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: This episode explains that Peter found Brian as a stray adult dog, though later seasons contradict this by showing videos of Brian as a puppy already living with the Griffins.
: This episode features the first appearance of Stewie's iconic teddy bear, Rupert . I Griffin 1x7
: Brian is the only character for whom creator Seth MacFarlane uses his natural speaking voice, and he has often cited Brian as his favorite character. : This episode explains that Peter found Brian
: The final scene of Brian drinking from a "people" water fountain is a direct nod to the 1974 film's ending . : The final scene of Brian drinking from
: Brian’s legal battle to avoid euthanasia serves as a satire of the U.S. civil rights movement. He explicitly cites the landmark case Plessy v. Ferguson during his parole hearing to argue against his treatment. Literary and Film Parodies :