Name of the dog in the TV series Gunsmoke?

Answer 1

The dog's name was Chester. My father lived out on a ranch in South Texas and when Chester was retired he was given to the Coquat's, the ranch owners. My father played with Chester "the movie star" when he was a little boy.

Answer 2

Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon was a U.S. Marshall, not a sheriff

Answer 3

critter

Answer 4

No Sheriff. Matt Dillon was a US Marshall