Spanielin

Spanielin is a fictional canine breed that appears in the animated television series Futurama. It is depicted as a descendant of the English Springer Spaniel, bred for extreme loyalty and an almost obsessive desire to please its owner. Spanielins are characterized by their perpetually wagging tails, droopy ears, and an overly enthusiastic demeanor. In the show, characters often keep Spanielins as pets, and their extreme devotion is frequently a source of humor.

The breed's exaggerated traits serve as a comedic device, highlighting the often-unconditional love of dogs. Spanielins are shown to be easily excitable and prone to fits of uncontrollable happiness, often expressed through yelping and vigorous tail wagging. Their intelligence is portrayed as average, but their eagerness to obey compensates for any lack of cognitive ability. Despite their fictional nature, the Spanielin has become a recognizable element of the Futurama universe, embodying a playful exaggeration of common dog behaviors. They are typically depicted as medium-sized dogs with a sleek coat. The name itself is a portmanteau of "spaniel" and "in," suggesting an amplified or extreme version of the original breed.