Pluto

Mickey Mouse's beloved dog

Mickey Mouse's pet dog and an adorable dog character. Active since the 1930s, it possesses charm as a character without being anthropomorphized.

Trivia

  • Pluto usually does not speak lines, expressing emotions through facial expressions and body movements
  • Once spoke words ('Kiss me') in a single 1930s short
  • Name derives from Pluto, the planet discovered in 1930
  • After the 2006 dwarf planet reclassification, Disney's 7 dwarfs welcomed Pluto as the 8th dwarf
  • Japanese dubbing voice actors did not exist for a long time, mainly relying on voice impressions by voice actors
  • In comics, has family relationships with other animal characters like Pekingese Fifi and Dachshund Dinah

Alternate names

Pluto Rover K.B.

Tags

Disney Mickey Mouse Dog Pet Animation Character Short Animation Classic Character 1930s Debut Animal Character

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Profile

Species
Dog
Gender
Male
Birthday
unknown
Birth year
1930s

Appearance

Overall appearance
Yellowish-brown coat with a red collar around the neck. Richly emotional expressions, depicted as Mickey Mouse's loyal pet.
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Yellow
Distinguishing features
  • Red collar
  • Large floppy ears
  • Black nose
Iconic items
  • Red collar
  • Name tag (engraved PLUTO)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Loyal
Detailed personality
Rich in joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure with intense emotional expressions, but does not speak lines and conveys emotions through expressions and actions. Gentle-hearted, sometimes timid, but extremely loyal to Mickey.
Keywords
  • Loyal
  • Adorable
  • Emotionally expressive
  • Brave
  • Gentle
Motto
Devote loyalty
Talents
  • High athletic ability
  • Keen sense of smell
  • Emotional expression ability
Skills
  • Tracking
  • Guarding
  • Comical actions
Motivation
To remain loyal to Mickey Mouse
Habits
Barks, sobs, chuckles, etc., with rich emotional expressions but does not speak words
Person
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy
Favorite foods
Dog treats

History

Backstory
Pluto first appeared in 1930 as a police dog. From the following year onward, he was established as Mickey Mouse's pet dog, with his name derived from Pluto, the planet discovered in 1930. He appears in numerous short animations and comics, becoming a representative Disney animal character. When Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006, the Disney park dwarfs welcomed Pluto being accepted as the 8th dwarf.
Debut date
1930
Work title
Mickey's Jolly Prisoner
Media type
Anime

Official Debut

Significant event
Official Debut
Description
Appeared as a police dog in the 1930 short 'Mickey's Jolly Prisoner'

Name Establishment

Significant event
Name Establishment
Description
In 1931's 'Mickey's Big Deer Hunt,' named 'Pluto' as Mickey's pet

Academy Award Win

Significant event
Academy Award Win
Description
Won Academy Short Subject (Cartoons) Award for 1941's 'Pluto's Worry (Lend a Paw)'

Pluto's Planet Classification Change

Significant event
Pluto's Planet Classification Change
Description
In 2006, Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet. Disney parks welcomed Pluto's entry as a dwarf

Japanese Voice Actor Change

Significant event
Japanese Voice Actor Change
Description
Takahiro Miyamoto began voicing from 2019, continuing into the 2020s

Relationships

Fifi

Spouse

Married to Pekingese Fifi, the owner's pet dog, and has children

Pluto Jr.

Child

Child born with Dinah

K.B.

Sibling

Set as Pluto's younger brother

Mickey Mouse

Best friend

Always Pluto's owner and the object of Pluto's loyalty

Goofy

Friend

Numerous co-appearances, occasionally depicted as a pet

Mickey Mouse & Friends

Mickey Mouse & Friends: mascot

Media appearances

Mickey's Jolly Prisoner

Anime / Supporting

1930

Mickey's Picnic

Anime / Supporting

1930

Mickey's Big Deer Hunt

Anime / Supporting

1931

Pluto's Worry (Lend a Paw)

Anime / Protagonist

1941

Kingdom Hearts series

Game / Supporting

Disney Park Shows

Event / Mascot

Voice cast and creators

Pinto Colvig

Voice actor
Pinto Colvig
Language
English
Version or series
Original voice actor
Notes
original

Bill Farmer

Voice actor
Bill Farmer
Language
English
Version or series
Current voice actor
Notes
current

Hideaki Ugaki

Voice actor
Hideaki Ugaki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Dubbing
Notes
From 2017

Yuu Shimaka

Voice actor
Yuu Shimaka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Tokyo Disney Resort, etc.
Notes
Until 2019

Takahiro Miyamoto

Voice actor
Takahiro Miyamoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Tokyo Disney Resort, etc.
Notes
From 2019

Norm Ferguson

Creator name
Norm Ferguson
Role
Original author

Related goods

Pluto Plush

Item name
Pluto Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Pluto Figure

Item name
Pluto Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

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