GORGON. Talking terrier who plays into the elaborate fantasies of a young boy named 'Barnaby' [Crockett Johnson; 1942-6]. Also appearing in the strip is Gorgon's father, ROVER [below]. Though not a dalmatian, he lives at the local firehouse

'Barnaby' was taken over by Jack Morely + Ted Ferro from 1946-52. Then it ran for 1962 only, resurrected by Warren Sattler + creator Johnson