Chow Hound

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Chow Hound is a 1949 Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies animated short directed by Chuck Jones. The short was released on June 16, 1951, and stars Charlie Dog, a bulldog who is obsessed with food.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The story revolves around a bulldog who uses a cat and a mouse to obtain food from various households. The bulldog forces the cat and mouse to steal food for him, threatening them with violence if they fail to comply. The cat and mouse eventually turn the tables on the bulldog, leading to a humorous and ironic conclusion.

Characters[edit | edit source]

Bulldog - The main antagonist who is obsessed with food.
Cat - A reluctant accomplice to the bulldog's schemes.
Mouse - Another reluctant accomplice who helps the cat in turning the tables on the bulldog.

Themes[edit | edit source]

The short explores themes of greed, manipulation, and retribution. The bulldog's insatiable hunger and manipulative tactics ultimately lead to his downfall, providing a moral lesson on the consequences of greed.

Production[edit | edit source]

Director: Chuck Jones
Producer: Edward Selzer
Story: Michael Maltese
Music: Carl Stalling
Animation: Ken Harris, Phil Monroe, Lloyd Vaughan, Ben Washam
Layouts: Robert Gribbroek
Backgrounds: Philip DeGuard

Reception[edit | edit source]

Chow Hound is considered one of the classic Warner Bros. animated shorts and is praised for its dark humor and clever storytelling. The short is often cited as an example of the high quality of animation and storytelling that characterized the Golden Age of American Animation.