![]() ![]() She was named for creator Norman Bridwell's daughter and based on the imaginary adventures of Bridwell's wife. She is frequently portrayed riding him like a horse. Emily Elizabeth: Clifford's owner and human friend, an 8-year-old girl. ![]() Bridwell recalls she picked out his sketch of a baby girl with a horse-sized bloodhound, and casually said, "There might be a story in this" because there always was one. Clifford's character was created when a Harper & Row editor advised Bridwell to write a story to go along with one of his pictures. Clifford's pet owner is Emily Elizabeth, and Clifford has a mother, two brothers, and two sisters. Bridwell originally wanted to name a dog "Tiny", but Bridwell's wife persuaded him that "Clifford" was better. The character's name is based on the imaginary childhood friend of creator Norman Bridwell's wife. His size is inconsistent: While he is often shown being about 25 feet (7.5 m) tall from paws to head, Clifford can appear far larger. Clifford: A 2-year-old male red dog whose appearance, disposition and behavior are based on a giant dog. ![]()
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