Santa's Little Helper

Who is Santa's Little Helper?: Santa's Little Helper is the greyhound Homer and Bart adopt after the dog loses a race and his owner tells him to "scram" in the first episode "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire."

What was his racing number?: Santa's Little Helper was known as No. 8.

What episodes has the dog been in?: Here are a few memorable episodes featuring Santa's Little Helper.

"Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire"
See above.

"Bart's Dog Gets an F"
When SLH ruins Homer's $125 slippers, he's put in obedience training.

"The Canine Mutiny"
Bart uses his new credit card to purchase Laddie. Bart must choose which dog to keep.

"Dog of Death"
When SLH gets a twisted stomach, the family sacrifices to pay for the operation.

"Two Dozen and One Greyhounds"
SLH and She's the Fastest have a slew of puppies.

Can I see pictures of Santa's Little Helper?: Sure! Check out the following sites about The Simpsons for pictures of Santa's Little Helper.

Pick's Tribute to The Simpsons
Chase's Simpsons Site
The Duff Brewery
D'oheth!

Biography: Santa's Little Helper has had a dramatic life. Though he was a continual loser at the Springfield Downs, he became a winner with the Simpson family that fateful Christmas when he was adopted after losing his final race.

Santa's Little Helper has suffered through operations, Homer's antics, Bart's antics, Snowball I and II, Mr. Burns and that super-dog Laddie. Through it all, he remained loyal to Bart.

Santa's Little Helper became a father to twenty-five greyhound puppies when She's the fastest gives birth in the Simpson house.