Flash is a character on The Dukes of Hazzard. She was portrayed by several Basset Hounds, distinguishable by different facial colors, the most regular being "Sandy".
About Flash[]
She is a slow-paced Basset Hound and Rosco's loyal companion. She hates Boss Hogg but loves the Dukes. Rosco doted on Flash, often calling her "Velvet Ears".
Trivia[]
- Flash was added at the start of the third season, after James Best suggested to the producers that Rosco have a dog.
- She first appeared in "Enos Strate to the Top", although was not formally introduced in that episode.
- Initially referred to as a boy, Flash is later regularly a girl, despite an occasional male reference afterwards.
- James Best bought a share of Sandy, who was rescued from an animal shelter and was trained by Alvin Mears of Alvin Animal Rentals. Sandy lived to age fourteen.
- A stuffed dog named Flush was used for dangerous work.
- She is the subject of the hit single, "Flash", by James Best, which also appeared on The Dukes of Hazzard soundtrack album.