Description:  The "Beethoven" cartoon typically refers to the 1994 animated TV series based on the live-action movie, which features a St. Bernard dog named Beethoven and his adventures with the Newton family. In the series, Beethoven can talk to other animals, and the show follows the humorous mishaps that the lovable, clumsy dog gets into with his human family.

Character: Beethoven is a large, St. Bernard dog who is the beloved, but often clumsy, pet of the Newton family.

Premise: The animated series is a loose continuation of the film, focusing on the comical situations that arise from Beethoven's size and friendly nature.

Talking animals: A key difference from the movies is that, in the cartoon, Beethoven can talk to other animals, though humans cannot understand him.

Voice cast: Joel Murray voiced Beethoven, while Dean Jones, who played the villain in the movie, voiced the patriarch, George Newton.

Other characters: The show also features Beethoven's animal friends, including Sparky (a Jack Russell Terrier), Caesar (a Bulldog), and Ginger, who are also able to talk to each other.