Winnie

Winnie is a minor character in the anime series Free!. She is a dog belonging to Russell and Lori, Rin Matsuoka's away-from-home "parents" while he is living in Australia.

Appearance
Winnie is an all-black puppy whose breed is likely that of Labrador Retriever. She has large brown eyes; a sleek, short coat; and wears a brown leather collar and leash.

Summary
While still in elementary school, Rin leaves Japan and goes to Sydney in order to attend a school with a powerhouse swimming team. While there, he stays with a family whose given names are Russell and Lori. Being concerned about the boy's adjustment to so many changes and new customs, they obtain a puppy to cheer him up and to keep him company.

Trivia

 * An alternate spelling of the dog's name has been suggested as Winny. Either spelling is a pun on the English word, "win."


 * Winnie, along with Lori and Russell's house, is said to be based on a real dog and house that the series' staff saw on their reference trip to Sydney for Free!-Eternal Summer-.