Which famous brand mascot was originally designed as a talking dog with sunglasses before evolving into its current, more recognizable form?

Brand mascots have become cultural touchstones that often transcend the products they represent. These iconic characters evolve over decades, sometimes changing dramatically to reflect shifting consumer attitudes, design trends, and brand positioning. This trivia challenge tests your knowledge of how one of the world's most recognizable mascots transformed from its original concept to the beloved character we know today. Can you identify the correct evolution story among these plausible brand mascot journeys?

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Chester Cheetah (Cheetos), who was initially a jazz-loving bloodhound named Charlie before becoming a cheetah in 1986
Tony the Tiger (Frosted Flakes), who started as a bulldog named Terry before market research showed tigers tested better with children
The Taco Bell Chihuahua, who was originally a sunglasses-wearing St. Bernard named Señor Satisfecho
The GEICO Gecko, who was originally conceived as a sunglasses-wearing beagle named Gordon before becoming a gecko due to a creative pivot during the 1999 Screen Actors Guild strike