Scruff (TV series)

Scruff is a Spanish animated television series created by Josep Maria Mainat and directed by Carlos Ruiz. It was originally broadcast in 1990. The series follows the adventures of a young, orphaned street dog named Scruff (Spanish: Teo) as he searches for his mother. The animation style is traditional 2D.

The series is notable for its emotional storylines and focus on themes of family, perseverance, and hope in the face of adversity. Scruff encounters various challenges and characters during his journey, some helpful and others not, leading him across different landscapes and situations.

Scruff was widely distributed internationally and dubbed into multiple languages, achieving significant popularity with children. The theme song is particularly memorable for many viewers. While no longer in active production, Scruff remains a fondly remembered classic of animated television from the early 1990s.

The series was produced by Televisión Española (TVE).