what kind of animal is goofy

Goofy is best described as an anthropomorphic canine, but not exactly a dog, nor a cow. According to Bill Farmer, Goofy's voice actor since 1987, Goofy is "not a dog" like Pluto but belongs to the canine family in a unique way, humorously noted as "Canis Goofus." This means Goofy is a special kind of canine, distinct from typical dogs or cows, making him "just Goofy" in his own category. Despite some confusion due to his appearance and relationships with other characters, Disney confirms he is neither a cow nor a regular dog, but a unique canine character.