Strudel is a female dachshund with a German accent who is the smartest of the group. She uses the squirrels on the team to help her build her inventions since she doesn't have opposable thumbs. She may be a tiny dachshund, but Strudel is the brains of the Pound Puppies crew. This master of strategy and problem-solving can design whatever tools the team needs. Seems there's nothing she doesn't know. Strudel's also great at getting other animals, like squirrels, to help her out. Strudel is intelligent and level-headed. She usually keeps a cool and calm demeanor, but can lose her temper when something goes wrong. Although she enjoys her position as Shelter 17's tech expert, she sometimes expresses regret over not going on many missions, which she believes is due to her athletic body shape. Strudel can be arrogant at times: During "Olaf in Love", she was asked if an idea of hers would work, to which she replied, "It is my idea, therefore it is brilliant". Strudel is very fond of her squirrel helpers, Nut Nut in particular. On that note, it should be noted that Strudel's influence with squirrels extends far beyond her helpers at the pound, as she is more than capable of convincing wild squirrels to work for her, thus earning her the rightful title of "Squirreldog".