Goofy, on the other hand, has the same dog-like face but stands upright and speaks. Goofy originally had a small tail, but ...

Is Goofy a dog, a cow, or some weird animal amalgamation? We’ve done the research, and we’re ready to render our final verdict. Getty Images.

Goofy may look like a dog, with his long ears and snout, but he talks, walks on two legs, and wears clothes and shoes (unlike Pluto who behaves very much like, well, a dog).

Fun fact: Disney's beloved character Goofy is not, contrary to popular belief, a dog like his trusty friend Pluto. Nor is he a cow like Clarabelle. Find out his species.

Fun fact: Disney’s beloved character Goofy is not, contrary to popular belief, a dog like his trusty friend Pluto. Nor is he a cow like Clarabelle. Find out his species.