Snoopy is a Beagle, according to his official profile on the Peanuts website and multiple authoritative sources. He is a spotted white beagle with a rich fantasy life, created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz in 1950
. While real beagles are bred primarily as hunting dogs, Snoopy’s character is far from ordinary. He is known for his imaginative alter-egos such as the World War I Flying Ace and Joe Cool, and he exhibits human-like traits including reading, writing, and a love for root beer and fine art
. Snoopy was inspired by Schulz’s childhood dog, Spike, and accurately represents many characteristics of the beagle breed, including intelligence, loyalty, and a playful nature
. The beagle breed itself is known for its strong sense of smell, friendly disposition, and popularity as a family pet
. In summary, Snoopy is a beagle, one of the most iconic representations of this breed in popular culture
