Dog Names that Start with W

That's right, Wishbone, from the 1995-2001 TV show! This PBS children's show was known for the adorable, talking Jack Russel Terrier – Wishbone. And aside from talking, Wishbone was special because he dressed up for every episode, and told stories from literature. In every 30-minute episode, he'd act out the Odyssey, or Joan of Arc, and teach children the great stories of literature they were bound to study in high school and college. 

Of course, casting for the show was a major process. Over 100 dogs auditioned for the role, but Soccer was chosen due to his expressive face. He belonged to an animal trainer by the name of Jackie Martin Kaptan, who once explained that the show demanded Soccer be in almost every scene of the show. To keep him from being exhausted and overworked, they hired extras to fill in the scenes where facial expressions weren't required. 

Another dog with a famous name that starts with a "w" is Winn-Dixie, from the novel written by Kate DiCamillo. In it, a girl and her father move to a new city in Florida and find themselves with a new dog. He is rather unsightly, but funny, and quickly wins them over. It is through the dog that the girl finds out more about her absent mother, and her new neighbors. It led to a movie in 2005, directed by Wayne Wang. 

 Finally, there's Wonder Dog, the iconic and heroic canine that hung out with the likes of the Super Friends – Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, Robin, and Aquaman, all based after the Justice League. Despite not having any powers, Wonder Dog was still smart and aware of us surroundings, quickly catching onto things and deducing the best courses of action. If that isn't heroic, then nothing is! 

He first appeared in the animated TV show (1973) and comic book (1976), but it wasn't until 2008 that he was properly incorporated into the DC Universe. He was the pet sidekick of the whole crew, really, but mainly Wendy Harris and Marvin White, the two teenage sidekicks of the Super Friends.  Of course, Wendy and Marvin were vehicles, a means for the audience to relate to the show and feel like they were included. Wonder Dog was an extension of that – most people have or want a dog. Especially a sidekick in a cape!  But, clearly that wasn't enough for DC Comics. Their portrayal of him in Teen Titans left much to be desired, portraying him as a villain.