Benji is the name of a fictional dog who has been the focus of several movies from 1974 through the 2000s, and is also the title of the first film in the Benji series of films. His character is a small, lovable mixed-breed dog with an uncanny knack for being in the right place at the right time, usually helping a person overcome a problem. Benji is not the smartest, but his heart is in the right place. Joe Camp is the creator and director of the Benji films.
Benji is ranked tenth on Stan's Top Ten Favorite Dogs he counts down in "The People vs. Martin Sugar".
For the Love of Benji is mentioned as Hayley and Stan shoot basketballs in "Yule. Tide. Repeat.".