What is the dogs name on petticoat junction

"Dog" was the name of the dog on the television sitcom "Petticoat Junction" (1963-1970). He was referred to Higgins in the episode titled "Higgins Come Home", but none of the characters ever mentioned the name. He was originally rescued from the Burbank Animal Shelter, in early 1963, by animal trainer Frank Inn.

Higgins was a mixed breed (part poodle, part c0cker spaniel, part schnauzer) and went on to star as the original Benji in the film "Benji" (1974). Sadly, he became too old to star in the subsequent sequels; his descendants starred in the rest.

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