Ranch Dogs presents
BUSTER
PAWS
A cowboy hat. A big heart. Meet the animated ranch dog bringing Western adventure to the whole family.
Big personality. Bigger purpose.
A little mischief.
A whole lot of West.
Buster is Ranch Dogs’ animated host, full of cowboy humor, loyalty, and a little mischief. He brings families along for the people, dogs, and adventures that make the West special.
Our big dream: a beloved spokescharacter for the Western industry. Someone kids grow up with and the West can proudly call its own.
You can see the human touch
Real artists.
Real animation.
No AI shortcuts.
Buster is drawn and animated by Len Simon and a team of real artists. Every expression and performance starts with human imagination and traditional animation craft.
From the drawing table to the screen, this cowboy is made with care.
Meet the artist behind the cowboy
Len Simon.
A lifetime of animation.
Len brings decades of classical animation experience to Buster. His feature film work includes Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Anastasia, The Prince of Egypt, and Curious George.
Animation by Len Simon Animation. Buster’s voice by Benjamin “Mo” Moline. A Ranch Dog Productions character.
Watch the creation story
From Sketch
to Cowboy
Meet Len, see the original drawings, and watch Buster’s personality take shape in the Ranch Dogs Season 1 finale.
WATCH ON YOUTUBEPublic service announcements
A little cowboy wisdom.
A lot worth sharing.
We’re developing animated PSAs that make useful messages fun and memorable. Buster will help introduce families to ranch life, agriculture, and the values that keep the West going.
Life on the ranch
Celebrate agriculture, ranching traditions, and caring for the land and animals.
The cowboy way
Bring honesty, hard work, kindness, and being a good neighbor into everyday stories.
Dogs at work
Help families appreciate working dogs, their skills, and their place in ranch life.
Short animated messages. Familiar Western heart. Part of Buster’s next chapter.
The trail ahead
Big adventures.
Bigger possibilities.
Our vision for Buster, one chapter at a time. Tap to explore.
01 Adventures for the whole family
Original shorts and future episodes with cowboy humor, friendship, and plenty of ranch dog mischief.
02 A voice for the Western industry
A recognizable public spokescharacter celebrating ranches, Western businesses, events, and the people behind them.
03 Stories with something to share
Animated PSAs and educational clips that bring ranch life, agriculture, and Western values to new audiences.
04 A world fans can join
Creative brand partnerships, event content, original artwork, apparel, and collectibles that let the adventure travel beyond the screen.
Help write the next chapter
Big dreams need
a good posse.
Buster Paws: The Animated Adventure Begins
Help real artists create Buster’s next adventures, future episodes, and public service announcements, and introduce him to more families.
A cowboy to collect
Buster’s personality, right down to that tip of the hat.
Wear the adventure
Original artwork. A little Western spirit to take along.
Ranch Dogs for Life!
A familiar grin. A whole pack of possibility.
See Kickstarter for current rewards, availability, and delivery details.
Original art. Lasting character.
From the first sketch to your favorite tee. Same cowboy. Same heart.
There’s room in this posse
Let’s build something
worth riding for.
Western brands, ranches, and event producers: let’s create something memorable together. Explore animated campaigns, PSAs, sponsorships, and stories with Buster.