The Top Twenty Dogs In Cartoon History

Dogs. Perhaps one of the most popular stand-by animals of all time, which could account for the fact that it was relatively easy to find twenty of them! They've been around for a long time, in one incarnation or another, with one personality or another. So, enjoy a list for the whole family! 20 wonderful cartoon dogs!

20. Poochie

When Homer gets a job voicing the newest, and consequently most ridiculous, cartoon dog, Poochie, it turns out that no one wants a 'street-wise' pup hip to today's kid's lingo. Itchy and Scratchy eventually put him out of his misery.

19. Ren Hoek

Part of the duo with his idiot friend Stimpson J. Cat, Ren Hoek is an Asthma-Hound Chihuahua with, 'Nice hocks, Man!' However, had most people not been made aware that he was, indeed, a dog, you'd be hard pressed to assume.

18. Huckleberry Hound

A down-home pup with a Southern drawl, Huckleberry was often seen defending his farm or homestead from any number of mischievous miscreants. Oh, and he had a stylish straw hat to boot. Remember his tenure on the Laff Olympics? Good stuff.

17. Marmaduke

A comic staple for something like a hundred years, Marmaduke is a gigantic Great Dane with real personality issues. And by that I mean, much like his more advanced canine cartoon brethren, he wishes he was human while still maintaining his dog sensibilities. Or something.

16. Hong Kong Phooey

Number 1 super-guy, indeed! Penrod Pooch hides his secret identity in a file drawer pretty much where everyone can see it. Fortunately, his disguise as a janitor has them all fooled. Wow, those two dogs look NOTHING alike!

15. Courage

Living, as abnormally as possible, with 'Dad', Eustace, and 'Mom', Muriel, Courage is constantly under fire from some of the most outlandish, surreal situations imaginable each designed to do harm either to him or his doting, Muriel. But, time and again, Courage is able to find ways in their house in the absolute middle of nowhere to save the day. He also has a hole in his tooth.

14. Augie Doggy and Doggy Daddy

"Coming, dear old dad!" Yes, Augie and Daddy, despite the standard growing pains, are inseparable. Classic Hanna Barberra toons in their finest pedigree. And Daddy sounds suspiciously like Jimmy Durante.

13. Santa's Little Helper

Bart's dog is about as useless as they come, but that means nothing to a boy who loves his pet. He's destroyed Christmas, chewed up Malibu Stacy dolls, and was virtually un-trainable, but the Simpsons without their faithful Greyhound is almost unimaginable.

12. Pluto

More often than not doing battle with the chipmunks, Chip and Dale, Pluto is the lapdog companion of Mickey Mouse. More so than his cartoon appearances, Pluto is also a costumed favorite at Disney World.

11. Muttley

The sinisterly chortling mutt that hangs out with his 'master', Dick Dastardly, absolutely looses his composure whenever given a bone as a reward of some kind. More helpful than Dick would care to admit, and more over the one who generally accomplishes the goal, Muttley serves the bad side proudly.

10. Goofy

Though still a heated debate whether or not Goofy is actually a dog since his friend, the aforementioned Pluto expresses far more common canine behavior, the Goof's original moniker was Dippy Dawg. I'd still call it a toss up, regardless.

9. Odie

The Yin to Garfield's Yang, Odie is a drooling idiot. Only on the rare occasion does Odie actually do anything particularly useful, more often than not he gets shoved off a table or somehow tangled up in something incredibly simple, like taping a Christmas gift, for instance.

8. Dynomutt

Oh who could possibly forget the all-mechanical sidekick of the amazing Blue Falcon? Extendable limbs, wheels when he needed them, and all kinds of on-board computer gee gaws... yes sir, for my money, I'd take a Dynomutt anytime!

7. Droopy

"I'm happy." The deadpan Droopy was as nonchalant as they come. Quick witted and even quicker paced, Droopy seemed to be able to duplicate himself whenever the situation called for it. Created by the master, Tex Avery, Droopy was always doted on by the ladies. Lucky dog.

6. Astro

Or, more affectionately, 'Rastro', as he's wont to call himself, for he is the Jetson's dog with the classic speech impediment. 'Ruh Roh!'

5. Clifford

The biggest, reddest dog on God's green Earth, Clifford is Emily Elizabeth's pet and was, apparently, a normal puppy just like any other. Now, however, he bathes in pools, puts out fires with his breath, and doubles as a jungle gym. That, sir, is a big dog.

4. Scooby-Doo

"If we can count on you, Scooby-Doo, I know we'll catch that villain..." It's a darn good thing Scoob and Shag are just about the most incompetent duo around, or else they'd never solve crimes! What? You know it's true! Fred, Daphne, Velma... worthless! Call on Scooby-Doo for all your mystery-solving needs!

3. Underdog

I love Underdog. And no, I don't mean that insipid movie that just came out featuring a real dog voiced by Mr. Sellout, Jason Lee. I refer, of course, to the classic cartoon where Shoeshine Boy popped a pill from its little tin and became a purveyor of justice!

2. Snoopy

One of the most classic canines of all time is, of course, Schulz's Snoopy. The loving pet of loser everyman Charlie Brown, Snoopy enjoys snoozing on his dog house when he's not using it as a fighter plane, and hanging out with dizzy best pal, Woodstock.

1. Brian

Sometime best friend of Stewie -at least when it's necessary- and full-time live-in buddy of Peter Griffin, Brian is the true meaning of the term 'family dog'. He talks, and everyone understands him, he as issues with alcohol and women, and is not-so-secretly madly in love with Lois. But, above all else, he is, in my opinion, the best dog around.

**NOTABLE OMISSIONS**

Spike and his son (Tom and Jerry) - The Dog (Foghorn Leghorn) - The Pound Puppies