In the midst of the dreary Minnesota winter, let’s have a bit of fun! We’d like to see how well you know the most famous dogs, both in history and on the silver screen. Read each clue about a pup and see if you can guess who it is. Keep scrolling to see if you were correct!

Clues:

  1. I am a yellow bloodhound with a mouse for a best friend. I often have run-ins with some mischievous chipmunks. I’ve been starring in cartoons since 1930! Who am I?
  2. I am a Rough Coated Collie and probably one of the most well-known acting dogs. In my movies I was extremely dedicated to my family and occasionally helped rescue them from dire situations. I was such a star because of my intelligence and beauty. Who am I?
  3. I am a friendly Russian mixed breed who became the first living creature to orbit the earth. What is my name?
  4. I am a star of both tv and childrens’ books. Due to my excessive size and my unusual color, my friend Emily often has to help me through some silly mishaps. Who am I?
  5. For a Great Dane, I’m a bit of a scaredy cat! I travel with my cartoon friends solving mysteries, but often I’m more interested in the snacks! Who am I?
  6. I am a Siberian Husky who helped carry cases of medicine from Anchorage to Nome. We made our leg of the trip in the dead of the night through an Alaskan winter, traveling further than we were intended in order to help save those diagnosed with diptheria. Because of my bravery and athleticism, they created the Iditarod and put a statue of me in Central Park. Who am I?
  7. I am an incredibly loyal Akita. I waited for my human every day at the train station, even after he passed away. I was such a steadfast pup, that they erected a statue of me in that Tokyo train station. Who am I?
  8. I’m a lovable giant who escaped dog nappers in a popular 1990s movie and was adopted by a family who spent much of the movie trying to clean up after my antics. I was named after a composer who’s tune I howled to during one of the kid’s piano practice. Who am I?
  9. I got my big break in the movies when my owner, a young girl with bright red shoes, gets swept up in a tornado, only to land us in a strange and magical place. We met some interesting companions on our quest to get home! Who am I?
  10. I am a slobbery French Mastiff who starred alongside Tom Hanks in a movie where I was the witness to my owner’s murder. Don’t worry, we teamed up to catch the bad guys and I ended up with a new best friend! Who am I?
  11. I am a German Shepherd who was rescued from a bombed building in Germany in World War 1. I went on to star in many movies and even had my own television show! Who am I?
  12. I’m known as “the cutest dog in the world” and could be mistaken for a stuffed animal! I was one of the first social media canine stars. I have my own Facebook page with over 5 million likes. Who am I?
  13. I am a cartoon Beagle with many alter egos, such as Joe Cool, the lawyer, and the WW2 flying ace dubbed the Red Baron. My best friends are a young boy and a little yellow bird. Who am I?
  14. I am a Miniature Bull Terrier and am proud to be the mascot of a large department store. Don’t worry, the paint they use to put the logo on my face is a safe vegetable-based paint. Who am I?
  15. I’m a clever Jack Russell Terrier who loves literature. In fact, I love it so much that I star in a show where I act out the lead roles in many classic stories to teach children about them! Who am I?
  16. We are a two for one pair of cartoon pups. One of us is a pampered pooch based on the producer’s wife’s dog, while the other is a stray who helps her find her home again. Who are we?
  17. I don’t actually talk, but in my commercials I look like I am saying that I really want some delicious Mexican treats from a famous fast food chain. Do you know my real name?
  18. I was nicknamed “the original party animal” by Anheuser Busch. Being a Bull Terrier, my charisma and laid-back attitude made me the perfect mascot for some of their Super Bowl commercials. Who am I?
  19. I am an American terrier who became a hero in the Navy. I helped my human compatriots by warning them of impending bombs or the presence of gas during WW1. They even made a movie about my story! Who am I?
  20. I’m an adorable and expressive Shiba Inu who became an internet meme sensation almost overnight when my owner posted pictures of me that others dubbed over with amusing dogespeak. Who am I?

Answers:

  1. Pluto
  2. Lassie
  3. Laika
  4. Clifford
  5. Scooby Doo
  6. Balto
  7. Hachiko
  8. Beethoven
  9. Toto
  10. Hooch
  11. Rin Tin Tin
  12. Boo
  13. Snoopy
  14. Bullseye
  15. Wishbone
  16. Lady and the Tramp
  17. Gidget the Taco Bell dog
  18. Spuds Mackenzie
  19. Sergeant Stubby
  20. Kabosu (Doge)