⚡ Powers & Abilities
Canine strength, Agility, Speed, Sharp senses, Street smarts, Leadership, Quick thinking, Resourcefulness
📖 Biography
Dodger is a clever, street-smart dog who leads Fagin's gang of stray dogs in Disney's Oliver & Company. With his cool attitude, quick wit, and natural confidence, he becomes one of Oliver's closest friends after helping the orphaned kitten survive on the streets of New York. Beneath his swagger, Dodger is loyal and good-hearted, especially when his friends are in danger. He ultimately helps Oliver and the gang rescue Jenny from Sykes.
⚡ Fun Facts
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Dodger is a Jack Russell Terrier and the leader of Fagin's dog gang.
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The character is inspired by the Artful Dodger from Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist.
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Billy Joel provided Dodger's voice in the original 1988 film and also performed his signature song, "Why Should I Worry?"
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Dodger wears a red scarf and sunglasses, giving him his distinctive streetwise New York look.
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Dodger later appeared in Disney's House of Mouse, where he performs with other dogs in the song "Everybody Wants to Be a Woof."
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Dodger has also appeared in Disney video games, including Disney Heroes: Battle Mode and Disney Emoji Blitz.
