Scooby Doo is a Great Dane, according to multiple sources. The character was designed by Iwao Takamoto, an animator at Hanna-Barbera, who took inspiration from the ideal features of a prize-winning Great Dane and went in the opposite direction to create the beloved character. Despite being a Great Dane, Scooby Doo has some unique characteristics that set him apart from the breeds typical traits. For example, he is clumsy, cowardly, and spends all his time daydreaming about eating.