Spike (Blue Uncle)
Gray male bulldog
Gray male bulldog and the watchdog of Tom's house. Fears Tom but has a friendly relationship with Jerry. Physically strong and takes the role of protecting the house.
Quotes
- Fight nicely
- Watchdog Spike, deploy!
- I won't lose to Tom, Spike!
Trivia
- Spike is one of the physically strongest characters in the Tom and Jerry world.
- Very ferocious at first appearance, but gradually developed a softer personality.
- Often depicted in father-son dynamics with his son Tyke.
- In the series, Tom's greatest nemesis.
- Friendly with Jerry and sometimes cooperates.
Alternate names
Spike
Blue Uncle
Butch
Killer
Profile
- Species
- Bulldog
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Gray-furred male bulldog. Sturdy physique with a short-tempered but somehow endearing personality shining through.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Gray
- Distinguishing features
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- Sturdy build
- Gray fur
- Muscular arms
- Iconic items
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- Collar
- Bone
- Leash
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Short-tempered
- Detailed personality
- Short-tempered and physically strong, but also a goofball with an endearing side. Strict with Tom and often targets him as an enemy, but has a gentle fatherly side. Friendly with Jerry, but sometimes gets caught up in Jerry's pranks. Faithful to his dog instincts and properly fulfills his role as a watchdog.
- Keywords
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- Short-tempered
- Physically strong
- Goofball
- Family-oriented
- Paternal
- Tough-looking
- Friendly
- Talents
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- Physical ability
- Defensive instinct
- Powerful bite
- Skills
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- Guarding as a watchdog
- Punishing Tom
- Puppy care
- Motivation
- Protecting the house and puppy Tyke. Protecting the family from Tom's mischief.
- Favorite foods
- Bone, Meat
History
- Backstory
- Bulldog kept as a watchdog at Tom's house. Good build, short-tempered and strict personality, but dotes on his puppy Tyke. In early appearances, aggressive toward Tom and Jerry, but softened over subsequent episodes. Often in a friendly relationship with Jerry, but sometimes suffers greatly from Jerry's pranks. A fearsome existence for Tom, and Tom being targeted by him is a regular event.
- Debut date
- May 30, 1942
- Work title
- Tom and Jerry
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Short
First Appearance
- Significant event
- First Appearance
- Description
- Debuted in 1942. Initially very ferocious, but gradually softened in personality.
Tyke's Debut
- Significant event
- Tyke's Debut
- Description
- His son Tyke appears in the story, depicting his gentle fatherly side.
Involved in Many Tom and Jerry Incidents
- Significant event
- Involved in Many Tom and Jerry Incidents
- Description
- Gets involved in fights between Tom and Jerry, often making Tom his enemy.
Spin-off 'Spike and Tyke'
- Significant event
- Spin-off 'Spike and Tyke'
- Description
- A spin-off featuring Spike and Tyke as protagonists was produced.
Relationships
Media appearances
Tom and Jerry
Anime / Supporting
1940 - Present
Tom and Jerry: The Movie
Movie / Supporting
1992
Tom & Jerry (2021 film)
Movie / Supporting
2021
The Tom and Jerry Show
Anime / Supporting
2014 - 2021
Tom and Jerry in New York
Anime / Supporting
2021 -
Voice cast and creators
宝亀克寿
- Voice actor
- 宝亀克寿
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- The Tom and Jerry Show
島香裕
- Voice actor
- 島香裕
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- The Tom and Jerry Show
飯島肇
- Voice actor
- 飯島肇
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- The Tom and Jerry Show
三宅健太
- Voice actor
- 三宅健太
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Current software 2 and later
William Hanna
- Creator name
- William Hanna
- Role
- Original author
Joseph Barbera
- Creator name
- Joseph Barbera
- Role
- Original author
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Creator name
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Role
- Licensee
Turner Entertainment
- Creator name
- Turner Entertainment
- Role
- Licensee
Warner Bros.
- Creator name
- Warner Bros.
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Spike Figure
- Item name
- Spike Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Spike Plush
- Item name
- Spike Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Tom and Jerry Goods Set
- Item name
- Tom and Jerry Goods Set
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular