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Snoopy is an anthropomorphicbeagle in the comic strip Peanuts by American cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. He also appears in all of the Peanuts films and television specials. Since his debut on October 4, 1950, Snoopy has become one of the most recognizable and iconic characters in the comic strip and is considered more famous than Charlie Brown in some countries.
Snoopy, the beloved dog from the Peanuts comic strip, is more than just Charlie Brown’s sidekick. Here are four fun facts that might surprise you.
Snoopy is a Beagle — officially!
Although his breed wasn’t confirmed for nearly a decade, Snoopy was eventually recognized as a Beagle.
Snoopy can be selfish, gluttonous, and lazy at times, and occasionally mocks his owner, Charlie Brown. But on the whole, he shows great love, care, and loyalty for his owner (even though he cannot even remember his name and always refers to him as "the round-headed kid"). In the 1990s comic strips, he is obsessed with cookies, particularly the chocolate-chip variety.
He had a previous owner before Charlie Brown.
In the 1972 movie Snoopy Come Home, we learn that Snoopy once lived with a girl named Lila.
In Snoopy Come Home (1972), we discover a touching chapter of Snoopy’s past: he once belonged to a girl named Lila, who had to give him up when her family moved to a building that didn’t allow dogs. Snoopy receives a letter from Lila while she's in the hospital, prompting him to leave Charlie Brown and visit her.
Snoopy has seven siblings.
Despite calling himself an “only dog” in early comics, Snoopy actually has a big family! His siblings include Spike, Belle, Olaf, Marbles, Andy, Molly, and Rover.
Spike was the first sibling to appear, debuting in 1975. Belle appeared in 1976. She’s Snoopy’s sister and has a teenage son.Marbles showed up in 1982. Olaf was introduced in 1989. Andy first appeared in the 1991 TV special Snoopy’s Reunion, and later in the comic strip in 1994.
He almost had a different name.
Charles Schulz originally wanted to name him “Sniffy,” but discovered another comic already used that name. Luckily, Schulz remembered his mother once suggested “Snoopy” — and the rest is history.
Snoopy was officially named in the November 10, 1950 comic strip.
The name helped define his quirky, imaginative personality.
Schulz’s childhood dog, also named Spike, inspired Snoopy’s look and behavior.
Snoopy’s name became iconic, even more recognizable than Charlie Brown in some countries.
Here are some official Snoopy websites and social media pages you can follow
Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the Peanuts gang, these are the best places to stay updated with Snoopy’s adventures, merchandise, and animated specials
