When you watch Hey Duggee, you’ll spot the Squirrel Club right away. They’re Duggee’s lively group of kids who earn badges and go on all sorts of fun adventures.
People call them the Squirrel Club, and its members are the Squirrels — five club kids who join Duggee at the Clubhouse.
You’ll meet each Squirrel by name and personality as you watch, and those names really help you tell them apart during games and badge activities. If you want quick details about the characters, the official Hey Duggee character pages have short bios and some fun facts to check out.
Who Are the Squirrels in Hey Duggee?
You’ll meet a small group of playful characters who join Duggee at the Squirrel Club. They earn badges, try new things, and each one brings a clear personality to the clubhouse.
Origin of the Squirrels’ Group Name
Duggee’s activity group for preschool kids in the show became known as the Squirrel Club. Duggee calls the children “Squirrels” because the club name is short, friendly, and fits the show’s nature-themed play.
The show started on CBeebies in 2014, and the group name just stuck as the main idea. The name ties right into the show’s format—Duggee leads simple adventures and hands out activity badges.
Studio AKA and BBC Studios put the show together for young viewers, so the group name stays easy to say and remember.
Main Squirrel Club Characters
You’ll meet five main Squirrels who pop up in episodes and specials. Tag has long ears and so much energy—he’s always trying new stunts.
Roly is round, silly, and loves rolling around. Betty is the only girl in the main five and usually shows off her quiet creativity.
Norrie is gentle and often looks after her friends. Happy smiles all the time and brings calm to the group.
Some episodes focus on individual Squirrel stories and the badges they earn. Alexander Armstrong narrates the UK episodes, bringing Duggee’s world and the Squirrels’ adventures to life.
Unique Traits and Animal Species
Even though they’re called Squirrels, the characters are actually a mix of different animals drawn in a simple, bold style. They act more like preschool kids than wild animals.
Each Squirrel has a distinct look and personality that matches their name. Tag has long ears, Roly is round, Betty’s got a soft color, Norrie acts bashful, and Happy always looks cheerful.
The design keeps their animal traits subtle, so kids focus more on feelings and play. You’ll notice this in episodes where badges teach sharing, counting, or creativity instead of animal facts.
The Role of Duggee and the Squirrel Club
Duggee leads the Squirrel Club as a calm, patient teacher. He communicates with happy woofs and supports the Squirrels through activities like drawing, building, and simple science experiments.
The Duggee hug scene usually rewards the Squirrels after they earn a badge. You’ll see Duggee guiding safe play, encouraging teamwork, and celebrating small wins.
The club’s structure—activity, challenge, badge—shows up in every episode and keeps things familiar for preschool viewers.
Squirrel Names, Personalities, and Related Friends
You’ll meet five main Squirrels with clear personalities and a steady group of friends who show up for badges and adventures. Each Squirrel has favorite things and funny habits that make their episodes stand out.
Tag the Rhinoceros
Tag is a gray rhinoceros who acts brave and curious. You’ll see Tag jump into messy, physical play and always want to try something new.
Tag loves baths and sometimes feels embarrassed when interrupted. You’ll catch Tag’s energy in badges like the Big Day Out badge or the Stick badge, where active teamwork is the key.
Tag usually joins Duggee when tasks need strength or a bit of clumsiness. Tag’s straightforward nature makes him the go-to for cheerful problem solving.
Roly the Hippopotamus
Roly is a round, happy hippo who laughs a lot and moves at a slow, steady pace. You’ll notice Roly’s appetite for snacks and his love of silliness in a bunch of episodes.
Roly often shows up in stories about sharing, eating, and family-style activities—think Breakfast badge moments or picnics for the Cheese badge.
Roly’s calm, giggly personality balances out his more excitable friends. You’ll see Roly team up with Tag and Happy for physical tasks and partner with Norrie for quieter scenes.
Roly’s joyful reactions make him a crowd favorite during simple games and group hugs with Duggee.
Norrie the Mouse
Norrie is a small, affectionate mouse who loves arts, crafts, and cuddles. You can spot Norrie in quieter badge adventures like the Shape badge or the Green Planet badge where gentleness matters.
Norrie often shows empathy and a love for soft toys and cozy moments. Her smaller size and sweet voice bring balance to noisy play.
You’ll find Norrie comforting friends like Roly or joining Duggee for creative tasks. Episodes with Norrie highlight sharing feelings, gentle teamwork, and the value of asking for help when a task gets tricky—like earning the Spooky badge with a cautious approach.
Happy the Crocodile
Happy is a bright-green crocodile who laughs loudly and loves to build and explore. You’ll notice Happy tackling hands-on badges like the Stick badge or tasks that need patience and problem solving.
Happy enjoys noisy play and has a bold, confident streak that pushes group adventures forward. He pairs well with Roly for energetic play and with Tag for sturdier activities.
Happy’s confidence can lead to minor mischief, so episodes often show him learning about safety and cooperation—especially when badges like the Big Day Out badge require planning and teamwork.
Betty the Octopus
Betty is an orange octopus who thinks fast and uses her many arms to do several things at once. You’ll see Betty excel in puzzles, organizing, and multi-step tasks—perfect for badges that need dexterity or creativity, like the Shape badge or the Breakfast badge.
Betty’s cleverness often saves the day during tricky moments. Her unique abilities let her help many friends at once.
You’ll find her assisting Duggee with complex setups or helping Norrie and Roly in tight spaces. Betty’s calm problem-solving shows how teamwork and clever thinking earn badges and fix surprises.
Supporting Friends and Recurring Characters
The Squirrels meet a whole bunch of helpers and visitors who swing by for special badges or events. Sometimes Duggee leads the group, but you’ll also spot familiar faces like Enid, Duggy, Delivery Chipmunk, Penguins, and Hedgley joining in for festivals, performances, or wild challenge episodes.
Characters such as King Tiger, Leo, Merry, Chad, Finbar, Ottie, Rochelle, Peggee, Hennie, and Tino pop up in single episodes. They usually bring a specific lesson or help the Squirrels earn a badge.
You’ll bump into quirky one-off characters too—think Naughty Monkey, Eugene, Angry Bull, Ivor, Captain Frank, Nigel Crab, The Snard, ducklings, frog characters, Chew Chew, Lord Fingal, and plenty more. They tend to create funny problems tied to badges like the Spooky badge or the Green Planet badge.
These guests often show up for themed badges—The Stick badge, The Shape badge, The Cheese badge, and the Big Day Out badge. They help the Squirrels learn about sharing, safety, creativity, and teamwork, though sometimes things get a bit chaotic along the way.
