In another thead, some people thought I took some unnecessary shots at cartoon mascots, and particular dogs. To show that I am not an anti dog person, I created a thread for us to list and discuess the greatest animated dogs.
Note: Dog characters that essential human in their world such as Goofy or Underdog is not on my list. I am looking for pure animated dogs, that are looked at as dogs in their animated universe.
Here is my top 9 list, (9 in K-9)
1) Scooby Doo (Scooby Doo Where Are You, and other spinoffs) - the gold standard of animated dogs in my opinion. From his knack of ending each episode with a scene stealing gag, to his wacking disguices, and his big habbitite, Scooby Doo was not the bravest dog in the world, he is one of the cowardest dog in the world, but when his friends were in danger especially goatie wearing friend named Shaggy, Scooby could be as brave and herotic as Lassie. And he is hillarous.
2) Brian (Family Guy) - for me, this is my 1 A or 1 B, that is how much I love this character. The smartest memeber of the Griffen family, and probably the most normal one. Like Scooby (and his family apperantely), for some unexplaiend reason, Brian is the only dog that can talk in his animated world, and no one seems to question that. He is the only aware of Stewie evil ambition, and he is able to keep him in check, and because of this Brian is the world's savior, but no one seem to know. He has drinking problems and drug addictions, showing even thought he is a dog, he is human like the rest of us.
3) Dino (The Flintstones) - the Flintstones loyal pet dog or should I say dinosauer. In his debut Dino could talk, but for some reason hasn't talked since. He always has Fred's back, and turned down a chance to be a movie star to be with his family.
4) Snoppy (Peanuts) - Charlie Brown's dog and man's best friend, though he doesn't act like it at times. As Charlie Brown sarcasticly called him "Man's best friend" in A Charlie Brown Chrismas". Snoppy is a very intelligent dog, intelligent enough to know, it is not smart to fight. In my opinion he is like Brian, only he doesn't talk. Love's to drive Lucy and the other's crazy with is wacky antics.
5) Huckaberry Hound (Huckaberry Hound) - just because your a dog doesn't mean you couldn't be a southern gentlemen. Huckaberry Hound, a charming character, who despite being a dog could probably get a date with almost any pretty human girl with his charm.
6) Pluto (Mickey Mouse) - the iconic of Disney. Just like any dog, his loyal to his owner Mickey Mouse. But like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, he has had his share of problems with a couple of chipmunks.
7) Hong Kong Phooey (Hong Kong Phooey) - a cross between a wonder dog and Bruse Lee. Don't miss with this dog. Very one dimentenal character, but I don't care.
8) Astro (The Jetsons) - the more things change, the more they stay the same. In a future with flying cars, houses in the sky, and condos on the moon, dog is still man's best friend, and there is no better example than Astro.
9) Fu Dog (American Dragon: Jake Long) - he is one of newer characters on my list, and he probably may never reach classic status as the others, for what he is worth, he is hillarous. A dog that has lived centuries, he has seen it all. And he still hasn't aged a bit. His knowledge of magical potions at times is instruemental in the American Dragon's victory over his enemies. But it is one liners, and his disreguard of political correctness is that enderes him to me.
Note: Dog characters that essential human in their world such as Goofy or Underdog is not on my list. I am looking for pure animated dogs, that are looked at as dogs in their animated universe.
Here is my top 9 list, (9 in K-9)
1) Scooby Doo (Scooby Doo Where Are You, and other spinoffs) - the gold standard of animated dogs in my opinion. From his knack of ending each episode with a scene stealing gag, to his wacking disguices, and his big habbitite, Scooby Doo was not the bravest dog in the world, he is one of the cowardest dog in the world, but when his friends were in danger especially goatie wearing friend named Shaggy, Scooby could be as brave and herotic as Lassie. And he is hillarous.
2) Brian (Family Guy) - for me, this is my 1 A or 1 B, that is how much I love this character. The smartest memeber of the Griffen family, and probably the most normal one. Like Scooby (and his family apperantely), for some unexplaiend reason, Brian is the only dog that can talk in his animated world, and no one seems to question that. He is the only aware of Stewie evil ambition, and he is able to keep him in check, and because of this Brian is the world's savior, but no one seem to know. He has drinking problems and drug addictions, showing even thought he is a dog, he is human like the rest of us.
3) Dino (The Flintstones) - the Flintstones loyal pet dog or should I say dinosauer. In his debut Dino could talk, but for some reason hasn't talked since. He always has Fred's back, and turned down a chance to be a movie star to be with his family.
4) Snoppy (Peanuts) - Charlie Brown's dog and man's best friend, though he doesn't act like it at times. As Charlie Brown sarcasticly called him "Man's best friend" in A Charlie Brown Chrismas". Snoppy is a very intelligent dog, intelligent enough to know, it is not smart to fight. In my opinion he is like Brian, only he doesn't talk. Love's to drive Lucy and the other's crazy with is wacky antics.
5) Huckaberry Hound (Huckaberry Hound) - just because your a dog doesn't mean you couldn't be a southern gentlemen. Huckaberry Hound, a charming character, who despite being a dog could probably get a date with almost any pretty human girl with his charm.
6) Pluto (Mickey Mouse) - the iconic of Disney. Just like any dog, his loyal to his owner Mickey Mouse. But like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, he has had his share of problems with a couple of chipmunks.
7) Hong Kong Phooey (Hong Kong Phooey) - a cross between a wonder dog and Bruse Lee. Don't miss with this dog. Very one dimentenal character, but I don't care.
8) Astro (The Jetsons) - the more things change, the more they stay the same. In a future with flying cars, houses in the sky, and condos on the moon, dog is still man's best friend, and there is no better example than Astro.
9) Fu Dog (American Dragon: Jake Long) - he is one of newer characters on my list, and he probably may never reach classic status as the others, for what he is worth, he is hillarous. A dog that has lived centuries, he has seen it all. And he still hasn't aged a bit. His knowledge of magical potions at times is instruemental in the American Dragon's victory over his enemies. But it is one liners, and his disreguard of political correctness is that enderes him to me.
Now HE'S the DOG OF ALL DOGS! They don't come any larger than that!
