Credits
Writer(s):
Patrick McDonnell
Penciller(s):
Patrick McDonnell
Inker(s):
Patrick McDonnell
Letterer(s):
Patrick McDonnell
Subject Matter
Genres:
anthropomorphic, humorous
Feature(s):
Mutts
Character(s):
Mooch; Earl; Ozzie; Millie; Frank; Guard Dog (first appearance); Butchie; Crabby (first appearance); Shtinky Puddin' [Jules] (first appearance); Santa Claus
First Line:
A blanket of snow...
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:
Miscellaneous
Pages:
123
Notes:
Collection of daily and Sunday newspaper comic strips. Notable story arcs include: Earl and Mooch try hibernating; a visitor's fur coat; the boys meet Guard Dog; Mooch falls in love; vacation at the beach; the dog show; Shtinky Puddin' is lost. Shtinky Puddin''s owner, Mr. Grey, is patterned after Daddy Warbucks, created by Harold Gray for Little Orphan Annie. Mr. Grey's attendant blends features of Daddy's followers, Punjab and the Asp.