Top 50 Best Anime Dogs [Most popular of all time]

1. Akamaru

Anime: Naruto

2. Iggy

Anime: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure

3. Taromaru

4. Pakkun

Anime: Naruto

Part of Kakashi’s dedicated team of hounds, Pakkun plays a prominent role in the “Naruto” anime. This distinct doggo belongs to the Animal Summoning class of pets. That system helps define the show’s narrative.

5. Heen

Anime: Howl’s Moving Castle

6. Tatsumaki

Anime: Dog Days

During his mission, Tatsumaki also brings Cinque to Flonyard, which later proves to be yet another noteworthy achievement this doggo is known for.

7. Cezar 

One of the best Netflix anime series you will ever find is “Castlevania”. And one of the best undead or reanimated, dogs you will find on this list is Cezar who appears in season 2 of the show.

8. Inui

Anime: Aggretsuko

As Netflix’s original series go, season 3 of the “Aggretsuko” anime gave fans an anthropomorphic extravaganza.

Illustrated with simplicity and well-written, this show has many nice characters, but a certain dog stands out from the crowd.

As demure as she is mannered, bring up talk of her relationship with Haida and you’re going to see another side to this dog.

9. Shiro

Anime: Elegant Yokai Apartment Life

This next dog on our list lives in the Kotobuki Manor, but in truth, he calls the afterlife his real home. Shiro is a ghost dog and is ever-close to Kuri in the “Elegant Yokai Apartment Life” anime.

This white Shiba Inu breed is a sweetheart, but one whose heart was tested when he met Kuri. Fans know that both these characters are no longer alive in the show. That’s because Kuri died at the hands of his abusive mother.

Shiro protected him however he could, but he wasn’t there when the mother took her own son’s life. Shiro delivered karma to the woman, ripping her throat open, an act that had him beaten to death by neighbors.

Such a heartwrenching story. Shiro is most definitely the most tragic dog on our list.

10. Rabi

Anime: Unbreakable Machine-Doll

If you haven’t watched this anime, you may not completely understand what’s written below. But it will help you watch this anime from a different perspective.

Becoming Frey’s automaton must have been confusing for this dog, but Rabi beautifully took to his new ‘Bandol’ state. While he avoids Loki and detests Bronson, Rabi shows an exceptional fondness for Frey.

11. Weed

Anime: Ginga Densetsu Weed

There are variations out there on the “Ginga” anime, but in “Ginga Densetsu Weed” the doggy is the protagonist and his name is, well, Weed.

His growth within this anime’s narrative has been well-written. Compassion and bravery aside, this doggy has a strong sense of justice.

12. Belka & Strelka

Anime: Little Busters!

This entry is not just about one dog. Because to talk about Belka is to also mention Strelka. Both dogs belong to Kudryavka Noumi in the anime “Little Busters!” We wish to detail as much about the large black and white Siberian Husky Strelka as the petite black Schipperke Belka.

Both these dogs are like family to Kudryavka. They are her ‘sisters’, and when her real mother is out as often as she is the dogs are almost like her ‘mothers’.

13. Hiroyuki

Anime: Kemono Michi

Coming into Genzo Shibata’s life, and going everywhere with him, is a pet doggy called Hiroyuki. There are moments in the middle of ring fights when this dog performs moves along with his master.

The story arcs in the “Kemono Michi” anime are memorable for varied reasons.

That one time when Genzo and Hiroyuki were transported to an alternate world, the doggy ended up being a never before seen species there. This in turn put a target on the dog’s back, causing people to attempt to steal him.

14. Genta

Anime: Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne

Belonging to Mimi and Rin, this large white sheepdog is an integral element in the “RIN: Daughters of Mnemosyne” anime.

15. Detective Kunkun

Anime: Rozen Maiden

More than a fictional anime dog, Detective Kunkun is a fictional doll. He seems to be the star of his show, one that is a parody of a more serious detective story.

The Rozen Maiden dolls, Shinku and Souseiseki, play the main roles in this series. They are sitting watching a show starring a puppet, in this case, Detective Kunkun.

16. Pochi

Anime: How To Keep A Mummy

Those eerie white-circle eyes and a black form may at first unnerve some viewers as to the real purpose of this dog in the “How To Keep A Mummy” anime.

Despite being an unnatural fifty years old, Pochi is just like any other dog. She adores affection from her owners and does not behave in any strange way.

17. Mike

Anime: Hunter x Hunter

A frightening giant hound with Tyrian purple fur now terrorizes our list. In truth, he is quite misunderstood. In the “Hunter x Hunter” anime, this wolfish doggy gives us a performance unto himself.

In the series, his behavior is more machine than canine. Almost impossible to control and with the ability to memorize a person’s appearance and scent, Mike is certainly not a pushover among anime dogs.

18. Tanuki

Anime: Super Lovers

It has not been confirmed precisely what breed this doggo is. His fondness for Ren Kaidō is admirable. Ren was tasked with taking care of Tanuki when Onodera was hospitalized following a foot injury.

19. Chalk

Anime: Dr. Stone

Hailing from Ishigami Village, this adorable little white doggy belonging to Suika has enriched the “Dr. Stone” anime to no end.

His role in the show seems to be relegated to dramatically pulling the cover off important scene-changing moments, exposing something hidden that progresses the plot.

20. Romero

Anime: Zombieland Saga

What was once a toy poodle became an undead toy poodle in the anime “Zombieland Saga”. Belonging to Kotaro Tatsumi, this undead doggo serves as Franchouchou’s mascot in the show.

He can adopt a monster form, which renders his Saga-shaped scar more prominent. The appeal of this dog rests in how he behaves like a typical canine despite looking anything but.

21. Friender

Anime: Casshan

Closest companion to Casshern and the only robotic dog on our list, Friender brings with him an intricate backstory, one that further enriches the “Casshan” anime. Before she succumbed to ‘The Ruin’, Root was Friender’s owner.

Casshern came under fire for this, with Friender blaming him for Root’s loss. But one thing led to another and the two of them bonded.

22. Cerberos

Anime: Eyeshield 21

As ruthless as he is famished, this doggo certainly fits the bill of ‘canine from hell’. Hiruma calls him his own in the “Eyeshield 21” anime and relies on him for practically everything: tracking, training, disguise, and more.

This dog has proven to have powerful intelligence.

Cerberos has even shown that he can walk on his hind legs like a person. Some fans have accepted that the dog is wild and that he only follows Hiruma because he’s an easy food source.

23. Holy

Anime: One Piece

The character Ohm tends to ride this big yellow dog around to either fights or sundry destinations. Not only does this doggy in the “One Piece” anime know a good deal of martial arts, but he is also extremely loyal to Ohm.

Such duality beautifully complements this canine, making him an important addition to the anime, and our list. He comes trained to obey orders without question, making him more soldier than a spy.

24. Repede

Anime: Tales of Vesperia

As loyal sidekicks go, Yuri Lowell seems to have found the good boy in anime. In the show “Tales of Vesperia”, we see just how beautifully the bond between a boy and dog blooms.

It becomes exquisitely interesting to observe the changes in the narrative that prevail in this anime around all its characters, including Repede.

How this dog carries objects in his mouth is rather curious. He is one of a handful of doggies on this list who can speak.

25. Hakubi

Anime: Kekkaishi

Technically, this one is a wolf, but one that behaves so dog-like that we simply had to add him to this list.

Having served the Yukimura family for several centuries, this demon wolf’s partnership with Tokine Yukimura is splendid.

The way Hakubi serves her is proof that he is more domesticated, and canine than some might believe.

The insults he flings at Yoshimori and Madarao are an absolute laugh-fest. A lime-green beaded collar and light blue wisps of cloud following his dark-furred form are as intimidating as they are artistic.

He’s relatively much more at ease than Madarao, as seen in the “Kekkaishi” anime. This demon-wolf dog packs some interesting powers as well, which include regeneration and an extreme sense of smell.

26. Kedama

Anime: Given

Living with the main character Mafuyu Sato is a Pomeranian breed called Kedama. In the anime “Given”, we see this super-adorable white pom give viewers some of the most heart-warming dog moments in the show.

Kedama is as energetic as he is prone to swirling in circles. His innocence is palpable, especially during moments when fans see him warming up to strangers.

His ‘turn on the spot’ routine usually unravels when he sees Mafuyu prepping to leave for school. His appearance has made some fans question whether Kedama is a pure-bred pom.

27. Cherry

Anime: Lucky Star

The Iwasaki family in the “Lucky Star” anime are proud owners of this darling dog. The story arc centering around the Tokyo Metropolitan home is memorable for several reasons.

The first portion of the OVA focuses quite deeply on “Cherry-chan”, as this doggo is also called. He has been part of several valuable scenes and narratives in this anime.

28. Puppy

Anime: Code: Breaker

This dog’s name alone makes a case for cuteness. Pet to Sakura Sakurakouji, Puppy brings a strong dose of emotional value to the “Code: Breaker” anime’s narrative.

Born to Dog (yes, that’s the name of the canine parent character), this cute little doggo soon enters Sakura’s life and becomes an integral part of it.

Its doggy par belonged to a homeless man who was killed by G-Falcon in the series, resulting in Dog later following suit. Ogami finds Puppy and hands him over to Sakura.

29. Apo

Anime: Space Brothers

Hibito’s pet dog, Apo, is an adorable pug who has a special place in their hearts.

With a unique dark spot shaped like a heart on his fur, Apo shares the typical characteristics of a pug—being friendly, playful, and having an insatiable love for food, particularly hot dogs.

And who doesn’t like Pugs?

Renowned for his exceptional alarm clock skills, Apo ensures that Hibito wakes up on time each morning.

His warm and outgoing nature allows him to form strong connections with everyone he meets, but he holds a special bond with Hibito and Mutta. In fact, Mutta considers Apo to be his good luck charm.

30. Inu

Anime: Blood-C

This is one of the most mysterious dogs on our list, and much the same can be said of his role in the anime “Blood-C”.

This dog can communicate, which adds to his credibility in the eyes of fans. As Saya gradually starts to recover her memories, Inu supports her and shares his thoughts with her, especially about his existence to fulfill someone’s wish.

31. Owner

Anime: Blend-S

From his signature yellow bandana to that cute look on his face, this brown and white mixed Husky breed has made itself a staple in the “Blend-S” anime.

If this entry reads like an adoption write-up, we ask you who wouldn’t want to own a doggo as sweet as this. Huskies are known to be temperamental, and the Owner is no exception to that fact.

32. Enek

Anime: Spice & Wolf

Companion to Nora Arendt, this black shaggy-furred sheepdog in the “Spice & Wolf” anime is focused and loyal to a keen degree. His intricate bond with the girl is one of the reasons fans have come to love Enek.

In the anime, Nora adopted Enek after finding him wounded (or so she says, though there is no real proof of how the doggo came to be hurt).

33. Beck

Anime: BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad

Though not exactly the show’s main character, Beck’s name was applied to the name of the band that plays a potent role in this series.

Beck at the time already belonged to another. His name is Ryuusuke “Ray” Minami, an up-and-coming guitarist who had recently left a popular rock band.

34. Puppy

Anime: Elfen Lied

When young Lucy found a little stray pup one day, her story arc in the “Elfen Lied” anime was that much better for it.

Fans found it wonderful watching how Lucy sacrificed so much to ensure that Puppy remained secure and comfortable. This dog is considered by some to be a Yorkipoo breed, not that it takes anything away from its adorability.

35. Kazuhito Harumi

Anime: Inu to Hasami wa Tsukaiyō

He was reborn into a dachshund doggy, which technically makes him a permanent dog, and therefore a good addition to this list. As a canine, he not only experienced significant story arc changes, he influenced several of them.

Remember the ruthless Kirihime Natsuno and those awful scissors? Her interactions with him are anime gold, more so considering that she becomes his owner. Only later does Kazuhito even realize that Kirihime was the woman he saved.

36. Bee

Anime: Dragon Ball GT

The characters Good Buu and Mr. Satan own a dog called Bee in the “Dragon Ball GT” anime who is every bit as lovable as he seems.

From the time he was wounded to all the brilliant story arcs he has been part of in this franchise, Bee is a superb anime dog for this list.

37. Tobimaru

Anime: Sword of the Stranger

The anime movie “Sword of the Stranger” gave fans some fine moments indeed, not least among which is the dog Tobimaru.

The heroics and wisdom that this dog brings to the movie have to be seen to be fully appreciated. His interactions with the ronin Nanashi are exceptionally written.

38. Guts

Anime: Kill La Kill

This teeny-weeny doggo is a pug and belongs to the Mankanshoku family in the “Kill La Kill” anime. He is every bit a typical pug dog, except for that cool-blue hoodie.

If there is ever a foodie doggo, Guts will be top of his game. He adores eating his name came from the idea that he ‘enjoys eating with gusto. In the show, he is seen standing on his hind legs, like people.

The humor element comes in when Guts shows an unnatural attraction to Ryuko Matoi.

39. Tadakichi-san

Anime: Azumanga Daioh

Chiyo’s pet, this doggo is important to the “Azumanga Daioh” anime because he plays a potent emotional part in the lives of several of its characters.

Also called “Mr. Tadakichi”, this Great Pyrenees breed is prone to letting Chiyo ride on his back.

This large and gentle canine gave fans beautiful interactions with the character Sakaki.

The story arc where Maya finds Sakaki led several viewers to question the future of Tadakichi-san. But all is well between the dog and the owner.

40. Pedro Martínez

Anime: Kimi ni Todoke

One of the most memorable characters that are guaranteed to make you smile in the “Kimi ni Todoke” anime is a dog named Pedro.

He’s a stray and one that both Sawako and Shouta spotted on their way to school. Shouta was the first to take him in, making Pedro part of his family.

It is so cute knowing that his name comes from both the main characters. The doggo’s nickname Maru came from Sawako, and Pedro from Pin.

41. Shiro

Anime: Shin Chan

Shin-chan comes across a white puppy named Shiro in a cardboard box. Although loved by the family, Shiro often endures neglect due to his owner’s forgetfulness and short attention span.

Surprisingly intelligent, Shiro’s reasoning abilities surpass those of his human companions. Faced with irregular meals or even no food, Shiro has honed his skills in scavenging and foraging to sustain himself.

With an uncanny human-like demeanour, he displays a remarkable sense of responsibility and caution.

42. Chouchou

Anime: One Piece

This dog calls to mind some of those tear-jerking stories of pets doing what they still do even after their owners have passed away, and they do it as if their owners are still around.

This small and friendly ‘Type B’ doggo resides in Orange Town, which the Straw Hat Pirates visit in the “One Piece” anime.

One thing leads to another, and Chouchou becomes their ally, even helping them escape the wrath of some townspeople. No matter the danger, this dog’s loyalty is never in question.

43. Potato

Anime: Air

This cutest of all stray dogs in anime tends to follow Kano around wherever he went. In the anime “Air”, he speaks just one word: “Piko”, which sounds extremely adorable.

44. Makkachin

Anime: Yuri!!! On Ice

Poodles are exceptionally cute dogs, and this one appears in the “Yuri!!! On Ice” anime as a constant companion to Victor Nikiforov. Makkachin has been with him for a long time.

Makkachin loves the water and enjoys drooling over unguarded food. His loyalty to Victor is outstanding.

45. Ein

Anime: Cowboy Bebop

If this next doggy on our list looks like a familiar breed, that’s because it is. A Pembroke Welsh Corgi, made famous by his resemblance to the Queen’s pets, Ein plays a powerful role in the “Cowboy Bebop” anime.

Through keen research, his intelligence has been enhanced to the extent that he is considered a ‘data dog’. Perhaps his name took a few letters from Einstein?

Close to Edward, this doggo has contributed much to the Bebop gang. He helped figure out some of the most important game-changing mysteries in the show, like the time he found out what the sunstone did, and when he knew beforehand the true nature of Vincent Volaju.

This doggy is a valuable addition to our list. Not only can he drive a vehicle, answer the phone, and watch TV, but he also plays Shogi quite proficiently, can communicate with other animals, and hack a system using nothing but his mind.

Cowboy Bebop is reportedly getting a live-action so we may see our doggy in a different look.

46. Zeke 

Anime: Highschool of the Dead

When Alice Maresato first found Zeke, she couldn’t have known that this dog would protect her in every way he knew.

‘Them’ play the role of antagonists in this series. It is both realistic and amusing to see the way Zeke uses his doggo senses to detect these villains and therefore help the Takashi Komuro group that took him in.

This white dog has black ear flaps, making him stand out in his own right. His red collar with hanging bone ornament deserves special mention.

47. Tetsuya #2

Anime: Kuroko’s Basketball

He is referred to as ‘2’ because he comes a close second to the show’s main character, Tetsuya Kuroko. Along with the Seirin team, Kuroko takes responsibility for Tetsuya #2, making him something of a team mascot.

The two white spots above his blue eyes are his eyebrows. As if he couldn’t get any cuter! He’s a typical dog in several regards and is blessed with sharp intelligence.

48. Wanta

Anime: Elfin Lied

Tugging on everyone’s heartstrings, the relationship between Wanta and Mayu is memorable and progressive. The very character of Lucy is redeemed through this dog’s eyes.

49. Alexander

Anime: Fullmetal Alchemist

The Tucker family pet, Alexander the dog brings a jolt of warmth to the show. The white-furred Great Pyrenees is Nina’s best buddy.

The hardest part of all is realizing that Nina and Alexander were fated to get even closer. The heart-breaking and mind-numbing scene that viewers witnessed in the 2003 series “Fullmetal Alchemist” still haunts them to this day.

50. Sadaharu 

Anime: Gintama

He stood for attack and destruction and was watched over by Ane and Mone, aka the Priestess Sisters. Guarding the Dragon’s Pulse, this doggo later found himself without a ‘job’ when the Amanto came on the scene.

This big white-furred red-collared doggy soon became too expensive for the sisters to take care of. He was soon after given to the Yorozuya, with whom he has stayed ever since (hope they refrain from feeding him strawberries and milk).

As you can imagine, there are a lot of serious events unraveling in the “Gintama” anime, and this dog plays an invaluable part in the narrative.

From funny moments to all the times he came in a different disguise, Sadaharu has certainly earned his place on this list. That head-biting habit, though!