What breed of dog is Pluto usually depicted as?

Pluto is usually depicted as a bloodhound in Disney cartoons and comics.

Unlike many Disney characters, Pluto normally communicates through barks, whines, and physical reactions rather than spoken dialogue. His long muzzle, floppy ears, and loose skin are visual traits commonly associated with a bloodhound, although cartoon design simplifies the breed.

Pluto first appeared in 1930 in The Chain Gang, initially as one of the prison camp’s guard dogs. He was later developed into Mickey Mouse’s pet and became one of Disney’s best-known animal characters.

Viewers sometimes identify Pluto as a beagle because both breeds have floppy ears and compact cartoon versions. Pluto’s official character descriptions, however, consistently identify him as a bloodhound. Goofy is a separate dog-like character who speaks and behaves as a person, while Pluto remains Mickey’s animal companion.