We all know that anime has a lot of animal characters being famous for their cuteness and hidden powers. That’s why they are always attractive! And one of the anime animals is DOG. Dogs are also known for loyalty; hence they are always considered as the best friends of humans. No matter what their roles are main or not, they have their own position of people’s hearts.
With this reputation, dogs usually appear in a range of anime shows, films and even games. And there are several dogs which play a huge role in the whole story. If you are an anime lover, you will definitely not be able to ignore the Top 50 cutest and most awesome dogs in anime as below.
1. Akamaru (Naruto)
Akamaru | Information |
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Character Name | Akamaru |
Alias | The Loyal Nin-Dog |
Affiliation | Konohagakure, Inuzuka Clan, Team Kurenai |
Partner | Kiba Inuzuka |
Description | Akamaru is a devoted and active nin-dog from the Inuzuka clan, serving as Kiba’s constant companion. |
Appearance | In Part I, Akamaru is a small dog with white and brown fur resembling a Great Pyrenees. |
Abilities | Akamaru possesses heightened senses, including exceptional smell and hearing, and can sense chakra. |
Jutsu | Beast Human Clone, Combination Transformation, Dynamic Marking, Fang Passing Fang, and more. |
Growth | In the epilogue, Akamaru has aged but remains playful and supportive of Kiba. |
Let’s get started with Akamaru which is known as a nin-dog from Konohagakure’s Inuzuka clan. Akamaru is quite popular in the hit Naruto anime series. He is Kiba Inuzuka’s constant companion as well as a member of Kurenai Team.
In the early part, Akamaru was a small white fur puppy with a brown nose. Over the time, he has grown into a full-sized adult large-breed dog. There’s an interesting point about Akamaru which is quite close to his name just because of the fact that his fur would change into “red” whenever he ingests solider pills. In Japanese, Akamaru means red.
With his heighted senses, he can judge enemies’ strength, communicate with Kiba and cooperate well with his team to conduct a lot of missions. There’s no strange that Akamaru has been described as active and devoted.
2. Hachiko (Hachiko: A Dog’s Tale)
Hachiko | Information |
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Character Name | Hachiko |
Film | Hachiko: A Dog’s Tale |
Based On | True story |
Breed | Akita Inu |
Gender | Male |
Owner | Professor Parker Wilson |
Relationship | Loyal companion |
Story | Dog who waited nine years for his owner |
Adoption | Found and adopted by Professor Parker Wilson |
Passing | Died in 1935 |
Legacy | Symbol of loyalty and devotion |
Popularity | Internationally recognized |
Inspirational Tale | Touching story that has captivated audiences |
As we know that dog is the most loyal animal in the world. This feature has inspired books, movies and statues. Thus, Hachi: A dog’s tale is no exception! Based on the true story of Akita dog named Hachiko, both of two film versions (Japan and America films) are much more successful than they were expected.
The success of two films and even the true story is LOVE. Those touched people’s heart through the detail of Hachiko waiting for his master for almost ten years which proves that human is faced with some reluctance, but dog isn’t. For animals, especially dogs – they only know, protect and even die for their masters by the unconditional love!
Hachiko reminded us that unconditional love is the most precious gift at all. We -human were born, are living and will die in one day. The precious things that we can keep is our images inside the others. His master is always in Hachiko’s heart, and he is always at the special place in our hearts.
3. Holy (One Piece)
Holy | Information |
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Japanese Name | ホーリー |
Romanized Name | Hōrī |
Official English Name | Holly (Viz); Holy (Funimation) |
Debut | Chapter 241; Episode 155 |
Occupations | Pet |
Status | Alive |
Birthday | November 7th |
Description | Holy is a dog raised and trained by Ohm. He is a skilled martial artist and Ohm’s loyal pet. Holy is physically strong and can carry a person on his head. He possesses advanced martial arts skills. |
Appearance | Holy is a pale-furred dog with a black nose, often seen with his tongue hanging out. He has a large size and is capable of swinging fully-grown individuals in his jaws. |
Loyalty and Obedience | Holy is very obedient and loyal to Ohm, always staying by his side and following his commands diligently. However, he can be susceptible to taking commands from others when separated from Ohm. |
Combat Abilities | Holy is a formidable fighter, trained in martial arts by Ohm. He can fight using his paws, perform spinning jumps, and stand on his hind legs. He can deliver powerful punches and is skilled at fighting alongside Ohm. |
Relationship with Ohm | Holy cares greatly for Ohm and becomes furious when his master is defeated. He shares a strong bond with Ohm and follows his commands without hesitation. |
Despite being only for a very short time, the huge pale yellow dog Holy has an extremely strong impression on the audience of One Piece anime. Holy is an oversized dog with a black nose, floppy ears, short tail and round paws; He is large enough for his master Ohm to sit on his head.
Also, he is very obedient and loyal toward Ohm. He doesn’t move or attack unless Ohm orders him. Holy cares and protect his master much whenever Ohm is attacked, Holy knock the enemy out, especially for whom knows martial arts. One more thing of Holy attracts the audience is his two primary facial expressions: anger (when Ohm is attacked or hurt) and compliance (when he has to wait).
With his loyalty, Holy is regarded as the ideal dog by not only One Piece fans but also everyone who wants or owns a companion dog. Holy’s performance of this movie proves that dogs can totally be human’s best friends.
4. Bond (Spy X Family)
Bond | Information |
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Character Name | Bond Forger |
Alias(es) | Worfles (by Franky) |
Gender | Male |
Hair Color | White with black paws |
Eye Color | Black |
Affiliation | Forger Family |
Occupation | Pet |
Status | Active |
Anime Debut | Episode 11 |
Manga Debut | Chapter 17 |
Japanese VA | Kenichirō Matsuda |
English VA | Tyler Walker |
Characteristics | Large stature, fluffy white fur with black paws, resembling Bondman |
Precognition | Gained precognitive abilities, sees into the future |
Sense of Smell | Highly attuned sense of smell, trained to detect explosives and chemicals |
Basic Combat Training | Trained in basic combat abilities, effective at incapacitating threats |
Lack of Control | Unable to control clairvoyance, multiple visions causing unintended consequences |
Here comes Bond if we mention to the top 50 cute and awesome dogs list. Bond is the pet of the Forger Family. His name is quite interesting because it named after the famous spy James Bond. The most distinguishing feature of Bond is fluffy white fur, black paws, small dark eyes and droopy ears. He is a large dog with a bow tie given by Anya after she came up with the name “Bond” for him.
And his special ability really makes us say: “Wow!” when we know that he can predict the future! The detail of Spy x Family shows that he uses his special ability to assist Anya in changing the future to prevent Loid Forger from the death as well as recuse a child from being hit from a falling board. However, Bond had to suffered from the abuse of a lab experiment to gain that precognition ability.
With those above things, Bond is enthusiastically received from fans. Humans need to have a cute pet like Bond in their families. Dogs are kind and friendly towards humans. They are family members, best friends and even protectors.
5. Ein (Cowboy Bebop)
Ein | Information |
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Character Name | Ein |
Anime | Cowboy Bebop |
Species | Pembroke Welsh Corgi |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | Companion |
Affiliation | Bebop crew |
Abilities | Enhanced intelligence, hacking skills |
First Appearance | “Asteroid Blues” (Episode 1) |
Voice Actor | None (animal character) |
Role | Main character |
Residence | The Bebop |
Relationship | Lives with Spike, Jet, Faye, and Ed |
Contributions | Assists in bounty hunting |
Companion | Frequently seen with Ed |
We all know that The Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Corgi is a small type of herding dog originated in Wales. They are one of the most pet dogs which people choose to take their home. And the director of this movie is no exception, Shinichiro Watanabe said: “I had a very strong request from the scenario writer that she really loves Corgis and we had to have a corgi. She told me there’s no way of doing any type of dogs, it had to be a corgi”. That’s why we have Ein in the Cowboy Bebop anime!
The name of Ein is likely short for “Einstein”, so he is very intelligent to be known as “a data dog” which he can conduct multi tasks such as: driving a car (only the wheel), answering the phone, communicating with other animals, watching TV, playing Shogi and even using his mind to hack a computer database. What a wonderful dog!
6. Tetsuya Nigou (Kuroko’s Basket)
Tetsuya Nigou | Information |
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Name | Tetsuya Nigou |
Kanji | テツヤ二号 |
Gender | Male |
Age | 1 |
Team | Seirin |
Job | Mascot |
Description | Tetsuya Nigou, also known as Tetsuya #2, is a puppy and the |
Look at this puppy! It is very cute with big blue eyes and two white spots eyebrows. People might think like this when they see the picture of Tetsuya Nigou. He is Kuroko’s pet in the anime Kuroko’s Basket. His impressive blue eyes greatly resemble Kuroko’s, that’s why he is called Tetsuya #2. He has the top black coat, white tummy and legs.
Kuroko and his Seirin basketball team take care of Tetsuya Nigou. This adorable dog has somewhat become the mascot of the club. Thus, he can read the mood of the Seirin team well and he often bark a lot when the team scores a basket. How intelligent Tetsuya Nigou is!
7. Sadaharu (Gintama)
Sadaharu | Information |
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Japanese Name | 定春 |
Romanized Name | Sadaharu |
Official English Name | Sadaharu |
Date of Birth | 25 Feb/Pisces |
Race | Inugami/Horse (Gender Bender Arc)/The Giant Dogs |
Gender | Male |
Height | 170 cm (5′ 7″) seated |
Weight | 300 kg (661 lb) |
Eye Color | Black/Dark-gray |
Hair Color | White fur |
Status | Alive |
Occupation(s) | Yorozuya |
Strong Point(s) | Biting |
First Appearances | Chapter: Lesson 10 |
Voice Actors | Japanese VA: Takahashi Mikako |
One more adorable pet is Sadaharu. He is a large white furred dog with a red collar. His eyes are dark gray. Although his appearance is cute, his personality is quite weird. He tends to bite people’s heads and he really dislikes being ordered, he only does as he pleases including biting random strangers. His favorite victim is Sakata Gintoki.
However, Sadaharu is not a kind of angry dog. As the series progress, he seems to calm down and lay down alongside with the Yorozuya members. He is also the mascot of the Yorozuya. Despite not often appearing, Sadaharu is still very important character in Gintama. He is also known as a savior of the earth, preventing an invasion of alien cockroaches. That’s why Sadaharu has a huge number of fans.
8. Cerberus (Eyeshield 21)
Cerberus | Information |
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Character Name | Cerberus (Eyeshield 21) |
Anime | Eyeshield 21 |
Position | Linebacker |
Team | Deimon Devil Bats |
Height | 188 cm (6’2″) |
Weight | 130 kg (286 lbs) |
Skills | Incredible speed and agility |
Personality | Competitive and determined |
Backstory | Former member of the Wild Gunmans, adopted by Hiruma on the football field |
Relationships | Sena Kobayakawa (teammate and friend) |
Notable Achievements | Helped the Deimon Devil Bats reach the Christmas Bowl |
Additional Facts | Excessive appetite, ruthlessness, and outstanding intelligence |
Opposite the dogs in this top list, Cerberus is quite impressive with his excessive appetite and ruthlessness (affected by Hiruma) as well as his outstanding intelligence compared with other animals. Cerberus is named after the Greek mythical creature that guards the gates to Hades. He is able to use his front paws while standing on his hind paws and talk. He can also bench press 120kg (about 264 lbs) in chapter 251.
Cerberus is Hiruma’s ferocious dog and quite loyal to him. He only obeys Hiruma – the king of Eyeshield 21. One more reason why Cerberus stays with Hiruma is simply to get food easily! He does everything to fill his stomach! Hiruma often uses and trains him to frighten his players and track down missing club members.
9. Inuyasha (Inuyasha)
Inuyasha | Information |
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Character Name | Inuyasha |
Anime | Inuyasha |
Manga | InuYasha |
Nihongo | 犬夜叉 (Inuyasha) |
Name Meaning | Half Dog |
Birth | Izayoi’s mansion, 200 years prior |
Age | 200 years old (chronologically), 15 years old (physical appearance) |
Status | Alive |
Occupation | Demon Slayer (The Final Act) |
Species | Dog hanyō |
Gender | Male |
Height | 168 cm (5’6″) |
Weight | 65.1 kg |
Eye color | Gold slit-like black pupils (hanyō form), Amber grey (human form), Teal with red sclera (yōkai form) |
Hair color | Silver white (hanyō form), Black (human form) |
Skin color | Fair |
Father | Tōga (deceased) |
Mother | Izayoi (deceased) |
Half-Brother | Sesshōmaru |
Wife | Kagome Higurashi |
Daughter | Moroha |
Abilities | Enhanced jump, Enhanced durability, Enhanced condition, Sharp claws, Longevity, Flight, Limited invulnerability |
Weapons | Tessaiga, Claws |
Team | Kagome Higurashi, Shippō, Miroku, Sango, Kirara, Janis |
Loyalty | Inu yōkai clan, Higurashi family |
Manga Debut | Chapter 1 |
InuYasha Anime | Episode 1 |
Movie Debut | Affections Touching Across Time |
Game Debut | InuYasha (PlayStation) |
Japanese Seiyū | Kappei Yamaguchi |
English VA | Richard Ian Cox |
The name of Inuyasha anime is also the name of the main character – Inuyasha. His father is a demon dog and his mother is a human. In the previous relationship with a full-demon woman, his father has a son, Sesshomaru who is of course full demon and older than Inuyasha. As a half demon, Inuyasha didn’t have an easy childhood and he was lonely.
Because of the mixture of a dog demon father and a human mother, his appearance is quite good. Although he doesn’t look like an ordinary human much, he is a handsome boy with long silver hair, yellow eyes and a unique pair of furry silver dog ears. Furthermore, one interesting detail of Inuyasha is “appetite”. His eyes are brighter when someone mentions to “food”. His favorite food is instant noodle, but he dislikes spicy food such as curry.
Despite having a superhuman strength, his heart was broken down for the girl he loves – Kikyo. Until he meets Kagome to collect the Jewel of Four Souls, his heart is happy again. With her warm heart and enthusiasm, Inuyasha has been fallen with love with her. That’s why he is tortured when his first love Kikyo comes back.
10. Chikuwa (Yuru Camp)
Chikuwa | Information |
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Character | Chikuwa (Yuru Camp) |
Gender | Male |
Relatives | Ena Saitou (owner) |
English Voice | Kristen McGuire |
Breed | Long-coat Chihuahua |
Coat Color | Fuzzy fawn |
Personality | Energetic, enjoys walking, dislikes the cold |
Chikuwa is the long-haired Chihuahua of the character Ena Saitou in the anime Yuru Camp. With his fuzzy fawn color fur coat, he looks cuter. He seems to be very energetic and likes to walk. Although only appearing for an extremely short time, Chikuwa’s cuteness has easily caught the eyes of animal lovers.
His owner is Ena Saito who is a young girl in Yuru Camp. She loves her pet dog and often sleeps with Chikuwa. They spend time together and they are family! Fans of anime would love to have a cute pet dog like Chikuwa.
11. Cezar (Castlevania)
Cezar | Information |
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Role | Pet dog |
Species | Canine Night Creature (zombie) |
Gender | Male |
Status | Undead |
First appearance | “War Council” (Season 2, Episode 1) |
Appearances | “War Council,” “Shadow Battles” |
Relatives | Hector (owner) |
Description | Cezar is Hector’s reanimated pet dog in the Castlevania animated series. It is a black zombie pug with one eye missing and the other appears to glow a faint blue color, reflecting its undead status. Cezar holds a significant place in Hector’s heart, being one of his cherished pets. |
Backstory | Hector found Cezar as a dead dog in the fields and used his abilities to resurrect him, bringing him back to life. However, Hector’s mother was terrified by Cezar’s appearance, which included a missing eye and exposed muscle and bone. |
Role in the Series | Cezar often accompanies Hector in his forge within Dracula’s Castle. He provides companionship and comfort to Hector while he works on his creations. Cezar’s playful and affectionate nature is evident when he approaches other characters, seeking their attention and affection. Notably, he interacts with Godbrand and Carmilla, showcasing Hector’s attachment to his undead pet. |
Cezar is a unique pet dog with a missing eye and the other appears to glow a faint blue color. He is a black zombie pug, and his owner is Hector who uses a hammer to bring humans and animals back from the dead as well as to call demons from the hell into corpses. Despite his ugly appearance, Cezar is still loved by many fans for his loyalty to Hector.
Cezar appeared in the second season of the popular anime Castlevania – War Council. Following the events in the first season, the details of this anime are quite interesting for fans. They are surely attracted to the fight between two groups – Dracula and the group of three people – Trevor, Sypha and Alucard. With short appearing in film, Cezar is still impressive beside his owner Hector.
12. Tanuki (Super Lovers)
Tanuki | Information |
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Character Name | Tanuki |
Anime | Super Lovers |
Species | Tanuki |
Gender | Male |
Age | Varies throughout the series |
Appearance | Short and plump with a raccoon dog-like tail |
Personality | Playful, mischievous, and friendly |
Abilities | Shapeshifting, transformation into objects, supernatural strength |
Relationships | Haru Kaidou (adoptive brother), Ren Kaidou (adoptive brother/love interest) |
Background | Tanuki is a male tanuki, a mythical creature from Japanese folklore. He is known for his mischievous nature and shape-changing abilities. In the anime “Super Lovers,” Tanuki forms close bonds with Haru and Ren. |
Tanuki is named to the Kaidou brothers’ pet. It is a small fluffy chubby animal with a facial feature similar to a raccoon. It can adjust his emotions according to its master’s feelings. Tanuki and the anime character Ren Kaido have formed a very close bond with each other.
There’s a questionnaire of which dog breed Tanuki is even though Haruko D. Dieckman argued how it looks like a Spitz and The Kaidou brothers considered it to be a Pomeranian.
For the fans of this anime, someone thinks that it’s a kind of Pomeranian-mix, especially with its more docile nature since as Haruko pointed out while most small breeds tend to be talkative little buggers and Pomeranians tend to be one of them. Whatever Tanuki is, it is cute and looks like a raccoon dog. Of course, it is always awesome in anime fans’ hearts.
13. Shiro (Elegant Yokai Apartment Life)
Shiro | Information |
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Character | Shiro |
Species | Dog (Formerly) Ghost |
Gender | Male ♂ |
Hair Color | White |
Eye Color | Black |
First Appearance | Manga Debut: Chapter 1 |
Role | Supporting Character |
Residence | Kotobuki Manor |
Personality | Loyal, protective, and devoted |
Backstory | Stray dog turned ghost, befriended Kuri |
One more unique dog in the list of 50 cute and awesome dogs, Shiro is a ghost! His mission is supporting characters of Elegant Yokai Apartment Life series. He is very loyal to his companion Kuri and the residents or friends of Kotobuki-so.
It is a sad story about the reason why he became a ghost. He protected Kuri from his abusive mother by killing her when she ended Kuri’s life. After her death, the neighbors beat Shiro to the death and he followed his Kuri to afterlife. Shiro is an extremely important character in this whole story.
14. Mike (Hunter x Hunter)
Mike | Information |
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Character Name | Mike |
Kana | ミケ |
Rōmaji | Mike |
Also known as | Fluffy (by Zebro; only in the Viz version) |
Manga Debut | Chapter 39 (Paw), Chapter 40 |
Anime Debut | Episode 32 (1999) (Paw), Episode 33 (1999), Episode 22 (2011) |
Race | Undisclosed canine species |
Gender | Male |
Height | 377 cm (12′4.4″) |
Weight | 405 kg (892.87 lbs) |
Eye Color | Yellow (1999), Black (2011) |
Hair Color | White (1999), Tyrian Purple (2011) |
State | Alive |
Affiliation | Zoldyck Family (Owners) |
Occupation | Guard Dog |
If you are a fan of big size dog, you may know Mike. His appearance is very impressive with white fur and a blue tongue but in the 2011 anime, he has purple fur and pink tongue. Both in 1999 manga and anime versions, he is robust. We can find that he is a slender dog with pointy ears, long thin legs, elongated snout, long bushy tail and long curved claws in the forepaws.
Mike listens to no one but his owner – the Zoldycks and he is ready to attack opponents. He is trained to memorize the stranger’s appearance and scent. Thus, He is very dangerous, scary, and mostly emotionless.
15. Rabbi (Unbreakable Machine-Doll)
Rabbi | Information |
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Character Name | Rabbi |
Anime | Unbreakable Machine-Doll |
Japanese | ラビ |
Rōmaji | Rabi |
Gender | Male |
Status | Alive |
Family | Yomi (Mother, Deceased) |
Classification | Dog Automaton, Banned Doll (Garm Series) |
Puppeteer | Frey |
Magic Circuit | Eve’s Heart Sonic |
Debut | Light Novel: Volume 2 |
Background | Rabbi, also known as Rabi, is a male Banned Doll from the |
Rabbi is a dog with an odd appearance, he is the product of a forbidden process. Rabbi is an Automaton created by D-works and the partner Frey. Of course, he is automatically under the control of Frey. And Frey is the only human he adores, he dislikes director Bronson and avoids Loki if possible.
His appearance is strong and quite ferocious like a husky with black fur and yellow eyes. People might feel like being swallowed up when he gazes at them. Especially in his berserk mode, his eyes turn into red, and his body becomes bigger. When this mode is active, he becomes more powerful and can’t be controlled by anyone even Frey. However, he can recover from any injuries he sustains.
16. Pakkun (Naruto)
Pakkun | Information |
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Character Name | Pakkun |
Anime | Naruto |
Species | Pug |
Affiliation | Konohagakure |
Team | Team 7 (formerly) |
Rank | Summon |
Abilities | Tracking, Sensing |
First Appearance | Naruto Episode 38 |
Voice Actor (JP) | Shinpachi Tsuji |
Voice Actor (EN) | Ben Diskin |
Description | Talking Ninja Hound and personal summon of Kakashi Hatake |
Appearance | Small pug with orange fur, brown patch around nose and mouth |
Outfit | Blue vest, Hidden Leaf headband, bandages on right leg |
Summoned for | Assisting in the search for Sasuke Uchiha |
Partner | Naruto Uzumaki |
Mission | Searching for signs of Orochimaru’s men |
Another dog in the popular anime Naruto is Pakkun. He belongs to one of the Summoning animals, summoned to aid in combat. He is a miniature pug and the smallest of Kakashi Hatake’s ninken. He has brown fur, a dark snout, dark ears and pink paws.
The feature to recognize him is the outfit of Kakashi’s ninken which consists of a blue vest with the heno-heno-moheji seal and a Konoha forehead protector. He often wears the protector on the top head like the style of Sakura Haruno. Anyway, he looks so cute in this outfit! Pakkun always gives Kakashi helpful advice and complete the tasks excellently by all his heart. He is a very loyal dog.
17. Tatsumaki (Dog Days)
Tatsumaki | Information |
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Name (kanji) | タツマキ |
Name (romaji) | Tatsumaki |
Status | Alive |
Gender | Male |
First app. | Episode 01 |
Affiliation | Biscotti Republic |
Role | Summoner, Member of Knights of Biscotti |
Summoning Sword | Biscotti’s Summoning Sword |
Responsibility | Summoning the Hero to Flonyard |
Meaning of Name | Tatsumaki translates to “twister” |
Notable Achievement | Brought Cinque to Flonyard |
Tatsumaki is known as a member of the Knights of Biscotti’s Secret Squad, he has a mission to find Cinque – the hero from another world and bring this person back to Flognarde. Although not much is described in terms of appearance, Tatsumaki has always been noted as a brave and capable dog.
At first, when looking at his appearance, he is just an ordinary dog with brown fur. However, he has a special feature which are purple eyes, dark paws and a dark tail. He often wears a long orange scarf. No matter what he looks like, he is a good dog for anime fans.
18. Apo (Space Brothers)
Apo | Information |
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Character Name | Apo |
Anime | Space Brothers |
Species | Pug |
Gender | Male |
Owner | Hibito Nanba |
Personality | Friendly, playful, food-loving, responsible |
Unique Feature | Heart-shaped dark spot above left front leg |
Role | Supporting character |
Relationship | Close bond with Hibito Nanba and Mutta Nanba |
Special Trait | BEST alarm clock, loves hot dogs |
Influence | Helped prevent significant incident |
Notable Trait | Referred to as a good luck charm by Mutta |
Attracted Attention | Caught the eye of Serika on multiple occasions |
Apo is one of the main characters of the Space Brothers anime series. He is named after the Apollo moon missions. He is a pug of the Hibito breed with a typical golden-brown coat. He has a heart shaped dark spot just above his left front leg. He loves eating hot dogs much.
Like being a friend of human, Apo is very friendly and cheerful! He is good towards people he meets especially Hibito and Mutta. Mutta even considers him as his good luck charm. With his cute appearance, fans of anime surely wish to have a dog like Apo.
19. Buddy (Nichijou)
Buddy | Information |
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Character Name | Buddy (Nichijou) |
Anime | Nichijou |
Gender | Male |
Species | Dog |
Spiritual Connection | Buddy comforts Yuuko Aioi after unfortunate events, suggesting a possible connection |
Appearance | Sandy brown dog with light brown fur on his stomach |
Compassionate | Displays compassion, often comforting Yuuko after misfortune |
Companionship | Appears with Co-Buddy when Yuuko and others experience misfortune |
Comforting Gestures | Places paw on Yuuko’s hand, shoulder, or lower back |
Owner | Kiyoshi |
Owner’s Pursuit | Kiyoshi chases after Buddy when he runs away to find Yuuko |
One of the most mysterious dogs in the anime world is Buddy from the anime Nichijou. This dog has a sandy brown coat, very similar to another dog named Co-Buddy. His owner is Kiyoshi while Yuuko Aioi is his spiritual connection.
He appears to comfort Yuuko Aioi by placing his paws in her hands, on her shoulders and lower back after her unfortunate event. He is really a compassionate dog! With this special feature, he attracts many people who love animes.
20. Shigure Sohma (Fruits Basket)
Shigure Sohma | Information |
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Character Name | Shigure Sohma (Fruits Basket) |
Description | Tritagonist of Fruits Basket anime and manga, Main Protagonist of The Three Musketeers Arc |
Gender | Male |
Age | Varies throughout the series |
Height | 178 cm / 5’10” |
Hair Color | Grey (Manga and 2019 Anime) |
Eye Color | Grey (Manga and 2019 Anime) |
Zodiac Animal | Dog |
Occupation | Writer, Personal Assistant, Assistant of the Head of the Sohma Family (Future) |
Relationships | Best friends with Ayame Sohma and Hatori Sohma |
Residence | Owner of the house where Tohru Honda, Yuki Sohma, and Kyo Sohma live |
Transformation | Turns into a dog during the cursed year |
Motivation | Break the Sohma Curse to free Akito and have her all to himself |
Family | Married to Akito Sohma, father of Shiki Sohma |
Personality | Initially laid-back and fun-loving, later revealed to be sly and manipulative |
Appearance | Tall with nape-length grey hair and light-grey eyes |
Clothing Style | Often seen in traditional Japanese clothing |
Notable Traits | Cunning, manipulative, and self-serving |
Character Growth | Influenced by Tohru’s compassion, starts caring for others and reflects on his actions |
Shigure is actually a human, he is quite handsome with nape-length straight medium-gray hair and light-gray eyes. He often wears oval-shaped glasses on top of. I like wearing the traditional Japanese clothing but when he has to leave home for business, he wears dark-colored tight suits and slicks back his hair.
Although he is a human, sometimes he is cursed and turns into a dog. When transformed into a dog, he is grayish black with light green eyes. Shigure is laid-back but also selfish and sly, he always shows loyalty to the one he loves, Akito.
21. Ruth (Ancient Magus Bride)
Ruth | Information |
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Character | Ruth (Ancient Magus Bride) |
Kanji | ルツ |
Rōmaji | Rutsu |
Alias | Ulysse (Former) |
Race | Church Grim |
Gender | Male |
Hair Color | Black |
Eye Color | Red |
Status | Alive |
Position | Familiar |
Relations | Isabel (Mistress) †Chise Hatori (Owner) |
Manga Debut | Volume 2, Chapter 9 |
Anime Debut | Episode 6 |
Japanese Voice | Kōki Uchiyama |
English Voice | Austin Tindle |
Characteristics | Ruth is a loyal Church Grim familiar who shares a mental link with Chise. He can transform into a large black dog with red eyes or assume a human form with red eyes and wavy black hair. He wears a grey top with darker grey stripes, a black jacket, black trousers, and black shoes. Ruth cares deeply for Chise and serves as her devoted familiar. |
Backstory | Formerly known as Ulysse, Ruth was a dog who became a Church Grim after the death of his owner, Isabel. He developed a mental link with Chise and chose to become her familiar. Ruth’s strong bond with Chise stems from his desire to reunite with his previous owner. |
Abilities | Ruth possesses shapeshifting abilities, enabling him to transform between his grim and human forms. He consumes Chise’s magic and serves her faithfully as a familiar. |
Ruth is known as a Church Grim, he can transform into two different entities, a human and a dog. In her dog form, Ruth transforms into a large black dog with dark fur and red eyes. In human form, Ruth often wears a grey top with darker grey stripes, a black jacket, black trousers and black shoes.
Before being with Chise, he stayed with Isabel who was killed by an oncoming carriage. Isabel said: “If Isabel is alone when she wakes up, that’ll be lonely. That’s why I’ll wait forever”. Ruth is shown to be very caring and protective of her master, Chise, who shares a telepathic relationship with her, even knowing her feelings, thoughts, memories, and even emotions.
22. Oda Nobunaga (Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga)
Oda Nobunaga | Information |
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Name | Oda Nobunaga (Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga) |
Japanese | 織田シナモン信長 |
Occupation | Feudal Lord, Military Strategist |
Born | June 23, 1534 |
Died | June 21, 1582 (aged 47) |
Clan | Oda Clan |
Region | Owari Province, Japan |
Famous For | Unifying a large portion of Japan during the Sengoku period |
Nickname | Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga |
Personality Traits | Intelligent, Ambitious, Ruthless, Charismatic |
Notable Achievements | Implementing innovative military tactics, fostering alliances, promoting trade and commerce, construction of significant landmarks |
Allied Forces | Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu |
Legacy | Considered one of Japan’s most influential historical figures, continues to inspire military leaders and politicians |
Oda Nobunaga was the former lord of Owari, Nobunaga was betrayed by his subordinate, Akechi Mitsuhide. In the last minutes of his previous life, he wished to be reborn as a dog. In this life, his wish came true, and he is a Shiba Inu of the Oda household. His Ichiko Oda is kind to him.
Oda Nobunaga’s cute with a lovely red handkerchief. He has a good life with his owner in this life, so he doesn’t want to relate anything to his previous life. He particularly hates the words like “fool”, “stupid” or “idiot” and “fire” because they remind him of Honnoji.
23. Heen (Howl’s Moving Castle)
Heen | Information |
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Character Name | Heen |
Anime | Howl’s Moving Castle |
Species | Dog |
Gender | Male |
Role | Supporting Character |
Appearance | Small white and brown dog |
Abilities | Keen sense of smell |
Relationships | Sophie (Owner) |
Additional Facts | Heen is a small, very ancient white and brown dog employed by Madame Suliman as an errand runner and spy. Heen was sent to escort Sophie Hatter, who posed as Howl’s mother. Sophie mistakenly believed Heen to be Howl and engaged in one-sided conversations with him. |
If you love the legendary anime Howl’s Moving Castle, you will definitely remember Madame Suliman’s dog Heen. Heen is a small dog with soft long ears, and his hair is brown and white. He has a shaggy appearance, and he also looks lazy and slow.
Heen works for Madam Suliman as an errand runner or even an inconspicuous spy. Heen is a very loyal dog despite being accused of a traitor by Madame Suliman. For the fans, his shaggy appearance is funny and cute.
24. Alexander (Fullmetal Alchemist)
Alexander | Information |
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Character Name | Alexander |
Anime | Fullmetal Alchemist |
Full Name | Alexander Louis Armstrong |
Occupation | State Alchemist |
Nationality | Amestrian |
Physical Appearance | Tall, muscular with blond hair and blue eyes |
Abilities | Enhanced strength, alchemy, expert hand-to-hand combatant |
Personality | Boisterous, flamboyant, loyal, honorable, strict |
Backstory | Comes from a prestigious family of alchemists. Joined the military to restore family honor |
Goals | Serve justice, protect family’s legacy, uphold ideals of alchemy |
Relationships | Close friends with Edward and Alphonse Elric |
First Appearance | Fullmetal Alchemist Episode 5 (2003 anime) |
Alexander is a large-sized white fur dog. He is described as a Great Pyrenees, and he is friendly and cute. He is the pet dog of Tucker family and Nina’s closest best friend. He is always seen by Nina’s side. Nina doesn’t tie up Alexander although her father scolded her for which.
Alexander is very cute whenever he sees and greets the Elrics by jumping on Edward; this action is which Nina scolded him. His behavior is mentioned to both anime and manga, all fans know.
25. Wanta (Elfen Lied)
Wanta | Information |
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Character Name | Wanta (Kana ワンタ) |
Age | Approximately 1 year old |
Species | Domestic dog |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | Housepet/friend |
First Appearance | Chapter 7, Episode 2 |
Last Appearance | Chapter 107, Episode 13 |
Loyalty | Extremely loyal companion, particularly to Mayu and her chosen family |
Life-saving Act | Prevented Mayu from walking further into the ocean, protecting her from potential harm |
Protective Nature | Fiercely defends Mayu and other residents of Maple House, despite being small in size |
Relationship | Trusted and cherished by Mayu during her time of homelessness |
Connection to Lucy | Reminds Lucy of her own deceased puppy, creating a sense of care and compassion |
Residence | Resides in a small doghouse near the front gate of Maple House |
Affection | Beloved by the residents of Maple House, cared for by Nana and others |
Symbol of Trust | Reunited with Mayu after a brief separation, demonstrating his preference for those who genuinely care for him |
Wanta is a friendly small dog in the anime Elfen Lied. Although Wanta is not Mayu’s pet, this dog is always with her. Mayu endured abuse from her parents, but after escaping, she met Wanta, and since then the two have been close friends. She proves their relationship by saying: “He’s not really my pet but since we’re always together, we are friends”
Wanta is deserved to be treated well because of his cuteness and loyalty. He has a certain position not only inn Mayu’s hearts but also anime fans’
26. Inui (Aggretsuko)
Inui | Information |
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Character Name | Inui (Aggretsuko) |
Kanji | 戌井 |
Anime | Aggretsuko |
Species | Borzoi |
Gender | Female |
Occupation | Administration (temporary, formerly) |
Employer | Carrier Man Trading Co., Ltd. |
Relationships | Friends: Haida (dated) |
Voice Actress | Japanese: Rina Inoue |
First Appearance | Aggretsuko Season 3 |
Inui is a dog that appears in season three of the Netflix anime series Aggretsuko such as a supporting character. She is tall and slim with mostly white fur and wavy ears. She temporarily works for Carrier Man Trading Company such as an admin. In the office, she often wears a regular uniform with a navy-blue vest and skirt, a white dress shirt and brown shoes.
She has a human personality. She is mild-mannered and demure; she often keeps to herself. In the relationship with Haida, she is respectful and learns to accept his choice. She is wonderful for the fans.
27. Kunkun (Rozen Maiden)
Kunkun | Information |
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Character Name | Kunkun |
Anime | Rozen Maiden |
English Title | Duellwalzer OVA / Detective Kun Kun |
Release Date | April 27, 2006 |
Running Time | 7 Minutes |
Source | Rozen Maiden: Duellwalzer PlayStation 2 game disc |
Format | Presented as an opera performance |
Story Summary | Detective Kunkun foils the evil cat’s plans to steal a beautiful gem |
Perspective | Portrayed from a Rozen Maiden doll’s perspective |
Key Event | Madam Rabbit’s blue tiara is stolen at a party |
Impersonation | Inspector Cat is revealed to be the Cat Thief in disguise |
Tiara Revelation | The stolen tiara turns out to be fake |
Kun Kun (Detective Kunkun) is one of the weirdest dogs in the anime world with a light-yellow coat, darker brown eyes, very long ears, and a brown nose. He is a detective dressed like Sherlock Holmes with a pipe in his mouth.
Kun Kun is a fictional doll character who stars in his own detective parody anime show. Thus, he has a lot of fans, especially Shinku and Souseiseki. Shinku is considered as a big fan of him, she often screams at him to get out the way. Apart from, he is also a lovely animal of anime fans!
28. Weed (Ginga Densetsu Weed)
Weed | Information |
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Character Name | Weed |
Anime | Ginga Densetsu Weed |
Species | Mixed breed (Akita/German Shepherd) |
Gender | Male |
Age | Around 2 years old |
Eye Color | Blue |
Coat Color | Silver |
Height | Approx. 70 cm |
Weight | Around 30 kg |
Birthplace | Ouu Mountains, Japan |
Family | Father: Gin |
Allies | Akame, Jerome, Hiro, Kyōshirō, and more |
Enemies | Hougen, Kamakiri, Victor, and others |
Special Abilities | Exceptional fighting skills |
Personality | Brave and loyal |
Backstory | Son of Gin and Sakura |
Notable Achievements | Defeated Hougen and Kamakiri |
Anime Voice Actor | Masaya Onosaka |
Manga Creator | Yoshihiro Takahashi |
Weed is the main character of the second season of the Silver Fang anime. Ginga Densetsu Weed has 26 episodes and is a TV series based on the manga with the same name. In this anime, Ginga Densetsu Weed is the sequel to Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin and follows Gin’s son, Weed through his journey to find his father and become an adult.
Weed is a friendly dog with a strong sense of justice. He is very brave, compassionate, and also kind. In addition, Weed had the qualities of a talented leader. Thus, he is deserved to be in this top 50-dog list.
29. Makkachin (Yuri!!! on Ice)
Makkachin | Information |
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Character Name | Makkachin |
Anime | Yuri!!! on Ice |
Family | Victor Nikiforov (owner) |
Species | Poodle |
Gender | Male |
Appearance | Large, silver-beige poodle with curly fur and black accents |
Personality | Loyal, playful, and well-trained |
Role in the Story | Constant companion to Victor Nikiforov |
Notable Traits | Inspires Yuuri Katsuki to obtain Vicchan |
Interactions | Often seen with Victor and Yuuri Katsuki |
Makkachin is a standard Poodle with a silver beige curly coat. His nose and paw pads are black. Also, he has an un-docked tail and an easy-to-maintain teddy bear fur clip. He is Victor Nikiforov’s pet and is very loyal to his master. He loves to play in the water, but sometimes becomes a lazy guy who likes to stay indoors. Like all poodles, he is light enough for Victor to carry around.
Makkachin has been Vitor’s pet since Yuuri Katsuki was a child. Yuuri got inspired from Makkachin to obtain Vicchan. In conclusion, Makkachin is a cute dog which everyone prefers a dog pet, should have one.
30. Taromaru (Gakkou Gurashi)
Taromaru | Information |
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Name | Taromaru |
Kanji | 太郎丸 |
Rōmaji | Tarōmaru |
Description | A small Shiba Inu puppy found by Yuki Takeya in the manga, and later by Kurumi in the anime. Became a member of the School Life Club. |
Gender | Male |
Eye Color | Brown |
Fur Color | Light brown |
Collar (Anime) | Red |
Personality | Lively and happy (Manga); intelligent, tolerant, playful, and able to escape (Anime) |
Relationships | – Yuki: Found and cared for Taromaru; considered him a friend |
Status (Manga) | Infected (roaming as infected) |
Cause of Infection (Manga) | Bite mark around neck |
Status (Anime) | Deceased (formerly infected) |
Cause of Infection (Anime) | Attacked by Megumi when investigating the school basement |
Cause of Death (Anime) | Died after being cured in a weakened state |
Debut | Manga: Dog (Chapter 17) |
Voice Actors | Japanese: Emiri Katou |
Taromaru is described as a friendly, cheerful, and very tolerant Shiba Inu. He was found by Kurumi and has become the mascot for a band. He is small with light, brown-colored fur and brown eyes. Inside his ears, there is white fur which also appears on the tip of his tail and paws as well as under his belly and on his lower face. In the anime, we find that he has a red collar.
His personality is notably intelligent and tolerant. Taromaru is also light-hearted and enjoy running around and usually has happy mood. However, he died after being cured in a weakened state. This detail of anime makes fan much more love him.
31. Chouchou (One Piece)
Chouchou | Information |
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Character Name | Chouchou |
Anime | One Piece |
Gender | Male |
Species | Dog |
Occupation | Pet Shop Owner |
Affiliation | Syrup Village |
Appearance | Small white dog with short ears and thin white fur |
After Timeskip | Wears a black bow-tie |
Loyalty | Extremely loyal, protects his deceased owner’s pet shop |
Tragic Loss | Witnessed his master’s pet shop burn to the ground |
Retribution | Luffy defeated enemies as retribution for Chouchou |
Development | Opens a giant pet food shop after two years |
Status | Alive |
Chouchou is a small white pet, beady black eyes and a short, brush-like tail. Despite being a small dog, Chouchou’s physical toughness is high. He was survived after being attacked by the Buggy Pirates and even the Richie.
He is a dog from Orange Town in the Organ Island area, he is Hocker’s companion when he starts a pet shop. Chouchou is usually calm and strict, he will not show aggression unless provoked. Chouchou is a prime example of devotion to his owner, as he stood guard at the store after the owner’s death.
32. Mr. Tadakichi (The AzuSanity)
Mr Tadakichi | Information |
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Character Name | Mr. Tadakichi (The AzuSanity) |
Anime | Azumanga Daioh |
Gender | Male |
Species | Dog |
Breed | Great Pyrenees |
Personality | Gentle, calm, and loyal |
Owner | Ayumu Kasuga (Osaka) |
Role | Supporting character |
Interests | Eating, sleeping, going for walks |
Unique Trait | Enjoys wearing a scarf |
Physical Appearance | Large and fluffy white dog with dark eyes |
Relationship | Chiyo’s faithful companion since she was little |
Description | Described as “a man of character” |
Size | Large enough for Chiyo to safely ride on his back |
Reunion | Rarely makes it to reunions in the story |
Tadakichi is also known as “Mr. Tadakichi”, is Chiyo’s pet dog in The AzuSanity anime, he is the typical Great Pyrenees dog with a thick coat and unique double dewclaws on each hind leg. He is quite large and often let Chiyo ride on him.
Tadakichi has a gentle personality. He is also very friendly and makes friends, hence he is often referred to as Mr. Tadakichi. Also, Sakaki likes him much just because Tadakichi allows her to pet him without biting her. Sakaki wishes to ride on him like Chiyo does.
33. Hakubi (Kekkaishi)
Hakubi | Information |
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Kanji | 白尾 |
Race | Honshū Wolf Ayakashi |
Age | Approximately 400 |
Gender | Male |
Affiliation | Yukimura Family |
Previous Affiliation | Tokimori HazamaKarasumori |
Occupation | Demon Wolf |
Previous Occupation | Yukimura Hunting Wolf |
Previous Teams | 22nd Legitimate Successors |
Previous Partners | Tokine Yukimura |
Base Of Operation | Yukimura Home |
Power/Technique | High Sense of Smell |
Manga | Chapter 1 |
Anime | Episode 1: Scars |
Seiyū | Masanori Ishii |
English | Wally Wingert |
Appearance | Sky blue eyes, black fur with white markings |
Collar | Wears a light green seal collar |
Sense of Smell | Possesses a highly developed sense of smell |
Regeneration | Capable of regenerating and returning |
Relationship with Tokine | Fond of Tokine, calls her “honey” |
Relationship with Madarao | Rivalry, but values Madarao as a fellow servant |
Personality | Easygoing, enjoys teasing Yoshimori |
Hakubi is a demon wolf owned by Tokine. He is an easygoing dog and is very close to Tokine, to the point where he can read her mood. Hakubi affectionately calls Tokine “Honey”. Also, he tends to insult Yoshimori and Madarao.
Hakubi has some Husky traits with a distinctive blue eye that distinguishes him from a normal wolf. He has black fur with white on his muzzle, paws and the end of tail. He often wears a light green seal as a collar.
His abilities are sense of smell and regeneration. Sense of smell allows him to find Ayakashi and Regeneration allows him to return to whenever his body when he takes too much damage or is destroyed.
34. Iggy (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure)
Iggy | Information |
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Full Name | Iggy |
Alias(es) | Iggi (HfTF) Mutt (by Jean Pierre Polnareff) |
Origin | JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders |
Occupation | Canine leader of his own pack (formerly) Unwilling member of Joestar Group |
Powers / Skills | Superior senses The Fool: Sand manipulation Invulnerability Creating exact copies of objects Large size |
Hobby | Wandering off to be alone Eating coffee-flavored gum Biting chunks of hair off of people and farting on them |
Goals | Defeat DIO and resume its life as a leader of its pack (succeeded posthumously) Save Jean Pierre Polnareff (succeeded, sacrificing his own life) |
Friends / Allies | Jotaro Kujo Joseph Joestar Jean Pierre Polnareff Muhammad Avdol (deceased) Noriaki Kakyoin (deceased) |
Enemies | DIO Pet Shop (archenemy) Vanilla Ice (killer) |
Type of Hero | Rogue Animal |
Iggy is a small black, white dog. His paws, stomach, chest, neck and the areas of his mouth and forehead are white. His eyes are blue, and he has loose jowls. His eyes also become larger and more expressive when he fights.
Iggy is an independent dog who has strong opinions and is very confident in himself and his abilities. Iggy has a very distinctive personality, he is rude and means, showing occasional antisocial expressions and showing some bad behavior. However, he is also very intelligent and has the great fighting ability.
35. Bee (Dragon Ball GT)
Bee | Information |
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Anime Name | Bee |
Manga Name | Bay |
Alias | Byis |
Bee is a Labrador Retriever dog, owned by two characters, Mr. Satan and Good Buu. Unlike other Lab dogs, Bee has a gray coat with black eyes. He has gotten bigger and older after 10-year encounter with the Majin.
He is a friendly and cheerful dog, thanks to which he has won the hearts of Dragon Ball fans with his graceful antics. He is usually happy when Mr. Satan and Innocent Buu are together. Also, Bee gets well trained to fetch things.
36. Kazuhito Harumi (Inu to Hasami wa Tsukaiyō)
Kazuhito Harumi | Information |
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Character Name | Kazuhito Harumi |
Anime | Inu to Hasami wa Tsukaiyō |
Gender | Male |
Age | 16 |
Occupation | High school student |
Description | Kazuhito Harumi is an intelligent and calm high school student with a deep love for literature. Tragically killed during a café robbery, he is reborn as a Dachshund dog named Kazuhito Harumi. Despite his new form, he retains human-level intelligence and can communicate telepathically. Teaming up with Kirihime Natsuno, a sadistic novelist, they embark on adventures to uncover the truth behind his death and find a way to regain his human body. |
Abilities | – Human-level intelligence and cognition |
Personality | Kazuhito is intelligent, calm, and possesses a sharp analytical mind. His vast knowledge of literature helps him solve mysteries and overcome challenges. He is loyal to his friends and loved ones, displaying unwavering determination in achieving his goals. |
Relationships | – Kirihime Natsuno: Kazuhito’s partner and caretaker in solving mysteries. |
Fun Fact | Despite his love for books, Kazuhito ironically has a fear of scissors, which becomes both a comedic and challenging aspect of his life. |
Kazuhito is a very special dog because of his previous life as a bookworm. In order to save a woman from an armed robber, he lost his life and reborn into a dog. As a human, Kazuhito was a polite, calm young man who was also extremely kind.
As a dog, Kazuhito is bought by Kirihime Natsuno (is in fact Shinobu Akiyama who is the woman he risked his life to protect at the cafe). In this life, Kazuhito is a small dog with a long body, notable small legs and large ears. He also has dark round shiny eyes, and two patches of fur above his circular. He is a cute dog!
37. Enek (Spice and Wolf)
Enek | Information |
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Name | Enek |
Species | Dog |
Gender | Male |
Hair color | Black |
Status | Alive |
Residence | Ruvinheigen (formerly) |
Relationships | Norah Arendt (mistress) |
Occupation | Sheep dog |
Debut | Light novel: Spice and Wolf, Vol. 2 |
Anime | Wolf and Virtuous Scales |
Voiced by | Chou (Japanese) |
Enek is a canine with thick black fur, black and white paws up to his ankles and wrists as well as a white muzzle. The tail is long with long hair, the ears are long too. He doesn’t wear a collar. Enek is a male sheep dog, and he is cute!
His close friend is Nora Arendt, a central character of the Spice and Wolf anime. He loves and listens to his mistress Nora. His sharp sense helps him to guard the sheep and assist Nora. He was always around to protect Nora and the sheep for making sure they were all safe.
38. Owner (Blend-S)
Owner | Information |
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Gender | Male |
Kanji | オーナ |
Rōmaji | Owner |
Anime Debut | Owner Inauguration, Sister Attack (Episode 9) |
Description | Brown and white Husky mixed breed |
Personality | Mostly happy and friendly |
Special Trait | Enjoys going on walks |
Relationship | Lives with Dino; fond of Maika Sakuranomiya |
Quirky Behavior | Playfully bites Dino; feigns innocence |
Gift from Maika | Wears a yellow bandanna given by Maika Sakuranomiya |
Owner is a brown and white dog, complete with erect ears, typical of a normal Husky. He later got a yellow bandanna to wear around his neck. This dog is very cute but sometimes destructive and stubborn. However, Owner is very emotional and always loves Dino. He also likes to walk.
Sometimes, Owner does thing weird such as biting Dino for no reason and threatening Dino’s figures if he doesn’t give him walks. He also tends to feign innocence and he likes clicking Dino much. Anyway, Owner is cute for the fans.
39. Inu (Blood-C)
Inu | Information |
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Character Name | Inu |
Anime | Blood-C |
Gender | Male |
Species | Dog |
Abilities | Enhanced senses, combat skills |
Connection to Saya | Watches over Saya and seems to know things about her |
Protective Instincts | Demonstrates a strong protective instinct towards Saya |
Loyal Companion | Stays by Saya’s side and supports her throughout the series |
Inu is a mysterious dog in the Blood-C anime, sent to help Saya regain her memories. Inu has similar behavior to humans; he is usually shown to be mature and serious. His ability is high to take matter seriously.
As a small dog with brown fur and 3 red markings on his forehead and eyes, he is cute. At first, he appears silent and distant but when the story progress and Sara’s memory recovery, he starts to talk to her. And the most interesting detail that fans may pay attention to is his mission – he has to fulfill people’s wishes.
40. Kedama (Given)
Kedama | Information |
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Character Name | Kedama (Given) |
Alias | Tama (By Mafuyu) |
Gender | Male |
Age | 9 months old (In dog years), 11 years old (In human years) |
Hair Color | White |
Eye Color | Blue |
Relative(s) | Mafuyu Sato |
Anime Debut | Episode 1 |
Appearance | Rounded with small upright triangular ears. White-colored pom with a small pink tongue. |
Personality | Energetic, excited, friendly |
Role | Supporting character |
Do you know the cutest canine dog in the anime world? That is Kedama – a dog with white fur and a cute appearance. As a 9-month-old dog, Kedama is energetic, friendly, and has a habit of spinning with excitement. He also has many fans thanks to his large blue eyes, straight ears, and long snout, features that contribute to his overall appeal.
He tents to wag his tail and spin himself in circles when he sees Mafuyu as he leaves for school. He also does this when seeing strangers. With his cute behavior, Kedama is deserved to be the cutest and most awesome dog in the anime world.
41. Repede (Tales of Vesperia)
Repede | Information |
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Game | Tales of Vesperia |
Race | Dog |
Occupation | Member of Brave Vesperia |
Weapon | Dagger (main) / Collar (sub) |
Voice Actor | Makoto Ishii (Japanese) |
Loyal Sidekick | Repede is Yuri Lowell’s dog and loyal sidekick. |
Fighting Style | Repede fights with daggers and carries a pipe in his mouth as a memento of his previous owner, Niren Fedrock. |
Tragic Past | Repede’s previous owner, Niren Fedrock, was killed during the events of the movie “Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike.” |
Parentage | Repede is the son of Lambert, whom Yuri was forced to kill after Lambert was possessed by a monster. |
Unique Playable Character | Repede is the first non-humanoid playable character in the Tales series to walk on four feet. |
Repede is a special dog because he possesses the ability to speak human language. He is a loyal aide of Yuri Lowell. Repede is very friendly, he has a habit of holding objects in his mouth, including a dagger and a pipe.
As a puppet, he tends to carry objects in his mouth such as bones or sticks so that’s why he is seen to constantly carry a pipe in mouth which is a memento of his previous owner – Niren Fedrock. Niren was killed during the events of movie Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike.
42. Romero (Zombieland Saga)
Romero | Information |
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Name | Romero |
Japanese | ロメロ |
Romanized | Romero |
English | Romero |
Status | Zombie (Active)Dog (Deceased) |
Birthdate | November 1st |
Date of death | December 9th |
Age | Physically: 3 (dog years)Chronologically: 28 (human years)At least 200 |
Height | 33 cm |
Weight | 3 kg |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | Franchouchou’s mascot, Kotaro’s pet, Jofuku’s pet (formerly) |
Favorite foods | Dried Squid |
Disliked foods | Dog Food |
Voice actor | Yasuhiro Takato |
English voice actor | Alejandro Saab |
Backstory | Romero is the undead pet poodle of Kotaro Tatsumi and the mascot |
Relationships | Romero was Jofuku’s zombie poodle and accompanied him since ancient |
Trivia | Romero often tries to eat things that aren’t meant to be edible. |
Have you ever seen a zombie dog? Romero in the anime Zombieland Saga is such a dog. He has a haunting appearance with bandages, stitches, and blood stains on his body. Romero also has a dead eye, and his fangs are bloody. As a zombie dog, Romero can eat the food which is not good for most dogs such as dried squid and it is also his favorite food.
Romero is the Franchouchou’s mascot and Kotaro Tatsumi’s pet. He is the first zombie animal to be successfully resurrected and gain consciousness. Wanna see the zombie dog? Let’s see him through the door, Episode 2.
43. Chalk (Dr. Stone)
Chalk | Information |
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Japanese Name | チョーク |
Rōmaji Name | Chōku |
Race | Shiba Inu |
Gender | Male |
Fur Color | White |
Eye Color | Black |
Status | Alive |
Nationality | Japanese |
Owner | Suika |
Affiliation | Ishigami Village, Kingdom of Science |
Manga Debut | Chapter 22 |
Anime Debut | Episode 7 |
Japanese Voice | Sayumi Suzushiro |
English Voice | Monica Rial |
Chalk is a playful small dog with white fur and no markings. His fur is quite short and his ears flop over a little as well as his nose is fully black. Chalk often wears a village rope around his neck as a collar. When he gets older, his ears have perked up and his tongue no longer lolls out of his mouth.
He belongs to the character Suika in Dr. Stone. Chalk is adept at sniffing, and also uncovers amazingly great secrets. Thanks to appearing in several key moments of the film, he became an unforgettable character.
44. Pochi (How to Keep a Mummy)
Pochi | Information |
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Character Name | Pochi (How to Keep a Mummy) |
Kanji | ポチ |
Gender | Female |
Coat Color | Black |
Eye Color | White |
Manga Debut | Chapter 1 |
Anime Debut | Episode 1 |
Age | Approximately 50 years old (as mentioned in anime) |
Characteristics | Acts like an ordinary dog, enjoys affection |
Pochi is a very affectionate dog who loves to play and also has a good sense of humor. Despite being said to be 50 years old, Pochi has an amazing appearance with a dark coat and completely white eyes that make her look like a zombie.
She tends to act like an ordinary dog which greatly enjoys the affections of her owner Sora. She sometimes shows the various emotions on her faces that make her cuter. That’s why you get over her facial feelings, you’ll find her very cute.
45. Belka & Strelka (Little Busters)
Belka Strelka | Information |
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Character Name | Belka & Strelka (Little Busters) |
Anime | Little Busters |
Species | Dogs |
Gender | Female (Belka), Male (Strelka) |
Abilities | Flight, Enhanced Senses |
Affiliation | Little Busters |
Occupation | Rescue Dogs |
First Appearance | Episode 1 (Anime) |
Voice Actor | Belka: Ryou Hirohashi, Strelka: Tomokazu Sugita |
Created by | Professor Willa |
Personality | Strelka: Kind, humble, noble. Sweet and supportive towards Belka. Belka: Serious, sensitive. Knowledgeable in magic tricks. |
Likes | Strelka: Belka, K-pop, helping her mom and her hometown. Belka: Strelka, watching MLP: FIM, helping her mom, her toys, her hometown, and saving the day. |
Dislikes | Strelka: Villains, anything boring, her drinks being stolen, and pranks. Belka: Villains, anything stupid, being stolen, and hot sauce. |
Favorite Foods and Drinks | Strelka: Mint Kit Kats, York peppermint patties, Skittles, strawberry milkshake. Belka: Berries, turkey and gravy, orange soda. |
Additional Abilities | Strelka: Control over rocks and metal, creating armor. Belka: Control over water and ice, creating an ice palace, skilled with voice passwords. |
Relationships | Strelka: Gets along nicely with Vector, shares a common ground with Leia, friendly with Umbra. Belka: Has a strong bond with Vanny, friendly with Remi. |
PPGZ Background (Strelka) | Lives with parents and younger brother. Considered the “perfect teen” by her parents. Forms a friendly bond with Belka in her PPGZ form. |
PPGZ Background (Belka) | Grew up in a spy headquarters, frequently uses spy skills in battle. Lives with her dad and older brother, befriends Strelka in her PPGZ form. |
Belka and Strelka were inspired by two actual dogs that were launched into space by the Russians. They belonged to a girl named Kudryavka Noumi. Belka is a small black Schipperke, Strelka is a large Siberian Husky with black and white fur.
Kudryavka got Belka and Strelka when she was a child. For Kudryavka, these dogs are the only ones which keep her cheerful and lead a good life. They are not only pets, but they are also her sisters. They usually spend time together!
46. Guts (Kill la Kill)
Guts | Information |
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Full Name | No information |
Alias(es) | No information |
Origin | No information |
Occupation | No information |
Powers / Skills | No information |
Hobby | No information |
Goals | No information |
Family | No information |
Friends / Allies | No information |
Enemies | No information |
Type of Hero | No information |
Additional Facts | Guts is the Mankanshoku family’s pet pug |
Guts – the pet of the Mankanshoku family in the Kill La Kill anime is a small pug that loves to eat and often walks with his tongue. He is pale cream color with large eyes and a dark face. He usually wears a light blue hoodie covering his ears. He is very mischievous; he can walk on his hind legs like a human.
Because of his funny cute appearance and mischievous personality, he gets many anime fans who likes to have a pet dog. Dogs not only are humans’ friends but also cure them in the busy life! Or we only see them jumping and running, we can feel relaxed.
47. Armageddon (Hayate no Gotoku! Cuties)
Armageddon | Information |
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Japanese Name | ハルマゲドン |
Romaji Name | Armageddon |
Gender | Male |
Hair Color | White |
Eyes Color | Black |
Status | Alive |
Personality | Enjoys chocolate cornets, dislikes cats |
Owner | Fumi Hibino |
Description | Large-sized dog with white fur and black eyes |
First Appearance | Manga: Chapter 306 |
Additional Information | Rarely seen wearing a brown collar |
Armageddon is a dog with white fur and black eyes, he is very large in size. He rarely wears a brown collar. He is Fumi’s lovely pet pooch. Armageddon loves to eat chocolate, so he takes a liking to Alice because her hair is like chocolates.
He is also the one which creates the chance of meeting among Alice, Hayate and Alice. He is attracted to Alice’s chocolate cornet. He attempts to get it, but Hayate stops him. Then, Fumi appears and explains to Alice and Hayate that Armageddon is her pet dog. This detail also shows that Armageddon really like chocolate because Alice’s hair color like chocolate cornet color.
48. Menchi (Excel Saga)
Menchi | Information |
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Character Name | Menchi |
Anime | Excel Saga |
Species | Dog |
Occupation | Emergency Food Supply |
Personality | Optimistic, high-strung, anxious |
Special Ability | Expert in judging food quality |
Appearance | Small, white dog with a pink bow |
Voice Actor | Mika Kanai |
First Appearance | Episode 1 |
Escape Tendency | Often attempts to flee or escape from Excel |
Emotional Song | Barks the “Menchi no Aishu no Borero” song at the end of each episode |
Tragic Finale | In the last episode, the translator is cooked while Menchi translates for her |
Menchi in Excel Saga is a dog but looks like a cat. She always thinks she is better than her master and always finds a way to run away for an adventure. Menchi is also the one who sings (or barks) the ending song of this anime.
She is very optimistic with a hope to be freedom although in the full version of her song, it’s implied that Menchi is successfully killed and cooked. The audiences may feel sorry for her when they are listening to her song and find her sorrow.
49. Pluto (Black Butler)
Pluto | Information |
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Character Name | Pluto |
Anime | Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) |
Nickname | Plu-Plu |
Role | Minor antagonist |
Voice (Japanese) | Takafumi Yamaguchi |
Voice (English) | Z. Charles Bolton |
Appearance | Large demon hound with white fur; Human form with silver hair, red eyes, fangs, and black toenails |
Abilities | Transformation between demon hound and human forms; Enhanced senses (tracking, fire breath); Immense strength |
Personality | Loyal, protective, dog-like behavior; Envious of attention from Sebastian Michaelis |
Backstory | Saved from abusive owner who exploited the Demon Hound legend; Taken in by the Phantomhive household |
Relationships | Ciel Phantomhive (Master), Sebastian Michaelis (Associate), Angela Blanc (Former owner) |
Assistance | Aids in various tasks for the Phantomhive household, including finding Elizabeth Midford and defending Phantomhive Manor |
Tragic Ending | Sacrificed and killed by Ciel’s orders during Ash Landers’ rampage |
Favorite Treat | Innuko dog treats |
Pluto (is also known as Plu-Plu) is actually a demon hound that also maintains human form. He is a fierce hunting dog, even when transformed into a human he retains the same qualities as a dog. Except for his master, Pluto doesn’t have much affection for humans.
Being correctly with his name Pluto, he has shoulder-length, silver hair, red eyes and black toenails. He tends to show nude in human form. Also, he often changes back and forth between human and demon forms. People may be scared when they see him because he never speaks, just howl or bark. Anyway, Pluto is cool!
50. Den (Fullmetal Alchemist)
Den | Information |
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Character Name | Den |
Anime | Fullmetal Alchemist |
Species | Dog |
Amestrian Pet | Yes |
Residence | Resembool, Amestris |
Family | Winry Rockbell, Pinako Rockbell |
Unique Trait | Automail front leg, Being an extremely good girl |
First Appearance | Chapter 9 (manga), Episode 6 (2009 series), Episode 3 (2003 series) |
Den is a dog and a loyal companion to the Rockbell family. This is a very adorable, friendly, and lovely dog. Den lost a leg, but thanks to Winry’s automatic limb-making skills, she can still run and jump without any problems. She loves her master’s family very much and is ready to protect them from threats.
Den is the last dog in the top 50 cute and awesome dog with his unique feature. She can walk without her front leg. For anime fans, this is a dog which is quite resilient! They can get inspired from her to face with the problems in life.