The voice actor behind Disney‘s beloved Goofy has confirmed the character Goofy is not a dog, despite popular belief.
Goofy is one of Mickey Mouse’s closest friends, recognized for his signature look of a turtle neck, vest, white gloves, and a hat.
In his near-100-year history, most people have been under the false impression the character is a dog – but someone who knows Goofy very well has dismissed this claim.
The character first appeared as an older version, Dippy Dawg, in the 1932 animated short Mickey’s Revue.
His signature name was officially given to him in the 1939 film Goofy and Wilbur and he’s since appeared in other movies and TV shows, including A Goofy Movie and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.