Famous Dog Names:  (P - Z)

including dogs in films, TV, books, comics and politics

The following list is of notable dogs of film, TV, books, comics, and politics.  Being notable, of course, is subjective.  So there may be lesser known dogs who some might think should be included here.  One criterion for inclusion here is the availability of an image of the dog.  (Also see Baby Dog Names.)

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Dog Name

Context

Dog Breed

Years

Image

Paul Anka

in TV series Gilmore Girls

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

TV series: 2000-2007

Perdita (also see Pongo)

in Disney movie 101 Dalmatians and One Hundred and One Dalmatians

Dalmatian

animated movie: 1961;

live action movie: 1996

Pete

pet of President Theodore Roosevelt

Bull Terrier

1907

Petey

in movies Our Gang

Pit Bull

movies: 1922-1938

Pluto

in cartoons by Disney

generic

cartoons: since 1930

Pongo (also see Perdita)

in Disney movie 101 Dalmatians and One Hundred and One Dalmatians

Dalmatian

animated movie: 1961;

live action movie: 1996

Pooch

in comic strip Pooch Cafe by Paul Gilligan

generic

comic strip: since 2000

Reddy

in TV cartoons of Ruff and Reddy by Hanna-Barbera

generic

TV cartoons: 1957-1960

Rin Tin Tin

in many movies and TV series The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

German Shepherd

movies: 1922-1931;

TV series: 1954-1959

Roly

in British TV series Eastenders

Poodle

TV series: since 1985

Roscoe

in comic strip Pickles by Brian Crane

generic

comic strip: since 1990

Ruff

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

Briard

comic: since 1951;

TV series 1959-1963; movie 1993

Sam (see Barfly)

in comic strip Family Circus by Bil Keene

Cocker Spaniel

comic strip: since 1960

Samantha (Sam)

in movie I am Legend, played by Abbey

German Shepherd

movie: 2007

Sandy

in comics Little Orphan Annie and in movie and stage play Annie

Airedale mix

since 1925

Santa’s Little Helper

in TV series cartoon The Simpsons

generic

TV series: since 1989

Satchel

in comic strip Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley

generic

comic strip: since 1999

Scamp (see Lady and Tramp)

in Disney’s cartoon movie Lady and the Tramp II

Cocker Spaniel mix

movie: 2001

Scooby-Doo

in TV cartoon seriesScooby-Doo

Great Dane

TV series: since 1969

Scruffy

im movie and TV series The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

Wired-hair Terrier

movie: 1947;

TV series: 1968-1970

Shep

in British TV children's series Blue Peter

Border Collie

TV series: 1958-present

Skip

in movie My Dog Skip

Jack Russell Terrier

movie: 2000

Slinky

in Disney’s cartoon movie Toy Story

slinky toy

movie: 1995

Snert

in comic strip Hagar the Horrible by Dik Browne

generic

comic strip: since 1973

Snoopy

in comic strip and TV movies Peanuts by Charles Schluz

Beagle

comic strip: since 1950

Snowy

in The Adventures of Tintin by Herge (Belgian)

generic

since 1929

Sparky

in TV cartoon series South Park

generic

TV series: since 1997

Spike

in comic strip Peanuts by Charles Schulz

Bulldog

comic strip: since 1950

Spike

in TV series cartoon Rugrats on Nickleodeon

generic

TV series: 1991-2005

Spike

in cartoons of Tom and Jerry by Hanna-Barbera

Bulldog

cartoons: 1940s-1950s

Spot

in children’s reader Fun with Dick and Jane

generic

book published in 1946

Spot the Dog

in children’s book series and TV cartoon series in the UK

generic

book series: 1980-1996;

TV series: 1986-2000

Spuds Mackenzie

commercial mascot for Budweiser beer played by Honey Tree Evil Eye

Bull Terrier

mascot since 1987

Stinky (see Nunzio)

in TV series Dharma and Greg

Briard mix

TV series: 1997-2003

Strongheart

in movies; played by as Etzel von Oeringen

German Shepherd

movies: 1917-1929

Tige

in comic strip Buster Brown by Richard Felton Outcault

Pit Bull Terrier

comic strip: 1901-192

Tige

commercial mascot for Buster Brown shoes

Pit Bull Terrier

comic series: 1901-1921

Toto

in novel and movie The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, played by Terry

Cairn Terrier

movie: 1939

Tramp (see Lady and Scamp)

in Disney’s cartoon movie Lady and the Tramp   

Schnauzer mix

movie: 1955

Tramp

in TV series My Three Sons

Sheepdog mix

TV series: 1960-1972

Underdog

in TV cartoon series Underdog

generic

TV series: 1964-1973

Underdog

in movie Underdog

generic

movie: 2007

Vivian

in comic strip Cathy by Cathy Guisewite

generic

comic strip: since 1976

Weederman

in comic strip Mr. Buffo by Joe Martin

generic

comic strip: since 1986

Wellard

in British TV series Eastenders

Belgian Shepherd Dog

TV series: since 1985

Whitey

in TV series Boston Blackie

Black Terrier

TV series: 1951-1953

Winn-Dixie

in novel and movie Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

Picardy Shepherd

novel: 2000;

movie: 2005

Wishbone

in TV series Wishbone children’s show, played by Soccer

Jack Russell Terrier

TV series: 1995-2001

Won Ton Ton (Gus)

in movie Won Ton Ton—The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

German Shepherd

movie: 1976

Yukon King

on radio and in TV series Challenge of The Yukon

Alaskan Malamute

TV series: 1955-1958

Zeus (see Apollo)

in TV series Magnum, P.I.

Doberman Pincher

TV series: 1980-1988

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