Loading, one moment

 

 

Menu

Images of Famous Dogs

with facts and years of popularity

 


All Dogs Famous 2010-2015

Sorted by Dog Name

  Touch/click image for details show only info.    show images & info   

Akamaru; famous dog in TV, comics, Naruto Alexander; famous dog in comics, Fullmetal Alchemist Andy; famous dog in comics, Mark Trail Andy; famous dog in comics, Pearl Before Swine Anni; famous dog in book, Hello Love Arnold; famous dog in TV, Entourage Arthur; famous dog in movie, Beginners Audrey; famous dog in TV, Neighbours Axel; famous dog in comics, Fusco Brothers Böwser vön Überdog; famous dog in comics, The Ongoing Adventures of Rocket Llama Backup; famous dog in movie, TV, Veronica Mars Bailey; famous dog in Harry Bliss Bailey; famous dog in movie, The Adventures of Bailey: The Lost Pup Banks; famous dog in comics, Barkeater Lake Banner; famous dog in movie, More Than Puppy Love Barfy; famous dog in comics, Family Circus Barney; famous dog in TV, Blue Peter Barney; famous dog in President George W. Bush Bars; famous dog in comics, Franka Baskerville the Hound; famous dog in ads, The Muppet Show Bayard; famous dog in movie, Alice in Wonderland Beck; famous dog in movie, TV, comics, Beck Belka and Strelka; famous dog in movie, Space Dogs Bello; famous dog in book, comics, Bussi Bar Biff & Riley; famous dog in comics, Biff & Riley Big Shirley; famous dog in comics, Big Shirley Bill; famous dog in comics, Boule et Bill 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 Bitzer; famous dog in movie, TV, Shaun the Sheep Black Hayate; famous dog in TV, comics, Fullmetal Alchemist Blake; famous dog in comics, Little Dee Blu; famous dog in book, comics, Monica's Gang Bo; famous dog in President Barack Obama's Bobje; famous dog in comics, Berts Bobje Bodi; famous dog in movie, Rock Dog Bolivar; famous dog in movie, book, comics, Donald Duck Bonny; famous dog in movie, Seven Psychopaths Boomer; famous dog in comics, Pooch Cafe Bosco; famous dog in movie, The Voices Bowser; famous dog in comics, Moose & Molly Bowser; famous dog in book, Woof Bradley; famous dog in comics, On a Claire Day Brian; famous dog in TV, Family Guy Bridget T. Dog; famous dog in comics, My Cage Buckles; famous dog in comics, Buckles Buddy; famous dog in TV, Doc Martin Buddy; famous dog in movie, book, A Dog's Purpose Bugsy; famous dog in movie, The Babadock Bullet; famous dog in TV, comics, Barney Google and Snuffy Smith Bullseye; famous dog in movie, book, TV, Oliver Twist Bumper; famous dog in comics, The Middletons Buster; famous dog in movie, Toy Story Buster; famous dog in comics, Oh, Brother! Butch; famous dog in movie, TV, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Cagney; famous dog in comics, Zack Hill Canine; famous dog in TV, Glenn Martin, DDS Canine; famous dog in TV, Glenn Martin, DDS Canturro; famous dog in comics, Gaturro Carl; famous dog in book, Good Dog Carl Ceri; famous dog in TV, Llan-ar-goll-en Charlie, the Ranch Dog; famous dog in book, Charlie the Ranch Dog Chaser; famous dog in book, smartest dog in the world Chet; famous dog in book, Dog On It Chief Mutt; famous dog in comics, Slylock Fox & Comics for Kids Chilly; famous dog in movie, Chilly Christmas Cinnamon; famous dog in TV, The Big Bang Theory Cirano; famous dog in book, comics, Alan Ford Cisco; famous dog in book, Raine Stockton Dog Mysteries Clive; famous dog in comics, My Own Genie Cobb; famous dog in comics, Deflocked Cookie; famous dog in TV, Pound Puppies Cooper; famous dog in movie, Angel Dog Cosmo, the Spacedog; famous dog in TV, comics, Guardians of the Galaxy Daisy; famous dog in movie, comics, Blondie Daisy; famous dog in movie, John Wick Dash; famous dog in movie, TV, Young Victoria Dawg; famous dog in comics, Hi and Lois Devil; famous dog in movie, comics, The Phantom Diggs; famous dog in movie, Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore Dinah; famous dog in movie, Mickey Mouse Disreputable Dog; famous dog in book, Old Kingdom: A Trilogy Ditto; famous dog in comics, Monica's Gang DJ Dog; famous dog in book, comics, Housebroken Doc; famous dog in TV, Grey's Anatomy Dog; famous dog in movie, Cowboys and Aliens Dogbert; famous dog in comics, Dilbert Dogmatix; famous dog in comics, Asterix Dogpool; famous dog in book, comics, Deadpool Corps Dogs of C-Kennel; famous dog in comics, Dogs of C-Kennel Doki; famous dog in TV, Doki Dolce; famous dog in movie, Young Adult Dorothy; famous dog in movie, 5 Flights Up Doug; famous dog in TV, The Sarah Silverman Program Dudley; famous dog in TV, T.U.F.F. Puppy Duggee; famous dog in TV, Hey Duggee Duke; famous dog in ads, Bush's Baked Beans Duke; famous dog in movie, TV, Barnyard Duncan; famous dog in comics, Raising Duncan Earl; famous dog in comics, Mutts Edgar; famous dog in comics, For Better or Worse Electra; famous dog in comics, Cathy Elway; famous dog in movie, The Smurfs Enzo; famous dog in movie, book, The Art of Racing in the Rain Faith; famous dog in two legs Fang; famous dog in comics, The Duplex Fang; famous dog in movie, book, Harry Potter Fang; famous dog in movie, Vampire Dog Farley; famous dog in comics, For Better or Worse Fay Ray; famous dog in William Wegman Fern Walters; famous dog in TV, Arthur Fifi; famous dog in comics, Jommeke Floyd; famous dog in book, comics, Crabby Road Fluffa; famous dog in TV, Summerton Mill Fred Bassett; famous dog in comics, Fred Bassett Freeway; famous dog in movie, Darling Companion Fuzz; famous dog in comics, Ziggy Gai Luron; famous dog in comics, Gai Luron Garrick; famous dog in book, TV, Poldark Gaspard and Lisa; famous dog in book, Gaspard and Lisa Gnipper; famous dog in comics, Gnasher and Gnipper Goosers; famous dog in TV, The Twisted Whiskers Show Grimm; famous dog in comics, Mother Goose and Grimm Gumbo; famous dog in comics, Adam@home Gus; famous dog in TV, Saving Grace Hacker T. Dog; famous dog in TV, Hacker T. Dog Hagen; famous dog in movie, White God Hank; famous dog in Milwaukee Brewers Happy Walter Higginbottom; famous dog in TV, The Mighty B! Harry; famous dog in comics, Oor Wullie Hot Dog; famous dog in TV, comics, Archie Howard Huge; famous dog in comics, Howard Huge Howie; famous dog in TV, Almost Naked Animals Hoze Hounds; famous dog in TV, Hoze Houndz Islay; famous dog in TV, Victoria Jack; famous dog in movie, The Artist Jake; famous dog in TV, Adventure Time Jake; famous dog in movie, Puppy Love Jason; famous dog in ads, Hush Puppies Jasper; famous dog in book, I Want to Kill the Dog Jennie; famous dog in movie, book, Higglety Pigglety Pop! Jock; famous dog in comics, Fred Bassett Jock of the Bushveld; famous dog in movie, book, Jock of the Bushveld Kewpie; famous dog in comics, Born Loser Koko; famous dog in comics, The Other Coast Krypto; famous dog in movie, TV, comics, Superman Kyle; famous dog in movie, Despicable Me Ladybird; famous dog in TV, King of the Hill Little Dog; famous dog in comics, Little Dog Lost Lockjaw; famous dog in comics, Fantastic Four Lotje; famous dog in comics, Jack, Jacky and the Juniors Louie; famous dog in comics, Overboard Lucky; famous dog in comics, Hawkeye Lucky; famous dog in movie, You Lucky Dog Lucky; famous dog in TV, Pound Puppies Luiz; famous dog in movie, Rio Ma-Mutt; famous dog in TV, ThunderCats Mabel; famous dog in book, Naughty Mabel Maggie; famous dog in book, Suspect Major and Champ; famous dog in President Biden's Marmaduke; famous dog in movie, comics, Marmaduke Martha; famous dog in book, TV, Martha Speaks Max; famous dog in comics, Lola Max; famous dog in comics, Ben Max; famous dog in movie, Max Max; famous dog in movie, Max Maximilian; famous dog in movie, Hugo McDuff; famous dog in book, McDuff McKinley; famous dog in book, The Good Dog Mike; famous dog in movie, comics, Ginger Meggs Minnie; famous dog in comics, Mike du Jour Minus; famous dog in TV, Poko Mo; famous dog in book, Mo: The Talking Dog Mortimer; famous dog in comics, Jump Start Mosé; famous dog in book, comics, Lupo Alberto Mr. Mosely; famous dog in book, Just a Dog Mr. Peabody; famous dog in movie, TV, The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show Mr. Peanutbutter; famous dog in TV, BoJack Horseman Nabuko Donosor; famous dog in comics, Urbanus Nero; famous dog in TV, F.C. De Kampioenen Newshounds; famous dog in comics, Newshounds Nosonja; famous dog in book, comics, Alan Ford Oddball; famous dog in movie, OddBall Odie; famous dog in movie, comics, Garfield Otto; famous dog in comics, Beetle Bailey Ozzie; famous dog in movie, Epic Pal; famous dog in TV, Arthur Paw Patrol; famous dog in TV, Paw Patrol Paws; famous dog in movie, Search for Santa Paws Pazuzu; famous dog in TV, Neighbors form Hell Pearl; famous dog in comics, Beryl the Perl Peeves; famous dog in comics, Pet Peeves Pekkie; famous dog in comics, Jommeke Petula; famous dog in movie, book, Molly Moon Picpak; famous dog in comics, Picpak Dog Pijo; famous dog in movie, Doggie B Pilot; famous dog in movie, book, TV, Jane Eyre Plugger; famous dog in movie, A Millions Ways to Die in the West Pluto; famous dog in movie, TV, Mickey Mouse Polgas; famous dog in comics, Pugad Baboy Poncho; famous dog in comics, Pooch Cafe Pongping; famous dog in comics, Rupert Bear Pooch; famous dog in comics, Sinfest Poochie; famous dog in comics, Nancy Poppy; famous dog in comics, Off the Leash Puddles; famous dog in comics, Luann Pudsey; famous dog in TV, Ashleigh and Pudsey Rainy; famous dog in movie, Cool Dog Red Dog; famous dog in movie, book, Red Dog Reggie; famous dog in TV, Jesse Stone: No Remorse Ricochet; famous dog in book, Surfing Dogs Rocco; famous dog in movie, The Drop Rocket; famous dog in comics, Chacha Chaudhary Rocket; famous dog in ads, The Life is Good Company Rocket; famous dog in book, How Rocket Learned to Read Rocky; famous dog in comics, Rocky Roger; famous dog in book, TV, The Durrells  Rollo; famous dog in TV, Outlander Roly; famous dog in TV, EastEnders Roscoe; famous dog in comics, Pickles Rover; famous dog in comics, Red and Rover Rover Red Charlie; famous dog in book, Rover Red Charlie Rowlf the Dog; famous dog in movie, TV, ads, The Muppet Show 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 Ruppert; famous dog in comics, Deflocked Sadie; famous dog in movie, The Conjuring Sakura; famous dog in comics, The Other Coast Sam; famous dog in comics, Family Circus Sam; famous dog in TV, comics, Sam & Max Sammy; famous dog in TV, Ox Tales Sandy; famous dog in movie, comics, Little Orphan Annie Santa's Little Helper; famous dog in TV, The Simpsons Sapphie; famous dog in TV, comics, Jewelpet Satchel; famous dog in comics, Get Fuzzy Scooby-Doo; famous dog in movie, TV, Scooby-Doo Where Are You Scoot; famous dog in movie, Scoot & Kassie's Christmas Adventure Scout; famous dog in TV, Finley the Fire Engine Scrappy-Doo; famous dog in TV, Scooby-Doo Scruff; famous dog in TV, Little Princess Sensation; famous dog in Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Shagg E. Dawg; famous dog in comics, Ask Shagg Shelby; famous dog in TV, Smallville Sieg and Kleine; famous dog in comics, Gasoline Alley Skeletor; famous dog in movie, 50/50 Skits; famous dog in book, TV, Martha Speaks Slugger; famous dog in book, A Dog Named Slugger Smirnov; famous dog in comics, Blacksad Snert; famous dog in comics, Hagar the Horrible Snoopy; famous dog in movie, TV, comics, Peanuts Snowy; famous dog in movie, book, TV, comics, The Adventures of Tintin Sonny; famous dog in movie, Due Date Sonny; famous dog in movie, The Dogfather Sophie; famous dog in comics, Dog eat Doug Sparky; famous dog in movie, Frankenweenie Sparky; famous dog in TV, South Park Sparky; famous dog in TV, The Fairly OddParents Spencer; famous dog in comics, Best in Show Spike; famous dog in comics, Peanuts Spitsy; famous dog in comics, Big Nate Spot; famous dog in comics, The Timbertoes Spot Helperman; famous dog in TV, Teacher's Pet Stan; famous dog in TV, Dog With a Blog Stella; famous dog in book, Stella is a Star Sunny; famous dog in movie, Due Date Sweetie; famous dog in movie, book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Taz; famous dog in movie, Rabbit Hole Terence; famous dog in TV, EastEnders Tige; famous dog in TV, comics, ads, Buster Brown Titus; famous dog in comics, Batman TNT; famous dog in comics, Rip Haywire Tobias; famous dog in comics, Spike and Suzy Tobias; famous dog in book, comics, Jommeke Toby; famous dog in movie, book, A Dog's Journey Tubby; famous dog in comics, Take It From The Tinkersons Tuesday; famous dog in book, Until Tuesday Turbodogs; famous dog in TV, Turbo Dogs Vincent; famous dog in TV, Lost Vivian; famous dog in comics, Cathy Wally; famous dog in comics, Drabble Wee Jock; famous dog in book, TV, Hamish Macbeth Wee Reg; famous dog in TV, Fluffy Gardens Weed; famous dog in book, TV, comics, Ginga Legend Weed Weederman; famous dog in comics, Mister Boffo Wellard; famous dog in TV, EastEnders Wilfred; famous dog in TV, Wilfred Willy; famous dog in TV, EastEnders Winoma; famous dog in movie, TV, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Woofster; famous dog in TV, Super Why Yakult; famous dog in TV, Suburgatory Zed; famous dog in TV, Ben 10: Omniverse Zoe Trent; famous dog in TV, Littlest Pet Shop Zuky; famous dog in comics, Beano 

The number of All Dogs Famous 2010-2015 is 297

The contents of this page are available under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license and the GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL).

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in book, Hello Love

NAME: Anni

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

BREED: Hound

YEARS: Book: 2014.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, Beginners

NAME: Arthur

Oliver's adopted dog in the movie Beginners; about a young man who has to deal with his elderly father who he finds out has terminal cancer and has a young male lover; starring Ewan McGregor.

BREED: Jack Russell Terrier

YEARS: Movie: 2010.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, More Than Puppy Love

NAME: Banner

The Barnett family dog in the movie for TV More Than Puppy Love; about an serive puppy adopted by a family who find it hard to part with it when the time comes.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Movie: 2012.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in ads, The Muppet Show

NAME: Baskerville the Hound (See also Rowlf)

In the puppet TV series The Muppet Show; a puppet dog created by Jim Henson for advertisements for Purina Dog Chow. (More about Baskerville.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Ads: 1962.

The Muppet Show: 2015.

close

famous dog in movie, Alice in Wonderland

NAME: Bayard

The Red Queen's dog in the movie Alice in Wonderland; a fantasy with live-action and animation directed by Tim Burton and based on the 1865 novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.

BREED: Bloodhound

YEARS: Movie: 2010.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, Space Dogs

NAME: Belka and Strelka

A space dog and companion in the Russian animated movie Space Dogs; about two dogs and a rat in the Russian space program.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Movie: 2010.

close

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.

close

famous dog in comics, Biff & Riley

NAME: Biff & Riley

Two canine brothers in the comic strip Biff & Riley; who are at opposite ends of the personality spectrum, one silly, the other serious; created by Jeff Payden.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2010-2014.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in comics, Little Dee

NAME: Blake

Dee's dog in webcomic Little Dee; about a little girl lost in the woods who is befriended by three talking animals; created by Christopher Baldwin.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Webcomic: 2004-2010.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, Rock Dog

NAME: Bodi

A guitar playing dog in the animated movie Rock Dog; about a village guard dog who pursues a dream of becoming a musician when a radio falls from the sky into his hands.

BREED: Tibetan Mastiff

YEARS: Movie: 2016.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, Seven Psychopaths

NAME: Bonny

Charlie's dog in the movie Seven Psychopaths; about two guys who steal a gangster's beloved dog; starring Colin Farrell and Woody Harrelson.

BREED: Shih Tzu

YEARS: Movie: 2012.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, The Voices

NAME: Bosco

One of Jerry's pets in the movie The Voices; about a cheerful guy who hallucinates that his cat prods him to be a serial killer while his dog insists that he be good.

BREED: Mastiff, English

YEARS: Movie: 2014.

close

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.

close

famous dog in book, Woof

NAME: Bowser

Birdie's dog in the book series beginning with Woof; about a young girl and her dog solving mysteries; written by Peter Abrahams under the alias Spencer Quinn.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Books: 2015-2017.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in comics, My Cage

NAME: Bridget T. Dog

Norman T. Platypus's wife in the comic strip My Cage; an anime-inspired anthropomorphicworld of animals where the main character, a platypus, tries to supervise a corporation and pursue his love of freelance writing; created by Melissa DeJesus and Ed Power. (Other dogs in the strip are Rex, a Doberman, Max, a red dog, Violet, a chihuahua, and Squishy.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2007.

close

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.

close

famous dog in TV, Doc Martin

NAME: Buddy

Dog owned by Martin and his wife in the British TV series Doc Martin; about the people of a sleepy Cornish village and its humorless medical doctor; starring Martin Clunes. (Also in the series is dog Bob)

BREED: Westie-Jack Russell cross

YEARS: TV series: 2004-2019.

close

famous dog in movie, book, A Dog's Purpose

NAME: Buddy (First named Bailey, then Ellie, then Tino, then Waffles, finally Buddy)

Ethan's dog in the movie A Dog's Purpose starring Dennis Quaid; about one endearing dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives; based on the book by W. Bruce Cameron. (In the book, originally the dog was a mixed breed as Toby, then a Golden Retriever as Bailey, then a German Shepard as Ellie, before ending up as Buddy). (See the book sequel A Dog's Journey and movie.)

BREED: Golden Retriever

and other breeds in the movie

YEARS: Book: 2010, 2012.

Movie: 2017, 2019.

close

famous dog in movie, The Babadock

NAME: Bugsy

Amelia's dog in the movie The Babadock; A mother, plagued by the violent death of her husband, confronts her son's fear of a monster lurking in the house; an Australian-Canadian horror story.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Movie: 2014.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, Toy Story

NAME: Buster (See also Scud)

Andy's pet Dachshund in the animated movie Toy Story and the sequels, about children's toys having an adventure.

BREED: Dachshund

YEARS: Movie: 1995, 1999, 2010.

close

famous dog in comics, Oh, Brother!

NAME: Buster

Lily and Bud's dog in the comic strip Oh, Brother!; about the daily interaction between two young siblings and their dog; created by by Bob Weber Jr. and Jay Stephens.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2010-2011.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in TV, Glenn Martin, DDS

NAME: Canine

Martin's dog in the computer animated movie Glenn Martin, DDS; about a dentist who takes his family on a cross country road trip; shown originally on Nick at Nite.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2009-2011.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in TV, Llan-ar-goll-en

NAME: Ceri

Prys' dog friend in the Welsh live action/animated children's television series Llan-ar-goll-en; about the small, crazy village of Llan-ar-goll-en, Wales, where things are known to go missing all the time; created by Siwan Jobbins.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2013-2016.

close

famous dog in book, Charlie the Ranch Dog

NAME: Charlie, the Ranch Dog

A lovely dog in the several children's book Charlie the Ranch Dog; in which the family dog deals with various situation; by Ree Drummond

BREED: Basset Hound

YEARS: Book: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, Chilly Christmas

NAME: Chilly

The family dog in the movie for TV Chilly Christmas; where the dog is about to be given away when a dog thief breaks into the family home and Chilly saves Christmas

BREED: Otterhound

(possibly)

YEARS: Movie: 2012.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in comics, Deflocked

NAME: Cobb (See also Ruppert, his brother)

The elder dog brother in the comic strip Deflocked; about the relationship of a wayward sheep with two dogs and their adopted young boy; written by Jeff Corriveau.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip:2006- now.

close

famous dog in TV, Pound Puppies

NAME: Cookie

Buddy to Lucky in the 2010 animated TV series Pound Puppies; about a group of dogs who spend most of their time at a shelter. Based on an early 1986 series. The series features numerous other dogs.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Animated TV series: 2010.

Earlier series: 1986.

close

famous dog in movie, Angel Dog

NAME: Cooper

The family dog in the movie Angel Dog; about a man who loses his wife and children in an accident and learns how to live again with the help of their dog that survived.

BREED: Border Collie

YEARS: Movie: 2011.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, John Wick

NAME: Daisy

John Wick's puppy in the first movie of the series John Wick, about an ex-hitman who comes out of retirement to serve retribution on a Russian crime syndicate; starring Keanu Reeves and dog Andy as the puppy. (In the sequels, there are other dogs, one named Bubba.)

BREED: Beagle

YEARS: Movie: 2014.

Sequels: 2017, 2019, 2022.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore

NAME: Diggs

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

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: Movie: 2010.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, Cowboys and Aliens

NAME: Dog

Jake's dog in the movie Cowboys and Aliens; about a town in the Arizona territory attacked by aliens in the 19th century; starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, and Olivia Wilde.

BREED: Border Collie

YEARS: Movie: 2011.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in book, comics, Deadpool Corps

NAME: Dogpool

Obelix's dog in the comic books Deadpool Corps; about the exploits of a village in ancient Gaul; published by Marvel Comics.

BREED: Mutt

YEARS: Comic books: 2010- now.

close

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.

close

famous dog in TV, Doki

NAME: Doki

A curious dog in the Canadian children's animated TV series Doki; about animal friends who are members of the Worldwide Expedition Club; produced by Portfolio Entertainment

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Animated TV series: 2013-2019.

close

famous dog in movie, Young Adult

NAME: Dolce

Mavis' dog in the movie Young Adult; about a fiction writer who returns to her home in Minnesota looking to rekindle a romance with her ex-boyfriend who is now married with kids; starring Charlize Theron.

BREED: Pomeranian

YEARS: Movie: 2011.

close

famous dog in movie, 5 Flights Up

NAME: Dorothy

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

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Movie: 2014.

close

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.

close

famous dog in TV, T.U.F.F. Puppy

NAME: Dudley

A secret agent in the animated TV series T.U.F.F. Puppy; about a dim-witted secret agent working for an organization called T.U.F.F. (Turbo Undercover Fighting Force) with his partner, Kitty Katswell; created by Butch Hartman.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2010-2015.

close

famous dog in TV, Hey Duggee

NAME: Duggee

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

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2014- now.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, The Smurfs

NAME: Elway

The Winslow dog in the movie The Smurfs; about tiny blue Smurfs who are chased from their village by the evil wizard Gargamel and end up in New York City; starring Hank Azaria, et. al.

BREED: Basset Hound

YEARS: Movie: 2011.

close

famous dog in movie, book, The Art of Racing in the Rain

NAME: Enzo

Denny's dog in the movie The Art of Racing in the Rain; about a race car driver and his dog who believes in the Mongolian legend that a dog who is prepared will be reincarnated in his next life as a human; based on the book by Garth Stein.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

Terrier mix

YEARS: Book: 2008.

Movie: 2019.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, Vampire Dog

NAME: Fang

Ace's dog in the movie Vampire Dog; about a boy who unwittingly adopts a 600 year old talking vampire dog.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Movie: 2012.

close

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.

close

famous dog in William Wegman

NAME: Fay Ray (See also Man Ray)

The second dog model in the famous photos of photographer William Wegman, named after the film actress who starred in the original film King Kong.

BREED: Weimaraner

YEARS: Dog: 1985-1995.

Photo: 2011.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, Darling Companion

NAME: Freeway

Beth's dog in the movie Darling Companion; about a woman who loves her dog more than her husband who proceeds to lose the dog; starring Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Movie: 2012.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in book, TV, Poldark

NAME: Garrick

Demelza'a dog in the book series and TV series Poldark, about the lives of a British army officer, his relatives and friends in the late 18th and early 19th century in Cornwall; creator of the 12 book series, Winston Graham. There were two TV series, the latest in 2015, starring Aidan Turner as Poldark.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Book: 1945-2002.

TV series: 1975, 2015.

close

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.

close

famous dog in comics, Gnasher and Gnipper

NAME: Gnipper (See also Gnasher)

Gnasher's son in the British comic strip Gnasher and Gnipper; about a boy and his dog who cause problems for everyone; appearing in the British comic book The Beano published by D. C. Thomson & Co. (More about Gnasher and Gnipper.)

BREED: Abyssinian wire-haired tripe hound

YEARS: Comic strip appearance: 2011-now.

close

famous dog in TV, The Twisted Whiskers Show

NAME: Goosers

Claude's dog in the animated TV series The Twisted Whiskers Show; based on the Twisted Whiskers greeting cards; created by Terrill Bohlar. (Also in the series are dogs Jack, Von Ripper, Yawp and Zippy.)

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: TV series: 2010.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, White God

NAME: Hagen

Lili's dog in the movie (Hungarian) White God; about a mongrel who organizes a pack of 250 half-breed followers to rise up against human.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Movie: 2014.

close

famous dog in Milwaukee Brewers

NAME: Hank

Unofficial mascot of the Milwaukee Brewers major league baseball team beginning in 2014. (More about Hank.)

BREED: Mixed breed

(perhaps part Bichon Frise)

YEARS: Dog: 2014- now.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in TV, Almost Naked Animals

NAME: Howie

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

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2011-2013.

close

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.

close

famous dog in TV, Victoria

NAME: Islay (See also dog Dash)

Queen Victoria's dog in the second season of the TV series Victoria; about the early years of the Queen of England; starring Jenna Colmen. The series was shown a year later in the U.S.

BREED: Cairn Terrier

YEARS: TV series: 2015-2016.

close

famous dog in movie, The Artist

NAME: Jack (Played by Uggie)

Valentin's dog in the movie The Artist; about a silent movie star who wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion; starring Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo.

BREED: Jack Russell Terrier

YEARS: Movie: 2011.

close

famous dog in TV, Adventure Time

NAME: Jake

Finn's dog in the animated TV series Adventure Time; about a 14-year-old boy and his dog with magical powers living in the post-apocalyptic Land of Ooo; created by Pendleton Ward.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2010-2018.

Limit TV series: 2020-now.

close

famous dog in movie, Puppy Love

NAME: Jake (Also called Prince)

Ben's dog in the movie for TV Puppy Love; about man whose lost dog is found by a woman and her daughter, leading to them sharing him and romance; starring Candace Cameron Bure and Victor Webster.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Movie: 2012.

close

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.

close

famous dog in book, I Want to Kill the Dog

NAME: Jasper

Meredith Vieira's dog and subject of the book I Want to Kill the Dog; in which author and journalist Richard M. Cohen recounts with humor how his wife's beloved pet becomes a dominate player in the family.

BREED: Mixed breed

(probably Australian Shepherd and Poodle)

YEARS: Book: 2012.

close

famous dog in movie, book, Higglety Pigglety Pop!

NAME: Jennie

In the movie and the book Higglety Pigglety Pop!; about a dog who is not content with having everything but must go out in the world to find something she doesn't have; starring Meryl Streep and Forest Whitaker. The book was written by Maurice Sendak.

BREED: Sealyham Terrier

YEARS: Movie: 2010.

Book: 1967.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, book, Jock of the Bushveld

NAME: Jock of the Bushveld

The author's dog in the book Jock of the Bushveld; based on the true story about the author's travels with his dog during the 1880s in South Africa; written by James Percy Fitzpatrick. It later was made into the movie Jock: A True Tale of Friendship and still later a 3D movie, Jock, the Hero Dog (see image).

BREED: Pit Bull

YEARS: Book: 1907.

Movie: 1992, 2011.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, Despicable Me

NAME: Kyle

Gru's dog in the animated movie Despicable Me; about a criminal mastermind who uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme.

BREED: Unknown

YEARS: Movie: 2010.

close

famous dog in TV, King of the Hill

NAME: Ladybird

Hank's dog in the animated TV series King of the Hill; about a working-class Methodist family in a fictional small town; created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels.

BREED: Bloodhound

YEARS: TV series: 1997-2011.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, You Lucky Dog

NAME: Lucky

Fashion designer Lisa's dog in the movie You Lucky Dog; about a sheep dog who helps rescue children trapped in a forest fire and brings them to safety; starring Natasha Henstridge and Harry Hamlin.

BREED: Border Collie

YEARS: Movie: 2010.

close

famous dog in TV, Pound Puppies

NAME: Lucky

Leader of the group of dogs in the animated TV series Pound Puppies; about a group of pound dogs who place puppies with their perfect person and have lots of adventures along the way. (Also dogs Cookie, Niblet, Strudel, Squirt, Rebound, Cupcake, and Patches.)

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Animated TV series: 2010-2013.

close

famous dog in movie, Rio

NAME: Luiz

The dog that releases Blu and Jewel from chains in the animated movie Rio; about a domesticated macaw who meets a fiercely independent female and together they takes off on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro. Also appears in the sequel Rio 2.

BREED: Bulldog

YEARS: Movie: 2011, 2014.

close

famous dog in TV, ThunderCats

NAME: Ma-Mutt

Loyal dog of Mumm-Ra, the villain, in the animated TV series ThunderCats; about a team of humanoid cats who fight evil in their adopted home world. A sequel series follows the cats as they are forced to roam the planet Third Earth.

BREED: Bulldog

YEARS: TV series: 1985-1989, 2011-2012.

close

famous dog in book, Naughty Mabel

NAME: Mabel

The Hampton's dog in the children's book Naughty Mabel; about a pampered pup who takes center stage at her parent's party; by actor Nathan Lane and partner Devlin Elliott.

BREED: Bulldog, French

YEARS: Book: 2015.

close

famous dog in book, Suspect

NAME: Maggie

Scott's dog in the book Suspect; a soldier and dog have both lost their partners in the line of duty, and and both have been shot and suffering from PTSD. Yet their partnership enables them to solve the mysterious murder; written by Robert Crais.

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: Book: 2014.

close

famous dog in President Biden's

NAME: Major and Champ

Pet dogs of President Biden's family, Major being adopted from a shelter, while Champ had been in the White House before when Biden was vice-president.

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: Major: 2018.

Champ: 2008-2021.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, Max

NAME: Max

Kyle's dog in the movie Max; about a dog whose handler, a U.S. Marine in Afghanistan, is killed, and who then is adopted by the soldier's family.

BREED: Belgian Sheepdog

(also called a Malinois)

YEARS: Movie: 2015.

close

famous dog in movie, Max

NAME: Max

A military service dog returning from service in Afghanistan in the movie Max; about a dog traumatized by his handler's death and adopted by the Marine's family.

BREED: Belgian Shepherd

YEARS: Movie: 2015.

close

famous dog in movie, Hugo

NAME: Maximilian

The policeman's dog in the movie Hugo; about an orphan living in the walls of a train station who seeks to solve a mystery involving his late father and an automaton; starring Asa Butterfield and Ben Kingsley.

BREED: Doberman Pinscher

YEARS: Movie: 2011.

close

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.

close

famous dog in book, The Good Dog

NAME: McKinley

The canine narrator in the book The Good Dog; about a town's dogs as they face the call of the pack; written by Edward Irving Wortis. (Also in the story are dogs Duchess and Redburn.)

BREED: Malamute

YEARS: Book: 2001.

close

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.

close

famous dog in comics, Mike du Jour

NAME: Minnie

Mike's companion in the comic strip Mike du Jour; an average guy dealing with the oddities of life; created by Mike Lester.

BREED: Basset Hound mix

YEARS: Comic strip: 2012- now.

close

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.

close

famous dog in book, Mo: The Talking Dog

NAME: Mo

Martin's adopted dog in the book Mo: The Talking Dog; about a dog who has a voice box transplant and learns to talk; written by Michelle Booth.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Book: 2013.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in book, Just a Dog

NAME: Mr. Mosely

The Corey family dog in the book Just a Dog; about a dog who seems to know what everyone in family needs; written by Michael Gerard Bauer.

BREED: Great Dane

and Dalmatian mix

YEARS: Book: 2014.

close

famous dog in movie, TV, The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show

NAME: Mr. Peabody

A intelligent and clever dog in the animated TV series The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show; about the time-travelling adventures of an advanced canine and his adopted son; produced by Jay Ward Productions. Also in the animated movie Mr. Peabody and Sherman.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 1959-1964.

Movie: 2014.

close

famous dog in TV, BoJack Horseman

NAME: Mr. Peanutbutter

BoJack's former sitcom rival and Diane's boyfriend in the animated TV series BoJack Horseman; about the star of a once hit television now washed up living in Hollywood and complaining about everything.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: TV series: 2014-2020.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, OddBall

NAME: Oddball

Swampy's dog in the Australian movie OddBall; about an eccentric chicken farmer who, with his granddaughter, trains his mischievous dog to protect a wild penguin sanctuary.

BREED: Maremmano-Abruzzese Sheepdog

YEARS: Movie: 2015.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, Epic

NAME: Ozzie

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

BREED: Pug

YEARS: Movie: 2013.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, Search for Santa Paws

NAME: Paws

A stuffed animal turned into a real pup for Santa in the movie Search for Santa Paws; about a dog and a group of magical talking dogs who help save St. Nick and show the world what Christmas is really all about.

BREED: fluffy puppy

YEARS: Movie: 2010.

close

famous dog in TV, Neighbors form Hell

NAME: Pazuzu

The family dog in the satirical animated TV series Neighbors form Hell; about a family of demons who move to Texas from Hell to destroy a drill that can dig to the Earth's core.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2010.

close

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.

close

famous dog in comics, Pet Peeves

NAME: Peeves (a family inclucing dad CJ, mom Jasmine, daughter Sara and son Freddy)

A family of dogs in the comic strip Pet Peeves; about anthropomorphic dogs who capture situations of a typical human family; created by Dave London and Pete Chianca.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2016-now.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, Doggie B

NAME: Pijo

A dancing dog in the movie Doggie B; about woman whose dog who helps his owner and her dog-dancing uncle fulfill their dreams.

BREED: Bichon

YEARS: Movie: 2011.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, A Millions Ways to Die in the West

NAME: Plugger

Anna's companion in the movie A Millions Ways to Die in the West; a rambling comedy in the American West; starring Charlize Theron, Seth MacFarlane, and other name actors.

BREED: Border Collie

mix

YEARS: Movie: 2014.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in comics, Off the Leash

NAME: Poppy (stand-in for many dogs)

Ordinary dogs in the comic strip Off the Leash; about all kinds of dogs and their thoughts and conversations in various hilarious situations; created by Rupert Fawcett.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2012-now.

close

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.

close

famous dog in TV, Ashleigh and Pudsey

NAME: Pudsey

Ashleigh's dog in the TV team Ashleigh and Pudsey made famous on Britain's Got Talent, 2012. Ashleigh said her other dog, Sully, would take Pudsey's place.

BREED: Mixed breed

(part Border Collie, Bichon Frise and Chinese Crested Dog)

YEARS: Dog: 2005-2017.

TV fame: 2012.

close

famous dog in movie, Cool Dog

NAME: Rainy

Jimmy's pet in the movie Cool Dog; about a dog who is left behind when a family moves, then finds his way home in New York City.

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: Movie: 2010.

close

famous dog in movie, book, Red Dog

NAME: Red Dog (Originally named Tally Ho)

The dog who unites the people of Dampier, Western Australia, in the movie Red Dog; based on the book Red Dog written by Louis de Bernières which was based upon a real life dog called Red Dog.

BREED: Kelpie-Cattle Dog mix

YEARS: Dog: 1971-1979.

Book: 1993.

Movie: 2011.

close

famous dog in TV, Jesse Stone: No Remorse

NAME: Reggie

Jesse's dog in the TV show Jesse Stone: No Remorse; one of several stories based upon Robert B. Parker’s novels about Jesse Stone a former policeman.

BREED: Irish Setter

YEARS: TV show: 2010.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, The Drop

NAME: Rocco

Bob's adopted dog in the movie The Drop; about a bartender who finds himself at the center of a robbery gone awry; starring Tom Hardy and Noomi Rapace.

BREED: Pit Bull

puppy

YEARS: Movie: 2014.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in book, How Rocket Learned to Read

NAME: Rocket

A playful dog in the children's book How Rocket Learned to Read; in which a tiny yellow bird teaches the dog how to read; by Tad Hills. Other books include Rocket Writes a Story and Rocket's Mighty Words

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Book: 2010.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in TV, Outlander

NAME: Rollo (appearing in season 4)

Ian's dog in the lengthy historical TV series Outlander; about a married former World War II military nurse in Scotland who, in 1945, finds herself transported back to 1743 where she encounters a dashing Highland warrior; starring Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan; based on series of novels by Diana Gabaldon.

BREED: Northern Inuit

YEARS: TV series: 2014.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in book, Rover Red Charlie

NAME: Rover Red Charlie

The survivors in the book series Rover Red Charlie; about three canine companions against the backdrop of Armageddon; by Garth Ennis.

BREED: Bassethound, Irish Setter, Border Collie

YEARS: Book: 2014.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in comics, Deflocked

NAME: Ruppert (See also Cobb, his brother)

The younger dog brother in the comic strip Deflocked; about the relationship of a wayward sheep with two dogs and their adopted young boy; written by Jeff Corriveau.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2006- now.

close

famous dog in movie, The Conjuring

NAME: Sadie

The Perron family dog in the movie The Conjuring; about a family who move into a haunted house.

BREED: Border Collie

YEARS: Movie: 2013.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in TV, Ox Tales

NAME: Sammy (Named Saffie in 2010 dub)

Ollie's most loyal pet in the Dutch animated TV series Ox Tales; about an anthropomorphic ox who works as a farmer; based upon the comic strip and comic books Boes

BREED: Generic hound

YEARS: Animated TV series: 1987-1988.

Dubbed release: 1989, 2010.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

.

close

famous dog in movie, Scoot & Kassie's Christmas Adventure

NAME: Scoot

Kassie's dog in the movie for TV Scoot & Kassie's Christmas Adventure; about friends and a dog who organize a holiday fundraiser but must protect the cash from crooks.

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: Movie: 2013.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, 50/50

NAME: Skeletor

Adam's dog in the movie 50/50; about a young journalist's struggle with a rare cancer; starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen.

BREED: Greyhound

YEARS: Movie: 2011.

close

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.

close

famous dog in book, A Dog Named Slugger

NAME: Slugger

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

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Book: 2010.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, book, TV, comics, The Adventures of Tintin

NAME: Snowy

Tintin's dog in the Belgian comic book, the animated TV series, and the animated movie The Adventures of Tintin; about a reporter and his dog; created by Georges "Hergé" Remi. The earlier TV series was The Adventures of Tintin; the later series Hergé's Adventures of Tintin.

BREED: Wire Fox Terrier

YEARS: Comic books: 1929-1976.

TV series: 1959-1963, 1991-1992.

Movie: 2011.

close

famous dog in movie, Due Date

NAME: Sonny

Ethan's dog in the movie Due Date; about a high-strung father-to-be who is forced to hitch a ride with an aspiring actor and his dog so he can see his child's birth; starring Robert Downey Jr.

BREED: French Bulldog

YEARS: Movie: 2010.

close

famous dog in movie, The Dogfather

NAME: Sonny

An adopted dog in the movie The Dogfather; about a dog who swallows a mafia don's ring and his best soldiers try and retrieve it.

BREED: Bulldog

YEARS: Movie: 2010.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, Frankenweenie

NAME: Sparky

Victor's dog in the movie and animated movie remake Frankenweenie; about a boy who creates a machines that revives his dead dog. The 2012 was a remake of the earlier movie both directed by Tim Burton.

BREED: Bull Terrier

YEARS: Movie: 1984, 2012.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in TV, Teacher's Pet

NAME: Spot Helperman

Leonard's dog in the animated TV series Teacher's Pet (also known as Disney's Teacher's Pet); about a 9-year-old boy whose mother is a teacher and whose dog dresses up as a bo; created by Gary Baseman.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: TV series: 2000-2002.

close

famous dog in TV, Dog With a Blog

NAME: Stan

The family dog in the TV series Dog With a Blog; about a family whose dog can talk and has a blog where he discusses the household happenings.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: TV series: 2012-2015.

close

famous dog in book, Stella is a Star

NAME: Stella

A dog no one seems to like in the children's book Stella is a Star; about a dog who learns the lessons of self-acceptance, following her heart's desires and that it's okay just to be herself; written by Bernadette Peters and illustrated by Liz Murphy.

BREED: Pit Bull

YEARS: Book: 2010, 2015.

close

famous dog in movie, Due Date

NAME: Sunny

Ethan's dog in the movie Due Date; about two guys on a wild road trip trying to get to a birthing; starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Galifianakis.

BREED: French Bulldog

YEARS: Movie: 2010.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, Rabbit Hole

NAME: Taz

Danny's dog that he chased after into the street, in the movie Rabbit Hole, about a married couple who struggle to deal wth the death of their young son; starring Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Movie: 2010.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in comics, Batman

NAME: Titus (See also Ace the Bat-hound)

Batman's later dog in the comic book series Batman. Titus was introduced in the Batman books as a German Shepard, taking the place of Ace the Bat-hound.

BREED: Great Dane

YEARS: Comics: 2012.

close

famous dog in comics, Rip Haywire

NAME: TNT

The family dog in the comic strip Rip Haywire; about a soldier of fortune who lives for danger, accompanied on adventures with his cowardly talking Collie dog TNT and his ex-girlfriend; written and illustrated by North Carolina artist Dan Thompson.

BREED: Collie

YEARS: Comic strip: 2009.

close

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.

close

famous dog in book, comics, Jommeke

NAME: Tobias (See also Fifi and Pekkie)

Dog of the Baron van Piependale in the 257th Flemish comic book of Jommeke; about a young boy who lives with his parents and loves adventure; created by Jef Nys

BREED: Fictional breed

with long ears and large feet

YEARS: Dog character: 2011.

Comic books: 1955- now.

close

famous dog in movie, book, A Dog's Journey

NAME: Toby (Originally named Buddy, then Molly, then Max, finally Toby.)

The narrator of the story in the book A Dog's Journey; about a dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives; a sequel to A Dog's Purose by W. Bruce Cameron; also a movie. (The Buddy reincarnation derives from the earlier book.)

BREED: Beagle

(Originally a Black Labrador as Buddy, then a Cocker Spaniel as Molly, then a Poodle mix as Max, before ending up as Toby.)

YEARS: Book: 2012.

Movie: 2019.

close

famous dog in comics, Take It From The Tinkersons

NAME: Tubby

The family dog in the comic strip Take It From The Tinkersons; about a modern family facing the trials and troubles of daily life; created by Bill Bettwy.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 2013- now.

close

famous dog in book, Until Tuesday

NAME: Tuesday

Luis's dog in the book Until Tuesday; about a veteran's struggles with PTSD, combat injuries, and his experiences with his service dog; written by Luis Carlos Montalvan.

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: Book: 2012.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

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.

close

famous dog in movie, TV, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

NAME: Winoma

A character in the animated TV series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic; about a studious unicorn pony named Twilight Sparkle as her mentor Princess Celestia guides her to learn about friendship in the town of Ponyville; developed by Lauren Faust..

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Animated TV series: 2010-2019.

Animated movie: 2017.

close

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.

close

famous dog in TV, Suburgatory

NAME: Yakult

Dallas' dog in the TV series Suburgatory; about a single father and his daughter who have moved from Manhattan to the suburbs.

BREED: Cairn Terrier,

possibly

YEARS: TV series: 2011-2014.

close

famous dog in TV, Ben 10: Omniverse

NAME: Zed

Member of Ben's team in the animated TV series Ben 10: Omniverse, about the adventures of teenager who wields an extremely powerful device that allows him to change into various aliens.

BREED: Anubian Baskurr

YEARS: TV series: 2012-2014.

close

famous dog in TV, Littlest Pet Shop

NAME: Zoe Trent

John and Clarissa's dog in the children's animated TV series Littlest Pet Shop; about a girl who discovers that she alone can understand and talk to all of the pets and other animals in the pet shop.

BREED: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

YEARS: TV series: 2012-2014.

close

famous dog in comics, Beano

NAME: Zuky

A character in the British children's comic strip magazine Beano; about a cat, Meeko, and dog, Zuky who fight like cat and dog usually for not good reason.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic: 2010- now.

close

 

 



    For other listings, select  options  where you can choose to list famous dogs from movies, books, comics, TV, or from history. And you can sort by dog name, breed, span of years, or title (venue). Or you can find all dogs with a specific name or start of a name.
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.
close