Baxter

Baxter is Ron Burgundy's beloved pet dog and close friend. Ron often has enlightening conversations with Baxter at home and their friendship is very close.

Demise and Return
Baxter was punted into a river by a raging motorcyclist as a result of Ron's accidental damages to his motorcycle. After the demise of Baxter, Ron was in a "glass case of emotion". Towards the end of the film, Baxter returned to save Ron and Veronica from being attacked by bears.

Sequel
After Ron was fired he and Ron went back to San Diego to work at Sea World after Ron was from that job Baxter tries to talk Ron out of suicide in which Ron failed to do.