The voice actor for Disney’s iconic Goofy has revealed that, contrary to popular belief, Goofy is not actually a dog.
Goofy, one of Mickey Mouse’s closest friends, is instantly recognizable by his trademark turtleneck, vest, white gloves, and quirky hat.
For nearly 100 years, many have mistakenly believed Goofy is a dog — but someone intimately familiar with the character has recently debunked this misconception.
The character initially appeared as an older version named Dippy Dawg in the 1932 animated short Mickey’s Revue.
Goofy received his official name in the 1939 film Goofy and Wilbur and has since appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including A Goofy Movie and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
Goofy was reimagined as a well-meaning but clumsy single dad in the 1992 series Goof Troop, where his 11-year-old son, Max Goof, was introduced.
Over the years, there have been numerous conspiracies and fan theories speculating about the identity of Goofy’s son’s mother.
While the mystery of Max’s mother remains unsolved, one thing is clear: Goofy is definitely neither a dog nor a cow.
Following this surprising revelation, people have flocked to X (formerly Twitter) to share their reactions.
One user expressed their shock by saying, “I can’t believe it!”
Another user chimed in, saying, “Wtf… my childhood is ruined!”
“Well gawrsh,” quipped another user.
Unlike many Disney characters, Goofy’s exact portrayal is hard to pin down, but voice actor Bill Farmer has the answer.
According to IMDb, the American actor has been the official voice of the iconic character since 1987.
In an interview with Yahoo Entertainment, Farmer puts to rest the debate over whether Goofy is a dog or a cow by finally answering the age-old question.
With conviction, he asserts, “He is not a dog.”
Farmer further emphasizes that Disney’s Pluto, who is undoubtedly a dog, lacks the human-like characteristics that Goofy possesses.
The voice actor explains, “Pluto is a dog, but Goofy appears to belong to the canine family, much like how a wolf isn’t a dog, yet they both fall under the canine category. I believe the technical Latin term for what Goofy is would be Canis Goofus.”
“He’s just Goofy,” he concludes.
Fact-checking website Snopes expands on this by reaching out to Disney legend and archivist Dave Smith, who clarifies, “Goofy was originally created as a human character with dog-like characteristics, which is why he walks upright, wears clothes, talks, and has animal features that resemble a dog.”
