Snoopy is a beagle, a breed known for being active, curious, and loyal. He is an anthropomorphic beagle character created by Charles M. Schulz for the Peanuts comic strip, first appearing in 1950
. Snoopy’s character is inspired by Schulz’s childhood dog Spike, though Spike was not a beagle but a black-and-white pointer
. While real beagles are bred as hunting dogs, Snoopy’s role in the comic is far more imaginative and whimsical. He is known for his rich fantasy life, adopting various alter egos such as the World War I Flying Ace, Joe Cool, and a famous author
. Despite his flights of fancy, Snoopy shares traits with real beagles, including a love for food, bouts of laziness, and strong loyalty to his owner, Charlie Brown
. In summary, Snoopy is a beagle both in breed and spirit, though his character transcends the typical dog role through his vivid imagination and personality
