Ever since I was a little kid, I've liked cartoons, comics, and animation. Recently I was doing some research online and came across a series called Dogs in a Park. It's an animated sketch series that takes you inside the thoughts of the dogs of the Tompkins Square Park dog run in the East Village. (You can watch the series here.) This got me thinking about other cartoon dogs. And that lead me to wondering what types of breeds different cartoon dogs are. I did some research and the fruits of my labors can be found below.

To find the dog you're looking for you can click on the name on the following list, or just scroll through (I suggest scrolling... there are some surprises in here!)

What Kind of Dog is Scooby-Doo?

What kind of Dog is Scooby-Doo from “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?”

Scooby-Doo is probably the cartoon canine who resonates most with my generation. EVERYONE I know has said "Ruh-Roh!" at one time or another. Scoob is the companion of Shaggy Rogers (one the teens who solve the supernatural mysteries central to the show.) He has a brother (?), cousin (?) named Scooby-Dum and a nephew named Scrappy-Doo. You can catch episodes in re-runs on broadcast TV and on a variety of streaming services.

Question: What type of dog is Scooby-Doo?

Answer: Scooby-Doo is probably the most famous Great Dane in popular media, though I think Marmaduke fans would likely quibble over that.

What Kind of Dog is Bluey?

What Kind of Dog is Bluey from the Kids’ Show “Bluey?”

Bluey is a show from Australia that's super popular here in the United States. It's all about the (very sweet and gentle) trials and tribulations of a (dog) family of four from Down Under. It is streamed on the Disney+ channel.

Question: What type of dog is Bluey?

Answer: The answer is hidden in her first and last names: "Bluey Heeler." Blue Heeler is another name for the dog we know here in the US as the Australian Cattle Dog.

What Kind of Dog is Dug?

What Kind of Dog is Dug from the Disney Film “Up?”

"SQUIRREL!!!"

Dug from the Disney film Up is one of my all-time favorite animated dogs. He is a cheerful, easily distracted dog who can speak English using a special collar that translates his thoughts into speech.

Question: What type of dog is Dug?

Answer: Golden Retriever

What Kind of Dog is Astro?

What Kind Dog is Astro in “The Jetsons?”

Up next: Astro from The Jetsons. Astro is the faithful companion to Space-Age Jetson clan. The show debuted in prime-time in 1962. It failed in the evening hours and was moved to Saturday mornings where it was a big hit.

Question: What type of dog is Astro?

Answer: Astro looks a bit like another Hanna Barbera Great Dane. I was unable to find a conclusive answer on the Interwebs. I did see one reference to him as the “Space Mutt.” So, mixed breed?

What Kind of Dog is Max?

What Kind of Dog is Max from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas?”

Max is inarguably the best character in the Christmas classic. He is the Grinch’s long-suffering canine companion. His big moment in the story occurs when he has to play the role of Santa’s sole reindeer, all part of the Grinch’s plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.

Question: What type of dog is Max?

Max from the Grinch — **Max, in his "Reindeer" Disguise**

Answer: A thorough search of the internet indicates Max is a mixed breed dog, likely a former resident of the WSPCA (the Whoville Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.)

What Kind of Dog is Brian?

What Kind of Dog is Brian from “Family Guy?”

Here's the Family Guy's Brian. Next to Stewie, he's my favorite character from the show. He is the Griffin family’s witty, smoking, martini-drinking, sarcastic, speaking dog. He walks a fine-line between being a human and a dog.

Question: What type of dog is Brian?

Answer: Brian claims to be a Golden Retriever mix.

What Kind of Dog is Jake?

What Kind of Dog is Jake from “Adventure Time?”

This is Jake from Adventure Time, one of the best animated series of recent memory.

Question: What type of dog is Jake?

Answer: English Bulldog. I guess I can kinda see that with the jowls.

What Kind of Dog is Snowball (FKA Snuffles)?

What Kind of Dog is Snowball from “Rick and Morty?”

My new favorite cartoon is Rick and Morty. In episode two of the first season, Morty's dog Snowball (FKA Snuffles, his "slave name") spearheads a dog revolt against humankind. Eventually he leads his fellow canines to another dimension where they hope to live in perfect peace and harmony.

Question: What type of dog is Snowball?

Snowball from Rick and Morty — **Snowball, FKA Snuffles**

Answer: Well, there is no definitive answer here. The speculation is that he's a Maltese, West Highland White Terrier, Bichon Frise, or Shih Tzu. I think he looks like a Westie.

What Kind of Dog is Santa's Little Helper?

What Kind of Dog is Santa’s Little Helper from “The Simpsons?”

The Simpsons adopted their dog when he came in last at the racetrack and was abandoned by his owner. That should give you a clue as to what type of dog he is. He debuted in the very first episode of the Simpsons! That aired on December 17, 1989! It is the longest-running American animated series; longest-running American sitcom; and the longest-running American scripted primetime television series.

Question: What type of dog is Santa's Little Helper?

Santa's Little Helper from The Simpsons — **Santa's Little Helper**

Answer: Greyhound.

What Kind of Dog is Chase?

What Kind of Dog is Chase from “Paw Patrol?”

The lead dog in Paw Patrol is a police dog named Chase. He has thirteen other companions on the team.

Question: Below you will find a complete list... but first, what kind of dog is Chase?

Answer: Well, it should be no surprise that Chase is a German Shepherd Dog.

Here's the rest of the Paw Patrol:

Marshall is a Dalmatian
Rubble is an English Bulldog
Rocky is a mixed-breed dog
Zuma is a Chocolate Labrador Retriever
Skye and Coral are both Cockapoos
Everest is a Siberian Husky
Tracker is a Chihuahua
Tuck and Ella are both Golden Retrievers
Rex is a Bernese Mountain Dog
Liberty is a Dachshund
Al is a Basset Hound.

What Kind of Dog is Gromit?

What Kind of Dog is Gromit from the Wallace and Gromit Films?

"I'm just crackers about cheese!"

Another personal favorite is Gromit from the British Wallace and Gromit series.

Question: Any idea what type of dog Gromit is?

Gromit from Wallace and Gromit — **Gromit**

Answer: Wallace says Gromit's a Beagle. He would know.

What Kind of Dog is Goofy?

What Kind of Dog is Disney’s Goofy?

Let's travel back to the early days of cartoon dogs and meet one of Mickey Mouse's friends, Goofy.

Question: What type of dog is Goofy?

Answer: One theory is that Goofy is a Black and Tan Coonhound. Some say he is an "anthropomorphized dog."

Others say he's a cow.

I do not subscribe to this bovine conspiracy. Here's an article from the fact-checking site, Snopes, for more.

What Kind of Dog is Pluto?

What Kind of Dog is Disney’s Pluto?

This is Mickey's pet dog Pluto. I've always wondered why Goofy can talk, walk upright and is Mickey's friend... and why Pluto can only bark, walk on all fours, and is Mickey's pet. I guess that will likely remain one of cartoon life's enduring mysteries.

Question: What type of dog is Pluto?

Answer: Disney's official response is that he's a mixed breed. I wonder if he's a rescue too?

What Kind of Dog is Underdog?

What Kind of Dog is Underdog from “The Underdog Show?”

Another childhood fave of mine was Underdog.

"When criminals in this world appear
And break the laws that they should fear
And frighten all who see or hear
The cry goes up both far and near
For Underdog! "

Question: What type of dog is Underdog?

Answer: He's another Beagle!

What Kind of Dog is Muttley?

What Kind of Dog is Muttley from Hanna Barbera Cartoons?”

Another one of the most famous Saturday morning cartoon dogs comes from The Wacky Races and The Perils of Penelope Pitstop. This is villain Dick Dastardly's hench-dog, Muttley.

Question: What type of dog is he?

Answer: The show's producers, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, said Muttley was a mixed breed, and they even provided a lineage! He's part Airedale, Bloodhound, Pointer, and indeterminate "hunting dog." Muttley was famous for his wheezing snicker.

What Kind of Dog is Odie?

What type of Dog is Odie from “Garfield?”

We're going to start with the slobbery mess known as Odie from the Garfield universe. Odie was first introduced in the comic strip in 1978. He was originally called Spot, but cartoonist Jim Davis later changed his name to Odie. I think you'll be very surprised when you find out what type of dog Odie is.

Question: What is he?

Answer: Apparently Odie's a Dachshund / Beagle mix. (Garfield says his breed is “pure clown.”)

What Kind of Dog is Snoopy?

What Kind of Dog is Snoopy from Peanuts?"

And finally, probably the most famous cartoon dog of all: Peanuts' Snoopy! This one is easy.

Question: What is Snoopy?

Answer: Beagle

Cartoon Dog Breeds