No, Goofy is part of the canine family but he is not a dog. Bill Farmer, Goofy’s voice actor since 1987, actually told Yahoo in an interview that Goofy is “not a dog.” Goofy is a classic Disney character who first appeared in the 1930s. He is an anthropomorphic dog, which means he has human-like qualities, such as walking on two legs and speaking. Unlike Pluto, another Disney character who actually is a dog, Goofy is portrayed with a more human-like personality and appearance.