Terror Dogs are a large vicious breed of demonic hellhounds that the Ghostbusters confront a few times. Terror dogs are corporeal, therefore the Proton Packs don't capture them, and the traps are not effective.
Canonicity[]
In the Primary Canon for The Real Ghostbusters animated series is it's own defined canon that borrows from Ghostbusters (1984) film, but in a sometimes meta form such as episode "Take Two". The Real Ghostbusters NOW Comics Series, a Secondary Canon to The Real Ghostbusters animated series; is based on The Real Ghostbusters animated series, but due to it being produced at the same time as the animated series it sometimes conflicts at points. The Real Ghostbusters Marvel Comics Series, a Secondary Canon to The Real Ghostbusters animated series; is based on The Real Ghostbusters animated series, but with a lot of artistic license and a more direct inclusion of Ghostbusters (1984), ignoring some established The Real Ghostbusters animated series canon concepts in the process.
History[]
Primary Canon History[]
Before The Real Ghostbusters[]
The Terror Dogs appear to have been established as a threat before being accountered parallel dimension, as noted by Winston.
The Real Ghostbusters[]
Not much is known about the creatures as they are not shown much in the animated series. Though Terror Dogs do make cameo appearances in the episodes "Egon's Ghost", as well as "Copycat" and even in the second intro.
In one parallel dimension, ruled by the demon Thole, a second type of Terror Dog exists. It is much larger than the Gozerian version but easily pacified with a few blasts of the Proton Stream.
During an experiment with an alternative form of paranormal storage, Egon and Ray opened a Transdimensional Portal into the Nether World. A Terror Dog was lured but was held back by the Portal's safety field. However, during a lockdown, Egon confronted the Copycat and accidentally shot the Portal. The Terror Dog crossed over into the Firehouse. The Ghostbusters used their four blast streams to force it back through the portal. The Ghost Governor owns a pair of giant Terror Dogs and used them to chase after the Ghostbusters as they attempted to (and successfully) escaped Ghostworld.
Secondary Canon History[]
The Real Ghostbusters Now Comics Series[]
In a what was a test of the Ghostbusters abilities by Mr. Badge, he had made Robotoids to battle the Ghostbusters that looked like previous fought supernatural entites including two terror dogs. The Ghostbusters quickly figured it out and had out loud noted they were going to adjust the neutronas for massive power drain to inflict on the robots. Mr. Badge realizing they were going to destroy his Robotoids, asked them not to as he revealed himself and some of the controls in the room.
The Real Ghostbusters Marvel Comics Series[]
After purchasing a new refrigerator for the Firehouse from Zuulusi, the Appliance of Supernatural Science, Janine Melnitz turned it on and encountered Gozer, Zuul and Vinz Clortho. Janine ran out the kitchen and closed the door but the Terror Dogs grabbed her through the door and pulled her back inside. Janine simply tricked the Terror Dogs by playing fetch with a wooden spoon. She threw it into the refrigerator. They took the bait and ran after it.
Trivia[]
- The Gozerian Terror Dogs in the cartoon veaguely resemble Vinz Clortho from the original film, mainly due to their long horns.
Appearances[]
Primary Canon Appearances[]
- The Real Ghostbusters
- "Adventures in Slime and Space"
- Mentioned by Mayor Lenny[3]
- The Real Ghostbusters Intro 2
- "Egon's Ghost"
- As the larger Tholesian Terror Dog
- Winston notes they haven't seen a Terror Dog in a long time.[4]
- "Victor the Happy Ghost"
- Peter references the Terror Dog.[5]
- "The Copycat"[6]
- "Jailbusters"
- The Governor's giant Terror Dogs
- "Adventures in Slime and Space"
Secondary Canon Appearances[]
- The Real Ghostbusters Marvel Comics Series
- Issue #65
- "Cool Zuul!"
- Issue #65
Also See[]
References[]
- ↑ Marsha Goodman (1987). Episode Call Sheet and SAG Report - "The Copycat" (1987).
- ↑ Marsha Goodman (1989). Episode Call Sheet and SAG Report - "Jailbusters" (1989).
- ↑ Mayor Lenny (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Adventures in Slime and Space" (1987) (DVD ts. 11:51-11:55). Time Life Entertainment. Mayor says: "First, Terror Dogs. Then a walking marshmallow. Now this!"
- ↑ Winston Zeddemore (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Egon's Ghost" (1987) (DVD ts. 14:25-14:29). Time Life Entertainment. Winston says: "A Terror Dog. Haven't seen one of those in a long time."
- ↑ Peter Venkman (2009).The Real Ghostbusters- "Victor the Happy Ghost" (1986) (DVD ts. 13:18-13:19). Time Life Entertainment.
- ↑ Winston Zeddemore (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "The Copycat" (1987) (DVD ts. 15:57-16:00). Time Life Entertainment. Winston says: "Is that the real Terror Dog or the copycat?"
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