Mutley

Mutley is a fictional cartoon character from the Hanna-Barbera Productions animated television series "Wacky Races" and its spin-off "The Perils of Penelope Pitstop." He is a dog, often depicted as a brown-and-white anthropomorphic canine with a distinctive, wheezy laugh. Mutley's primary role in "Wacky Races" is as Dick Dastardly's sidekick and co-conspirator. Together, they attempt to cheat their way to victory in the titular race, but their schemes almost always backfire, leading to their humiliation.

Mutley's signature laugh, often described as a snickering snort, is a key characteristic of his personality. He rarely speaks in full sentences, preferring to communicate through barks, growls, and his distinctive laugh. Despite his often villainous actions alongside Dick Dastardly, Mutley occasionally shows moments of independent thought or even a hint of remorse, though these are infrequent. His motivations are usually driven by the promise of a bone or a reward from Dick Dastardly.

In "The Perils of Penelope Pitstop," Mutley reprises his role as Dick Dastardly's accomplice, continuing their efforts to thwart Penelope Pitstop's progress. The dynamic between the two characters remains consistent, with Dick Dastardly devising elaborate plans and Mutley providing the canine chaos and signature laughter. Mutley has become an iconic character in animation history, recognized for his distinctive laugh and his partnership with Dick Dastardly in their perpetual pursuit of ill-fated schemes.