Top Three Dogs From UK TV

Name:Shep (1971-1987)

Breed of Dog: Border Collie

TV Show: Blue Peter

TV Trivia: Shep was a one of the most memorable Blue Peter dogs. Remembered by TV viewers as inseparable from John Noakes who would say "Get Down Shep!!" Like all Blue Peter pets, Shep was owned by the BBC, but when John left the programme in June 1978 the BBC realised the pair were inseparable and let him keep the Border Collie.

Character Name: Roly (1985 - 1993)

Breed of Dog: Poodle

TV Show: Eastenders

TV Trivia: Roly the poodle was in EastEnders right from the start. Roly was the faithful friend of publican Den Watts. Roly was then handed over to Pat and Frank, but ended up back with Sharon. He remained at the Vic until his untimely death in 1993.

Character Name: Wellard (1994 ~ Present)

Breed of Dog: Tervueren Belgian Shepherd Dog

TV Show: Eastenders

TV Trivia: Arrived on the show back in 1994, played by a dog named Kyte. Robbie Jackson rescued Wellard from someone who wasn't treating him well. The loyal dog paid his master back many times over. Since Robbie left the Square, Gus has looked after him. Wellard fathered Frieda the greyhound's puppies. Frieda was Grant and Nigel's dog.