what dog is scooby doo

Scooby Doo is a Great Dane, as confirmed by the characters original animator, Iwao Takamoto. Despite some physical differences from a typical Great Dane, such as a sloping chin, spots, a long tail, a sloped back, and bow legs, Scooby Doo is indeed a Great Dane, as per the creators intention. The character was designed by Iwao Takamoto, an animator at Hanna-Barbera Productions, who consulted a colleague who breeds Great Dane dogs during the creation process. This breed choice was a deliberate decision, and while there may be ongoing debates and alternative theories, the consensus is that Scooby Doo is indeed a Great Dane.