Walter the dog on Bonanza was a Briard, a French herding breed known for its long, wavy coat and intelligence. Briards are versatile working dogs traditionally used for herding and guarding livestock. They are loyal, protective, and excel in obedience training due to their strong herding instincts.
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Oh, dude, Walter the dog on Bonanza was a Briard. Yeah, that's right, a Briard. So, if you ever find yourself in a heated debate about the breed of a fictional TV dog from the 1960s, you can confidently drop some Briard knowledge. You're welcome.
Information of that particular dog is hard to come by. He looks like he is an Airdale crossbreed.
Any Friend of Walter's, Season 4, Episode 26, original air date 3-24-1963
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Walter and the Criminals, Season 5, Episode 34, original air date 5-24-1964.
I could find no information about the dog that played Walter. He is similar in appearance to the dog from "My Three Sons"...
A Bearded Collie is the breed of dog in Saving Mr. Bank's.
The species the dog originates from.
The lhasa apso is the fluffiest dog.
Bernese mountain dog