The Barkleys are a family of three Golden Retrievers and one Yellow Labrador Retriever. In the commercials they represent common driving experiences to which many drivers can relate. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. Your browser can't play this video.

These dogs have often been the canine stars for the automaker's "Dog Tested. Dog Approved." commercial campaign. On Repeat (embedded above) is an ad for the Crosstrek and takes on a situation that's familiar to many parents of young kids. An annoying children's song is playing over the radio.

“We've looked at this a couple of times, and I think the latest number was that more than 60 percent of Subaru owners have a dog,” Brian Cavallucci, national advertising manager for Subaru of America, told Forbes earlier this year.

Almost every Subaru vehicle we make features standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for optimal balance and an even distribution of power so you can count on maximum traction, exceptional stability, and impressive efficiency - no matter the conditions.

The new campaign gives a nod to its longtime “Love” positioning, which since 2008 been a key to Subaru's decade of great success with the new tagline, “Love is now bigger than ever.”

The most dogs ever owned by one person were 5,000 Mastiffs owned by Kubla Khan. Think he'd be on Hoarders? 2. Dogs feel jealousy.

Toyota Toyota just happens to be the largest shareholder. But regardless of the connection, Subaru maintains a distinct brand identity while benefiting from Toyota's technology and sheer scale. Statista says Toyota built about 10.5 million vehicles globally in 2021, compared to Subaru's 860,000 units for the same period.

Subaru owners love the reliability, safety, and longevity found in Subaru vehicles.

Subaru started as an aircraft research company named Fuji Heavy Industries in 1915, however they would soon reorganize to become the chief aircraft manufacturer for Japan during World War II. After the war effort, the company pivoted towards car manufacturing, thus creating the Subaru brand.

The Great Subie Name The origin of the term “Subie” (pronounced soo-bee) is cloudy and unaccounted for, but from our research, the term seemed to appear in the late 90s when the Impreza WRX was big on the scene.

These days, Subaru is still doing what it does best-making safe and practical vehicles that exhibit exceptional performance features, like the Boxer engine and the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive System. Whether it's a daily commute or an off-road adventure, Americans continue to choose Subaru as their means of travel.

The current beneficiary of the trust, reportedly now worth over $400 million, is Gunther VI. The unbelievable true story behind Gunther's wealth and the astounding lifestyle it has created for the dog was recently documented in the Netflix series Gunther's Millions.