Axel is a police dog solving crimes with his partner, Officer Mike.
Physical appearance[]
Axel is a male German Shepherd who wears a police dog vest and wears a special collar that translates for him. For a large breed of dog, Axel is surprisingly agile, able to turn in midair and land on his target.
Personality[]
Being a part of the K-9 Unit, Axel appeared to be a more serious and confident dog compared to Scooby-Doo, taking his job at solving crime very seriously. He prided himself as a better investigator than Scooby-Doo, considering him a mere civilian dog. He also occasionally mocked Scooby and Shaggy's cowardly behavior. His sense of superiority over Scooby stemmed from their childhood, when Officer Mike recruited Axel, choosing him over Scooby. He considered himself braver, more competent, and better equipped to solve crimes, trying to stop Mystery Inc. from investigating as he believed the monster was too dangerous for non-professionals like them.
He is a rational character so he did not believe the Trash Monster terrorizing the junkyard was real until he saw it with his own eyes, which was hard for him to comprehend. He initially believed it was a weather balloon, dismissing the existence of a real monster. Throughout the investigation, he acted as the rational, authoritative leader, ordering Mystery Inc. to follow his lead. Though he initially feigned bravery toward Scooby, when he saw the monster, he expressed terror and cowardice, demonstrating his hypocrisy. Eventually, when Mystery Inc. solved the crime, he gave his voice modulator to Scooby, commending him for his efforts.
Axel enjoyed working with his partner, Officer Mike, but did not appreciate Mike speaking to him like a baby. He has developed self control, such as when Officer Mike tried to play fetch with him and Axel tried to resist. However, his canine instincts were too strong and he gave in. When he found out Officer Mike was the Trash Monster, he was visibly upset, feeling betrayed that his own partner was a criminal.
History[]
Early life[]
Prior to both of their adoptions, Axel and Scooby were kennel-mates at an animal shelter. However, Officer Mike visited the shelter and adopted Axel, recruiting him and naming him after the axle of a car. As Scooby remained at the shelter and Shaggy eventually adopted him, Scooby lost touch with Axel for years.
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Season two[]
Axel reunited with Scooby at a local dump; while Mystery Inc. visited the dump searching for a part for the Mystery Machine, Axel captured a robber with Officer Mike. However, Axel also revealed there was a Trash Monster reported in the area, and when Mystery Inc. offered to investigate, Axel refused their help. As Mystery Inc. insisted on accompanying them, Axel asserted he was the leader of the investigation. He did not believe the monster was real, believing there was a rational explanation (such as a weather balloon). However, when Axel witnessed the monster himself, he expressed terror, admitting the monster was real. He ordered Mystery Inc. to go home, believing the monster to be too dangerous for them.
Despite Axel's discouragement, Mystery Inc. caught the monster, using a large magnet to capture the metal monster. Axel was devastated to learn that his own partner, Officer Mike, was the culprit, using the monster to scare others away as he searched for a stolen emerald ring. Axel congratulated Scooby for capturing Mike before arresting him and escorting him away.
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Trivia[]
- Officer Mike named Axel after the axle of a car.