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Dug
Dug is a friendly golden retriever who can talk because of a translating collar invented by the explorer Charles Muntz, and who announces his love for Carl within seconds of meeting him. In Pixar's Up, released in 2009, he belongs to a pack of guard dogs trained to track the rare bird Kevin, but he is too kind and too easily distracted to be any good at it — the word squirrel stops him mid-sentence every time, which became one of the most repeated jokes from any Pixar film.
- First appearance
- Up (2009), Pixar Animation Studios
- Created by
- Pete Docter, Bob Peterson
- Universe
- Up
- Appears in
- animation, film, television
Who is Dug?
Dug is a friendly golden retriever who can talk because of a translating collar invented by the explorer Charles Muntz, and who announces his love for Carl within seconds of meeting him. In Pixar's Up, released in 2009, he belongs to a pack of guard dogs trained to track the rare bird Kevin, but he is too kind and too easily distracted to be any good at it — the word squirrel stops him mid-sentence every time, which became one of the most repeated jokes from any Pixar film. Bob Peterson, who co-directed Up and co-wrote it, voiced Dug himself, giving him a halting, eager delivery that sounds like a dog trying hard to be understood. The other dogs, led by the Doberman Alpha, have collars too, and Alpha's broke into a squeaky voice, which is the film's other big dog joke. Dug had his own short, Dug's Special Mission, in 2009, and a series of Disney+ shorts, Dug Days, in 2021. On clothing he is the most bought character from Up, usually with the squirrel line or his open-mouthed grin, and he works for dog owners as much as for Pixar fans. His cone of shame, which the pack forces him to wear, is another recognisable detail.
“I have just met you, and I love you.”Up (2009)
Dug: the details
- First appearance
- Up, May 2009
- Voiced by
- Bob Peterson, the film's co-director
- Breed
- Golden retriever
- How he talks
- A translating collar invented by Charles Muntz
- The joke
- The word squirrel interrupts him every time
- Short films
- Dug's Special Mission (2009) and Dug Days on Disney+ (2021)
- Pack leader
- Alpha, a Doberman with a broken, squeaky voice collar
Why Dug endures
Pixar's best-loved dog, and the source of one of animation's most repeated one-word jokes.
What Dug looks like on a shirt
Signature motif: Golden retriever with a red collar, head tilted, tongue out
The squirrel line is the best-selling design. Warm golden tones suit green, grey and navy fabric.
Squirrel and grin designs suit children, adults and dog owners. Pairs with Carl and Russell.
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Who has played Dug
| Performer | Production | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Peterson | Up | 2009 | Voice |
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Who created Dug?
Dug was created by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson, first appearing in Up in 2009 (Pixar Animation Studios).
What does a Dug T-shirt usually look like?
Golden retriever with a red collar, head tilted, tongue out. Squirrel and grin designs suit children, adults and dog owners. Pairs with Carl and Russell.
Are Dug T-shirts made for children?
Yes — Dug appears on our kids pages, and shirts are commonly made from US toddler 2T up through youth XL.
Who has played Dug?
Dug has been voiced by Bob Peterson (Up, 2009).
How much does a Dug T-shirt cost?
Dug 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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