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Brian Griffin

Brian Griffin is the Griffin family's dog: he walks upright, drinks martinis, drives, and considers himself a serious writer despite little evidence. Seth MacFarlane developed him from a dog character in his student films and voices him in his own natural speaking voice.

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Television AnimationDebut 1999animationtelevision

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First appearance
Family Guy (1999), Fox
Created by
Seth MacFarlane
Also known as
Brian
Universe
Family Guy
Appears in
animation, television

Who is Brian Griffin?

Brian Griffin is the Griffin family's dog: he walks upright, drinks martinis, drives, and considers himself a serious writer despite little evidence. Seth MacFarlane developed him from a dog character in his student films and voices him in his own natural speaking voice. Brian is the show's intellectual and frequently its hypocrite, and his pairing with baby Stewie became one of Family Guy's most popular formats, including a run of musical Road to... episodes. In 2013 the show killed Brian off and brought him back two episodes later after a strong reaction from viewers. His unpublished novel, Faster Than the Speed of Love, is a running joke about his literary ambitions, and he is the one member of the household who clearly understands everything Stewie says.

Brian Griffin: the details

First appearance
Family Guy, January 1999
Created by
Seth MacFarlane
Voiced by
Seth MacFarlane, in his natural voice
Origins
Developed from a dog in MacFarlane's student films
With Stewie
Their Road to... episodes are among the show's best known
Killed and revived
Written out in 2013 and returned two episodes later

Why Brian Griffin endures

Family Guy's talking dog, whose brief death in 2013 showed how attached viewers were.

What Brian Griffin looks like on a shirt

Signature motif: White dog with a red collar, often holding a martini

White figures need a dark ground. Brian-and-Stewie designs are the most common.

Adult sizing. White on black or navy; pairs naturally with Stewie designs.

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Family Guy Brian Griffin A Family Dog Ready For A Walk Premium Tri-blend T-Shirt
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Family Guy Brian Griffin A Family Dog Ready For A Walk Premium Tri-blend T-Shirt
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Mens Family Guy Brian Griffin A Family Dog Ready for A Walk Performance T-Shirt
$19.99on amazon.com · Sep 16, 2026
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Who has played Brian Griffin

PerformerProductionYearType
Seth MacFarlaneFamily Guy1999Voice

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Brian Griffin T-shirts: common questions

Who created Brian Griffin?

Brian Griffin was created by Seth MacFarlane, first appearing in Family Guy in 1999 (Fox).

What does a Brian Griffin T-shirt usually look like?

White dog with a red collar, often holding a martini. Adult sizing. White on black or navy; pairs naturally with Stewie designs.

Are Brian Griffin T-shirts made for children?

No. Brian Griffin comes from work made for older audiences, so we keep the character off our kids pages even where children's sizes are manufactured.

Who has played Brian Griffin?

Brian Griffin has been voiced by Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy, 1999).

How much does a Brian Griffin T-shirt cost?

Brian Griffin shirts we currently track start from around $19.99 on amazon.com. Every price on this page is dated, because they move.

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