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All Dogs Famous from 2000 to 2009

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Gnasher; famous dog in comics, Dennis the Menace and Gnasher Snuppy; famous dog in first cloned dog Sandy; famous dog in movie, comics, Little Orphan Annie Hachiko; famous dog in movie, book, Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog Happie; famous dog in comics, Stargazing Dog Weed; famous dog in book, TV, comics, Ginga Legend Weed Nabuko Donosor; famous dog in comics, Urbanus Gus; famous dog in TV, Saving Grace Bart; famous dog in movie, Kate & Leopold Butch; famous dog in movie, Cats & Dogs Chico; famous dog in movie, Secret Window Riff; famous dog in TV, Tractor Tom White Dog; famous dog in movie, book, To Dance with the White Dog Eddie McDowd; famous dog in TV, 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd Grace; famous dog in movie, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Jason; famous dog in ads, Hush Puppies Roberto; famous dog in movie, Open Season 2 Fred Bassett; famous dog in comics, Fred Bassett Buckley; famous dog in movie, The Royal Tenenbaums Lou; famous dog in movie, Cats & Dogs Pencil; famous dog in movie, Year of the Dog Porthos; famous dog in TV, Star Trek Enterprise Sam Jr.; famous dog in movie, Sam Steele and the Junior Detective Agency Shiloh; famous dog in movie, book, Shiloh Snoopy; famous dog in movie, TV, comics, Peanuts Underdog; famous dog in movie, Underdog Khyi Yang Po; famous dog in movie, The Shaggy Dog Wellard; famous dog in TV, EastEnders Copper; famous dog in movie, book, The Fox and the Hound Frank; famous dog in book, The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa Hubert; famous dog in movie, Best in Show Nosonja; famous dog in book, comics, Alan Ford Clifford; famous dog in book, TV, Clifford the Big Red Dog Devon; famous dog in movie, A Dog Year Gin; famous dog in TV, Kate and Gin Koko; famous dog in comics, The Other Coast Sammy Davis Jr. Jr.; famous dog in movie, book, Everything Is Illuminated Timmy; famous dog in book, TV, The Famous Five Chaser; famous dog in book, smartest dog in the world Shadow; famous dog in book, The Sorcerer in the North Hubble; famous dog in movie, Good Boy! Seymour; famous dog in TV, Futurama Toto; famous dog in TV, Tin Man Hacker T. Dog; famous dog in TV, Hacker T. Dog Cagney; famous dog in comics, Zack Hill Cho Cho; famous dog in movie, The Karate Dog Spike; famous dog in movie, Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas Grimm; famous dog in comics, Mother Goose and Grimm Rump; famous dog in TV, DinoSquad Bullseye; famous dog in movie, book, TV, Oliver Twist Kiwi; famous dog in TV, Code Lyoko Böwser vön Überdog; famous dog in comics, The Ongoing Adventures of Rocket Llama Balzac; famous dog in movie, Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj Bars; famous dog in comics, Franka Bumper; famous dog in comics, The Middletons Butch; famous dog in movie, TV, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Chamsky; famous dog in TV, Everyone Loves Raymond Lockjaw; famous dog in comics, Fantastic Four Mr. Beefy; famous dog in movie, Little Nicky Spike; famous dog in comics, Peanuts Spike; famous dog in Tom and Jerry Thurber; famous dog in TV, Party of Five Liberty and Moocher; famous dog in movie, The Pooch and the Pauper  Ned; famous dog in movie, The Number 23 Agent 11; famous dog in movie, See Spot Run Spot; famous dog in movie, See Spot Run Audrey; famous dog in TV, Neighbours Sapphie; famous dog in TV, comics, Jewelpet Bruiser; famous dog in movie, Legally Blonde Celine; famous dog in TV, Summer Heights Chloe; famous dog in movie, Beverly Hills Chihuahua Dinky; famous dog in ads, Taco Bell Mammoth Mutt; famous dog in TV, comics, Krypto the Superdog Moses; famous dog in movie, Meet the Fockers Pinky; famous dog in TV, Phineas and Ferb Poppy; famous dog in movie, Easy Virtue Wheely Willy; famous dog in book, paraplegic chihuahua on wheels Doug; famous dog in TV, The Sarah Silverman Program Dogs of C-Kennel; famous dog in comics, Dogs of C-Kennel Jackyl; famous dog in movie, Dude Where's My Car? Bill; famous dog in comics, Boule et Bill Charkie; famous dog in movie, book, TV, Curious George Charlene; famous dog in movie, Open Season 2 Sam; famous dog in comics, Family Circus Sam; famous dog in TV, comics, Sam & Max Spot the Dog; famous dog in book, TV, Spot the Dog Scamp; famous dog in movie, comics, Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure Shep; famous dog in TV, Horseland Dinah; famous dog in movie, Mickey Mouse Hundley; famous dog in movie, Curious George Lotje; famous dog in comics, Jack, Jacky and the Juniors Mr. Weenie; famous dog in movie, Open Season 2 Schotzie; famous dog in TV, That '70s Show Wally; famous dog in comics, Drabble Weenie; famous dog in TV, Oswald Weiner Dog; famous dog in TV, Norm Hoze Hounds; famous dog in TV, Hoze Houndz Scout; famous dog in TV, Finley the Fire Engine Kemlo; famous dog in book, comics, Top 10 Bombón; famous dog in movie, El Perro Colossus; famous dog in movie, Van Wilder Gladstone; famous dog in movie, Sherlock Holmes Spike; famous dog in movie, The Game Plan Duke; famous dog in movie, The Quiet American Drooly; famous dog in TV, comics, Krypto the Superdog Edgar; famous dog in comics, For Better or Worse Farley; famous dog in comics, For Better or Worse Edison; famous dog in movie, book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Rufus; famous dog in movie, Open Season 2 Chief; famous dog in movie, book, The Fox and the Hound Stella; famous dog in TV, Modern Family Andy; famous dog in comics, Pearl Before Swine Axel; famous dog in comics, Fusco Brothers Bailey; famous dog in Harry Bliss Beck; famous dog in movie, TV, comics, Beck Bello; famous dog in book, comics, Bussi Bar Berkley; famous dog in TV, Bad Dog Big Shirley; famous dog in comics, Big Shirley Bingo; famous dog in ads, Cracker Jacks Bingo; famous dog in comics, Rupert Bear Binky Barnes; famous dog in TV, Arthur Biscuit; famous dog in book, Biscuit Storybook Collection Bitsy; famous dog in comics, Marvin Blu; famous dog in book, comics, Monica's Gang Blue; famous dog in TV, Blue Clues Bobje; famous dog in comics, Berts Bobje Bolt; famous dog in movie, Bolt Boomer; famous dog in comics, Pooch Cafe Bowser; famous dog in comics, Moose & Molly Bradley; famous dog in comics, On a Claire Day Brandy Harrington; famous dog in TV, Brandy & Mr. Whiskers Brian; famous dog in TV, Family Guy Buckles; famous dog in comics, Buckles Bullet; famous dog in TV, comics, Barney Google and Snuffy Smith Bumpy; famous dog in book, TV, Noddy Buster; famous dog in book, TV, The Fantastic Flying Journey Canine; famous dog in TV, Glenn Martin, DDS Canturro; famous dog in comics, Gaturro Chief Mutt; famous dog in comics, Slylock Fox & Comics for Kids Chip the Dog; famous dog in Cookie Crisp Chubb and Chauncey; famous dog in comics, Chubb and Chauncey Cirano; famous dog in book, comics, Alan Ford Clive; famous dog in comics, My Own Genie Corneil; famous dog in TV, Corneil and Bernie Courage; famous dog in TV, Courage the Cowardly Dog Cubitus; famous dog in comics, Cubitus Daisy; famous dog in movie, comics, Blondie Dawg; famous dog in comics, Hi and Lois Dog; famous dog in TV, CatDog Dogbert; famous dog in comics, Dilbert Dogmatix; famous dog in comics, Asterix Doidle; famous dog in TV, The Fairly OddParents Doogie; famous dog in TV, FARMkids Dug; famous dog in movie, Up Dukey; famous dog in TV, Johnny Test Earl; famous dog in comics, Mutts Electra; famous dog in comics, Cathy Fang; famous dog in comics, The Duplex Fergus; famous dog in comics, Citizen Dog Fern Walters; famous dog in TV, Arthur Fetch; famous dog in TV, Histeria Floyd; famous dog in book, comics, Crabby Road Fluffa; famous dog in TV, Summerton Mill Fuzz; famous dog in comics, Ziggy Gai Luron; famous dog in comics, Gai Luron Gaspard and Lisa; famous dog in book, Gaspard and Lisa Genevieve; famous dog in movie, book, TV, Madeline Gigi; famous dog in movie, Leroy & Stitch Goofy; famous dog in movie, A Goofy Movie Gromit; famous dog in movie, comics, Wallace and Gromit Happy Walter Higginbottom; famous dog in TV, The Mighty B! Harrie; famous dog in comics, Joop Klepzeiker Harry; famous dog in TV, Stanley Harry; famous dog in comics, Oor Wullie Jelly Roll; famous dog in TV, Jibber Jabber Jollop; famous dog in TV, Engie Benjy Kewpie; famous dog in comics, Born Loser Kipper; famous dog in book, TV, Kipper Little Dog; famous dog in comics, Little Dog Lost Louie; famous dog in comics, Overboard Loula; famous dog in TV, Pocoyo Lucky; famous dog in comics, Hawkeye Magenta; famous dog in TV, Blue Clues Martha; famous dog in book, TV, Martha Speaks Max; famous dog in movie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas Max; famous dog in comics, Lola Mike; famous dog in movie, comics, Ginger Meggs Miles; famous dog in comics, Farley Minus; famous dog in TV, Poko Mutt Potter; famous dog in movie, Tom Sawyer Odie; famous dog in movie, comics, Garfield Otto; famous dog in comics, Beetle Bailey Pajamas; famous dog in comics, Tumbleweeds Pal; famous dog in TV, Arthur Pearl; famous dog in comics, Beryl the Perl Picpak; famous dog in comics, Picpak Dog Pigger; famous dog in TV, Braceface Pluto; famous dog in movie, TV, Mickey Mouse Polgas; famous dog in comics, Pugad Baboy Poncho; famous dog in comics, Pooch Cafe Pooch; famous dog in comics, Sinfest Poochie; famous dog in comics, Nancy Poochini; famous dog in TV, Poochini’s Yard Puddles; famous dog in comics, Luann Pup Parade dogs; famous dog in comics, Pup Parade Pupcake; famous dog in TV, Strawberry Shortcake Rantanplan; famous dog in book, TV, comics, Lucky Luke Rocket; famous dog in comics, Chacha Chaudhary Rocket; famous dog in ads, The Life is Good Company Rocky; famous dog in comics, Rocky Roscoe; famous dog in comics, Pickles Rowlf the Dog; famous dog in movie, TV, ads, The Muppet Show Roy; famous dog in TV, Ricky Sprocket: Showbiz Boy Ruff Ruffman; famous dog in TV, FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman Rufferto; famous dog in book, comics, Groo the Wanderer Ruffy; famous dog in TV, Timmy Time Rusty; famous dog in movie, Home on the Range Samson; famous dog in TV, Braceface Santa's Little Helper; famous dog in TV, The Simpsons Scruff; famous dog in TV, Little Princess Scruff; famous dog in TV, Scruff Scuppers; famous dog in book, Scuppers The Sailor Dog Skits; famous dog in book, TV, Martha Speaks Smedey; famous dog in Chilly Willy Snert; famous dog in comics, Hagar the Horrible Snowplow; famous dog in movie, Nine Dog Christmas Sparky; famous dog in TV, South Park Sparky; famous dog in TV, The Fairly OddParents Spitsy; famous dog in comics, Big Nate Stripe; famous dog in comics, Tiger Talking Dog; famous dog in TV, The Powderpuff Girls Tiger; famous dog in book, TV, Kipper the Dog Tobias; famous dog in comics, Spike and Suzy Tutu; famous dog in TV, Little Bear Vinny; famous dog in TV, Family Guy Vivian; famous dog in comics, Cathy Walter; famous dog in book, Walter the Farting Dog Wee Reg; famous dog in TV, Fluffy Gardens Weederman; famous dog in comics, Mister Boffo William & Elizabeth; famous dog in TV, Bob and Margaret Woofster; famous dog in TV, Super Why Krypto the Superdog; famous dog in movie, TV, comics, Krypto the Superdog Fat Dog Mendoza; famous dog in TV, Fat Dog Mendoza Bruno; famous dog in movie, Les Triplettes de Belleville Lomax; famous dog in TV, Lomax, the Hound of Music Shagg E. Dawg; famous dog in comics, Ask Shagg Ace; famous dog in movie, Ace of Hearts Beast; famous dog in movie, The Hills Have Eyes Buddy; famous dog in movie, Bring Him Home Delgado; famous dog in movie, Beverly Hills Chihuahua Devil; famous dog in movie, comics, The Phantom Jerry Lee; famous dog in movie, K9 Lester; famous dog in movie, Halloween Oscar; famous dog in TV, Curb Your Enthusiasm Rex; famous dog in TV, Inspector Rex Samantha; famous dog in movie, book, I am Legend Santa Paws; famous dog in book, Santa Paws Smirnov; famous dog in comics, Blacksad Trakr; famous dog in 9-11 attacks Tulip; famous dog in movie, book, My Dog Tulip Valentine; famous dog in movie, Year of the Dog Bailey; famous dog in movie, Bailey's Billion$ Bailey; famous dog in movie, The Adventures of Bailey: The Lost Pup Big Mo; famous dog in ads, Alpo Buddha; famous dog in movie, Space Buddies Cherokee; famous dog in movie, Scream 3 Cisco; famous dog in book, Raine Stockton Dog Mysteries Diamond; famous dog in movie, Dog Gone Digby; famous dog in TV, Pushing Daisies Duke; famous dog in ads, Bush's Baked Beans Levi; famous dog in TV, Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye Max; famous dog in comics, Ben Old Drum; famous dog in movie, The Trial of Old Drum Pilot; famous dog in movie, The Retrievers Puppy Paws; famous dog in movie, Santa Buddies Rex; famous dog in movie, Cybermutt Ricochet; famous dog in book, Surfing Dogs Santa Paws; famous dog in movie, Santa Buddies Shelby; famous dog in TV, Smallville Speedy; famous dog in TV, The Drew Carey Show Spunky; famous dog in TV, Rocko's Modern Life Stogie; famous dog in TV, Mission Hill Cosmo, the Spacedog; famous dog in TV, comics, Guardians of the Galaxy Newshounds; famous dog in comics, Newshounds Chestnut; famous dog in movie, Chestnut: Hero Of Central Park Duke; famous dog in movie, Seven Pounds Hamlet; famous dog in movie, Head Over Heels Krypto; famous dog in movie, TV, comics, Superman Leonard; famous dog in movie, Ghost Town Marmaduke; famous dog in movie, comics, Marmaduke Scooby-Doo; famous dog in movie, TV, Scooby-Doo Where Are You Scrappy-Doo; famous dog in TV, Scooby-Doo Sieg and Kleine; famous dog in comics, Gasoline Alley Alexander; famous dog in comics, Fullmetal Alchemist Porthos; famous dog in movie, Finding Neverland Cerberus; famous dog in movie, Man About Dog The Mighty Celt; famous dog in movie, The Mighty Celt Ernie; famous dog in movie, Sweet November Lucky; famous dog in movie, Doggie Tails, Vol. 1: Lucky's First Sleep Over Marlowe; famous dog in movie, Cop Dog Argus; famous dog in movie, Familiar Strangers Barney; famous dog in TV, Blue Peter Dewey; famous dog in movie, Firehouse Dog Gelert; famous dog in movie, Gelert Binky; famous dog in movie, TV, Girl's Best Friend Chalky; famous dog in Rick Stein Eddie; famous dog in TV, Frasier Friday; famous dog in movie, book, Hotel for Dogs Jim; famous dog in movie, Station Jim Skip; famous dog in movie, book, My Dog Skip Wishbone; famous dog in TV, Wishbone Quark; famous dog in movie, TV, Honey I Shrunk the Kids Dash; famous dog in movie, TV, Young Victoria Ditto; famous dog in comics, Monica's Gang Ponta Koizumi; famous dog in comics, Guru Guru Pon-chan Bandit; famous dog in book, comics, We3 Barfy; famous dog in comics, Family Circus Buddy; famous dog in President Bill Clinton Chum; famous dog in movie, Spanglish Daisy; famous dog in movie, Grand Torino Digger; famous dog in TV, Big Barn Farm Endal; famous dog in book, service dog Marley; famous dog in movie, book, Marley and Me Merlin; famous dog in book, TV, Merlin the Magical Puppy Randolph; famous dog in book, A Dog About Town Sophie; famous dog in comics, Dog eat Doug Spencer; famous dog in comics, Best in Show Vincent; famous dog in TV, Lost Wonder Dog; famous dog in book, TV, comics, Super Friends Zeus; famous dog in movie, The Dog Who Saved Christmas Christmas; famous dog in movie, book, A Dog Named Christmas Turbodogs; famous dog in TV, Turbo Dogs Rover; famous dog in comics, Red and Rover Charlie; famous dog in movie, Joe Dirt Junkyard; famous dog in movie, Race to Witch Mountain Lucy; famous dog in movie, Wendy and Lucy Merle; famous dog in book, Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog Tyko; famous dog in movie, Life is Ruff Quill; famous dog in movie, Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog Pilot; famous dog in movie, book, TV, Jane Eyre Fifi; famous dog in comics, Jommeke Terence; famous dog in TV, EastEnders Colin; famous dog in TV, Spaced Woofer; famous dog in movie, The Adventures of Ociee Nash Aussie; famous dog in movie, Aussie and Ted's Great Adventure Babydoll; famous dog in movie, Heavy Petting Banks; famous dog in comics, Barkeater Lake Buster; famous dog in movie, Bruce Almighty Chet; famous dog in book, Dog On It Doc; famous dog in TV, Grey's Anatomy Faith; famous dog in two legs Jack; famous dog in book, The Last Dog on Earth Kreeg; famous dog in comics, Sojourn Lenny; famous dog in movie, Lenny the Wonder Dog Lucky; famous dog in movie, TV, Dr. Dolittle Mortimer; famous dog in comics, Jump Start Otis; famous dog in movie, Son of the Mask Pouch; famous dog in TV, Chicago Fire Roger; famous dog in book, TV, The Durrells  Sweetie; famous dog in movie, book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Zochor; famous dog in movie, The Cave of the Yellow Dog Wilfred; famous dog in TV, Wilfred Hank the Cowdog; famous dog in book, Hank the Cowdog Gumbo; famous dog in comics, Adam@home Satchel; famous dog in comics, Get Fuzzy Fang; famous dog in movie, book, Harry Potter Buck; famous dog in movie, Hanging Up Mother Teresa; famous dog in movie, book, Must Like Dogs Winky; famous dog in movie, Best in Show Boot; famous dog in comics, The Perishers Hot Dog; famous dog in TV, comics, Archie Mosé; famous dog in book, comics, Lupo Alberto Samson; famous dog in movie, TV, Samson en Gert Sakura; famous dog in comics, The Other Coast Pongping; famous dog in comics, Rupert Bear Tucker; famous dog in movie, Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery Winn-Dixie; famous dog in movie, book, Because of Winn-Dixie Backup; famous dog in movie, TV, Veronica Mars Chance; famous dog in book, One Good Dog DJ Dog; famous dog in book, comics, Housebroken Tige; famous dog in TV, comics, ads, Buster Brown Poe; famous dog in movie, Wonder Boys Sensation; famous dog in Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Paul Anka; famous dog in TV, Gilmore Girls Camille; famous dog in movie, Hounded Dolores; famous dog in movie, Double Take Ivana; famous dog in TV, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Muffin; famous dog in movie, Screwed Queequeg; famous dog in TV, The X Files Quigley; famous dog in movie, Quigley Cleo; famous dog in book, TV, Clifford the Big Red Dog Fifi; famous dog in movie, Open Season 2 Fifi; famous dog in TV, Rugrats Pekkie; famous dog in comics, Jommeke Puff; famous dog in TV, Proud Family Rhapsody in White; famous dog in movie, Best in Show Roly; famous dog in TV, EastEnders Yankee Poodle; famous dog in comics, Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew! Jack; famous dog in movie, The Lake House Bo; famous dog in President Barack Obama's Allen; famous dog in TV, The King of Queens Cheeka; famous dog in ads, Hutch  Frank the Pug; famous dog in movie, Men in Black Lloyd; famous dog in movie, Norbit Monroe; famous dog in TV, The Life and Times of Juniper Lee Petula; famous dog in movie, book, Molly Moon Rags; famous dog in TV, Spin City Willy; famous dog in TV, EastEnders Anwar Sadat; famous dog in movie, I Love You Man Old Dan; famous dog in movie, book, Where the Red Fern Grows Sounder; famous dog in movie, TV, Sounder Lorelei; famous dog in book, The Dogs of Babel Frisket; famous dog in TV, Reboot Goddard; famous dog in movie, TV, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius Bleeker; famous dog in comics, Bleeker: The Rechargeable Dog Arnold; famous dog in TV, Entourage Carl; famous dog in book, Good Dog Carl Cofi; famous dog in movie, Amores Perros Pal; famous dog in TV, Wind at my Back Brainy Barker; famous dog in TV, comics, Krypto the Superdog Barney; famous dog in President George W. Bush Duncan; famous dog in comics, Raising Duncan Jock; famous dog in comics, Fred Bassett Fu; famous dog in TV, American Dragon: Jake Long Bitzer; famous dog in movie, TV, Shaun the Sheep Duke; famous dog in movie, TV, Barnyard Rodney; famous dog in comics, Trudy Miss Agnes; famous dog in movie, Best of Show Snowdogs; famous dog in movie, Snow Dogs Balto; famous dog in movie, Balto Jenna; famous dog in movie, Balto Shasta; famous dog in movie, Snow Buddies 8 Below; famous dog in movie, Eight Below Spike; famous dog in TV, Rugrats Scraps; famous dog in movie, Corpse Bride Dougal; famous dog in movie, TV, The Magic Roundabout Greyfriars Bobby; famous dog in movie, book, Greyfriars Bobby Bradley, Jr.; famous dog in movie, Feast of Love Andy; famous dog in comics, Mark Trail Beethoven; famous dog in movie, Beethoven Bolivar; famous dog in movie, book, comics, Donald Duck Howard Huge; famous dog in comics, Howard Huge Daisy; famous dog in movie, Snatch Baxter; famous dog in movie, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Benji; famous dog in movie, Benji Happy; famous dog in TV, 7th Heaven Nevins; famous dog in movie, The Cat in the Hat Prince Terrien; famous dog in movie, book, Bridge to Terbithia Metal; famous dog in comics, Tibetan Rock Dog Mouse; famous dog in book, Blood Rites Akamaru; famous dog in TV, comics, Naruto Black Hayate; famous dog in TV, comics, Fullmetal Alchemist Jump; famous dog in book, Protector of the Small Moses; famous dog in movie, Dogville Red; famous dog in movie, Red Jip; famous dog in movie, book, TV, David Copperfield Disreputable Dog; famous dog in book, Old Kingdom: A Trilogy Paw Patrol; famous dog in TV, Paw Patrol Beatrice; famous dog in movie, Best in Show Nunzio and Stinky; famous dog in TV, Dharma and Greg Wag; famous dog in movie, Dean Spanley McDuff; famous dog in book, McDuff Wee Jock; famous dog in book, TV, Hamish Macbeth Gus; famous dog in TV, King Spot; famous dog in comics, The Timbertoes Cinnamon; famous dog in TV, The Big Bang Theory Dolce Sinfonia; famous dog in Show dog champion Nero; famous dog in TV, F.C. De Kampioenen 

The number of All Dogs Famous from 2000 to 2009 is 468

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famous dog in comics, Dennis the Menace and Gnasher

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in first cloned dog

NAME: Snuppy

The first cloned dog, born in Korea thanks to researchers led by biomedical scientist Hwang Woo-Suk.... (More about Snuppy)

BREED: Afghan Hound

YEARS: Dog: 2005-2008.

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famous dog in movie, comics, Little Orphan Annie

NAME: Sandy

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- now.

Broadway stage: 1977-1983.

Movies: 1982, 1999, 2014.

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famous dog in movie, book, Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog

NAME: Hachiko (Also known as Hachi)

A Japanese dog remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner and in the children's book Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog; written by Pamela S. Turner; and in the movie (2009). (More about Hachiko.)

BREED: Akita

YEARS: Dog: 1923-1935.

Book: 2004.

Movies: 1987, 2009.

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famous dog in comics, Stargazing Dog

NAME: Happie

Daddy's dog who narrates the Japanese comic (manga) Stargazing Dog; about a divorced and homeless man and his dog on the road; written by Takashi Murakami.

BREED: Akita

YEARS: Comic: 2008-2009.

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famous dog in book, TV, comics, Ginga Legend Weed

NAME: Weed

Son of Gin in the Japanese comic book series and animated TV series Ginga Legend Weed; about a dog and his allies who journey throughout Japan aiding those in need;

BREED: Akita

YEARS: Comic book series: 1999- now.

Animated TV series: 2005-2006.

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famous dog in comics, Urbanus

NAME: Nabuko Donosor

Urbanus' dog in the Flemish comic strip Urbanus; loosely based on Flemish comedian and singer Urbanus who portrayed as an eleven to twelve-year old version of himself despite his full-grown beard.

BREED: Alien dog

but treated like a regular dog

YEARS: Comic strip: 1982- now.

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famous dog in TV, Saving Grace

NAME: Gus

Grace's dog in the TV series Saving Grace; about a jaded Oklahoma City police detective when an angel gives her the chance to redeem her life; starring Holly Hunter.

BREED: American Bulldog

YEARS: TV series: 2007-2010.

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famous dog in movie, Kate & Leopold

NAME: Bart

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

BREED: Anatolian Shepherd

YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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famous dog in movie, Cats & Dogs

NAME: Butch (See also Lou)

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

BREED: Anatolian Shepherd

YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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famous dog in movie, Secret Window

NAME: Chico

Mort Rainey's dog in the movie Secret Window; about a writer who is accused of plagiarism by a stranger who starts to terrorize him; starring Johnny Depp.

BREED: Australian Cattle Dog

YEARS: Movie: 2004.

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famous dog in TV, Tractor Tom

NAME: Riff

A dog who likes to round-up animals in the British animated TV series Tractor Tom; about Tractor Tom and his human animal and vehicle friends at both work and play.

BREED: Australian Shepherd

YEARS: TV series: 2003-2004.

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famous dog in movie, book, To Dance with the White Dog

NAME: White Dog

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

BREED: Australian Shepherd

YEARS: Book: 1990.

Movie: 2002.

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famous dog in TV, 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd

NAME: Eddie McDowd

The transformation of Eddie in the TV series 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd; about a schoolyard bully who is turned into a dog for his bad behavior and has to do 100 good deeds before he can be changed back.

BREED: Australian Shepherd

/Siberian Husky mix

YEARS: TV series: 1999-2002.

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famous dog in movie, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

NAME: Grace

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

BREED: Basset Hound

YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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famous dog in ads, Hush Puppies

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, Open Season 2

NAME: Roberto (See also Mr. Weenie, Fifi, Rufus, and Charlene)

Fifi's companion in the animated movie Open Season 2; about a rag-tag army of animals against the hunters.

BREED: Basset Hound

YEARS: Movie: 2006.

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famous dog in comics, Fred Bassett

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, The Royal Tenenbaums

NAME: Buckley

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

BREED: Beagle

YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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famous dog in movie, Cats & Dogs

NAME: Lou (See also Butch)

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

BREED: Beagle

YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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famous dog in movie, Year of the Dog

NAME: Pencil (See also Valentine)

Peggy's first dog in the movie Year of the Dog; about a secretary whose life changes in unexpected ways after her dog dies; starring Molly Shannon.

BREED: Beagle

YEARS: Movie: 2007.

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famous dog in TV, Star Trek Enterprise

NAME: Porthos

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

BREED: Beagle

YEARS: TV series: 2001-2005.

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famous dog in movie, Sam Steele and the Junior Detective Agency

NAME: Sam Jr.

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

BREED: Beagle

YEARS: Movie: 2009.

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famous dog in movie, book, Shiloh

NAME: Shiloh

Marty's dog in the movie Shiloh and its sequels Shiloh Season and Saving Shiloh; about the adventures of a boy and his dog; starring Michael Moriarty and Blake Heron; based on the books by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.

BREED: Beagle

YEARS: Movie: 1997, 1999, 2006.

Book: 1991.

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famous dog in movie, TV, comics, Peanuts

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, Underdog

NAME: Underdog (Also known as Shoeshine)

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

BREED: Beagle

YEARS: Movie: 2007.

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famous dog in movie, The Shaggy Dog

NAME: Khyi Yang Po (Also called Shaggy)

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

BREED: Bearded Collie

YEARS: Movie: 2006.

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famous dog in TV, EastEnders

NAME: Wellard (See also Terence, Roly, and Willy)

Robbie's dog in the TV series (British) EastEnders; about a community in a fictional Victorian square in a fictional London borough.

BREED: Belgian Tervuren

YEARS: TV series: 1985- now.

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famous dog in movie, book, The Fox and the Hound

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in book, The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa

NAME: Frank

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

BREED: Bloodhound

YEARS: Book: 2009.

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famous dog in movie, Best in Show

NAME: Hubert (See also Beatrice, Miss Agness, Winky, and Rhapsody in White)

Harlan Pepper's dog in the movie Best in Show; about five dogs and their owners at the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show held in Philadelphia.

BREED: Bloodhound

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in book, comics, Alan Ford

NAME: Nosonja

A character in the Italian comic book Alan Ford; a satirical take on classic secret agents laden with surreal and black humour; created by Max bunker and Robert Raiola.

BREED: Bloodhound

YEARS: Comic book: 1969- now.

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famous dog in book, TV, Clifford the Big Red Dog

NAME: Clifford (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.

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famous dog in movie, A Dog Year

NAME: Devon

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

BREED: Border Collie

YEARS: Movie: 2009.

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famous dog in TV, Kate and Gin

NAME: Gin

Kate's dog in the TV team Kate and Gin, made famous on Britain's Got Talent 2008.

BREED: Border Collie

YEARS: Dog: 2001.

TV fame: 2008.

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famous dog in comics, The Other Coast

NAME: Koko (See also Sakura)

One of the family dogs in the comic strip The Other Coast which satirizes life in the 21st century features environmental and animal rights issues; written by Adrian Raeside.

BREED: Border Collie

YEARS: Comic strip: 2001- now.

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famous dog in movie, book, Everything Is Illuminated

NAME: Sammy Davis Jr. Jr.

A seeing-eye dog in the book and in the movie Everything Is Illuminated; about a Jewish American who tries to find the woman who saved his grandfather during World War II; by the writer Jonathan Safran Foer.

BREED: Border Collie

YEARS: Book: 2002.

Movie: 2005.

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famous dog in book, TV, The Famous Five

NAME: Timmy

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.

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famous dog in book, smartest dog in the world

NAME: Chaser

John W. Pilley's dog known as the smartest dog in the world, featured in the book Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words.

BREED: Border Colliw

YEARS: Dog; 2005; Book: 2013.

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famous dog in book, The Sorcerer in the North

NAME: Shadow

Trobar's dog in the book series The Sorcerer in the North; about two young adventurers in a fantasy world; written by John Flanagan.

BREED: Border Shepherd

YEARS: Book: 2006.

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famous dog in movie, Good Boy!

NAME: Hubble

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

BREED: Border Terrier

YEARS: Movie: 2003.

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famous dog in TV, Futurama

NAME: Seymour

Fry's 20th century dog in the animated TV series Futurama; about a 20th century pizza delivery boy who finds himself in the 31st century; created by Matt Groening.

BREED: Border Terrier

YEARS: TV series: 1999-2003.

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famous dog in TV, Tin Man

NAME: Toto

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

BREED: Border Terrier

YEARS: TV series: 2007.

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famous dog in TV, Hacker T. Dog

NAME: Hacker T. Dog

One of the presenters on British TV, Hacker T. Dog, normally portrayed as being in the CBBC Office with his best friend Iain Stirling. (More about Hacker T. Dog.)

BREED: Border Terrier

(Actually a puppet)

YEARS: TV series: 2009-now.

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famous dog in comics, Zack Hill

NAME: Cagney

Zack's pet in the comic strip Zack Hill; about a young boy who lives with his widowed mother in a boardinghouse; created by John Deering and John Newcombe.

BREED: Boston Terrier

YEARS: Comic strip: 2003- now.

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famous dog in movie, The Karate Dog

NAME: Cho Cho

A talking dog who helps the police in the movie The Karate Dog; starring Jon Voight and Chevy Chase.

BREED: Briard

YEARS: Movie: 2006.

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famous dog in movie, Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas

NAME: Spike

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

BREED: Bull Mastiff

mix

YEARS: Movie: 2003.

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famous dog in comics, Mother Goose and Grimm

NAME: Grimm

A talking dog owned by Mother Goose in the comic strip Mother Goose and Grimm which includes both one-day gags and week-long storylines involving the main characters; created by Mike Peters.

BREED: Bull Terrier

YEARS: Comic strip: 1984- now.

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famous dog in TV, DinoSquad

NAME: Rump

The squad's pet in the animated TV series DinoSquad; about five teenagers who have the power to turn into a dinosaurs using this power to fight a villain.

BREED: Bull Terrier

YEARS: Animated TV series: 2007-2008.

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famous dog in movie, book, TV, Oliver Twist

NAME: Bullseye

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.

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famous dog in TV, Code Lyoko

NAME: Kiwi

Ulrich's dog in the French animated TV series Code Lyoko; about a group of teenagers who travel to the virtual world of Lyoko

BREED: Bull terrier

probably

YEARS: TV series: 2004-2007.

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famous dog in comics, The Ongoing Adventures of Rocket Llama

NAME: Böwser vön Überdog

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

BREED: Bulldog

YEARS: Comic strip: 2007- now.

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famous dog in movie, Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj

NAME: Balzac

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

BREED: Bulldog

YEARS: Movie: 2006.

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famous dog in comics, Franka

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in comics, The Middletons

NAME: Bumper

The family dog in the comic strip The Middletons; about a white suburban American family and their neighbors; create by Ralph Dunagin and Dana Summers. (Also in the strip is dog Rusty.)

BREED: Bulldog

YEARS: Comic strip: 1989- now.

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famous dog in movie, TV, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in TV, Everyone Loves Raymond

NAME: Chamsky

Robert's dog in the TV series Everyone Loves Raymond; about Raymond and his family and his insecure brother dominating mother and crude father.

BREED: Bulldog

YEARS: TV series: 1996-2005.

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famous dog in comics, Fantastic Four

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, Little Nicky

NAME: Mr. Beefy

In the movie Little Nicky; about which of Satan's three sons will succeed their father as ruler of Hell; starring Adam Sandler, Patricia Arquette and Harvey Keitel.

BREED: Bulldog

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in comics, Peanuts

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in Tom and Jerry

NAME: Spike

The stern but occasionally dumb dog in animated movies Tom and Jerry; by Hanna-Barbera. (More about Spike.)

BREED: Bulldog

YEARS: Cartoons: 1942-2008.

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famous dog in TV, Party of Five

NAME: Thurber

The Salinger family dog in the TV series Party of Five; about 5 siblings whose parents were killed in an accident and how they cope.

BREED: Bulldog

YEARS: TV series: 1994-2000.

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famous dog in movie, The Pooch and the Pauper

NAME: Liberty and Moocher

The President's dog and its look-alike in the movie for TV The Pooch and the Pauper ; about a snobby dog in the White House whose friendly look-alike accidently takes his place and brings a different spirit to the place; starring Fred Willard.

BREED: Bulldog American

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in movie, The Number 23

NAME: Ned

The dog that bit Walter's hand in the movie (Australian) The Number 23; about a man who becomes obsessed with a book that he believes was written about him; starring Jim Carrey.

BREED: Bulldog, American

YEARS: Movie: 2007.

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famous dog in movie, See Spot Run

NAME: Agent 11 (Also known as Spot)

Gordon's dog in the movie See Spot Run; about a mailman who takes in a stray bullmastiff only to learn that it is a trained FBI dog. (Also in the movie is dog Talia.)

BREED: Bullmastiff

YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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famous dog in movie, See Spot Run

NAME: Spot (Agent 11)

Murdoch's dog in the movie See Spot Run; about a mailman who takes in a stray dog, then learns it's a trained FBI canine escaped from witness protection.

BREED: Bullmastiff

YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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famous dog in TV, Neighbours

NAME: Audrey

The Kennedy's dog in the TV series (Australian) Neighbours; about people who live and work in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne.

BREED: Cairn Terrier

YEARS: TV series: 1985-2012.

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famous dog in TV, comics, Jewelpet

NAME: Sapphie

Aoi's pet in the Japanese animated TV series and comic strip Jewelpet; about the magical world of Jewel Land where three magicians turned the Jewelpets into Jewel Charms.

BREED: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

YEARS: Comics: 2009.

Animated TV series:2009-2013.

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famous dog in movie, Legally Blonde

NAME: Bruiser

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

BREED: Chihuahua

YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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famous dog in TV, Summer Heights

NAME: Celine

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

BREED: Chihuahua

YEARS: TV series: 2007.

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famous dog in movie, Beverly Hills Chihuahua

NAME: Chloe (See also Delgado)

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

BREED: Chihuahua

YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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famous dog in ads, Taco Bell

NAME: Dinky

In advertisements for Taco Bell, played by Gidgit. (More about Gidgit.)

BREED: Chihuahua

YEARS: Dog: 1994-2009.

Ads: 1997-2000.

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famous dog in TV, comics, Krypto the Superdog

NAME: Mammoth Mutt (See also Kryto the Superdog, Drooly and Brainy Barker)

A dog that can inflate her body enormously in the comic book series and the animated TV series Krypto the Superdog; about a dog from Superman's planet living on Earth as the pet of a 9 year old boy. (Also in the series are dogs Ace the Bathound, Bulldog, Paw Pooch, Tail Terrier, Tusky Husky, Hot Dog.)

BREED: Chihuahua

YEARS: TV series: 2005-2006.

Comics: 2005-2006.

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famous dog in movie, Meet the Fockers

NAME: Moses

The Focker's dog in the movie Meet the Fockers; about a couple who decide to meet each others family.

BREED: Chihuahua

YEARS: Movie: 2004.

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famous dog in TV, Phineas and Ferb

NAME: Pinky

Isabella's dog in the animated TV series Phineas and Ferb; about two step-brothers who find inventive things to do on each day of their summer vacation; produced by Disney Television Animation.

BREED: Chihuahua

YEARS: TV series: 2007-.

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famous dog in movie, Easy Virtue

NAME: Poppy

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

BREED: Chihuahua

YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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famous dog in book, paraplegic chihuahua on wheels

NAME: Wheely Willy

The paraplegic chihuahua on wheelsfrom Long Beach California who became a celebrity as the subject of two bestselling children's books How Willy Got His Wheels. (More about Wheely Willy.)

BREED: Chihuahua

YEARS: Dog: 1991-2009.

Book: 1998.

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famous dog in TV, The Sarah Silverman Program

NAME: Doug (Played by Silverman's real-life pet, Duck)

Sarah's dog in the TV comedy series The Sarah Silverman Program; about an unemployed and childlike woman who leads an irresponsible life, often insulting friends, family, and total strangers; starring Sarah Silverman.

BREED: Chihuahua

and Pug mix

YEARS: TV series: 2007-2010.

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famous dog in comics, Dogs of C-Kennel

NAME: Dogs of C-Kennel (Including Iggy, Kenny, Oliver, Tucker, and Willy)

In the comic strip Dogs of C-Kennel; created and written by Mick Mastroianni and illustrated by Mason Mastroianni.

BREED: Chihuahua

Husky, Great Dane, Schnauzer, and Pit Bull

YEARS: Comic strip: 2007- now.

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famous dog in movie, Dude Where's My Car?

NAME: Jackyl

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

BREED: Chihuahua

mix

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in comics, Boule et Bill

NAME: Bill

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.

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famous dog in movie, book, TV, Curious George

NAME: Charkie

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.

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famous dog in movie, Open Season 2

NAME: Charlene (See also Mr. Weenie, Roberto, Rufus, and Fifi.)

Rufus' girlfriend in the animated movie Open Season 2; about a rag-tag army of animals against the hunters.

BREED: Cocker Spaniel

YEARS: Movie: 2006.

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famous dog in comics, Family Circus

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in TV, comics, Sam & Max

NAME: Sam (Of Sam & Max the Freelance Police)

A crime-stopper in comic book series Sam & Max; in the animated TV series The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police and video games originally created by Steve Purcell. (More about Sam & Max.)

BREED: Cocker Spaniel

YEARS: Comics: 1987- now.

TV series: 1997-1998.

Video games: 1993-2010.

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famous dog in book, TV, Spot the Dog

NAME: Spot the Dog

The feature puppy in the children's book series Spot the Dog; written by Eric Hill and later a British animated TV series titled Spot.

BREED: Cocker Spaniel

YEARS: Book: series 1980-1996.

TV series: 1986-2000.

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famous dog in movie, comics, Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure

NAME: Scamp (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.

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famous dog in TV, Horseland

NAME: Shep

Bailey's ranch dog in the animated TV series Horseland; about a group of young children at a riding school; created by Andy Heyward and developed by DIC Entertainment.

BREED: Collie Rough

YEARS: TV series: 2006-2009.

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famous dog in movie, Mickey Mouse

NAME: Dinah

Pluto's girlfriend in the animated movies about Mickey Mouse; produced by Walt Disney.

BREED: Dachshund

YEARS: Movie: 1942- now.

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famous dog in movie, Curious George

NAME: Hundley

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

BREED: Dachshund

YEARS: Movie: 2006.

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famous dog in comics, Jack, Jacky and the Juniors

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, Open Season 2

NAME: Mr. Weenie (See also Fifi, Roberto, Rufus, and Charlene.)

The deuteragonist in the animated movie Open Season 2; about a rag-tag army of animals against the hunters.

BREED: Dachshund

YEARS: Movie: 2006.

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famous dog in TV, That '70s Show

NAME: Schotzie

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

BREED: Dachshund

YEARS: TV series: 1998-2006.

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famous dog in comics, Drabble

NAME: Wally

The family dog in the comic strip Drabble; created by Kevin Fagan.

BREED: Dachshund

YEARS: Comic strip: 1979- now.

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famous dog in TV, Oswald

NAME: Weenie

Oswald's friend in the children's animated TV series Oswald; about an octopus in a world populated by anthropomorphic animals, mythological creatures and other odd characters.

BREED: Dachshund

YEARS: TV series 2001-2003.

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famous dog in TV, Norm

NAME: Weiner Dog

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

BREED: Dachshund

YEARS: TV series: 1999-2001.

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famous dog in TV, Hoze Houndz

NAME: Hoze Hounds (Including dogs Hozer, Squirt, Steamer, Fontaine, Crystal and Brooke)

Six fire dogs in the Canadian animated TV series Hoze Houndz; about the misadventures of a fire-fighting team.

BREED: Dalmatian

YEARS: TV series: 1999- now.

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famous dog in TV, Finley the Fire Engine

NAME: Scout

The firehouse dog in the children's books and the British animated TV series for children Finley the Fire Engine; about talking vehicles in a fictional town called Friendlyville; produced by Balley Beg animation studios.

BREED: Dalmatian

YEARS: TV series: 2006- 2014.

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famous dog in book, comics, Top 10

NAME: Kemlo ("Hyperdog" Caesar, Sergeant)

A intelligent talking dog in a robotic exoskeleton in the comic book series Top 10; about the people of Neopolis, a city in where everyone has super powers; published by America's Best Comics.

BREED: Doberman Pinscher

YEARS: Comic book series: 1999-2001.

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famous dog in movie, El Perro

NAME: Bombón

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

BREED: Dogo Argentino

YEARS: Movie: 2004.

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famous dog in movie, Van Wilder

NAME: Colossus

Van Wilder's dog in the movie Van Wilder about a rich kid who likes the college life but isn't serious about it. There was also a prequel and a sequel.

BREED: English Bulldog

YEARS: Movies: 2002, 2006, 2009.

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famous dog in movie, Sherlock Holmes

NAME: Gladstone

Watson's dog in the movie Sherlock Holmes; about Holmes and Watson's efforts to prevent the ritual murder of a woman; starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law.

BREED: English Bulldog

YEARS: Movie: 2009.

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famous dog in movie, The Game Plan

NAME: Spike

Kingman's dog in the movie The Game Plan; about football player living the bachelor lifestyle who discovers that he has a 8-year-old daughter.

BREED: English Bulldog

YEARS: Movie : 2007.

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famous dog in movie, The Quiet American

NAME: Duke

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

BREED: English Mastiff

YEARS: Movie: 2002.

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famous dog in TV, comics, Krypto the Superdog

NAME: Drooly (See also Kryto the Superdog, Mammoth Mutt and Brainy Barker)

A dog who can use his drool as a weapon in the animated TV series and comic book series Krypto the Superdog; about a dog from Superman's planet living on Earth as the pet of a 9 year old boy. (Also in the series are dogs Ace the Bathound, Bulldog, Paw Pooch, Tail Terrier, Tusky Husky, Hot Dog.)

BREED: English Sheepdog

YEARS: TV series: 2005-2006.

Comics: 2005-2006.

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famous dog in comics, For Better or Worse

NAME: 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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famous dog in comics, For Better or Worse

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, Open Season 2

NAME: Rufus (See also Mr. Weeni, Roberto, Fifi, and Charlene)

Charlene's boyfriend in the animated movie Open Season 2; about a rag-tag army of animals against the hunters.

BREED: Fox Terrier Wired

YEARS: Movie: 2006.

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famous dog in movie, book, The Fox and the Hound

NAME: Chief (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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famous dog in TV, Modern Family

NAME: Stella

Jay's dog in the TV series Modern Family; about a non-traditional extended family dealing with modern suburban life.

BREED: French Bulldog

YEARS: TV series: 2009-.

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famous dog in comics, Pearl Before Swine

NAME: Andy

A dog chained to a post in the comic strip Pearl Before Swine; about the daily lives of a group of suburban anthropomorphic animals; written and illustrated by Stephen Pastis.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2001-now.

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famous dog in comics, Fusco Brothers

NAME: Axel

The brothers' dog in the comic strip Fusco Brothers; created by J.C. Duffy.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1989- now.

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famous dog in Harry Bliss

NAME: Bailey

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

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Cartoon: 2005.

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famous dog in movie, TV, comics, Beck

NAME: Beck

Ryusuke's dog in the Japanese comic books, animated TV series and the movie Beck about a teenage boy and his pursuit of a music career.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comics: 1999-2008.

TV series: 2004-2005.

Movie: 2010.

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famous dog in book, comics, Bussi Bar

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in TV, Bad Dog

NAME: Berkley

In the animated TV series Bad Dog; about a dog who, when told he was a bad dog, would freeze and pretend to be dead until someone told him he was a good dog; by Walt Disney.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1998-2002.

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famous dog in comics, Big Shirley

NAME: Big Shirley

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

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2004-2012.

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famous dog in ads, Cracker Jacks

NAME: Bingo

In advertisements for Cracker Jacks, a U.S. brand of snack consisting of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Ads: 1918- now.

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famous dog in comics, Rupert Bear

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in TV, Arthur

NAME: 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- now.

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famous dog in book, Biscuit Storybook Collection

NAME: Biscuit

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

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Book: 1999- 2019.

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famous dog in comics, Marvin

NAME: Bitsy

The family dog in the comic strip Marvin; about a young baby boy named Marvin and his father and mother; created by Tom Armstrong.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1982- now.

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famous dog in book, comics, Monica's Gang

NAME: Blu (See also Ditto)

Franklin's pet in the Brazilian comic book series 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.

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famous dog in TV, Blue Clues

NAME: Blue (See also Magenta)

A character in children's animated TV series Blue Clues; a program intended to get preschoolers to learn through active participation in activities grounded in their everyday lives; on Nickleodeon.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1996-2002.

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famous dog in comics, Berts Bobje

NAME: Bobje

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

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1991- now.

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famous dog in movie, Bolt

NAME: Bolt

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

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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famous dog in comics, Pooch Cafe

NAME: Boomer (See also Poncho)

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

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2000- now.

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famous dog in comics, Moose & Molly

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in comics, On a Claire Day

NAME: Bradley

Claire Bennett's pet in the comic strip On a Claire Day; about an insecure and naive young woman who has left her parents' home to live on her own; created by Henry Beckett and Carla Ventresca.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2006-2014.

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famous dog in TV, Brandy & Mr. Whiskers

NAME: Brandy Harrington

In the animated TV series Brandy & Mr. Whiskers; about a dog and a hyperactive rabbit that get stuck in the Amazon Rainforest together; by Walt Disney.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2004-2006.

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famous dog in TV, Family Guy

NAME: Brian (See also Vinny)

The family dog in the animated TV series Family Guy; about the Griffins a dysfunctional family; created by Seth MacFarlane. (Also in the series is dog Jasper.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1999-2002, 2005- now.

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famous dog in comics, Buckles

NAME: Buckles

A guileless and innocent dog in the comic strip Buckles; created by David Gilbert. (Also in the comic strip is a crippled dog, Lester, and a street dog, Rusty.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1996-2021.

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famous dog in TV, comics, Barney Google and Snuffy Smith

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in book, TV, Noddy

NAME: Bumpy

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.

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famous dog in book, TV, The Fantastic Flying Journey

NAME: Buster

In the book and animated TV series for children The Fantastic Flying Journey; about three kids their uncle and a dog traveling in a fantastic flying machine; written by Gerald Durrell.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Book: 1987.

TV series: 2001.

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famous dog in TV, Glenn Martin, DDS

NAME: Canine

The family dog in the animated TV series Glenn Martin, DDS; about a man who takes his family on a cross-country road trip to strengthen the family bond; premiered on Nick at Nite.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2009-2011.

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famous dog in comics, Gaturro

NAME: Canturro

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

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1996-now.

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famous dog in comics, Slylock Fox & Comics for Kids

NAME: Chief Mutt

A character in the comic strip Slylock Fox & Comics for Kids; a strip that features logic puzzles and an anthropomorphic fox detective who constantly matches wits with a variety of criminals; created by Bob Weber Jr.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic Strip: 1987-now.

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famous dog in Cookie Crisp

NAME: Chip the Dog

On of the mascots for Cookie Crisp, a breakfast cereal made to recreate the taste of chocolate chip cookies and manufactured by General Mills .

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Mascot: 1990-2005.

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famous dog in comics, Chubb and Chauncey

NAME: Chubb and Chauncey (left is Chubb, right is Chauncey)

Canine characters in a Canadian comic strip Chubb and Chauncey; about two dogs, Chubb a lower class pooch, and Chauncey who fancied himself more refined. Created by cartoonist Vance Rodewalt, the daily strip and was syndicated in fifty to sixty newspapers in Canada and Europe.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1988-2001.

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famous dog in book, comics, Alan Ford

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in comics, My Own Genie

NAME: Clive

Lula's pet in the British comic strip My Own Genie in the British comic The Dandy; about a schoolgirl named Lula who gets her own Genie; by artist Jamie Smart

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2005-2012.

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famous dog in TV, Corneil and Bernie

NAME: Corneil

John and Beth's pampered pet in the French (dubbed to English) animated TV series Corneil and Bernie (also called Watch My Chops), about a intelligient talking dog and his "dog-sitter" Bernie Barges.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2004-2006.

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famous dog in TV, Courage the Cowardly Dog

NAME: Courage

In the animated TV series Courage the Cowardly Dog; about an anthropomorphic dog who lives with a married couple of elderly farmers in the "Middle of Nowhere"; created by John R. Dilworth.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1999-2002.

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famous dog in comics, Cubitus

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, comics, Blondie

NAME: Daisy

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.

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famous dog in comics, Hi and Lois

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in TV, CatDog

NAME: Dog

One half of conjoined brothers in the animated TV series CatDog; about the adventures of a conjoined twin hybrid of a cat and dog with two heads and two personalities; created by Pete Hannan. (Also in the series are Clifford Maurice "Cliff" Feltbottom, Alice "Shriek" DuBois, and Ignatius "Lube" Catfield-McDog.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV Series: 1998-2005.

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famous dog in comics, Dilbert

NAME: Dogbert

Dilbert's dog in the comic strip Dilbert; about an engineer in a typical office; created by Scott Adams.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1989- now.

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famous dog in comics, Asterix

NAME: Dogmatix

Obelix's dog in the French comic books Asterix; about the exploits of a village of ancient Gauls as they resist Roman occupation; created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. (More about Dogmatix.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comics: 1959-2010.

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famous dog in TV, The Fairly OddParents

NAME: Doidle

Pet dog of Vicky and her family in the animated TV series The Fairly OddParents; about the adventures of 10-year-old boy who wishes for a perfect life but has his problems; created by Butch Hartman.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2001-2006, 2008-.

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famous dog in TV, FARMkids

NAME: Doogie

In the Australian animated TV series FARMkids; about pampered zoo animals accidentally being shipped to a dude ranch; created by Scott Strachan.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2007-2008.

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famous dog in movie, Up

NAME: Dug

A talking dog in the animated movie Up; about an elderly widower a young boy and a dog who all fly to South America in a floating house.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Movie: 2009.

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famous dog in TV, Johnny Test

NAME: Dukey

Johnny's dog in the animated TV series Johnny Test; about the adventures of a troublesome and bratty boy who lives with his brilliant 13-year-old twin sisters and an intelligent talking dog; created by Scott Fellows.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2005-.

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famous dog in comics, Mutts

NAME: Earl

In the comic strip Mutts; about the day-to-day adventures of a dog and his cat associate named Mooch; created by Patrick McDonnell. (Also in the comic strip are dogs Woofie and Guard Dog.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1994- now.

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famous dog in comics, Cathy

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in comics, The Duplex

NAME: Fang

Eno's dog in the comic strip The Duplex; about an overweight unemployed bachelor and his dog; created by Glenn McCoy.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1993- now.

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famous dog in comics, Citizen Dog

NAME: Fergus

Mel's dog in the comic strip and several books Citizen Dog; about the antics of Mel and his canine companion; created by Mark O’Hare. (Also in the comic strip are dogs Arlo and Bruno.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1995-2001.

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famous dog in TV, Arthur

NAME: Fern Walters (See also Binky, Barnes, and Pal)

One of Arthur's classmates in the animated TV series Arthur; about an eight-year-old male anthropomorphic aardvark; an American and Canadian educational TV series for children created by Cookie Jar Group.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1996- now.

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famous dog in TV, Histeria

NAME: Fetch

Loud Kiddington's dog in the animated TV series Histeria; a satirical look at history with a cast of comic characters; by Warner Bros.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1998-2000.

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famous dog in book, comics, Crabby Road

NAME: Floyd

Maxine's dog in the Maxine series for Hallmark cards and the comic strip Crabby Road; created by John Wagner for Hallmark, then as a comic strip and books, and continuing as a web comic to the present.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Hallmark cards: 1986- now.

Comic strip: 1990-2002.

Books: from 1999.

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famous dog in TV, Summerton Mill

NAME: Fluffa

Dan's companion in the British animated TV series for children Summerton Mill; about a beautiful valley where when the rains turns the old waterwheel a little bit of magic takes place; created by Pete Bryden and Ed Cookson.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2005- now.

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famous dog in comics, Ziggy

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in comics, Gai Luron

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in book, Gaspard and Lisa

NAME: Gaspard and Lisa

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

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Books: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2012.

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famous dog in movie, book, TV, Madeline

NAME: Genevieve

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.

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famous dog in movie, Leroy & Stitch

NAME: Gigi

Mertle's dog in the animated movie Leroy & Stitch; about an intergalactic struggle between two eccentric and mischievous individuals; the film debuted on the Disney Channel.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Movie: 2006.

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famous dog in movie, A Goofy Movie

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, comics, Wallace and Gromit

NAME: Gromit

Wallace's companion in the comic strip and several animated movies (claymation) about Wallace and Gromit; an absent-minded inventor and his companion, an anthropomorphic intelligent dog; created by Nick Park. The first full-length movie in 2005 was The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. The comic strip appeared daily in the The Sun and then a series of collection books.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Movies: 1989, 1993; 1995; 2005, 2008.

Comic strip: 2010-2013.

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famous dog in TV, The Mighty B!

NAME: Happy Walter Higginbottom

Bessie's companion in the animated TV series The Mighty B!; about an ambitious girlscout who believes she will become a superhero if she collects every Honeybee badge; co-created by Amy Poehler, Cynthia True and Erik Wiese for Nickelodeon.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2008-2011.

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famous dog in comics, Joop Klepzeiker

NAME: Harrie

Joop's dog in the Dutch comic strip Joop Klepzeiker; about a gullible idiot and eternal loser; drawn by cartoonist Eric Schreurs

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1982-199, 1993-2003.

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famous dog in TV, Stanley

NAME: Harry

Stanley's dog in the children's animated TV series Stanley; about a boy who learns how to deal with difficult situations; created by Jim Jinkins.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2001-2004.

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famous dog in comics, Oor Wullie

NAME: Harry

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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famous dog in TV, Jibber Jabber

NAME: Jelly Roll

The kids' dog in the Canadian children's animated TV series Jibber Jabber; about fraternal twins who have very active imaginations and share the same vision of their adventures.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2007.

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famous dog in TV, Engie Benjy

NAME: Jollop

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

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2002-2004.

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famous dog in comics, Born Loser

NAME: 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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famous dog in book, TV, Kipper

NAME: Kipper (See also Tiger)

The main character in a series of books and in the animated TV series Kipper; about a mischievous and funny dog and his friends; written by Mick Inkpen. (More about Kipper.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Book series: 1992-2008.

TV series: 1999-2001.

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famous dog in comics, Little Dog Lost

NAME: Little Dog

In the comic strip Little Dog Lost; about a dog that finds the adventure of the open road is addictive; by Steve Boreman.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2007-2016.

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famous dog in comics, Overboard

NAME: Louie

Captain Crow's pet in comic strip Overboard; about pirates anachronistically placed in modern times; created by Chip Dunham.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1990- now.

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famous dog in TV, Pocoyo

NAME: Loula

Pocoyo's companion in the Spanish children's animated TV series Pocoyo; about a young boy dressed in blue who is full of curiosity; created by Guillermo García Carsí, Luis Gallego and David Cantolla.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2005 2007.

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famous dog in comics, Hawkeye

NAME: Lucky

Barton's dog in the comic book series Hawkeye; about a superhero archer in many adventures with the Avengers.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1964- now.

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famous dog in TV, Blue Clues

NAME: Magenta (See also Blue)

Blue's best friend in the animated TV series Blue Clues; a program intended to get preschoolers to learn through active participation in activities grounded in their everyday lives; on Nickleodeon.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1996-2002.

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famous dog in book, TV, Martha Speaks

NAME: Martha (See also Skits)

Helen's talking dog in the book and animated TV series Martha Speaks; about a girl who feeds her dog alphabet soup that travels to the dog's brain; on PBS based on the 1992 book by Susam Meddaough.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Book: 1992.

TV series: 2008-2014.

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famous dog in movie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas

NAME: Max

The Grinch's dog in the animated movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas; about the residents of Whoville preparing to celebrate Christmas; based upon the book by Dr. Seuss; starring the voice of Jim Carrey.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in comics, Lola

NAME: Max

Lola's pet in the comic strip Lola; about a widow who, having moved in with her son and his family, reveals her independence and love of life; created by Todd Clark.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2000- now.

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famous dog in movie, comics, Ginger Meggs

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in comics, Farley

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in TV, Poko

NAME: Minus

Poko's dog in the Canadian children's animated TV series Poko; about a young boy with a magic finger, his pet dog and his toy monkey; by Halifax Film.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2003- now.

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famous dog in movie, Tom Sawyer

NAME: Mutt Potter

An unfortunate character in the animated movie Tom Sawyer; a variation on Mark Twain's story, The Advenures of Tom Sawyer. The dog stands in for Muff Potter, a drunken fisherman; from MGM Animation.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in movie, comics, Garfield

NAME: Odie

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.

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famous dog in comics, Beetle Bailey

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in comics, Tumbleweeds

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in TV, Arthur

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in comics, Beryl the Perl

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in comics, Picpak Dog

NAME: Picpak

A pink dog married to a blue cat webcomic strip Picpak Dog; about a dog who loves meeting people, watching TV, and sleeping; by Kim Belding.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2007-now.

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famous dog in TV, Braceface

NAME: Pigger (See also Samson)

One of Sharon's pets in the Canadian animated TV series Braceface; about a junior high school student with braces that get in her way of leading a normal teenage life.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2001-2004.

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famous dog in movie, TV, Mickey Mouse

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in comics, Pugad Baboy

NAME: Polgas

Sungcals' anthropomorphic family dog in the Filipino comic strip Pugad Baboy; featuring the traditional and stereotypical Filipino family life.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1988-2013.

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famous dog in comics, Pooch Cafe

NAME: Poncho (See also Boomer)

Chazz's dog in the comic strip Pooch Cafe; about the humorous antics of a self-serving squirrel-fearing food-obsessed mutt; created by Paul Gilligan. (Also in the comic are dogs Hudson, Droolia, Gus, Beaumont and Poo Poo.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2000- now.

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famous dog in comics, Sinfest

NAME: Pooch

A stereotypical cheerful dog in the comic strip and website Sinfest which deals with human nature often in parody; created by Tatsuya Ishida.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2000- now.

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famous dog in comics, Nancy

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in TV, Poochini’s Yard

NAME: Poochini

In the children's animated TV series Poochini’s Yard; about a dog who runs away from home after its rich owner dies and is eventually adopted by an American family.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2000-2003.

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famous dog in comics, Luann

NAME: Puddles

Luann's dog in the comic strip Luann; about a teenager dealing with school and family and friends; created by Greg Evans.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1985- now.

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famous dog in comics, Pup Parade

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in TV, Strawberry Shortcake

NAME: Pupcake

Strawberry's energetic pup in the animated TV series Strawberry Shortcake; about a little girl and her friends and pets. The Strawberry Shortcake brand began from greeting cards, toys and other merchandise owned by American Greetings.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series appearance: 2004.

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famous dog in book, TV, comics, Lucky Luke

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in comics, Chacha Chaudhary

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in ads, The Life is Good Company

NAME: Rocket

In advertisements for The Life is Good Company, a New England-based apparel and accessories wholesaler retailer and lifestyle brand.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Ads: 1994- now.

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famous dog in comics, Rocky

NAME: Rocky

In the Swedish comic strip Rocky; about on an anthropomorphic dog and his friends in their everyday life in Stockholm; created by Martin Kellerman.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1998- now.

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famous dog in comics, Pickles

NAME: Roscoe

Earl and Opal's dog in the comic strip Pickles; about a retired couple in their seventies; created by Brian Crane.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1990- now.

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famous dog in movie, TV, ads, The Muppet Show

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in TV, Ricky Sprocket: Showbiz Boy

NAME: Roy

Ricky's dog in the animated TV series Ricky Sprocket: Showbiz Boy; about the world's biggest child film star who doesn't let celebrity fame go to his head.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2007-2009.

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famous dog in TV, FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman

NAME: Ruff Ruffman

Host in the animated TV game show FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman on PBS during the PBS Kids GO! block of educational programming; created by Kate Taylor.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2006-2010.

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famous dog in book, comics, Groo the Wanderer

NAME: Rufferto

Groo's inseparable companion in the comic book series Groo the Wanderer; about an incompetent large-nosed barbarian and his faithful dog; created by Sergio Aragonés.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic books: 1981- now.

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famous dog in TV, Timmy Time

NAME: Ruffy

A energetic puppy in the British Children's animated TV series Timmy Time; about a boy and his friends who have to learn to share, make friends and accept their mistakes; a spin-off from the Shaun the Sheep; created by Aardman Animations.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2009-2012.

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famous dog in movie, Home on the Range

NAME: Rusty

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

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Movie: 2004.

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famous dog in TV, Braceface

NAME: Samson (See also Pigger)

One of Sharon's pets in the Canadian animated TV series Braceface; about a junior high school student with braces that get in her way of leading a normal teenage life.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2001-2004.

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famous dog in TV, The Simpsons

NAME: Santa's Little Helper

The family dog in the long-running animated TV series The Simpsons; about a disfunctional family and noted for its fast and subtle humor and ridiculous plots; created by Matt Groening.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1989- now.

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famous dog in TV, Little Princess

NAME: Scruff

The princess's dog in the animated TV series Little Princess; about a little girl and her discovery of the world; based upon the series of books by Tony Ross.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2006-2011.

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famous dog in TV, Scruff

NAME: Scruff

Peter's dog in the animated TV series Scruff; about a curious puppy living on a farm. Originally a Catalan and Spanish series created by Josep Vallverdú.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2000-2003.

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famous dog in book, Scuppers The Sailor Dog

NAME: Scuppers

A dog who goes to sea and gets shipwrecked in the book Scuppers The Sailor Dog; written by Margaret Wise Brown.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Book: 1953 reprinted in 2001.

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famous dog in book, TV, Martha Speaks

NAME: Skits (See also Martha)

Helen's second dog in the book and animated TV series Martha Speaks; about a girl who feeds her dog alphabet soup that travels to the dog's brain; on PBS based on the 1992 book by Susam Meddaough.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Book: 1992.

TV series: 2008- 2014.

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famous dog in Chilly Willy

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in comics, Hagar the Horrible

NAME: 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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famous dog in movie, Nine Dog Christmas

NAME: Snowplow

The leader of the group in the animated movie Nine Dog Christmas; about nine homeless canines who take the place of Santa's sick reindeer. (Also in the movie are dogs Q-T, Frenchie, Tank, McGregor, Chester, Fetch and Cheech.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Movie:2004.

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famous dog in TV, South Park

NAME: Sparky

Stan's dog in the animated TV series South Park; about the bizarre adventures of four boys; created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The show is known for crude language and dark humor.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1997- now.

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famous dog in TV, The Fairly OddParents

NAME: Sparky

Timmy's talking fairy dog in the animated TV series The Fairly OddParents; about the everyday adventures of Timmy Turner, a boy who is granted two fairy godparents; created by Butch Hartman.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Animated TV series: 2001-2018.

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famous dog in comics, Big Nate

NAME: Spitsy

Nate's dog in the comic strip Big Nate; about the adventures of a spirited and rebellious sixth-grader along with his best friends; created by Lincoln Peirce.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1991.

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famous dog in comics, Tiger

NAME: Stripe

Tiger's ever-present mutt in the comic strip Tiger; about a scrappy group of school-aged kids; created by cartoonist Bud Blake.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic stripe: 1965-2003.

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famous dog in TV, The Powderpuff Girls

NAME: Talking Dog

The girls' dog in the animated TV series The Powderpuff Girls; about three kindergarten-aged girls with superpowers; created by animator Craig McCracken.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1998-2009.

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famous dog in book, TV, Kipper the Dog

NAME: Tiger (See also Kipper)

Kipper's friend in a series of children's books and in the animated TV series Kipper the Dog; about a mischievous and funny dog and his friends; written by Mick Inkpen.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Book: series 1992-2008.

TV series: 1999-2001.

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famous dog in comics, Spike and Suzy

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in TV, Little Bear

NAME: Tutu

Granny's dog in the children's animated TV series Little Bear; about a curious grizzly bear cub who lives in the forest with his family and friends; based on the book series by Else Holmelund Minarik.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1995-2002.

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famous dog in TV, Family Guy

NAME: Vinny (See also Brian)

Brian's replacement in the animated TV series Family Guy; about the Griffins a dysfunctional family; created by Seth MacFarlane. (Also in the series is dog Jasper.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1999-2003, 2005-.

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famous dog in comics, Cathy

NAME: 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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famous dog in book, Walter the Farting Dog

NAME: Walter

The family dog in the children's book series Walter the Farting Dog; about a dog who has a gas problem that always turns out to not be a problem; written by William Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray, and illustrated by Audrey Colman.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Book: 2001-2007.

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famous dog in TV, Fluffy Gardens

NAME: Wee Reg

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

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2007-2014.

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famous dog in comics, Mister Boffo

NAME: Weederman

Earl's dog in the comic strip Mister Boffo; about a balding big-nosed man married to a pretty blonde; by Joe Martin.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1986- now.

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famous dog in TV, Bob and Margaret

NAME: William & Elizabeth

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

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1998-2001.

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famous dog in TV, Super Why

NAME: Woofster

Whyatt's dog in the animated TV series Super Why; a children's adventure series in which five Super Readers help preschoolers learn the fundamentals of reading; created by Angela C. Santomero.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2007-2012, 2015-2016.

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famous dog in movie, TV, comics, Krypto the Superdog

NAME: Krypto the Superdog (See also Brainy Barker, Drooly and Mammoth Mutt)

Kevin's companion in the animated TV series and comic book series, and 2022 animated movie, DC League of Super-Pets. Krypto the Superdog; about a dog from Superman's planet living on Earth as the pet of a 9 year old boy; by DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation. (Also in the series are dogs Ace the Bathound, Bulldog, Paw Pooch, Tail Terrier, Tusky Husky, Hot Dog.)

BREED: Generic big dog

YEARS: TV series: 2005-2006.

Comics: 2005-2006.

Movie: 2022.

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famous dog in TV, Fat Dog Mendoza

NAME: Fat Dog Mendoza

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

BREED: Generic but extremely obese

YEARS: TV series: 1998-2001.

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famous dog in movie, Les Triplettes de Belleville

NAME: Bruno

Champion's dog in the animated movie Les Triplettes de Belleville or The Triplets of Belleville, about an elderly woman who goes on a quest to rescue her grandson who has been kidnapped by the French mafia.

BREED: Generic hound

YEARS: Movie: 2003.

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famous dog in TV, Lomax, the Hound of Music

NAME: Lomax

A music loving pooch in the animated TV series Lomax, the Hound of Music; about a good-natured puppet pooch, his feline sidekick, and their human companion on a tune-filled train ride; created by Christopher Cerf, Norman Stiles and Louise Gikow.

BREED: Generic hound

YEARS: TV series: 2008.

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famous dog in comics, Ask Shagg

NAME: Shagg E. Dawg

In the comic strip Ask Shagg where a dog answers questions about animals that are sent in by readers; created by cartoonist Peter Guren.

BREED: Generic shaggy dog

YEARS: Comic strip: 1980-2020.

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famous dog in movie, Ace of Hearts

NAME: Ace

Dan's dog in the movie Ace of Hearts; about a K-9 dog accused of mauling a police suspect and his trainer's efforts to clear him

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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famous dog in movie, The Hills Have Eyes

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, Bring Him Home

NAME: Buddy

Ricky's dog in the movie Bring Him Home; about a tough street kid who loses his dog to a syndicate of vicious dognappers.

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in movie, Beverly Hills Chihuahua

NAME: Delgado (See also Chloe)

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

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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famous dog in movie, comics, The Phantom

NAME: Devil

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.

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famous dog in movie, K9

NAME: Jerry Lee

A police dog in the movie K9; about a mischievous drug-sniffy dog.... Sequels include K-911 in 1999 and K-9: P.I. in 2002; starring Jim Belushi.

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: Movie: 1989, 1999, 2002.

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famous dog in movie, Halloween

NAME: Lester

The Lindsay family dog in the movie Halloween; about a killer who gets out of a sanitarium to pursue is life's work; starring Malcolm McDowell; a remake of the 1978 thriller.

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: Movie: 2007.

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famous dog in TV, Curb Your Enthusiasm

NAME: Oscar

Larry's dog in the TV series Curb Your Enthusiasm; about daily situations encountered by a writer of TV shows; starring Larry David.

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: TV series: 2000-.

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famous dog in TV, Inspector Rex

NAME: Rex

A cadaver dog in the TV series (Austrian-made) Inspector Rex; about a team of German policemen and their dog solving crimes. (The Austrian title was Kommissar Rex; the Italian title was Il commissario Rex.)

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: TV series: 1994-2004.

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famous dog in movie, book, I am Legend

NAME: Samantha (or Sam)

In the book and the movie I am Legend; a post-apocalyptic science fiction story with Will Smith as the lead in the movie; written by Francis Lawrence.

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: Book: 1954.

Movie: 2007.

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famous dog in book, Santa Paws

NAME: Santa Paws

A dog that helps people in trouble in the book series Santa Paws; a series of nine books written by Ellen Emerson White under the alias Nicholas Edwards.

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: Book: 1996-2009.

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famous dog in comics, Blacksad

NAME: Smirnov

Police commissioner and friend of Blacksad in the comic series Blacksad; a black cat investigator solving crimes in an anthropomorphic world; created by Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido.

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: Comic series: 2000- now.

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famous dog in 9-11 attacks

NAME: Trakr

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

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: Dog: 1994-2009.

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famous dog in movie, book, My Dog Tulip

NAME: Tulip (Named Queenie in real-life and in the book)

Ackerley's dog in the book and animated movie My Dog Tulip; based on the memoirs of J. R. Ackerley; starring the voices of Christopher Plummer, Lynn Redgrave and Isabella Rossellini.

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: Book: 1956.

Movie: 2009.

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famous dog in movie, Year of the Dog

NAME: Valentine (See also Pencil)

Peggy's second dog in the movie Year of the Dog; about a secretary whose life changes in unexpected ways after her dog dies; starring Molly Shannon.

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: Movie: 2007.

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famous dog in movie, Bailey's Billion$

NAME: Bailey

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

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: Movie: 2005.

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famous dog in movie, The Adventures of Bailey: The Lost Pup

NAME: Bailey

In the movie The Adventures of Bailey: The Lost Pup; about a family who moves to a new home and mistakenly leaves their puppy behind.

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: Movie: 2010, 2017.

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famous dog in ads, Alpo

NAME: Big Mo (Also known as Moses)

In advertisments for Alpo dog food a subsidiary of Nestlé.

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: Ads: since 2005.

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famous dog in movie, Space Buddies

NAME: Buddha (and others)

One of the talking dogs in the movie Space Buddies; about the dog buddies getting aboard the space shuttle and rocket to the Space Station. (Included in the movie are dogs B. Dawg, Mudbud, Rosebud, Spudnick, and Shasha.)

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: Movies: 2009.

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famous dog in movie, Scream 3

NAME: Cherokee

Sidney's dog in the movie Scream 3; about a woman trying to escape the horrors of a prior horror movie; starring Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox Arquette and David Arquette.

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in book, Raine Stockton Dog Mysteries

NAME: Cisco

Raine's dog in the book series Raine Stockton Dog Mysteries; about a small town girl from the mountains of North Carolina who trains dogs and solves murders; written by Donna Ball.

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: Books: 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012.

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famous dog in movie, Dog Gone

NAME: Diamond

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

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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famous dog in TV, Pushing Daisies

NAME: Digby

Olive's dog in the TV series Pushing Daisies; about a pie-maker with the ability to bring dead things back to life for one minute with his touch; co-starring Kristen Chenoweth.

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: TV series: 2007-2009.

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famous dog in ads, Bush's Baked Beans

NAME: Duke (Also known as Paddington)

In advertisements for Bush's Baked Beans.

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: Ads: 1995-2012.

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famous dog in TV, Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye

NAME: Levi

Sue's service hearing dog in the TV series Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye; about a deaf woman whose talent for reading lips helps crack crimes and bag the bad guys for the FBI.

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: TV series: 2002-2005.

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famous dog in comics, Ben

NAME: Max

The Hatley pet in the comic strip Ben, about a recent retiree from Oshawa, Ontario, and his family.

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: Comic strip: 2009-now.

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famous dog in movie, The Trial of Old Drum

NAME: Old Drum

Charlie's dog in the movie The Trial of Old Drum; about an orphan dog that becomes a boy's best friend and is then forced to stand trial for killing a neighbor's sheep.

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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famous dog in movie, The Retrievers

NAME: Pilot

The Lowry family dog in the movies The Retrievers; about a mother dog who tries to retriever her puppies that were given away at birth. (Also in the movie are the pups Chewy, Bandit, Georgia, Mr. Dumas, Wanderer and Milk Shake.)

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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famous dog in movie, Santa Buddies

NAME: Puppy Paws (See also Santa Paws)

Son of Santa Paws in the movie Santa Buddies; the fourth installment of the Air Buddies spin-off series. (Also in the movie are dogs Budderball, Rosebud, Mudbud, Buddha, and B-Dawg.)

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: Movie: 2009.

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famous dog in movie, Cybermutt

NAME: Rex

Nino's dog in the movie for TV Cybermutt; about a dog that is badly injured during his act of heroism rebuilt with super powers.

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: Movie: 2002.

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famous dog in book, Surfing Dogs

NAME: Ricochet

One of the original Surfing Dogs that started the dog surfing circuit. She also helps people with disabilities through surfing and community outreach; raised and trained by Judy Fridono. Also Ricochet has been the subject of several books and media appearances.

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: Dog: 2008-?.

Book: 2014.

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famous dog in movie, Santa Buddies

NAME: Santa Paws (See also Puppy Paws)

Santa's dog in the movie Santa Buddies; the fourth installment of the Air Buddies spin-off series. (Also in the movie are dogs Budderball, Rosebud, Mudbud, Buddha, and B-Dawg.)

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: Movie: 2009.

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famous dog in TV, Smallville

NAME: Shelby

A super dog who lost his super powers in the TV series Smallville; about the early years of Superman; starring Tom Welling.

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: TV series: 2001-2011.

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famous dog in TV, The Drew Carey Show

NAME: Speedy

Drew's pet in the TV series The Drew Carey Show; about a guy and his friends in the everyday events of his supposedly normal life; starring Drew Carey. (Also in the series was Mimi's dog, Antonio, a Pug.)

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: TV series: 1996-2003.

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famous dog in TV, Rocko's Modern Life

NAME: Spunky

Rocko's dog in the animated TV series Rocko's Modern Life; about the surreal adventures of an anthropomorphic wallaby and his animal friends and faithful dog; created by Joe Murray. (More about Spunky.)

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: TV series: 1999-2002.

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famous dog in TV, Mission Hill

NAME: Stogie

Andy's dog in the animated TV series Mission Hill (formerly known as The Downtowners,) about a young man who works in an ad agency; created by Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein;

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: TV series: 1999-2002.

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famous dog in TV, comics, Guardians of the Galaxy

NAME: Cosmo, the Spacedog

A character appearing in an animated TV series and the American comic books Guardians of the Galaxy; about a telepathic Soviet dog who is the security chief of the space station Knowhere and a member of the Guardians.

BREED: Golden Retriever

- Labrador Retriever hybrid

YEARS: Comics: 2008-2010.

TV series: 2014-2015.

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famous dog in comics, Newshounds

NAME: Newshounds (Including Kevin, Rochelle, Sam, Renata, and Wolfram)

The staff of news broadcasting company, KPET in the web comic strip Newshounds; drawn and written by Thomas K. Dye and hosted by online comics syndicate Keenspot.

BREED: Golden Retriever

Cocker Spaniel, Collie, Black Labrador, Noregian Elkhound, Malmute

YEARS: Comic strip: 1997- now.

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famous dog in movie, Chestnut: Hero Of Central Park

NAME: Chestnut

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

BREED: Great Dane

YEARS: Movie: 2004.

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famous dog in movie, Seven Pounds

NAME: Duke

Emily's dog in the movie Seven Pounds; about a man with a fateful secret who sets out to change the lives of seven people; starring Will Smith.

BREED: Great Dane

YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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famous dog in movie, Head Over Heels

NAME: Hamlet

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

BREED: Great Dane

YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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famous dog in movie, TV, comics, Superman

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, Ghost Town

NAME: Leonard

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

BREED: Great Dane

YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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famous dog in movie, comics, Marmaduke

NAME: Marmaduke

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.

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famous dog in movie, TV, Scooby-Doo Where Are You

NAME: Scooby-Doo (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.

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famous dog in TV, Scooby-Doo

NAME: Scrappy-Doo

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.

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famous dog in comics, Gasoline Alley

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in comics, Fullmetal Alchemist

NAME: Alexander

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

BREED: Great Pyrenees

YEARS: Comic: 2004-2010.

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famous dog in movie, Finding Neverland

NAME: Porthos

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

BREED: Great Pyrenees

YEARS: Movie: 2004.

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famous dog in movie, Man About Dog

NAME: Cerberus

A racing dog owned by boys from West Belfast in the British movie Man About Dog; owing money to a bookie, three guys leave town with their dog to try their luck elsewhere.

BREED: Greyhound

YEARS: Movie: 2004.

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famous dog in movie, The Mighty Celt

NAME: The Mighty Celt

Donal's favorite dog in the movie The Mighty Celt; about a 14-year old boy who works in a greyhound racing kennel, hoping to own one of the dogs.

BREED: Greyhound

YEARS: Movie: 2005.

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famous dog in movie, Sweet November

NAME: Ernie

Sara's temporary dog in the movie Sweet November; about an adman whose life changes when it gets involved with a free-spirited woman; starring Charlize Theron and Keanu Reeves.

BREED: Griffon Bruxellois

YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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famous dog in movie, Doggie Tails, Vol. 1: Lucky's First Sleep Over

NAME: Lucky

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

BREED: Havanese

(probably)

YEARS: Movie 2003.

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famous dog in movie, Cop Dog

NAME: Marlowe

Robby's dog in the movie Cop Dog; about a boy and his dad's dog who set out to solve the death of the young boy's father.

BREED: Husky

mix

YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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famous dog in movie, Familiar Strangers

NAME: Argus

The family dog in the movie Familiar Strangers; about a four-day Thanksgiving family gathering.

BREED: Irish Red and White Setter

YEARS: Movie: 2007.

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famous dog in TV, Blue Peter

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, Firehouse Dog

NAME: Dewey (Also known as Rexxx)

The dog who teams up with a young kid to get the fire station back on its feet in the movie Firehouse Dog; starring Bruce Greenwood and Josh Hutcherson.

BREED: Irish Terrier

YEARS: Movie: 2007.

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famous dog in movie, Gelert

NAME: Gelert

A dog of legend in the animated movie Gelert; about Prince Llywelyn and his faithful hound in old Wales; based upon the legend.

BREED: Irish Wolfhound

YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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famous dog in movie, TV, Girl's Best Friend

NAME: Binky

Mary's inherited friend in the movie for TV Girl's Best Friend; about a disgruntled music critic who travels cross-country with her dog.

BREED: Jack Russell Terrier

YEARS: TV movie: 2008.

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famous dog in Rick Stein

NAME: Chalky

Pet of popular English chef Rick Stein who often appeared on television with his dog. (More about Chalky.)

BREED: Jack Russell Terrier

YEARS: Dog: 1989-2007.

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famous dog in TV, Frasier

NAME: Eddie (Played by Moose)

Martin's dog in the TV series Frasier; a sitcom about a psychiatrist with a radio show who lives with his father; starring Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, John Mahoney and David Hyde Pierce.

BREED: Jack Russell Terrier

YEARS: TV series: 1993-2004.

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famous dog in movie, book, Hotel for Dogs

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, Station Jim

NAME: Jim

A dog left at the staion in the movie for TV (British) Station Jim; about a station master and orphans who fight bad guys who threaten dognapping and assassin, with the help of the dog.

BREED: Jack Russell Terrier

YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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famous dog in movie, book, My Dog Skip

NAME: Skip

Willie's childhood dog in the movie and book My Dog Skip; about a boy and his dog in a small sleepy Southern town; an autobiographical story by Willie Morris.

BREED: Jack Russell Terrier

YEARS: Book: 1995.

Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in TV, Wishbone

NAME: Wishbone

A dog that daydreams in the TV series for children Wishbone; created by Rick Duffield for PBS.

BREED: Jack Russell Terrier

YEARS: TV series: 1995-2001.

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famous dog in movie, TV, Honey I Shrunk the Kids

NAME: Quark

Wayne's dog in the movie and the TV series Honey I Shrunk the Kids; about an inventor who accidentally shrinks and his neighbor's kids whose voices can only be heard by the dog.

BREED: Jack Russell Terrier

in the movie, Border Terrier in the TV series

YEARS: Movie: 1989.

TV series 1997-2000.

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famous dog in movie, TV, Young Victoria

NAME: Dash (See also dog Islay)

The queen's dog in the movie and first TV series Young Victoria; based on the early life and reign of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom; starring Emily Blunt. The TV series Victoria starred Jenna Coleman.

BREED: King Charles Spaniel

YEARS: Movie: 2009.

TV series: 2016.

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famous dog in comics, Monica's Gang

NAME: Ditto (See also Blu)

Monica's pet in the Brazialian comic strip Monica's Gang; 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.

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famous dog in comics, Guru Guru Pon-chan

NAME: Ponta Koizumi

In the Japanese comic strip (manga) Guru Guru Pon-chan; about a puppy who turns into a human and falls in love with a girl in his school; created by Satomi Ikezawa.

BREED: Labrador

YEARS: Comic strip: 1998-2000.

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famous dog in book, comics, We3

NAME: Bandit

One of the 3 animal weapons fleeing captivity in the comic book series We3; created by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Comic books: 2004.

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famous dog in comics, Family Circus

NAME: Barfy

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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famous dog in President Bill Clinton

NAME: Buddy

Pet dog of President Bill Clinton, died after being hit by a car. Clinton's next dog was Seamus, pronounced "shay-muss" the Gaelic form of James. (More about Buddy.)

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Dog: 1997-2002.

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famous dog in movie, Spanglish

NAME: Chum

The Clasky family dog in the movie Spanglish; about a woman and her daughter who emigrate from Mexico to America where they start working for a family, the father a newly celebrated chef and the mother an insecure woman; starring Adam Sandler and Paz Vega.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Movie: 2004.

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famous dog in movie, Grand Torino

NAME: Daisy

Walt's dog in the movie Grand Torino; about a recently widowed Korean War veteran who is alienated from his family and angry at the world; starring Clint Eastwood.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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famous dog in TV, Big Barn Farm

NAME: Digger

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

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: TV series: 2008-.

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famous dog in book, service dog

NAME: Endal

Famous English service dog who helped people with mental disabilities including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and severe depression; and in the book Endal by Allen and Sandra Parton. (More about Endal.)

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Dog: 1995.

Book: 2009.

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famous dog in movie, book, Marley and Me

NAME: Marley

The Grogan family dog in the movie and the book Marley and Me; about a man and and his family's life during the thirteen years that they lived with their dog; written by John Grogan. Also, a series of illustrated children books, the first of which was Marley's Big Adventure.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Book: 2005.

Movie: 2008.

Children's book: 2009.

Dog: 1991-2003.

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famous dog in book, TV, Merlin the Magical Puppy

NAME: Merlin

A mischievous puppy in the Australian animated TV series (stop-motion) and children's book series Merlin the Magical Puppy; whose make-believe and playful dreams become a reality thanks to his magical red collar; by Keith Littler. (Also his playmate, dog Kizzie.)

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Book: 2001.

TV series: 2001-2009.

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famous dog in book, A Dog About Town

NAME: Randolph

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

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Book: 2007.

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famous dog in comics, Dog eat Doug

NAME: Sophie

Doug's canine friend in the comic strip Dog eat Doug; about a dog and a baby in a love-hate relationship; created by Brian Anderson.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Comic strip: 2004- now.

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famous dog in comics, Best in Show

NAME: Spencer

A wily dog in the comic strip Best in Show; about a dog with a mind of his own; create by Phil Juliano.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Comic strip: 2004-2017.

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famous dog in TV, Lost

NAME: Vincent

Walt's dog in the TV series Lost; about airline passengers inexplicably stranded on a mystery island teeming with surprises.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: TV series: 2005-2010.

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famous dog in book, TV, comics, Super Friends

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, The Dog Who Saved Christmas

NAME: Zeus

An adopted family pet in the movie The Dog Who Saved Christmas; about a dog who can't bark but manages to save the family Christmas from burglars.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Movie: 2009.

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famous dog in movie, book, A Dog Named Christmas

NAME: Christmas

Todd's dog in the book and in the movie A Dog Named Christmas; about a mentally challenged young man living with his parents in the rural midwest; written by Greg Kincaid.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

(Black Labrador in the book, Yellow Labrador in the movie)

YEARS: Book: 2008.

Movie: 2009.

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famous dog in TV, Turbo Dogs

NAME: Turbodogs (Including Dash, Mags, Strut, Stinkbert, Clutch, and GT)

Six dogs friends in the animated TV series Turbo Dogs; about speedy canine friends who learn lessons in friendship, fair play, and teamwork. (Also in the series are dogs Cam, Ump, Five, Marlene, Zanner, Rock Rally, & others.)

BREED: Labrador Retriever

(Clutch), Beagle (Dash), Bulldog (GT), Cocker Spaniel (Mags), Terrier (Stinkbert), Dachshund (Strut)

YEARS: TV series: 2008-2010.

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famous dog in comics, Red and Rover

NAME: Rover

Red's loyal companion in the comic strip Red and Rover; about a boy and his dog; created by Brian Basset.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

(mostly)

YEARS: Comic strip: 2000- now.

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famous dog in movie, Joe Dirt

NAME: Charlie

Brandy's dog in the movie Joe Dirt; about a man looking for his parents who abandoned him when he was a baby at the grand canyon. (Also in the movie is dog Spot.)

BREED: Labrador Retriever

mix

YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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famous dog in movie, Race to Witch Mountain

NAME: Junkyard

The dog the kids befriend in the movie Race to Witch Mountain; about a Las Vegas cabbie who enlists the help of a UFO expert to protect two kids with paranormal powers from an evil organization; starring Dwayne Johnson.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

mix

YEARS: Movie: 2009.

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famous dog in movie, Wendy and Lucy

NAME: Lucy

Wendy's dog in the movie Wendy and Lucy; about a woman who not only is down on her luck, but she also loses her dog; starring Michelle Williams.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

mix

YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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famous dog in book, Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog

NAME: Merle

Ted's dog in the book Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog; about the relationship between a man and a dog and how they learn from each other; by Ted Kerasote.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

mix

YEARS: Book: 2008.

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famous dog in movie, Life is Ruff

NAME: Tyko

Calvin's dog on the movie for TV Life is Ruff; about a 13-year-old boy who adopts and trains a dog that proves to be more than anybody can handle.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

St. Bernard mix

YEARS: Movie: 2005.

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famous dog in movie, Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog

NAME: Quill

Mitsuru Watanabe's guide dog in the Japanese movie Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog; about a grumpy old blind man who reluctantly takes on a guide dog; starring Kaoru Kobayashi.

BREED: Labrador Retriever, Yellow

YEARS: Movie: 2004.

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famous dog in movie, book, TV, Jane Eyre

NAME: 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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famous dog in comics, Jommeke

NAME: Fifi (See also Pekkie and Tobias)

The huge dog of the Countess Elodie from Stiepelteen in the Flemish comic strip Jommeke; about a young boy who lives with his parents and loves adventure; created by Jef Nys

BREED: Large white dog

YEARS: Comic strip: 1955- now.

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famous dog in TV, EastEnders

NAME: Terence (See also Roly, Wellard, and Willy)

Janine's dog in the TV series (British) EastEnders; about the people of a fictional Victorian square in a fictional London Borough.

BREED: Lhasa Apso

YEARS: TV series: 1985- now.

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famous dog in TV, Spaced

NAME: Colin

Daisy and Tim's dog in the TV series (British) Spaced; about two London adults who meet by chance while flat-hunting and who try to figure out new and largely unproductive ways of killing time.

BREED: Miniature Schnauzer

YEARS: TV series: 1999, 2001.

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famous dog in movie, The Adventures of Ociee Nash

NAME: Woofer

Ociee's dog in the movie The Adventures of Ociee Nash; about a 9-year-old girl who's father sends her to live with her straight-laced Aunt Mamie in North Carolina.

BREED: Mixed beed

YEARS: Movie: 2003.

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famous dog in movie, Aussie and Ted's Great Adventure

NAME: Aussie

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

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Movie: 2009.

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famous dog in movie, Heavy Petting

NAME: Babydoll

Daphne's dog in the movie Heavy Petting; about a guy who falls in love with his girlfriend's dog and out of love with her.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Movie: 2007.

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famous dog in comics, Barkeater Lake

NAME: Banks

An erudite dog in the comic strip Barkeater Lake; about the surreal misadventures of a big-city expatriate, eccentric locals, and the two owner of local gathering spot; created by cartoonist Corey Pandolph.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Comic strip: 2004-2009.

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famous dog in movie, Bruce Almighty

NAME: Buster

Bruce's dog in the movie Bruce Almighty; about a news reporter who gets powers from God and abuses them; starring Jim Carrey, Jennifer Aniston and Morgan Freeman.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Movie 2003.

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famous dog in book, Dog On It

NAME: Chet

Bernie's partner and narrator in the book series, including Dog On It; about a detective and his smart canine who helps him solve his cases; written by Peter Abrahams under the alias Spencer Quinn.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Book: 2009-2015.

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famous dog in TV, Grey's Anatomy

NAME: Doc

Canine companion in the TV series Grey's Anatomy; about the lives of surgical interns and residents as they gradually evolve into seasoned doctors.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: TV series: 2005- now.

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famous dog in two legs

NAME: Faith

The dog with only two legs. She was born with three, but one had to be amputated. She received much publicity including a book detailing her story entitled With a Little Faith.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Dog: 2002-2014.

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famous dog in book, The Last Dog on Earth

NAME: Jack

Logan's dog in the book The Last Dog on Earth; about a boy and a dog in a world threatened by an incurable disease spreading across the nation; written by Daniel Ehrenhaft.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Book: 2003.

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famous dog in comics, Sojourn

NAME: Kreeg

Arwyn's dog in the comic book series Sojourn; about a woman, her dog and a one-eyed man who travel throughout the planet Quin looking for 5 shards of a magic arrow.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Comics: 2001-2004.

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famous dog in movie, Lenny the Wonder Dog

NAME: Lenny

A talking dog in the movie Lenny the Wonder Dog; about a mutt whose implanted microchip gives him special powers as he and a young boy go on a quest to save the world.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Movie: 2005.

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famous dog in movie, TV, Dr. Dolittle

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in comics, Jump Start

NAME: Mortimer

The Cobb family dog in the comic strip Jump Start; about an average middle class couple, busy with work and raising a family revealing the humor of daily life; created by Robb Armstrong.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Comic strip: 1989- now.

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famous dog in movie, Son of the Mask

NAME: Otis

Tim's dog in the movie Son of the Mask; about a man who finds himself in a predicament when his dog stumbles upon the mask of Loki.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Movie: 2005.

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famous dog in TV, Chicago Fire

NAME: Pouch

The team'd dog in the TV series Chicago Fire; about the lives of the firefighters and paramedics working at the Chicago Fire Department.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: TV series: 2012.

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famous dog in book, TV, The Durrells

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

NAME: Sweetie

The family dog in the movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days; based on the popular illustrated children's book series Diary of a Wimpy Kid; written by author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Book: 2009.

Movie: 2012.

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famous dog in movie, The Cave of the Yellow Dog

NAME: Zochor (Translated as Spot)

The dog Nansal found in the movie (Mongolian/German) The Cave of the Yellow Dog; about a little dog who saves the life of a boy whose family and mother finally see his good soul.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Movie: 2005.

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famous dog in TV, Wilfred

NAME: Wilfred

Sarah's dog in the TV series Wilfred; a comedy about a depressed fellow who is the only one to hear the neighbor's dog talking. This Australian TV series was imported to the U.S.; starring Jason Gann as Wilfred and Elijah Wood.

BREED: Mixed breed

(or dog imposter)

YEARS: Australian TV series: 2007-2010.

US TV series: 2011-2013.

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famous dog in book, Hank the Cowdog

NAME: Hank the Cowdog

The self-styled "Head of Ranch Security" in the book series about Hank the Cowdog; about the proud but bumbling Hank; written by John R. Erickson.

BREED: Mixed breed

(pure-bred cowdog)

YEARS: Book: 1982-2009.

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famous dog in comics, Adam@home

NAME: Gumbo

The family dog in the comic strip Adam@home; about a stay-at-home consultant and his family; created by Brian Basset, (1984-2009); continued by Rob Harrell (2009-present). The dog was added to the strip in October, 2012.

BREED: Mixed breed

shepherd/retriever

YEARS: Comic strip: 1984-now.

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famous dog in comics, Get Fuzzy

NAME: Satchel

One of Rob's pets in the comic strip Get Fuzzy; about the adventures of an ad executive and his anthropomorphic dog and cat; created by Darby Conley.

BREED: Mixed breed.

Father was Labrador Retriever, his mother a Shar-Pei

YEARS: Comic strip: 1999- now.

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famous dog in movie, book, Harry Potter

NAME: Fang

Hagrid's pet in the books and in the movies Harry Potter; a fantasy series about young children learning to become wizards; written by the British author J. K. Rowling.

BREED: Neapolitan Mastiff

YEARS: Book: 1997-2007.

Movies: 2001-2011.

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famous dog in movie, Hanging Up

NAME: Buck

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

BREED: Newfoundland

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in movie, book, Must Like Dogs

NAME: Mother Teresa

Sarah's brother's dog in the movie Must Like Dogs; about a teacher who looks in the personals ads for a change of pace and a relationship; based on the book written by Claire Cook; starring Diane Lane and John Cusak.

BREED: Newfoundland

YEARS: Book: 2003.

Movie: 2005.

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famous dog in movie, Best in Show

NAME: Winky (See also Beatrice, Miss Agness, Hubert, and Rhapsody in White)

Gerry and Cookie Fleck's dog and winner in the movie Best in Show; about five dogs and their owners at the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show held in Philadelphia.

BREED: Norwich Terrier

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in comics, The Perishers

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in TV, comics, Archie

NAME: Hot Dog

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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famous dog in book, comics, Lupo Alberto

NAME: 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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famous dog in movie, TV, Samson en Gert

NAME: Samson

A talking dog in the TV series for children (Flemish-Belgian) Samson en Gert; a show characterized by a stream of running gags. Also in the movie (Flemish-Belgian) Hotel op Stelten (Madhouse Hotel.)

BREED: Old English Sheepdog

YEARS: TV series: 1989-2008.

Movie: 2008.

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famous dog in comics, The Other Coast

NAME: Sakura (See also Koko)

One of the family dogs in the comic strip The Other Coast; created by Adrian Raeside.

BREED: Papillon

YEARS: Comic strip: 2001- now.

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famous dog in comics, Rupert Bear

NAME: 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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famous dog in movie, Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery

NAME: Tucker

Mary's dog in the movie for TV Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery; about a cat and dog who solve a murder for their amatuer sleuth owner; starring Ricki Lake.

BREED: Pembroke Welsh Corgi

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in movie, book, Because of Winn-Dixie

NAME: Winn-Dixie

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

BREED: Picardy Shepherd

YEARS: Book: 2000.

Movie: 2005.

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famous dog in movie, TV, Veronica Mars

NAME: Backup

Veronica's dog in the TV series Veronica Mars; about a high school girl who solves mysteries. Also in the movie; starring Kristen Bell.

BREED: Pit Bull

YEARS: TV series: 2004-2007.

Movie: 2014.

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famous dog in book, One Good Dog

NAME: Chance

Adam's dog in the book One Good Dog; about hard-luck man who meets a hard-luck dog, and how they save each other; written by Susan Wilson.

BREED: Pit Bull

YEARS: Book: 2010.

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famous dog in book, comics, Housebroken

NAME: DJ Dog

In the comic strip Housebroken; about a rap artist pit bull who lives with the Watson family; created by Steve Watkins.

BREED: Pit Bull

YEARS: Comic strip: 2003-2010.

Book: 2008.

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famous dog in TV, comics, ads, Buster Brown

NAME: Tige

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.

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famous dog in movie, Wonder Boys

NAME: Poe

The Gaskill's dog in the movie Wonder Boys; about an English Professor who tries to deal with the various problems that his friends and associates involve him in; starring Michael Douglas and Tobey Maguire.

BREED: Pit Bull Terrier, American

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

NAME: Sensation

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.

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famous dog in TV, Gilmore Girls

NAME: Paul Anka

Lorelai's dog in the TV series Gilmore Girls; about the talk-filled lives of a mother and her daughter; starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel.

BREED: Polish Lowland Sheepdog

YEARS: TV series: 2000-2007.

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famous dog in movie, Hounded

NAME: Camille

The Van Dusen's dog in the movie Hounded; about a teenager who ends up being hounded by a well-groomed and seemingly cute and tiny dog that actually turns out to be a nightmare of a beast. (Also in the movie is dog Sarge.)

BREED: Pomeranian

YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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famous dog in movie, Double Take

NAME: Dolores

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

BREED: Pomeranian

YEARS: Movie: 2001.

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famous dog in TV, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody

NAME: Ivana

Pet dog of The Tipton Hotel ditzy heiress in the TV series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody; about trouble-making twins who live at the Tipton Hotel; shown on the Disney Channel.

BREED: Pomeranian

YEARS: TV series: 2005-2008.

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famous dog in movie, Screwed

NAME: Muffin

Miss Crock's dog in the movie Screwed; about a chauffeur who kidnaps his rich boss's dog to hold it for ransom, but the plan goes awry.

BREED: Pomeranian

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in TV, The X Files

NAME: Queequeg

Agent Scully's dog in the TV series (science fiction) The X Files; about FBI agents investigating weird events.

BREED: Pomeranian

YEARS: TV series: 1993-2002.

Appearance: episodes 53, 60, 70.

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famous dog in movie, Quigley

NAME: Quigley

The reincarnation of Archie in the movie Quigley; about a guy who dies and comes back as a dog to make up for his mistakes; starring Gary Busey.

BREED: Pomeranian

YEARS: Movie: 2003.

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famous dog in book, TV, Clifford the Big Red Dog

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, Open Season 2

NAME: Fifi (See also Mr. Weenie, Roberto, Rufus, and Charlene.)

Roberto's companion in the animated movie Open Season 2; about a rag-tag army of animals against the hunters.

BREED: Poodle

YEARS: Movie: 2006.

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famous dog in TV, Rugrats

NAME: Fifi (See also Spike)

Spike's girlfriend in the animated TV series Rugrats; about eight babies as well as two dogs and their day-to-day lives; on Nickleodeon.

BREED: Poodle

YEARS: TV series: 1991-2005.

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famous dog in comics, Jommeke

NAME: Pekkie (See also Fifi and Tobias)

Jommeke's friend's black dog in the Flemish comic strip Jommeke; about a young boy who lives with his parents and loves adventure; created by Jef Nys.

BREED: Poodle

YEARS: Comic strip: 1955- now.

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famous dog in TV, Proud Family

NAME: Puff

The family dog in the animated TV series Proud Family; about a 14 year-old and her wacky family and friends; created by Bruce W. Smith.

BREED: Poodle

YEARS: TV series: 2001-2005.

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famous dog in movie, Best in Show

NAME: Rhapsody in White (See also Beatrice, Miss Agness, Hubert, and Winky)

Sherri Ann and Leslie Ward Cabot's dog in the movie Best in Show; about five dogs and their owners at the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show held in Philadelphia.

BREED: Poodle

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in TV, EastEnders

NAME: Roly (See also Terence, Wellard, and Willy)

Sharon's dog in the TV series (British) EastEnders; about the people of a fictional Victorian square in a fictional London Borough. (More about Roly.)

BREED: Poodle

YEARS: TV series: 1985- now.

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famous dog in comics, Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew!

NAME: Yankee Poodle (aka Rova Barkitt)

From Follywood (a parody of Hollywood), in the DC Comics comic book Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew!; about a team of funny animal superheroes called the Zoo Crew.

BREED: Poodle

YEARS: Comics: 1982-1983, 2005.

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famous dog in movie, The Lake House

NAME: Jack

The dog that Alex and Kate share in the movie The Lake House; about two strangers who fall in love but are living in a different time; starring Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves.

BREED: Portuguese Podengo

YEARS: Movie: 2006.

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famous dog in President Barack Obama's

NAME: Bo

Pet dog of President Barack Obama's family. Companion Portuguese Water Dog Sunny joined family August, 2013.)

BREED: Portuguese Water Dog

YEARS: Dog: 2009-2021.

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famous dog in TV, The King of Queens

NAME: Allen

Spence's dog in the TV series The King of Queens; about a parcel delivery man whose father-in-law comes to stay with his family in Queens, New York.

BREED: Pug

YEARS: TV series: 1998-2007.

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famous dog in ads, Hutch

NAME: Cheeka

In advertisemants for Hutchison Essar cellular service in India, familiarly known as Hutch , now Vodafone Essar.

BREED: Pug

YEARS: Ads: 2003.

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famous dog in movie, Men in Black

NAME: Frank the Pug

A alien in disguise in the movie Men in Black. Frank is also in the 2002 sequel and the 2007 movie Frank. (More about Frank.)

BREED: Pug

YEARS: Movie: 1997-2002.

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famous dog in movie, Norbit

NAME: Lloyd

Mrs. Henderson's pet Pug dog in the movie Norbit; about a mild-mannered guy who is engaged to a monstrous woman and meets the woman of his dreams; starring Eddie Murphy.

BREED: Pug

YEARS: Movie: 2007.

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famous dog in TV, The Life and Times of Juniper Lee

NAME: Monroe

Juniper Lee's pet dog in the animated TV series The Life and Times of Juniper Lee, also known as Juniper Lees; about a magically enhanced preteen girl living in two worlds; created by Judd Winick.

BREED: Pug

YEARS: TV series: 2005-2007.

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famous dog in movie, book, Molly Moon

NAME: Petula

Molly's cute and lovable pet in the series of children's books Molly Moon; about a young girl who discovers she has many unusual powers; by Georgia Byng. Also as the movie Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism starring Raffey Cassidy.

BREED: Pug

YEARS: Book: 2002.

Movie: 2015.

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famous dog in TV, Spin City

NAME: Rags

Carter's suicidal dog in the TV series Spin City; about the Deputy-Mayor of New York City and his staff of half-wits who must constantly save the Mayor from embarrassment and the media; originally starring Michael J. Fox.

BREED: Pug

YEARS: TV series: 1996-2002.

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famous dog in TV, EastEnders

NAME: Willy (See also Terence, Wellard, and Roly)

Ethel's dog in the TV series (British) EastEnders; about the people of a fictional Victorian square in a fictional London Borough.

BREED: Pug

YEARS: TV series: 1985- now.

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famous dog in movie, I Love You Man

NAME: Anwar Sadat

Sydney's dog in the movie I Love You Man; about a friendless guy who goes on a series of man-dates to find a Best Man for his wedding.

BREED: Puggle

Crossbreed of a Beagle and a Pug

YEARS: Movie: 2009.

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famous dog in movie, book, Where the Red Fern Grows

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, TV, Sounder

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in book, The Dogs of Babel

NAME: Lorelei

Paul's dog in the book The Dogs of Babel; about a man who tries to come to terms with his wife's death, witnessed only by the dog; written by Carolyn Parkhurst. (Book title is Lorelei's Secret in the United Kingdom.)

BREED: Rhodesian Ridgeback

YEARS: Book: 2003.

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famous dog in TV, Reboot

NAME: Frisket

Companion of the Guardians in the Canadian computer animated TV series Reboot; about the adventures of a Guardian and his companions as they work to keep the computer system safe from viruses

BREED: Robot dog

YEARS: TV series: 1994-2001.

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famous dog in movie, TV, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

NAME: Goddard

Jimmy's robot dog in the animated TV series The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius; about a boy genius who creates gadgets, his robot dog and his friends and family in Retroville; on Nickelodeon. Also the movie, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.

BREED: Robot dog

YEARS: Movie: 2001.

TV series: 2002-2006.

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famous dog in comics, Bleeker: The Rechargeable Dog

NAME: Bleeker (Originally named Hoover)

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

BREED: Robotic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2006.

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famous dog in TV, Entourage

NAME: Arnold

Turtle's dog in the HBO TV series Entourage; about the life of an actor trying to find success. The series was created and largely written by Doug Ellin.

BREED: Rottweiler

YEARS: TV series: 2004-2011.

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famous dog in book, Good Dog Carl

NAME: Carl

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

BREED: Rottweiler

YEARS: Book: 1985-2015.

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famous dog in movie, Amores Perros

NAME: Cofi

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

BREED: Rottweiler

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in TV, Wind at my Back

NAME: Pal

The family dog in the TV series (Canadian) Wind at my Back; about a widow her children, their extended family, and friends as they attempt to survive and thrive during the 1930s; starring Shirley Douglas.

BREED: Rough Collie

YEARS: TV series: 1996-2001.

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famous dog in TV, comics, Krypto the Superdog

NAME: Brainy Barker (See also Kryto the Superdog, Drooly and Mammoth Mutt)

A dog that possesses telekinetic powers in the anmiated TV series and comic book series Krypto the Superdog; about a dog from Superman's planet living on Earth as the pet of a 9 year old boy. (Also in the series are dogs Ace the Bathound, Bulldog, Paw Pooch, Tail Terrier, Tusky Husky, HotDog.)

BREED: Saluki

YEARS: TV series: 2005-2006.

Comics: 2005-2006.

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famous dog in President George W. Bush

NAME: Barney (See also Millie)

Pet dog of President George W. Bush. Also the president had English Springer Spaniels Spot Fetcher and Scottish Terrier Miss Beazley.(More about Barney.)

BREED: Scottish Terrier

YEARS: Dog: 2000-2013.

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famous dog in comics, Raising Duncan

NAME: Duncan

Big Daddy's dog in the comic strip Raising Duncan; a semi-autobiographical look at the life of the comic's creator, Chris Browne.

BREED: Scottish Terrier

YEARS: Comic Strip: 2000-2005.

Returned on the Internet for GoComics: 2005-now.

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famous dog in comics, Fred Bassett

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in TV, American Dragon: Jake Long

NAME: Fu

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

BREED: Shar Pei

YEARS: TV series: 2005-2007.

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famous dog in movie, TV, Shaun the Sheep

NAME: Bitzer

Shaun's friend in the British animated TV series and animated movie Shaun the Sheep; about an anthromophic sheep and farm associates; created by Nick Park. (Also in the series is dog Slip.)

BREED: Sheep Dog

YEARS: TV series: 2007- now.

Movie: 2015.

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famous dog in movie, TV, Barnyard

NAME: Duke

The sheep's watchdog in the animated movie Barnyard; about farm animals on their own while the humans are off. The animated TV spinoff was called Back at the Barnyard. (Also in the film is dog Everett.)

BREED: Sheep Dog

YEARS: Movie: 2006.

TV series:2007-2011.

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famous dog in comics, Trudy

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, Best of Show

NAME: Miss Agnes (See also Beatrice, Winky, Hubert, and Rhapsody in White)

Scott Donlan and Stefan Vanderhoof's dog in the movie Best of Show; about five dogs and their owners at the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show held in Philadelphia.

BREED: Shih Tzu

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in movie, Snow Dogs

NAME: Snowdogs (Including Demon, Diesel, Duchess, Mac, Nana, Scooper, Sniff, and Yodel)

Dr. Brooks' dogs in the movie Snow Dogs; about a dentist who inherits a team of sled dogs and has to learn the sled-trade or lose his pack to a crusty mountain man; starring Cuba Gooding.

BREED: Siberian Huskies

except for Nana, a Border Collie

YEARS: Movie: 2002.

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famous dog in movie, Balto

NAME: Balto (See also Jenna)

In the animated movie Balto; based on a true story. (Also appearing are dogs Steele, Kaltag, Star, Nikki, Dixie and Sylvie. Sequels include Balto II and Balto III.)

BREED: Siberian Husky

YEARS: Movie: 1995, 2002-2004.

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famous dog in movie, Balto

NAME: Jenna (See also Balto)

Balto's love interest in the animated movie Balto; based on a true story. (Also appearing are dogs Steele, Kaltag, Star, Nikki, Dixie, and Sylvie. Sequels include Balto II and Balto III.)

BREED: Siberian Husky

YEARS: Movies: 1995, 2002, 2004.

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famous dog in movie, Snow Buddies

NAME: Shasta

Adam's sled dog in the movie Snow Buddies; about young pups who accidentally get shipped to Alaska in an ice-cream truck. (Also in the movies are dogs B. Dawg, Budderball, Buddha, Mudbud, Rosebud, and Talon.)

BREED: Siberian Husky

(the other dogs are Golden Retrievers)

YEARS: Movies: 2008.

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famous dog in movie, Eight Below

NAME: 8 Below (Including Dewey, Max, Maya, Old Jack, Shorty, Truman, Buck and Shadow)

In the movie Eight Below; based upon the 1958 ill-fated Japanese scientific expedition to the South Pole and a remake of the 1986 Japanese film Nankyoku Monogatari.

BREED: Siberian Husky

Buck and Shadow were Alaskan Malamutes

YEARS: Movie: 2006.

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famous dog in TV, Rugrats

NAME: Spike (See also Fifi)

Fifi's boyfriend in animated TV series Rugrats; about eight babies as well as two dogs and their day-to-day lives; on Nickelodeon Network.

BREED: Siberian Tiger Hound

YEARS: TV series: 1991-2005.

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famous dog in movie, Corpse Bride

NAME: Scraps

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

BREED: Skeleton Dog

YEARS: Movie: 2005.

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famous dog in movie, TV, The Magic Roundabout

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, book, Greyfriars Bobby

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, Feast of Love

NAME: Bradley, Jr.

Bradley's dog (which he names after himself) in the movie Feast of Love; about a college professor who finds himself involved in the romantic lives of people around him; starring Morgan Freeman.

BREED: Springer Spaniel, Welsh

YEARS: Movie: 2007.

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famous dog in comics, Mark Trail

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in movie, Beethoven

NAME: Beethoven

The Newton's dog in the movie Beethoven and its five sequels. (Also in the second movie are dogs Missy, Chubby, Dolly, Tchaikovsky, and Moe. And in the fourth movie dog Michelangelo. See also the animated television series entry Beethoven.)

BREED: St. Bernard

YEARS: Movies: 1992-2003.

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famous dog in movie, book, comics, Donald Duck

NAME: Bolivar

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.

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famous dog in comics, Howard Huge

NAME: Howard Huge

A family dog in the comic strip Howard Huge; about a dog who, by his very size, gets in the way of his family... and sometimes himself; created by Bill Hoerst and now written by Bunny Hoerst. (Image reprinted courtesy of Bunny Hoest.)

BREED: St. Bernard

YEARS: Comic strip: 1981- now.

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famous dog in movie, Snatch

NAME: Daisy

Vinny's dog in the movie Snatch; about a bunch of unsavory characters who create mayhem while trying to track down a priceless stolen diamond.

BREED: Staffordshire Bull Terrier

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in movie, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

NAME: Baxter

Ron's dog in the movie Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy; about a macho narcissistic news anchor from the 1970s; starring Will Ferrell.

BREED: Terrier

mix

YEARS: Movie: 2004.

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famous dog in movie, Benji

NAME: Benji (See also actor dog Higgins)

A lovable stray dog in a small town befriended by the locals each of whom call him by a different name in the movie Benji and its sequels played by dog Higgins. (More about Benji.)

BREED: Terrier

mix

YEARS: Movies: 1974, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1987, 2004.

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famous dog in TV, 7th Heaven

NAME: Happy

The family dog in the TV series 7th Heaven; about a minister father, stay-at-home mother and their seven children; starring Stephen Collins and Catherine Hicks.

BREED: Terrier

mix

YEARS: TV series: 1996-2006.

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famous dog in movie, The Cat in the Hat

NAME: Nevins

The Waldens' pet dog in the movie The Cat in the Hat; about two bored kids whose life is turned up-side-down when a talking cat comes to visit them; starring Mike Myers.

BREED: Terrier mix

YEARS: Movie: 2003.

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famous dog in movie, book, Bridge to Terbithia

NAME: 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.

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famous dog in comics, Tibetan Rock Dog

NAME: Metal

A meditating dog in the Chinese comic book Tibetan Rock Dog; about a orphan dog who grows up in a Buddhist temple after his parents and siblings die protecting a peasant family; by Zheng Jun famous Chinese rock star.

BREED: Tibetan Mastiff

YEARS: Comics: 2009.

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famous dog in book, Blood Rites

NAME: Mouse

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

BREED: Tibetan Mastiff

probably

YEARS: Book: 2004-2014.

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famous dog in TV, comics, Naruto

NAME: Akamaru

Kiba Inuzuka's ninja dog in the Japanese comic (manga) and animated TV series (anime) Naruto; about an adolescent ninja whose team seeks out various antiheros; created by Masashi Kishimoto.

BREED: Unknown

YEARS: Comic: 1997-2014; TV series: 2002-2007.

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famous dog in TV, comics, Fullmetal Alchemist

NAME: Black Hayate

Riza Hawkeye's dog in the Japanese comic (manga) and animated TV series (anime) Fullmetal Alchemist; about the adventures of two alchemist brothers and set in a fictional universe where alchemy is an advanced scientific technique; created by Masashi Kishimoto.

BREED: Unknown

YEARS: Comic: 2001-2010; TV series: 2002-2007.

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famous dog in book, Protector of the Small

NAME: Jump

Kel's pet in the fantasy book Protector of the Small; the second of the quartet Protector of the Small, about a girl page who must prove herself on her way to becoming a knight; by Tamora Pierce

BREED: Unknown

YEARS: Book: 2000-2002.

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famous dog in movie, Dogville

NAME: Moses

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

BREED: Unknown

YEARS: Movie: 2003.

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famous dog in movie, Red

NAME: Red

Avery's dog in the movie Red; about one man's revenge after his beloved dog dies in an attempted robbery.

BREED: Unknown

YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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famous dog in movie, book, TV, David Copperfield

NAME: Jip

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.

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famous dog in book, Old Kingdom: A Trilogy

NAME: Disreputable Dog

A character in the Australian fantasy book Old Kingdom: A Trilogy; the dog appears in the first two books of the Trilogy, Sabriel, Lirael; written by Garth Nix.

BREED: Various

YEARS: Book: 1995, 2001.

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famous dog in TV, Paw Patrol

NAME: Paw Patrol (Including Marshall, Chase, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble, Skye, and Everest)

A children's animated TV series Paw Patrol; about 7 pups each with a unique personality and skills and a tech-savvy boy working together on rescue missions to protect their city.

BREED: Various

YEARS: TV series: 2003-now.

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famous dog in movie, Best in Show

NAME: Beatrice (See also Winky, Miss Agness, Hubert, and Rhapsody in White)

Meg and Hamilton Swan's dog in the movie Best in Show; about five dogs and their owners at the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show held in Philadelphia.

BREED: Weimaraner

YEARS: Movie: 2000.

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famous dog in TV, Dharma and Greg

NAME: Nunzio and Stinky

Dharma's two dogs in the TV series Dharma and Greg; about a married couple--a ditzy woman and an uptight man; starring Jenna Elfman and Thomas Gibson.

BREED: Welsh Corgi

Nunzio; Briard mix Stinky

YEARS: TV series: 1997-2003.

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famous dog in movie, Dean Spanley

NAME: Wag

Dean's being before being reincarnated in the movie Dean Spanley; about a man who can't come to grips with the loss of his son; starring Peter O'Toole andSam Neill.

BREED: Welsh Springer Spaniel

YEARS: Movie: 2008.

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famous dog in book, McDuff

NAME: McDuff

Fred and Lucy's adopted dog in the children's book series McDuff; a series of illustrated books about a puppy who finds a home and the various adventures afterwards; created by Rosemary Wells (with later coauthor Susan Jeffers.)

BREED: West Highland Terrier

YEARS: Book: 1997-2005.

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famous dog in book, TV, Hamish Macbeth

NAME: Wee Jock

Macbeth's dog in the TV series (British) Hamish Macbeth; about a man who keeps the peace in a small Scottish town without undue reliance on the letter of the law; loosely based on a series of mystery novels by M. C. Beaton.

BREED: West Highland White Terrier

YEARS: Book: 1985-2013.

TV series: 1995-1997.

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famous dog in TV, King

NAME: Gus

Russel's dog in the Canadian animated TV series King; about a boy who finds a portal under his bed leading to an alternate universe called Under. Also aired in the United Kingdom.

BREED: West Highland White Terrier

(Westie)

YEARS: TV series: 2003-2007.

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famous dog in comics, The Timbertoes

NAME: Spot

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.

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famous dog in TV, The Big Bang Theory

NAME: Cinnamon

Raj's dog in the TV series The Big Bang Theory; about four geeks and a girl in humorous situations.

BREED: Yorkshire Terrier

YEARS: TV series: 2007-2019.

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famous dog in Show dog champion

NAME: Dolce Sinfonia

In advertising and a Show dog champion, a model used by some dog fashion companies and advertising for Eukanuba dog food.

BREED: Yorkshire Terrier

YEARS: Dog: 2002.

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famous dog in TV, F.C. De Kampioenen

NAME: Nero

Carmen's pet in the humorousTV series Flemish TV series F.C. De Kampioenen; about a fictional football (soccer) team who regularly visit the club canteen before or after training or a match.

BREED: Yorkshire Terrier

YEARS: TV series: 1990-2011.

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Touching (or cursor over) a dog image gives information about the dog. Selecting dogs that were famous in a particular span of years may include dogs whose initial fame came much earlier.
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