McGruff the Crime Dog

McGruff the Crime Dog is a PSA mascot from the Ad Council. He appeared in the 83rd episode of Death Battle, Smokey Bear VS McGruff the Crime Dog, where he fought against fellow PSA mascot Smokey Bear.
==History==
In the late 70's, America was faced with a dangerous increase in criminal activity, and the public was concerned. A campaign needed to be created to make the public reduce crime on their own. A new mysterious face then burst onto the scene: McGruff the Crime Dog, a bipedal bloodhound in a trenchcoat who works as a "pre-tective" in the ongoing battle against crime. For decades, McGruff has snuck around giving simple advice; keep your eyes open, and use the brain in your head. All this was to prevent a crime from happening in the first place, be it from bullies, drugs, or suspicious activity. Should McGruff ever sniff out something fishy, he will always be there to let the public know to take a bite out of crime.
==Death Battle Info==
===Background===
*Full Name: McGruff the Crime Dog
*Height: 6' | 1.8 m
*Weight: 155 lbs | 70 kg
*Bloodhound
*Product of the War on Crime
*Wears a cool trench coat
*Created in 1979 by Jack Keil
===Arsenal & Abilities===
*Superhuman perception
*Circle of Respect
*Reality switch
*A monster truck
*Time stopping capability
*Presumed police training
*Omnipotence concerning crime
*Speed & strength of a bloodhound
===Feats===
*Reduced crime nationwide
*Can run 45 mph
*Released a music album
*Approved by 8 out of 10 Americans
*Defeated numerous bullies
*Impressive video editor
*Bite can snap bone
*Can drive, despite being a dog
==Quotes==
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|-|Smokey Bear VS McGruff the Crime Dog=
*"Remember, kids: fire is a dangerous tool, and should never be left unattended."
*"Welp, time to go!"
*"I'll show you respect!"
*"Remember, kids: if you're about to be mauled by a bear..."
*"Take a bite out of THIS!"
*"Remember, kids!... Remember me."
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==Gallery==
===Appearance===
McGruff The Crime Dog BlindFerret version.png|Hand-drawn design used in Death Battle(By Blind Ferret)
Hand-Drawn Monster Truck.png|Hand-drawn Monster Truck design used in Death Battle(By Blind Ferret)
===Arsenal and Abilities===
McGruff's Circle of respect.png|Circle of Respect
Mcgruff.jpg|Monster Truck
==Trivia==
*McGruff and his opponent are the first and second PSA characters to appear.
*McGruff is the third combatant to lose a joke episode, after Starscream and Dan Hibiki, and with the next three being Deadpool, Randy Savage and Super Friends Aquaman.
==External Links==
*McGruff on Wikipedia
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