12 Emmy-Worthy TV Dogs

COMET 

Show: "Full House"

Real Name: Buddy

Breed: Golden Retriever

Famous Fact: After "Full House," Buddy went on to star in the popular Disney film "Air Bud."

BUCK

Show: "Married... With Children"

Real Name: Michael 

Breed: Briard Mix

Famous Fact: Michael was 12-and-a-half when he retired from "Married... With Children," after serving as the family dog for eight years on the show. 

BRANDON 

Show: "Punky Brewster" 

Real Name: Brandon 

Breed: Golden Retriever 

Famous Fact: Brandon was a puppy when the show first aired. Viewers were able to watch both Punky and Brandon grow up through the entire series, all 88 episodes from 1984 to 1988. He was named after the head of NBC, the network that aired "Punky Brewster."

EDDIE 

Show: "Frasier"

Real Name: Moose 

Breed: Jack Russell Terrier

Famous Fact: At the height of the show, not only did Moose receive tons of fan mail, he also landed the cover of Entertainment Weekly.

RIN TIN TIN 

Show: "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin"

Real Name: Rin Tin Tin 

Breed: German Shepherd 

Famous Fact: Rin Tin Tin was paid almost eight times more than his human co-stars. He was nominated as best actor for the first Academy Awards (he was said to have gotten the most votes, although the Oscar went to a human) in 1929. 

FLASH 

Show: "Dukes of Hazzard"

Real Name: Sandy 

Breed: Basset Hound 

Famous Fact: Although Flash was a male dog on the show, he was actually a she. Sandy was a rescue from a a dog shelter. 

LASSIE 

Show: "Lassie"

Real Name: Pal 

Breed: Collie

Famous Fact: Pal was the first canine actor to play "Lassie." He appeared in seven MGM films between 1943 and 1951, and the two pilots filmed for the 1954 television series before he retired.

MIGNON 

Show: "Green Acres"

Real Name: Mignon

Breed: Yorkshire Terrier 

Famous Fact: Although Mignon made many appearances during the first season of "Green Acres" alongside Lisa Gronyitz Douglas, he was not seen very much throughout the rest of the season. 

MURRAY 

Show: "Mad About You"

Real Name: Maui

Breed: Border Collie Mix 

Famous Fact: Maui was found in an animal shelter and was taken in by a famous Hollywood animal trainer. In addition to "Mad About You,"  Maui also starred in commercials and was backup for the top dog in the feature film "Bingo."

NUNZIO 

Show: "Dharma & Greg"

Real Name: Bub

Breed: Cardigan Welsh Corgi 

Famous Fact: Bub the dog played Nunzio, but was later replaced by Twiggy during the 2000-2001 season. 

PETE 

Show: "Little Rascals" 

Real Name: Pal 

Breed: American Bull Terrier 

Famous Fact: Pal was the original dog actor in "Little Rascals," and had a natural ring around his eye. 

ZEUS AND APOLLO 

Show: "Magnum P.I."

Real Names: Whiskey, Brutus and Dominique 

Breed: Doberman Pinscher 

Famous Fact: The dogs were going to be written out of the script in order to save costs, but were saved by the show's stars Tom Selleck and John Hillerman, who didn't want the show to go on without them. 

TIGER 

Show Name: "The Brady Bunch"

Real Name: Tiger 

Breed: Mutt 

Famous Fact: Tiger was killed in a car accident during the first season. His successors were not as adept as actors as he was, so the dog was written out of the script.