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Why is the Dog named Freeway?


I know they named him Freeway because they found him on the freeway. (my mother told me that, I'd never seen this show before and I am watching her dvd's) But in which episode is that stated? So far, I've watched all of season one, and I don't recall them stating the origin of his name, or telling a story about how they found him. Was I not paying attention, or is it in a later season?

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"What Murder?" is at least one, and may be the only, episode that reveals that Jonathan and Jennifer named their dog "Freeway" because they found it on the freeway. In this episode Jonathan suffers from amnesia. "What Murder" is found in Season Two of the series.

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Thanks for answering my question, and so promptly! I'm just about to start on season 2, so I should be watching that episode shortly. Thanks again.

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Greetings,
I was wondering does anyone know what breed Freeway was?
Thanks
Dianne

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I understand that Freeway ("Charlie" in real-life) was an unclipped Lowchen which means "little lion " in German, and the name comes from the traditional Löwchen clip with close-cut hindquarters and a full natural mane.

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And I thought he was a mutt! He is the cutest, every time I see him I wish I could have a dog just like him. Nice to find out maybe I can.

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No, I really think Freeway is a mutt. Not sure what ep you're referring to, but this dog is a mutt.

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I thought Freeway was a Lhasa Apso but apparently not.

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For trivia re: Freeway and his portrayer go to:

https://sites.google.com/site/nolena/home

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the couple mentioned it several times in the show. In the german dubbed version Freeway is called Friedwart, found at/in Bayreuth (Germany).

Its a stupid reason but well..

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i had a dog named freeway ;)

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Finding out which episode explains the name, "Freeway" is the reason I came in here to post!

I remember how they got him and why they named him but couldn't remember when...





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Finding out which episode explains the name, "Freeway" is the reason I came in here to post!

I remember how they got him and why they named him but couldn't remember when...





Here's to those who wish me well...

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