On the subject of Goofy

[Ghoulish Delight]

So, we were watching the Westminster Dog Show and we noticed something.

Goofy is a coonhound. Dunno if that's more common knowledge than I realize, but I never really knew, or thought too much about, what dog Goofy might have been patterned after. But one look at a black and tan coonhound and it was patently obvious. Observer.

Goofy:

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Black and Tan Coonhound:

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That lead to some Goofy research and I came across this gem on Wikipedia. Spcifically, the Concept and Creation section.

Some choice excerpts:

His brain being rather vapory, it is difficult for him to concentrate on any one subject. Any little distraction can throw him off his train of thought and it is extremely difficult for the Goof to keep to his purpose. Yet the Goof is not the type of halfwit that is to be pitied. He doesn't dribble, drool or shriek.

He is in close contact with sprites, goblins, fairies and other such fantasia. Each object or piece of mechanism, which to us is lifeless, has a soul and personality in the mind of the Goof.

The improbable becomes real where the Goof is concerned. He has marvelous muscular control of his fanny.