Afghan Hounds make flashy film dogs with a special look. They are even popular in animated films like Balto (1995) and Oliver & Company (1988). They’re not known for leading roles, but used by Hollywood more as set decoration, making a statement about the human character they’re seen with. On the big screen, you’ll never see an Afghan Hound trying to explain that Timmy fell down the well, or leading a family out of a burning building. But they bring a special presence to any film.

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102 Dalmatians * Year: 2000 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

An Afghan Hound dines at Cruella de Vil’s table.

Battle of the Sexes * Year: 2017 * Country: UK/US * Breed content: Low

With a tan and a black Afghan.

Beverly Hills Chihuahua * Year: 2008 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

There’s an AH on the table at the canine salon, plus featured in the salon’s mural.

Beverly Hills Cop* Year: 1984 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

Beverly Hills Cop II * Year: 1987 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

Blondie in Society * Year: 1941 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

Just a glimpse at the dog show at the end. Starring famed mixed-breed “Daisy” and a Great Dane.

Boomerang * Year: 1992 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

Cats & Dogs * Year: 2001 * Country: Australia/US * Breed content: Low

Seen in Russia and another is in the dog council.

C’era un castello con 40 cani * AKA: There Was a Castle with Forty Dogs * Year: 1990 * Country: Belgium/France/Italy/Spain * Breed content: Low

An extraordinary and unique dog film with dozens of dogs working together and running free. The tri-colored Afghan can be seen a few times, but not a major player. DVD only available in Europe.

Circle of Iron * Year: 1978 * Country: US * Breed content: Unconfirmed

East is East * Year: 1999 * Country: UK * Breed content: Low

Handsome Afghans visit the human salon. A harlequin Great Dane also has a role.

The Egyptian * Year: 1954 * Country: US * Breed content: Unconfirmed

Fanny * Year: 1961 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

The AH only walks past.

Firehouse Dog * Year: 2007 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

Ghostbusters II * Year: 1989 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

The opening sequence features a quick shot of a dog-walker with several dogs, including a fawn Afghan. Blink and you’ll miss it.

The Goodbye Bird * Year: 1993 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

With other rescue dogs.

The Hunt * Year: 2020 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

Inubaka * Year: 2009 * Country: Japan * Breed content: Unconfirmed

Based on the popular manga by Yukiya Sakuragi. The cover of the Japanese DVD features an Afghan Hound. Not released in North America.

It’s a Dog’s Life * Year: 1955 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

AHs seen during the dog show in this unique film.

Just Around the Corner * Year: 1938 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

This Shirley Temple film features an AH along with others like a Standard Poodle called “Corset” being groomed. Temple’s own real life dog, a Pekinese named Ching-Ching, is also in the dog scene.

Kismet * Year: 1955 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

Not to be confused with the 1944 version with Marlene Dietrich (which does feature a little mixed-breed in a small role). A group of Afghans can be seen in the 1955 version starring Howard Keel and Ann Blyth.

Lad: A Dog * Year: 1962 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

Another sighting at a dog show.

Marmaduke * Year: 2010 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

AHs as classic cheerleader stereotypes watching canine jocks in this unfunny comedy.

Operazione Kappa: sparate a vista AKA: Day of Violence * Year: 1977 * Country: Italy * Breed content: Low

Orlando * Year: 1992 * Country: France/Italy/Netherlands/Russia/UK * Breed content: Low

Protocol * Year: 1984 * Country: US * Breed content: Unconfirmed

Roma * Year: 2018 * Country: Mexico/US * Breed content: Low

Show Dogs * Year: 2018 * Country: UK/US * Breed content: Low

With at least 63 breeds represented, you get multiple Afghans represented, a cream striding down the blue carpet, a black on a grooming table and later in the show ring, and a brown at the pool party.

Sunny’s Ears * Year: 1997 * Country: UK * Breed content: Low

Adapted into a film from a British TV show. Only ever released on TV and VHS.

The Three Musketeers * Year: 1973 * Country: UK/US * Breed content: Low

Part of a living canine chess set.

Titanic * Year: 1997 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

An AH boards the ship around the time Rose’s family does. There was a kennel on the upper deck of the real Titanic.

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