Television dogs have a special place in our hearts. Whether they are real or animated, from sitcoms or kids’ shows, or from the 1950s or today, these 5 lovable pups are pop culture icons. Let’s start-
# WishboneWhat’s the story, Wishbone? Well, it depended on the episode. Wishbone, the titular Jack Russell Terrier owned by Joe Talbot, taught many kids about literary classics such as Oliver Twist, Frankenstein, and Romeo and Juliet on PBS from 1995 to 2001.
# AstroThe Jetsons’ gray dog has brought smiles to many faces since the cartoon’s debut in the 1960s. His loyalty to George, Jane, Judy, and Elroy made him a popular fixture on the Hanna-Barbera series. We rove roo, Rastro. Fun fact: Scooby-Doo and Astro were voiced by the same actor, Don Messick.
# TigerHere’s the story…of a dog name Tiger…who lived in a house with so many freaking kids. Much like the Brady Bunch‘s infectious theme song, the Brady’s fluffy canine is ingrained in many childhood memories. Tiger, a bearded collie, remains a household name thanks to the Brady Bunch‘s many years of syndication. However, it is often forgotten that Tiger was written out of the show partway through the second season.
# CometWhat do you get when you cross one of America’s favorite dog breeds with one of America’s favorite shows from the 1990s? Comet from Full House, of course. Since the golden retriever’s first episode as a puppy, he saw the members of the Tanner family go through many ups and downs.
# Brian (Griffin)Probably the funniest dog on our list, Brian Griffin has been a mainstay on Fox’s Family Guy since its debut in 1999. The Seth MacFarlane creation has been so popular that he was resurrected two episodes after he was killed off the show.