Hoops McCann

Hoops McCann is an anthropomorphic dog based on the Steely Dan song "Glamour Profession". He exists in the Steely Dan cartoon universe.

Appearance
He is a large dog of mixed breeding, being a cross between a German Shepherd and an American Akita. Hoops is quite bulky in frame, yet somewhat agile, due to his past as an athlete. His fur is tan in color, with dark brown circles (hence his name, in part) over his eyes. He has pricked ears and a long, fluffy tail, as well as large paws. He tends to wear suits or other formalwear, for the most part.

Personality
Hoops is generally mild-mannered, always keeping his cool, and tends to fancy himself suave and full of charisma. He also loves sports, being a former basketball star in high school. Despite this, he can sometimes be easily confused, yet not dim-witted, and is quick to voice his opinion.

History
Hoops grew up in a suburb in Los Angeles, California. He was raised by a German Shepherd father and American Akita mother. He had no siblings. Hoops quickly found he had a knack for sports, and especially took an interest in basketball. In high school, he became the champion, one of the most popular animals around. However, his hopes of going pro were dashed after his career came to a sudden end. Looking for another way to get quick fame and fortune, he turned to the lucrative trade of dealing cocaine, now supporting the basketball stars in another way, as well as gaining Hollywood connections. He now lives luxuriously with a myriad of pals, rivals, and shady figures all alike.

Trivia

 * His favorite food is Chinese. More specifically, it's Mr. Chow's Szechuan dumplings.
 * His best friend is Jive Miguel, with Jack in a close second.
 * His favorite place to visit is Barbados.
 * In addition to sports, he has an affinity for cool cars, movies, nice clothes, sunglasses, making money, and sailing.