What is the name of the dog in petticoat junction?

Answer 1

The dog in Petticoat Junction didn't have a name. He was simply referred to as "dog".

The dog's name in real life was Higgins, who would later portray "Benji" in the movie of the same name.

It should be noted that beginning with Season 5, Episode 21 "Higgins Come Home", the dog was often referred to as "Dog" so it can be argued that the dog's name on the show was "Dog". In Season 5, Episode 14 "Kate's Day In Court", Kate (Bea Benaderet) states "he doesn't have one" when asked the dog's name. It could be argued that eventually the dog's name WAS in fact "Dog"...it could also be argued that the dog had no name.

Answer 2

Higgins

Higgins was the name of the dog that portrayed the dog. On the show ITSELF, the dog HAD no name, although one of the actresses who played one of the Bradley daughters called him Higgins on one occasion by accident. Higgins would later become MORE famous playing the title role in the film Benji. Edgar Buchanan, who portrayed Uncle Joe Carson on Petticoat Junction also starred in the film. In the second season, episode 31 entitled "The Chicken Killer", Kate Bradley (Bea Benederet) states "he doesn't have one" to a judge's query of "what is the dog's name?'

Answer 3

He was only called "dog" or "boy"