Spike Bulldog (simply known as Spike) is the deuteragonist of the animated series Tom and Jerry. Though he is also a protector of sorts towards Jerry, sometimes going as far as being an enforcer of sorts to the mischievous rodent - however there is no denying that Spike is often unjustly cruel towards Tom (a stereotype of dog/cat rivalry) and although he often gives Tom several chances to avoid his wrath he will attack the cat viciously once those chances have been spent and not knowing it was Jerry who was really causing all of the disturbance and trouble had put on himself, his son and Tom and stealing his bones and messing up his son. After beating Tom, he is shown having a good time and resting peacefully with Tyke Bulldog along with Jerry the real culprit. Spike and his mother, He called his mother "mom".

Tom often tries to get revenge on Spike, as in general, he is a bully in regards to Tom and threatens bodily harm to the cat, to the point of making Tom fear for his life on numerous occasions.

Spike can also be friendly with Jerry Mouse and his son when he wants to be and is seen to be a caring father, showing that although a fierce opponent he isn't entirely without merit.

Spike was voiced by the late Billy Bletcher in earlier shorts and later the late Daws Butler, Dick Gautier in Tom and Jerry Kids, Maurice LaMarche in Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring, Michael Donovan in Tom and Jerry Tales.

In Tom and Jerry 2021, he was voiced by Bobby Cannaval.

What Makes Him A Shonen Rival?[]

• Heroic/Anti-Heroic/Anti-Villainous: Plays both a heroic and a villainous role. He constantly bullies Tom (sometimes and Jerry too), but unites with them when nessecary.
• Honorable: Constantly gives Tom a second chance, and has protected Jerry from Tom harming him a couple of times.
• Intelligent: While he isn't as intelligent as Tom or Jerry are, he was the first to try proposing a peace treaty and making the rivalry turn into a friendship instead of pointless violence.
• Naturally Talented: He is physically stronger than any other Tom and Jerry character in the series.
• Arrogant/Jerkish: Constantly bullies Tom who rarely does something bad to him. Sometimes he bullies Jerry as well, and shows arrogance towards Tom oftentimes.
• Pursues a Big-End Goal: To raise his son Tyke well.
• Is A Serious Threat/Villain: Is formidable enough to pose a threatening side to Tom and Jerry, especially the former at least.
• Short-Tempered: When someone does something bad to him, he becomes angry and violent.
• Is a Blood Knight: He himself confirms that he takes pleasure from chasing cats due to his hatred towards them.
• Is a Mentor: To his son Tyke.
• Vengeful: After Tom does something bad to him even after being given a second chance, Spike pummels him.
• Wears Red: Has a red collar.

External Links[]

• Spike Bulldog on the Heroes Wiki
• Spike Bulldog on the Villains Wiki
• Spike Bulldog on the Tom and Jerry Wiki
• Spike Bulldog on the Heroic Benchmark Wiki
• Spike Bulldog on the Villainous Benchmark Wiki
• Spike Bulldog on the Excellent Eejit Wiki