Man's Best Friend: Dogs in Animation

Dogs are some of the most endearing characters in all popular culture, especially within the realm of animation. There are certain, special dogs that stand out above the rest. Some of them are old, others new, but either way the following dogs are among the most cherished characters of our childhood.

  Lady and the Tramp

The two titular characters from Disney's animated classic Lady and the Tramp, Lady and Tramp, are easily some of the most recognized canines in all of Disney. Why is that so? Lady and the Tramp was released in 1955, right when Disney was gaining speed with the newly released Mickey Mouse Club and recent hits like Peter Pan. As such, the studio was in the limelight, and every release was going to be publicized, whether the studio wanted it to be or not. Lady and the Tramp, as a result, became a commercial success, and while it was initially negatively received by critics, it eventually became one of the most iconic stories, with two of the most iconic dogs, in all of animation. It also has one of media's most iconic scenes, the "Bella Notte" spaghetti scene, and it has been alluded to many times, further catapulting the film into its celebrated status. 

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Snoopy 

Peanuts is one of the most famous and successful newspaper comic strips ever published. Penned by Charles M. Schulz, Peanuts tells the story of a group of kids growing up, and due to its success, was adapted for the small screen, where it enjoyed even more success. One of the most famous characters in the franchise is Snoopy, the protagonist Charlie Brown's pet beagle, and is often considered to be more recognizable than Charlie himself. But perhaps the real reason why everyone loves Snoopy is because he is a lovable character. He is imaginative, energetic, free-spirted, eccentric, and creative, all of which are qualities that are desirable and combine to make Snoopy popular culture's most beloved beagle.

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Scooby-Doo

As the star of the renowned franchise Scooby-Doo, Scooby assists the Mystery Gang, which is composed of Fred, Velma, Daphne, and Shaggy, his owner, in solving mysteries. Scooby-Doo has received multiple TV shows and both animated and live-action movies and has a massive fan base. The main reason why Scooby is so popular is because of his enduring legacy and influence on popular culture. There have been many crossovers and allusions to Scooby-Doo, and he is the center of a flourishing line of merchandise. The cowardly Great Dane is a treasured part of many adults’ childhood and will most likely continue to be in the foreseeable future.    

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