Happy Higgenbottom
Happy Walter Higgenbottom is Bessie's pet dog and best friend. Bessie adopts him in the show's first episode ("So Happy Together"), having found him at a nearby wharf. Although Happy was not a fan of being a member of the Higgenbottoms at first, he grew to love his new family.
Happy is anthropomorphic, able to walk on his hind legs, drive a car and interacts frequently with the human characters; however, he can only speak through barks, growls and whimpers that are understood by the characters within the show.
He frequently goes on adventures with Bessie. When not doing that, Happy is usually seen resting on a tiny bed in the kitchen...read more