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* Almost played straight in ''OliverAndCompany''. Dodger is a fast-talking, street-wise mutt JiveTurkey, Tito is a chihuahua with a HairTriggerTemper, Georgette the poodle is a spoiled literal RichBitch, the {{Ironic Nickname}}d Einstein exemplifies the Great Dane's GoodIsDumb stereotype, Rita the saluki, as per the SmurfettePrinciple is the only female of Dodger's gang, and dobermans Rosco and Desoto are the classic {{Angry Guard Dog}}s. Only Francis violates the rule, being a well-educated bulldog with an appreciation for the arts and a British accent ({{Irony}}).

* The trope may have gained popularity with ''LadyAndTheTramp''. It has an entire pound full of colorful ethnic stereotypes, including a rare American example of an English bulldog with an English accent.
* ''TheAristocats'' features the rare example of colorful ethnic cat stereotypes (with a Russian Blue, a Siamese, etc.)

* ''AmericanDragonJakeLong'''s [[strike:mutt]] shar pei character has him with a very stereotypical Brooklyn accent, whilst the setting takes place in New York City.

* Dobermans are often fiercely disciplined soldiers when they aren't {{Angry Guard Dog}}s.

** Horribly subverted with Hougen and Genba from ''GingaDensetsuWeed''. They may be Great Danes, but...they're EVIL!

* Great Danes are big and friendly, perhaps boisterously clumsy, and also dumb (the archetypal example being ScoobyDoo).

* The most common dog in ''HarcestMoon'' is a hound, likely a beagle, which are a must have for FarmBoy's.

* Greyhounds, canine speed personified.

* ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers'' has a couple of examples of this trope: The Doberman from ''To the Rescue'' part 4 is an AngryGuardDog, Frenchie from the same episode, a French poodle with a French accent, is zee leader of zee Pound Underground. And yes, there is also the stereotypical pair of mean Siamese cats two parts earlier who happen to be twins.

* Almost played straight in OliverAndCompany. Dodger is a fast-talking, street-wise mutt JiveTurkey, Tito is a chihuahua with a HairTriggerTemper, Georgette the poodle is a spoiled literal RichBitch, the {{Ironic Nickname}}d Einstein exemplifies the Great Dane's GoodIsDumb stereotype, Rita the saluki, as per the SmurfettePrinciple is the only female of Dodger's gang, and dobermans Rosco and Desoto are the classic {{Angry Guard Dog}}s. Only Francis violates the rule, being a well-educated bulldog with an appreciation for the arts and a British accent ({{Irony}}).

** Not so much a subversion in the case of Iggy, just a atereotype not specifically mentioned above. Certain small breeds really do tend to be very nervous, and Chihuahuas in particular are virtually the poster child for "tiny neurotic rat-dog".

** On a related note - Pomeranians being stereotyped as obnoxious and suffering from "Little dog syndrome" can also be inverted by ''responsible'' owners who socialize them and train them early: Most people don't realize Pomeranians are ''actually'' simply bred-down versions of other Spitz breeds - working dogs. Pomeranians tend to be just as eager to please as any other working dog, despite being small. They also won't bark just to bark - usually, if they ''are'' trained right, they will only bark when there's something worth barking at. Amusingly, sometimes that means not barking until someone has already walked into the house.

* Very small dogs, especially Chihuahuas and Pomeranians, have a reputation for [[TheNapoleon taking on more than they can handle]] and/or being overly spoiled (similar to the poodle).

* Poodles are dainty and spoiled, ideal for the RichBitch. And almost AlwaysFemale. Occasionally sports a French accent (playing on the "French Poodle" {{National Stereotype| s}}).

* Saint Bernards are lovably stoic heroes who will brave the fiercest blizzard to save the day. A brandy barrel attached to their collar is optional.

* ''Krypto The Super-Dog'''s "Dog Star Patrol" includes a British Bulldog and a French-Canadian-accented Husky, while "Ace the [[{{Batman}} Bat-hound]]" is an Alsatian, presumably playing on their use as police dogs.

Often, animation writers use a dog's breed to determine its personality by making it a kind of voiced ethnic stereotype, especially if the name of the breed has a country in it. This has little to do with how the breed ''really'' acts, as anyone who has dogs will attest.

* Sid Phillips had a vicious toy-chewing Pitbull in ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory'' who would attack Buzz and Woody when ever on screen with both of them.

* Scenthounds, especially bloodhounds and Basset Hounds, are often portrayed as low-energy and laconic.

* The term "dog" is usually used in a negative way in TheBible. This is probably in reference to the feral scavanger dogs common in Middle Eastern cities for a long time.

* Great Danes are big and friendly, perhaps boisterously clumsy, and also dumb (the archetypal example being ScoobyDoo.)

* Pitbulls (Staffordshire bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, and American pit bull terriers) are portrayed as invariably savage and ferocious. That stereotype is the very reason they are (sadly) the biggest targets of breed-specific legislation (BSL) in RealLife .