What type of dog is pluto?

Officially a mixed-breed dog, he made his debut as a bloodhound in the Mickey Mouse cartoon The Chain Gang. Together with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Goofy, Pluto is one of the "Sensational Six"—the biggest stars in the Disney universe. read more

Pluto, officially a mixed-breed dog, made his debut as a bloodhound in the Mickey Mouse cartoon The Chain Gang. Together with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Goofy, Pluto is one of the "Sensational Six"—the biggest stars in the Disney universe. read more

Pluto, also called Pluto the Pup, is a cartoon dog created in 1930 at Walt Disney Productions. He is a yellow-orange color, medium-sized, short-haired dog with black ears. Unlike most Disney characters, Pluto is not anthropomorphic beyond some characteristics such as facial expression. read more

In 1931 the same dog reappeared and was given the name Pluto, thereafter officially joining Mickey's usual cast of characters. Though the character art has evolved, it is most likely that Pluto was originally intended to be a Bloodhound, as evinced by the long, droopy ears, wrinkly face, thin whip tail, and slightly bowlegged, ungainly limbs. read more