Did you know that Scooby-Doo, Snoopy and other famous TV dogs are modeled after real breeds? However, it is not always easy to determine which ones. Check out ten dog characters inspired by dog breeds:
Like Scooby-Doo, the Great Dane, the breed the character is inspired by, is also a big, good-natured companion dog. Animals of this breed can weigh more than 30 kg and have a height of 50 cm (centimeters) — Photo: Martin Taimr / Pixabay / ND
Snoopy is inspired by the beagle. Like Charlie Brown puppies, this breed is greedy, usually extroverted and excited. Beagles are usually around 39 cm and weigh 35 kg. – Photo: pexels/albina white/ND
The Brazilian bidou from Turma da Monica, despite being blue, is inspired by the schnauzer. It is very intelligent and family companion. Its smaller version, like Bidu, can weigh 6 kg and reach 33 cm in height. – Photo: pexels/jack granger/ND
Mickey’s moon Pluto is a bloodhound. The breed is known for being gentle and very docile, in addition to being large. It can weigh 44 kg and measure 65 cm. – Photo: e2grafikwerkstatt/Pixabay/
Dorothy’s amiable companion in The Wizard of Oz (1939) named Toto is a Cairn Terrier. The breed is known for being always alert, active and independent. Because it is small, it weighs an average of 6 kg and measures 25 cm. – Photo: pexels/rodnae productions/ND – Photo: hazelw90/Pixabay/ND
The beloved Tramp and Lady are also inspired by real dog breeds. The first is the mongrel or SRD (breed not specified), which, in addition to behavior, usually has a huge variety of coat colors, weights and sizes. The female, on the other hand, is a Cocker Spaniel, a breed known to be playful, alert, and can also be a companion. This breed weighs an average of 13 kg and 36 cm. – Photo: pexels/german suarez/ND
Also in the Lady and the Tramp universe is the Scottish terrier Jock. Like the animal in the movie, this breed is known for its loyalty and independence. Small, they can weigh 10 kg and be 25 cm. – Photo: pexels/rodnae productions/ND
The superhero dog Bolt is also inspired by a real-life dog, the white German Shepherd. The characteristics are very similar to the German Shepherd, although the white is considered a different breed. They are loyal, obedient and love to play, and are great with children. – Photo: pexels/daniel bendig/North Dakota
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