Buckles
By David Gilbert | 4.5K FollowersAbout Buckles
"Buckles" is about a little dog and his daily life with his owners Paul and Jill. With him is his backyard bird friend Arden; Scrappy, a pesky squirrel; and his unusual live-on roommate, Flea.
Meet David Gilbert
David Gilbert started drawing cartoons at a young age and was inspired by the art of Disney animation and his love for newspaper comic strips. He worked for his local newspaper drawing a high school comic strip and also as an animator at a small animation company. In 1996, "Buckles" appeared in syndication around the world.
Cast of Characters
Buckles
Buckles is not the family dog, he is family. As the only child of Paul and Jill, his innocence and insecurity leads his way as he discovers the world around him.
Paul
Paul wants a man's dog, unfortunately he's got Buckles. He may seem harsh at times, but his caring goes deeper than his shallow actions.
Jill
Jill is the motherly type who's kind and patient. She's always there to help Buckles along his way while babying him to her heart's content.
Arden
Arden is Buckles' backyard friend. He's not much of an accomplished bird. He oversleeps, doesn't sing well, and has trouble catching the early worm, but he's always there for his friend.
Christina
Christina is Jill's 5-year-old niece who loves Buckles. She loves to play with her furry friend and usually dresses him to fit the part!
Flea
Flea is Buckles' trustworthy unseen conscience who is not only his confidant but also his live-on roomie.
Lester
Crippled from hip dysplasia, Lester never lets his disability hold him down. His positive attitude lifts him up and down any road of life.
Rusty
Rusty is a street dog. Buckles looks up to him and his freedom off the leash. His accent and wild stories leave a lot to be trusted, but that's how he survives in the back alley.
Scrappy
Scrappy is a rude, obnoxious freeloader who lives in the trees of Buckles' backyard. He's a pain in the neck to everyone around him, and Scrappy knows it and loves it.
Paperboy
Buckles may be frightened of the mailman, but he's ready to attack this smaller trespasser! Fortunately for the young carrier, he packs a powerful throwing arm with keen aim!