie: 1961.

Live action movie: 1996.

Pooch

In the comic strip Sinfest by Tatsuya Ishida.

Generic

Comic strip: since 2000.

Pooka

In the animated movie Anastasia.

Generic

Movie: 1997

Porkchop

In the animated TV series Doug created by Jim Jinkins.

Generic

TV series: 1991 - 1994.

Porthos

In the TV series Star Trek Enterprise.

Beagle

TV series: 2001 - 2005.

Puddles

In the comic strip Luann by Greg Evans.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1985.

Puff

In the animated TV series Proud Family created by Bruce W. Smith.

Poodle

TV series: 2001 - 2005.

Puffy

In the movie Something About Mary.

Border Terrier

Movie: 1998.

Puppy Paws

(See also Santa Paws)

In the movie Santa Buddies.

(Also in the movie are dogs Budderball, Rosebud, Mudbud, Buddha, B-Dawg.)

Golden Retriever

Movie: 2009

Quark

In the movie Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.

Border Terrier

Movie: 1989.

TV series 1997-2000.

Raffles

In the animated movie Rover Dangerfield.

Border Collie

Movie: 1993.

Randolph

In the book A Dog About Town, by J.F. Englert.

Labrador Retriever

Book: 2007.

Reddy

In the animated TV series Ruff and Reddy by Hanna-Barbera.

Generic

TV series: 1957 - 1960.

Reggie

In the TV show Jesse Stone: No Remorse, one of several stories based upon Robert B. Parker’s novels about Jesse Stone.

Irish Setter

TV show: 2010

Ren

(Also known as "Ren" Höek)

In the animated TV series The Ren and Stimpy Show created by John Kricfalusi.

Chihuahua

TV series: 1991 - 1996.

Reno

In the movie Top Dog.

Briard

Movie: 1995.

Rex

In the TV series Inspector Rex, an Austrian-made police TV drama, played by Beejay.

German Shepherd

TV series: since 1994.

Rex the Wonder Dog

In the comic book series Rex, The Wonder Dog by DC Comics.

German Shepherd

Comic: 1952 - 1959

Ribsy

In the book series about Henry Higgins, by Beverly Cleary.

Mixed breed

Book: 1950.

Riff

In the animated TV series Tractor Tom (British.)

Australian Shepherd

TV series: 2003 - 2004.

Rin Tin Tin

Dog actor in the movies and the TV series The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin.

(More about Rin Tin Tin.)

German Shepherd

Dog: 1918 - 1932

Movies: 1922 - 1931.

TV series: 1954 - 1959.

Rita

(See also Dodger, Einstein, Francis, Tito)

In the animated movie Oliver & Company based on the book Oliver Twist.

Saluki

Movie: 1988.

Rocks

(See also Daphne)

In the movie Look Who’s Talking Now.

Mixed breed

Movie: 1989.

Rocky

In the comic strip Rocky by Martin Kellerman.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1998.

Roly

In the TV series EastEnders (British.)

Poodle

TV series: since 1985.

Roobarb

In the animated TV series Roobarb written by Grange Calveley and animated by Bob Godfrey (British.)

Generic

TV series: 1974, 2005.

Roscoe

In the comic strip Pickles by Brian Crane.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1990.

Rosebud

In the comic strip Bloom County by Berkeley Breathed.

Basselope (a cross between a basset hound and an antelope)

Comic strip: 1980 - 1989

Rover

In the animated film Rover Dangerfield.

Basset Hound

Movie: 1993.

Rover

The first dog in the movies, in Rescued by Rover.

Collie

Movie: 1905.

Rover

In the comic strip Red and Rover by Brian Basset.

Mostly Labrador Retriever

Comic strip: since 2000.

Rowf

(See also Snitter)

In the book The Plague Dogs by Richard Adams and the animated movie The Plague Dogs.

Mixed breed

Book: 1977.

Movie: 1982.

Rowlf the dog

In the puppet TV series The Muppet Show puppet dog created and voiced by Jim Henson.

(More about Rowlf.)

Generic

Puppet: 1962.

The Jimmy Dean Show: 1963 - 1966.

The Muppet Show:since 1976.

Rude Dog

In the animated TV series Rude Dog and the Dweebs, originally for Sun Sportswear ads in the 1980s.

(Also in the series are dogs Tweak, Caboose, Reggie, Snatch, Winston, Gloria and Kibble.)

Generic

TV series: 1989.

Ruff

In the comic strip, TV series and movie Dennis the Menace by Hank Ketchum.

Briard

Comic strip: since 1951.

TV series: 1959 - 1963.

Movie: 1993.

Rufferto

In the comic book series Groo the Wanderer, by Sergio Aragonés.

Generic

Comic books: since 1981.

Rusty

In the animated movie Home on the Range.

Generic

Movie: 2004.

Rusty

In the movie For the Love of Rusty, one of several movies about Rusty.

German Shepherd

Movie: 1947.

Rusty

In the movie Rusty: The Great Rescue.

Beagle

Movie: 1997.

Sakura

In the comic strip The Other Coast by Adrian Raeside.

Papillon

Comic strip: since 2001.

Sam

(of Sam & Max, the Freelance Police)

In comic book series Sam & Max,in the animated TV series The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police,and video games originally created by Steve Purcell.

(More about Sam & Max.)

Cocker Spaniel

Comics: since 1987.

TV series: 1997 - 1998.

Video games: since 1992.

Sam

(See also Barfly)

In the comic strip Family Circus by Bil Keene, the second family dog.

Cocker Spaniel

Comic strip: since 1960.

Samantha

(Sam)

In the book by Francis Lawrence and in the movie I am Legend.

German Shepherd

Book: 1954.

Movie: 2007.

Sammy Davis Jr. Jr.

In the book and in the movie Everything Is Illuminated.

Border Collie

Book: 2002.

Movie: 2005.

Samson

In the TV series for children Samson en Gert (Flemish-Belgian.)

Old English Sheepdog

TV series: 1989-2008.

Sandy

In comics Little Orphan Annie, on radio, in the Broadway musical Annie, and in the movie Annie.

Airedale mix

Radio: 1925 - 1942.

Comics: since 1925.

Broadway stage: 1977-1983.

Movie: 1982

Santa Paws

(See also Puppy Paws)

In the movie Santa Buddies.

(Also in the movie are dogs Budderball, Rosebud, Mudbud, Buddha, B-Dawg.)

Golden Retriever

Movie: 2009.

Santa’s Little Helper

In the animated TV series The Simpsons.

Generic

TV series: since 1989.

Satchel

In the comic strip Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley.

Father was a Labrador Retriever, his mother a Shar Pei

Comic strip: since 1999.

Scamp

(See also Lady, Tramp, Jock, and Trusty)

In the animated movie Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure.

(Also in the movie are dogs Annette, Danielle, Colette, Buster, Ruby Scratchy, Sparky, Francois, and Mitch)

Cocker Spaniel mix

Movie: 2001.

Scooby-Doo

In the animated TV series Scooby-Doo.

Great Dane

TV series: since 1969.

Scooper

(See also Demon, Diesel, Duchess, Mac, Nana, Sniff, Yodel)

In the movie Snow Dogs.

Siberian Husky

Movie: 2002.

Scruffty

In the animated TV series Bob the Builder (British.)

Generic

TV series: 1999.

Scruffy

In the movie The Ghost and Mrs. Muir and in the TV series The Ghost and Mrs. Muir.

Fox Terrier

Movie: 1947.

TV series: 1968 - 1970.

Scuppers

In the book Scuppers The Sailor Dog, by Margaret Wise Brown.

Generic

Book: 1953, 2001.

Searchlight

In the book Stone Fox, by John Reynolds Gerdiner and in the movie for TV.

Samoyed

Book: 1980.

Movie: 1987.

Seymour

In the animated TV series Futurama.

Generic

TV series: 1999 - 2003.

Shadow

(See also Buck, Dewey, Max, Maya, Old Jack, Shorty, and Truman)

In the movie Eight Below based on a 1958 ill-fated Japanese expedition to Antarctica.

Alaskan Malamute

Movie: 2006.

Shadow

(Also see Chance)

In the movie Homeward Bound.

(In the book Shadow was Bodger, a Bull Terrier.)

Golden Retriever

Movie: 1993.

Shelby

In the TV series Smallville.

Golden Retriever

TV series: 2001 - present.

Shep

In the TV series for children Blue Peter (British.)

Border Collie

TV series: 1958 - .

Sherlock Hound

In the Japanese animated TV series Sherlock Hound.

(Also in the movie are John Watson and other dog characters.)

Hound of some sort

TV series: 1984 - 1985.

Shiloh

In the movie Shiloh and its sequels.

Beagle

Movie: 1997, 1999, 2006.

Shoeshine

(Also known as Underdog)

In the movie Underdog, the dog’s civilian name.

Beagle

Movie: 2007.

Shorty

(See also Buck, Dewey, Max, Maya, Old Jack, Shadow, and Truman)

In the movie Eight Below based on a 1958 ill-fated Japanese expedition to Antarctica.

Siberian Husky

Movie: 2006.

Simone

In the TV series The Partridge Family.

Bearded Collie

TV series: 1970 - 1971.

Sinbad

The mascot of the U.S. Coast Guard, and in the book by George F. Foley Jr. Sinbad of the Coast Guard.

(More about Sinbad.)

Mixed breed

Dog: 1937 - 1951.

Book: 1945

Skip

In the movie My Dog Skip.

Jack Russell Terrier

Movie: 2000.

Slinky

In the animated movie Toy Story from The Walt Disney Studios.

Slinky toy

Movie: 1995.

Snert

In comic strip Hagar the Horrible by Dik Browne.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1973.

Sniff

(See also Demon, Diesel, Duchess, Mac, Nana, Scooper, Yodel)

In the movie Snow Dogs.

Siberian Husky

Movie: 2002.

Snitter

(See also Rowf)

In the book The Plague Dogs by Richard Adams and the animated movie The Plague Dogs.

Fox Terrier, Smooth

Book: 1977.

Movie: 1982.

Snoopy

In comic strip Peanuts and in animated TV specials such as A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles Schluz.

(More about Snoopy.)

Beagle

Comic strip: since 1950.

TV special: 1965.

Snowy

In the comic strip The Adventures of Tintin by Herge (Belgian.)

Fox Terrier

Comic strip: 1929-1983.

Snuffles

In the animated TV series The Quick Draw McGraw Show by Hanna-Barbera.

(More about Snuffles.)

Bloodhound

TV series: 1959 - 1961.

Snuppy

The first cloned dog.

(More about Snuppy.)

zz

Afghan Hound

Dog: 2005 - .

Sophie

In the comic strip Dog eat Doug by Brian Anderson.

Labrador Retriever

Comic strip: since 2004.

Sounder

In the book Sounder by William H. Armstrong, in the movie Sounder, and the TV movie Sounder by Walt Disney.

Redbone Hound and Bulldog mix

Book: 1929.

Movies: 1972, 2003.

Sparky

In the movie Frankenweenie.

Bull Terrier

Movie: 1984.

Sparky

In the animated TV series South Park.

Generic

TV series: since 1997.

Spike

In animated movies Tom and Jerry by Hanna-Barbera.

(More about Spike.)

Bulldog

Cartoons: 1940s - 1950s.

Spike

In the comic strip Peanuts by Charles Schulz.

(More about Spike.)

Bulldog

Comic strip: since 1950.

Spike

(See also Fifi)

In animated TV series Rugrats on Nickleodeon.

Generic

TV series: 1991 - 2005.

Spike

(See also Chester)

In the animated movies Looney Tunes by Warner Bros.

Bulldog

Movies: 1952 - 1996

Spike

In the animated movies Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas by DreamWorks SKG.

Bull Mastiff mix

Movie: 2003.

Spot

In the book Dick and Jane by William S. Gray, a children’s reader series.

Generic

Book published: 1946.

Spot the Dog

In the children’s book series by Eric Hill and animated TV series Spot the Dog in the UK.

Cocker Spaniel

Book series: 1980 - 1996.

TV series: 1986-2000.

Sprocket

In TV series Fraggle Rock.

Sheep Dog

TV series: 1983-1987.

Spuds Mackenzie

In advertisements for Budweiser beer.

(More about Spuds.)

Bull Terrier

Ads: since 1987.

Spunky

In the animated TV series Rocko’s Modern Life.

Golden Retriever

TV series: 1999 - 2002.

Stinky

(See also Nunzio)

In TV series Dharma and Greg one of Dharma’s two dogs.

Briard mix

TV series: 1997 - 2003.

Stogie

In the animated TV series Mission Hill (formerly known as The Downtowners.)

Golden Retriever

TV series: 1999 - 2002.

Stringer and Tubby

In the animated TV series The Beagles.

Beagle

TV series: 1966 - 1968.

Strongheart

(born as Etzel von Oeringen)

Dog actor in the movies, such as White Fang in 1925.

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German Shepherd

Dog: 1917 - 1929.

Movies: 1921-1927.

Stubby

(Sergeant Stubby)

The most decorated dog of World War I.

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Bull Terrier

Dog: 1917 - 1926.

Sweep

In the children’s TV series The Sooty Show, a puppet (British.)

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Spaniel

TV series: 1955 - 1992.

Tige

In advertisements for the Buster Brown Shoe Company.

Bulldog

Ads: since 1904.

Tige

In the comic strip Buster Brown by Richard Felton Outcault, and on radio and in the TV series.

Pit Bull Terrier

Comic strip: 1901 - 1921.

Radio: 1943 - 1954.

TV series: 1951 - 1953.

Tiger

In a series of books and in the animated TV series Kipper the Dog for children by Mick Inkpen.

Generic

Books: 1992 - 2008.

TV series: 1999 - 2001.

Tiger

In the TV series The Brady Bunch.

Mixed breed

TV series: 1969 - 1974.

Tito

(See also Dodger, Einstein, Francis, Rita)

In the animated movie Oliver & Company based on the book Oliver Twist.

Chihuahua

Movie: 1988.

Toby

In the animated movie The Great Mouse Detective

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Basset Hound

Movie: 1986.

Togo

The lead dog in the famous 1925 Serum Run to Nome.

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Siberian Husky

Dog: 1913 - 1929.

Toto

In the book The Wonder Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, and in the movie The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, played by Terry.

Cairn Terrier

Book: 1900.

Movie: 1939.

Trakr

Rescue dog that discovered the last survivor of the 9-11 attacks in New York City in 2001. Later produced five cloned pups.

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German Shepherd

Dog: 1994 - 2009.

Tramp

In the TV series My Three Sons.

Mixed breed

TV series: 1960 - 1972.

Tramp

(See also Lady, Scamp, Jock, and Trusty)

In the animated movie Lady and the Tramp.

Schnauzer mix

Movie: 1955.

Truffles

In the TV series George & Mildred (British.)

Yorkshire Terrier

TV series: 1976 - 1979

Truman

(See also Buck, Dewey, Max, Maya, Old Jack, Shadow, and Shorty)

In the movie Eight Below based on a 1958 ill-fated Japanese expedition to Antarctica.

Siberian Husky

Movie: 2006.

Trusty

(See also Lady, Tramp, Scamp, and Jock)

In the animated movie Lady and the Tramp.

Bloodhound

Movie: 1955.

Tulip

In the book and in the animated movie My Dog Tulip by J. R. Ackerley.

German Shepherd

Book: 1956.

Movie: 2009.

Underdog

(See also Shoeshine)

In the movie Underdog, the dog’s hero name.

Beagle

Movie: 2007.

Underdog

(Also known as Shoeshine)

In the animated TV series Underdog.

Generic

TV series: 1964 - 1973.

Verdell

In the movie As good As It Gets played by Jill.

Brussels Griffon

Movie: 1997.

Vincent

In the TV series Lost played by Madison.

Labrador Retriever

TV series: 2005 - 2010.

Vivian

In the comic strip Cathy by Cathy Guisewite.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1976.

Wally

In the comic strip Drabble by Kevin Fagan.

Dachshund

Comic strip: since 1979.

Weederman

In the comic strip Mr. Boffo by Joe Martin.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1986.

Wellard

In the TV series EastEnders, played by Kyte (British.)

Belgian Tervuren

TV series: since 1985.

What-A-Mess

(real name Prince Amir of Kinjan)

In a series of British Children books What-A-Mess by Frank Muir and Joseph Wright, later an animated TV series.

Afghan Hound

Books: 1984 - 1981.

TV series: 1990, 1995.

Wheely Willy

The paraplegic chihuahua on wheels.

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zz

Chihuahua

Dog: 1991 - .

White Fang

In the book, in the movie, and in the TV series White Fang by Jack London.

Wolf-dog Hybrid

Book: 1906.

Movies: 1936, 1991, 1993, 1994.

TV series: 1993.

Whitey

In the movies, on radio, and in the TV series Boston Blackie.

Black Terrier

Movies: 1918 - 1949.

Radio: 1944 - 1950.

TV series: 1951 - 1953.

Wildfire

In the movie It’s a Dog’s Life.

Bull Terrier

Movie: 1955.

Willy

In the animated TV series Sport Billy made by Filmation Associates in Europe.

Generic

TV series: 1979.

Winn-Dixie

In the book and in the movie Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo.

Picardy Shepherd

Book: 2000.

Movie: 2005.

Wishbone

In the TV series Wishbone children’s show, played by Soccer.

Jack Russell Terrier

TV series: 1995 - 2001.

Wolf

In the short story Rip Van Winkle, by Washington Irving.

Mixed breed

Short story: 1819.

Won Ton Ton

In the movie Won Ton Ton—The Dog Who Saved Hollywood, played by Gus.

German Shepherd

Movie: 1976.

Wonder Dog

In the animated TV series Super Friends, played by Gus.

Yellow Labrador Retriever

TV series appearance: 2008.

Yellow

In the movie Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog.

Golden Labrador

Movie: 1994.

Yodel

(See also Demon, Diesel, Duchess, Mac, Nana, Scooper, Sniff)

In the movie Snow Dogs.

Siberian Husky

Movie: 2002.

Yukon King

(Also known as King)

In the radio and in the TV series Challenge of The Yukon, aka Sergeant Preston of the Yukon.

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Alaskan Malamute

Radio: 1938 - 1954.

TV show: 1955 - 1958.

Zeltim Odie Peterson

The talking dog that appeared on Late Show with David Letterman.

Pug

Dog: 1997 - 2008

Zero

In the comic strip Little Annie Rooney.

Generic

Comic strip: since 1927.

Zeus

In the movie The Dog Who Saved Christmas.

Labrador Retriever

Movie: 2009.

Zeus

In the movie Zeus and Roxanne.

Portuguese Podengo

Movie: 1997.

Zip

In the movie Last of the Dogmen.

Australian Cattle Dog

Movie: 1995.

Zoltan

In the movie Zoltan, Hound of Dracula.

Doberman Pinscher

Movie: 1978.