Hippie Dog Names

Although it’s hard to focus on just one dog that reflects the hippie freedoms, there is a particular canine character that stands out. The animated cartoon ‘Scooby Doo, Where Are You’ made its debut in 1969 and continues to be popular today. It focuses on a large Great Dane named Scooby Doo, his owner Shaggy, and his would-be sleuth teenage friends. The cartoon television series would spin off into motion pictures and develop a loyal following of fans.

Shaggy, Scooby’s owner, drives a colorful van and tends to be a bit of hippie himself. Although the cartoons only elude to Scoobie and Shaggy being hippies in subtle ways, the motion pictures that were developed by Warner Bros several decades later more heavily portray the duo as free spirits. The mystery van would play reggae music and smoke would waft out when Scooby and Shabby would climb out of it.  Combine the hippie undertones of the van with the fact that Scooby and Shaggy are always hungry and most people grasp the show’s subtle hippie vibe clues.

The character Scooby Doo was developed by writers Joe Rudy and Ken Spears. He was originally thought to be more of a sidekick to the teenagers who solved mysteries. However, the bongo-playing canine quickly won the hearts of the audience and the show started to evolve around him. Scooby’s unusual speech pattern is one of the main things that won over audiences. The dog can talk but he perpetually places ‘Rs’ in front of his words. He introduces himself as “Rooby-Rooby-Roo”.

Although large, Scooby often has the moves of a much smaller, agile breed. He was created with a fully prehensile tail, which dogs do not truly have. However, his unique tail has gotten the gang out of many jams.

Scooby’s appearance is that of a lumbering gentle giant. He is all brown with a few black spots. His hallmark collar is blue and yellow with a boldly emblazoned 'S' tag. There is little doubt that his appearance is appealing, especially to children. Throughout the decades, the unique dog’s likeness has been recreated in a wide array of toys, stuffed animals, pillows, bedding, and clothing.

Scooby's personality is that of a lovable goof. He has a cowardly streak but when his friends truly find themselves in a dangerous situation the big dog rallies and saves the day.