Santa’s Little Helper was introduced on the very first episode of “The Simpsons” when he’s adopted by Homer and Bart.

For 30 years, audiences have watched as Santa’s Little Helper has fathered puppies, passed obedience school, trained as a police dog, become the mascot for Homer’s beloved Duff Beer, and was given away to an ostrich farm (though, of course, he came back).

Santa’s Little Helper is one of few cartoon dogs that simply acts like a regular dog, and for that, we love him.