7 Fictional Dogs I want to own

We all love dogs, unless of course you’re one of those weirdo cat lovers.

I’m sure at some point in your life you’ve seen a dog onscreen you wanted to have. Well just don’t expect to see Old Yeller, Lassie or Benji on this list. Yes they are some of the most famous dogs of all-time. However, I haven’t actually seen any of those films and I want to be honest with you. Since I already mentioned Wishbone in another article consider him another honorable mention.

Honorable Mention:
Dan and Ann (“Where the Red Fern Grows”)

Basically I wanted to honor this film that I really love. However, they don’t make the cut because I’m not much of a hunting type person. Thus I have no real use for coon hunting dogs. Although, they are some of the most emotionally affecting dogs ever. So if I was ever to suddenly decide to go hunting they would be dogs I’d like by my side.

7.) Snoopy (Peanuts)

I have to admit this is more because I kinda HAVE to put him on this list. Don’t get me wrong Snoopy is a good dog, very good dog. He’s a fun, “Joe” cool with a good sense of humor. If someone is bullying you, doing stuff like snatching away a football before you can kick it, sick stuff like that; he’ll put them in their place. I mean who wouldn’t want a dog who can teach you to dance? Or listen to the stories he comes up with. Assuming I could learn to understand Snoopy’s thought balloons. Although since he does tend to type them up on a typewriter I suppose I could just read them. Although as far as comic strip dogs go I’m probably more of an Odie guy.

6.) Eddie (“Frasier”)

Anyone who knows me knows any excuse to write something about “Frasier” is A-ok with me. However, more “Frasier” related articles will have to wait for another day since this is just about Eddie Spaghetti the dog. Now some may question why I would want to be stared at by him all day? Luckily it’s only Frasier he stares at. Other than that he’s a pretty smart dog who has a very good sense of humor. I mean just look at the joy he brings to Martin’s life. It’s almost like he’s following a script. Also it is said that of all the cast members on the show he received most amount of fan mail by far. Take THAT Grammer!

5.) Chance and Shadow (“Homeward Bound”)

This is a movie I watched a TON as a kid! Back then I didn’t even realize that the animal’s mouths don’t move at all. I’ve got to say if there is any question in your mind, consider how far they traveled to find their family… TWICE. I barely remember the sequel, but the original still holds up as a fun kids film. As far as breeds go I’ve always liked golden retrievers and while Chance is some sort of mix it’s clear that there’s some bulldog in him and those are some of my favorites. Plus you get the nice balance of an old wise dog and young fun one. Heck even the cat isn’t too bad, but still the dogs man the dogs.

4.) Courage (Courage the Cowardly Dog)

A friend reminded me of him and I had to add him. Why? Well the next time monsters, aliens and the like attack you this is someone you want on your side. I mean he has saved the life of a farmer who treats him like crap constantly. Yet as soon as he’s threatened, Courage goes to work. Yes he doesn’t always save Eustace. In fact he often seemingly dies or is horribly mutated, but he at least still tries to save him. After all everything seems back to normal by the beginning of the next episode so I suppose it’s not that big of a deal. Also despite the name Courage he’s afraid of EVERYTHING, (to the point it’s a little bit annoying) yet he still throws himself into danger and makes things happen.

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3.) Dug (Up)

How many times have you wished you could understand your dog and talk to them? If internet memes are to believed there is a significant portion of the population that would stay home and only ever interact with them. Although I don’t know if Dug would be the greatest conversationalist. He’s also been made smarter to function as a servant dog which is nice. Other than that, he’s one of the most realistic dog characters ever. I’m aware even with a translator a dog wouldn’t be able to think in these terms. Still I feel this is the closest to what a dog WOULD think like. A close runner up and other good other example would be the dog from that “Dexter’s Laboratory” episode. Also a golden labrador retriever, but also so perfectly dog-like once given the power of speech.

2.) Sparky (Frankenweenie)

This is for both versions, but more so the recent remake. I’ve never seen an animated animal who felt so real in a movie. Say what you will about the film overall, but there’s no denying how much they capture that feeling of love you have for a family dog. Even after he’s a reanimated corpse he doesn’t lose any cute points even though he may be loosing body parts like a tail or something. But worry not this isn’t like Jeff Goldblum in “The Fly.” If that happens, you just have to stitch it back on and boom… simple fix. Really a low maintenance dog if you don’t mind having to charge him up over and over. We do it for our phones so why not a dog?

1.) Gromit (Wallace and Gromit)

If there was one dog I could own, this would be it. Gromit is completely loyal to his owner Wallace even when he clearly isn’t into the idea. Whether it’s window washing, mechanical trousers, flying to the moon to obtain some cheese, etc. It’s even like having a butler what with all the household chores he regularly does. Also much like Courage he’ll always be there to save you from were-rabbits, criminal Penguin geniuses or evil cyber dogs. I also think it’s great that he has his own hobbies like needlepoint because everyone needs their own “me” activity. Seriously the more I think I think about it the more I can’t think of any faults with this dog, give him another treat just for being a good boy. Plus he doesn’t bark which I think all of even the biggest dog lovers can agree that’s one of their few flaws. But still we hear nothing from Gromit. It’s almost like he doesn’t even have a mouth. Despite that you NEVER have any doubt what he’s thinking or feeling and that’s even more impressive when you consider all he has to convey all of that it basically just an upper brow. Now if you’ll excuse me, I feel hungry for some cheese and crackers for some reason.

What do you think? What fictional dogs do you think are the best?