Snoopy named top dog in pop culture (Reuters)

The Snoopy balloon makes its way through Columbus circle during The Macy's Thanksgiving day parade in New York November 27, 2008. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidReuters - The "Peanuts" comic strip character Snoopy was named the top dog in pop culture by the American Kennel Club on Tuesday as part of its 125th anniversary celebration, beating out a college sports mascot.