The 101 Dalmatians characters

Appears from the start

A thoughtful male Dalmatian who lives in Regent's Park with Missis and their human pets, the Dearlys. Highly intelligent and devoted to his family, he takes the lead when the puppies disappear.

Appears from the start

Pongo's wife and the mother of their fifteen puppies. Affectionate, brave, and determined, she shares Pongo's willingness to travel any distance and face any danger for their family.

Appears from the start

Pongo's absent-minded but financially gifted human pet. His work has earned government gratitude and freed his household from ordinary money worries. He treats the dogs as members of the family and takes their judgment seriously.

Appears from the start

Mr Dearly's wife and Missis's human pet. Gentle and attentive, she helps care for the new litter and is distressed by Cruella de Vil's interest in the puppies.

First appears in chapter 2

A wealthy former schoolmate of Mrs Dearly who is obsessed with fur and lives in an overheated house with her quiet husband. Her striking appearance and disregard for animals make her interest in the Dalmatian puppies immediately threatening.

First appears in chapter 3

A liver-spotted Dalmatian found exhausted on the road and taken in by the Dearlys. Separated from her own puppies, she is able to help nurse Missis's unusually large litter and becomes part of the household.

Appears from the start

One of the Dearly household's two former nurses. Now serving as a combined housekeeper, cook, and dog minder, she brings order and abundant food to the home.

Appears from the start

The Dearly household's second former nurse. She shares the domestic work and the care of the Dalmatians with Nanny Cook, and is equally devoted to the puppies.

First appears in chapter 5

One of the criminals hired to guard the stolen puppies at Hell Hall. He and his brother are careless and quarrelsome, but their presence makes a direct rescue dangerous.

First appears in chapter 5

Saul's brother and fellow guard at Hell Hall. He helps keep the stolen dogs confined on Cruella's orders.

First appears in chapter 8

An Old English Sheepdog who acts as the senior dog at a farm near Hell Hall. Alerted by the dogs' long-distance communication network, he organizes local help and investigates the old house.

First appears in chapter 10

A courageous cat living at Hell Hall. Cruella has destroyed her family of kittens, so she watches over the imprisoned puppies and eagerly helps the rescuers.

First appears in chapter 3

A liver-spotted Dalmatian and Perdita's lost mate. His separation from her is part of the history she shares after arriving at the Dearlys' home.