Peanuts: 15 Most Heartwarming Snoopy & Woodstock Best Friend Moments (2024)

An iconic duo, Snoopy and Woodstock make up what is arguably the best and most loyal friendship out of all the characters in the Peanuts comics. While Snoopy had already been a Peanuts character since 1950, Woodstock joined the fold in 1967 but would not gain his music festival-inspired name until 1970. In the beginning, Snoopy and Woodstock did not get off on the best foot. Often getting annoyed by Woodstock in the early days of their relationship, Snoopy went on to have a major soft spot for the bird.

The two are forever associated with one another. Their friendship would become one of the most enduring in popular culture and also be one of the most profitable, inspiring merchandise that included figurines, stuffed animals, mugs, and basically anything else that could fit an image of Snoopy and Woodstock. Here are the most heartwarming comics that perfectly sum up their friendship.

16 Woodstock Comes In For A Landing After A "Rough Flight"

First Appearance Of Woodstock

Best friends, Snoopy and Woodstock frequently go to one another. It may be for advice or for some good companionship but in the case of this strip, it's for some reprieve after a long, rough journey. In the strip, Woodstock frantically flaps his wings and collapses onto Snoopy, falling asleep almost immediately. Snoopy can tell his buddy has had a rough trip and needs the rest, refusing to wake his pal up even if Snoopy isn't left in the most comfortable posltion to sleep.

It is established in Peanuts lore that Woodstock is not a very good flyer. In this strip, Woodstock has possibly been dealing with some flying difficulties and can not wait to get back on solid ground. It is heartwarming to see Woodstock come to Snoopy when he feels exhausted and to see Snoopy's reaction of sympathy and understanding.

15 Snoopy Is Always There To Provide Wise Counsel For His Friend Woodstock

A Valuable Lesson

This panel once again focuses on Woodstock's less-than-stellar flying skills, as he suffers a misfortune familiar to many birds: flying directly into a window. Snoopy patiently explains the concept of a window – "it looks like the sky, but it isn't" – to Woodstock, admonishing his friend to be careful, in lieu of any other immediate solution.

Woodstock is understandably shaken, and not entirely pleased to learn the truth about windows. This leads him to kick the house in frustration. Snoopy acknowledges this as futile, noting that "kicking the house won't help," though he nevertheless remains steadfast in his support of his friend.

14 Woodstock Loves To Chatter & Snoopy Is A Great Listener

Emotionally Resonant Storytelling

With Snoopy holding the distinction of being the only one to understand what Woodstock says, he has a front row seat to all Woodstock's stories. As this strip shows, Snoopy enjoys that position, as can be seen when he gets teared up by Woodstock's tale. Snoopy attributes the story getting an emotional response from him to Woodstock's exceptional storytelling abilities.

Since the audience as well as the Peanuts gang relies on Snoopy to translate everything Woodstock says, the strip makes it seem like everyone is missing out on not being able to hear what Woodstock has to say. Snoopy's reactions will have to be enough for now. In the meantime, it is clear that Snoopy will always be appreciative of Woodstock and his gift for telling a story.

13 Snoopy Is Always There For Woodstock To Vent To

Worms Can Be Mean

Snoopy shows some sympathy for his tiny feathered friend in this strip, showing how much Snoopy cares for Woodstock. The strip also shows that Woodstock knows he can come running to Snoopy whenever he has a problem or is upset; a sign of true friendship.

Although worms are usually the prey of birds, in this strip, poor Woodstock is experiencing the opposite, getting picked on by some worms. It's in Woodstock's gentle nature to not instantly nosh on the mean spirited worms. On the bright side, Woodstock has a great friend to vent to when he's had a long day dealing with bullies.

12 Woodstock Gives Snoopy The Best Writing Feedback

Snoopy Isn't Afraid To Revise

Snoopy is the Peanuts gang's most prolific writer, often featured clacking away at his typewriter, cataloging his thoughts about various subjects. Here, he is writing a list of "beauty tips," starting with "Always remember that beauty is only fur deep." Sitting with him as he works is Woodstock, who immediately chimes in with feedback, which Snoopy dutifully takes into consideration.

"Feather deep," Snoopy revises his work to say. In this way, the famous beagle is a role model for all writers. Accepting and incorporating feedback can be a difficult part of the process for many fledgling scribes, but Snoopy makes it look effortless.

11 Snoopy Was Supposed To Watch His Friend's Beak

Always Double Check Beach Supplies

A top-notch friend never wants to see their buddy go through any pain. As evidenced by this Peanuts strip, Snoopy is one such friend. In the strip, Snoopy looks out for his pal, Woodstock and doesn't want him to experience any painful beak burn. Consequently, Snoopy reminds his friend to put on some beak lotion.

Snoopy is not always the most sensitive companion, often making fun of people or being a bit detached from his own owner, Charlie Brown. One time when Charlie Brown was in the hospital, Snoopy didn't even care until he found out he wouldn't be getting any dinner. However, it seems to be different with Woodstock, whom Snoopy goes out of his way to help and care for, acting as a sort of big brother to the feathered character. This strip illustrates this perfectly.

10 Snoopy Is Quick To Apologize When He Hurts Woodstock's Feelings

Definitely Not A Duck

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Longtime Peanuts fans know it iss no secret that Snoopy has a bit of short fuse. For example, Snoopy once threw his dog bowl at Charlie Brown just because he made a lame joke when giving Snoopy his food. In this strip, Snoopy looks like he is losing his temper with Woodstock, trying to guess what kind of bird he is.

At his wits' end, Snoopy gives up and claims that Woodstock is a duck, earning the bird's indignation and ire. However, unlike his relationship with Charlie Brown, Snoopy extends an olive branch and calms Woodstock down. Seeing Woodstock and Snoopy hug out their differences is always a sight to see and noteworthy coming from the hot-headed pup.

8 Snoopy Encourages His Best Friend To Express Himself

Woodstock Takes Requests

In this simple, tender moment, Snoopy and Woodstock sit together on a log, when the beagle turns to his friend and casually mentions, "I haven't heard you sing lately." He notes that birds should sing, because it is what they do. While Woodstock has an iconic independent streak, he doesn't disagree with Snoopy here.

Instead, like a total sweetheart, he seemingly asks his friend what he wants to hear. Interestingly, Snoopy responds that he "[doesn't] have any requests," suggesting that his comment wasn't about Woodstock singing to entertain him, or anybody, but that Snoopy wants his friend to sing for his own pleasure.

7 Snoopy Is There For Woodstock – Even When It Inconveniences Him

A Temporary Solution

A lazy dog, at odds with his Beagle breed, Snoopy enjoys his rest and relaxation as often as possible. For all the Peanuts gang, if Snoopy isn't in the mood to do something, he will not do it. Yet, Woodstock is an exception to this rule. Snoopy will do what it takes to make his friend happy.

In this strip, that means acting like a tree so that Woodstock has a comfortable place to put his nest and sleep. Acting like a tree would not be Snoopy's first choice of how to spend a day, or his mother's, but he does it for his buddy. By the looks of this strip, it's clear that Snoopy spoils Woodstock just a bit but seeing the two pals be there for each other is a heartwarming sight worth seeing.

6 Snoopy & Woodstock Have A Balanced Friendship Dynamic

Quid Pro Quo

This panel encapsulates the sweetness of Snoopy and Woodstock's relationship as well as any in the decades-long, historic run of Peanuts. Snoopy is seated happily on a swing, being pushed by Woodstock – who isn't having nearly as much fun, as he has to dodge the swing as it oscillates back and forth. Snoopy quickly recognizes this, and checks in with his friend, before jumping off the swing.

More than that, however, the strip also shows that it is important to Snoopy that he helps his friend have as much fun as Woodstock helped him have. After they finish with the swing, the next panels show Woodstock sitting on Snoopy's head, before using his ear as a slide – leaving Snoopy looking highly content in the final frame.

5 Woodstock Has A Crush & Snoopy Wants Him To Find Love

Practical Advice

Snoopy tries to give Woodstock some pointers for a girl he likes in this Peanuts strip. Snoopy's method of wooing is dancing, but upon seeing Woodstock's version, he tries to let his friend down easy by suggesting a simple call to the girl of interest. Woodstock has his talents, but dancing is not one of them.

It's adorable to see Snoopy trying to give his friend dating advice and Woodstock eagerly listening and taking notes. Optimistic, Snoopy is up to the challenge to get Woodstock ready for the girl who has captured his heart, even if the first move seems like it will not be successful.

4 Hiring Friends Can Be Risky – But These Two Make It Work

Snoopy Respects Woodstock's Work Ethic

A best friend and a confidant, Woodstock is also apparently Snoopy's secretary, as seen in this strip. When snow interferes with Woodstock's dictation duties, Snoopy snaps and yells for the snow to stop. He adamantly aims to protect his secretary, knowing how good Woodstock is.

Likewise, Snoopy hates seeing his feathered friend get snowed on, and is willing to put up a fuss for hs buddy. The trajectory the pair took is interesting because Snoopy used to be quite rude to Woodstock, akin to bully/friend Lucy, calling him a "stupid bird" and looking down on him for his crummy flying skills. Yet, they would become the best of friends and Woodstock would be Snoopy's sidekick...and occasional secretary, of course.

3 Snoopy Is Always Willing To Help Woodstock

Last Minute Dance Lessons

Snoopy is a dance extraordinaire, renowned for his happy dance, even if it is to the chagrin of Lucy. Given that tidbit of information, who better to get dance lessons from than Snoopy? That's exactly what Woodstock does when he is getting ready to host a party. The problem is, Woodstock waits until 10 minutes before he has to leave for the party to learn. Hopefully Woodstock is a quick study.

It's touching to see Woodstock turn to Snoopy any time he needs help or advice. It's even more heartwarming to see the typically loafing Snoopy put a lot of effort into helping his friend. It's anyone's guess if Woodstock impresses anyone at his party with his dancing, but at least he and his best friend have a blast in the meantime.

2 Woodstock Isn't On Anybody's Timetable But His Own

Snoopy Respects That

In this panel, Snoopy hilariously tries to rationalize why Woodstock shouldn't sleep in so much, only to have his logic undermined each time. First, he notes that "birds are supposed to be up by six," but when Woodstock questions what authority he's attributing this hard-fast rule to, Snoopy admits he doesn't know. Next, Snoopy resorts to the classic "early bird gets the worm," only to have his argument once more debunked.

Woodstock's second objection truly strikes a chord with Snoopy, as he exclaims: "That's true...you can' get pizza until midnight!" What makes this panel special is the idea that Snoopy cares for his friend, and wants Woodstock to make the most of his days – but also that Woodstock recognizes Snoopy can be impressionable, and knows exactly how to quell his friend's concerns, in order to snooze more.

1 Snoopy Is Willing To Fight To Protect His Friend

"No One Is Going To Roast You"

In the strip, Snoopy comforts a worried Woodstock about the upcoming threat of Thanksgiving. Snoopy assures him that if worse comes to worst, he will punch whoever threatens him in the nose. It's sweet how Snoopy does not hesitate to defend his friend from any threat. Unfortunately, Charlie Brown ends up getting the short end of the stick once again but still, Snoopy's care for his friend is heartwarming.

Leave it to Charlie Brown to be at the wrong place in the wrong time. Regardless, Snoopy wraps Woodstock up in a big hug and gives him words of assurance and encouragement, determined not to let anyone harm his friend. The devotion that Snoopy and Woodstock show to each other is endearing to no end, making the long-standing popularity of the Peanuts duo a no-brainer.