Winona

Winona is Applejack's work dog. She is first seen in Applebuck Season, where she and Applejack round up a stampeding herd of cattle. Winona appears to be a good herder and obeys all of Applejack's commands. She also appears in May the Best Pet Win, playing fetch with Applejack. She also appears in The Last Roundup where Applejack gets joyfully greeted by WInona after Applejack comes back. Unlike the Diamond Dogs, Winona only barks and does not speak in any of her appearances.

Development and design
"Winona" is a name of Native American origin, meaning "first-born daughter". In both behavior and appearance, Winona resembles a Border Collie, which are natural animal herders.

History
Winona is first introduced in Applebuck Season, helping Applejack round up the stampeding herd of cattle that was heading towards Ponyville. Later in the episode, Applejack has a tough time helping Fluttershy round up some bunnies, so Applejack tells Winona to help her, causing the bunnies to stampede towards Ponyville like the cattle did.

Winona is also briefly seen in May the Best Pet Win!, in Rainbow Dash's dream, where Owloysius' head transforms into that of Winona's, and during the Pony Pet Playdate. She also appears in The Last Roundup, where she greets Applejack as soon as she steps off the train at the end of the episode.

Appearances
Winona appears in the episodes Applebuck Season, May the Best Pet Win!, and The Last Roundup.

Other depictions
The UK My Little Pony magazine calls her 'Jackaroo'.

Gallery

 * Winona image gallery

Winona