Santa's Little Helper

Bart's best friend. Greyhound who ended up in Simpsons household after Homer put all his Christmas bonus on him at the racetrack and he ended up coming in last. He's been known to bury small appliances in the backyead, received an F in obedience school, and, in a classic moment, we got to hear what he hears as Homer was talking to him.

Everyone who has ever watched an episode of The Simpsons will know who Santa's Little Helper is. He's that troublesome, destructive, and very lovable ex-racing dog who the whole family adores. But so do the creators of The Simpsons and the viewers of the show. He was made to be as realistic as a cartoon dog can be, and he sure is. Here are 10 interesting facts about Santa's Little Helper.

Santa's Little Helper leaves the Simpson family.

Santa's Little Helper goes for his last night on the town

Santa's Little Helper (born March 12) also known as No. 8 (his number in the dog race in Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire), Suds McDuff of America, or Santa's Stupid Name, is the Simpson family's dog. Santa's Little Helper has been with the Simpson's family the whole series instead of dying like other animals have.

Santa's Little Helper is a recurring character in the American animated television series The Simpsons. He is the pet greyhound of the Simpson family. The dog was introduced in the first episode of the show, the 1989 Christmas special "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire", in which his owner abandons him for finishing last in a greyhound race. Homer Simpson and his son Bart, who are at the race track in hope of winning some money for Christmas presents, see this and decide to adopt the dog.