Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford is a very large red dog who lives on Birdwell Island. His owner is a girl named Emily Elizabeth. The show is based on a popular book series. Clifford learns lessons about being a good friend. He helps people in his town every day.

Clifford's Big Size

Clifford started out as a tiny puppy. Emily Elizabeth loved him so much that he grew very big. Now he is taller than a house. His size can sometimes cause funny problems. But it also helps him rescue his friends.

Clifford is a huge red dog with a huge heart.
Clifford is a huge red dog with a huge heart. (Wikimedia Commons)

Lessons from Clifford

Each episode teaches kids about kindness and sharing. Clifford and his friends face small problems. They work together to solve them. The show helps kids learn good values. It also shows the power of love between a pet and its owner.

Fun Facts

  • Clifford is based on children's books by Norman Bridwell.
  • The first Clifford book came out in 1963.
  • Clifford's favorite color is red, just like his fur.

Did You Know?

The 2019 TV series is a new version of Clifford made with modern animation, and it airs on PBS Kids.