<P> Jonathan Quincy "Jon" Arbuckle is the owner of Garfield and Odie . It is said several times that he is a cartoonist . When going out on a date, he dresses in loud, mismatched clothes . He has attempted to date several women, many of whom have turned him down . That was before it is revealed that Liz (see below), actually likes him, and now frequently go out on dates . </P> <P> First Appearance: August 8, 1978 </P> <P> Odie is a yellow beagle, also owned by Jon . He was initially owned by Jon's roommate, Lyman (see below), but later became Jon's dog . Odie is often punted or pushed off the table by Garfield though Odie sometimes gets him back . He is almost always shown to be dumb, but there are several strips in which he seems to be smart and clever...</P> <P> First Appearance: June 26, 1979 </P>

What's the dog's name on garfield