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The Great Pyrenees, or Pyrenean Mountain Dog, is an icon of dogdom as well as dog films, mostly thanks to the immortal Belle. While there have been four Belle et Sébastien movies (listed below), there were also four different TV shows, making Belle a French Lassie. The TV series were: Belle et Sébastien (1965) from France, with 13 episodes; the follow-up Sébastien parmi les hommes (1968), also French with 13 episodes, now in color; the animated Meiken Jolie (1981–1982) from Japan with 52 episodes; and French-Canadian animated production Belle et Sébastien (2017).
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The 12 Dogs of Christmas * Year: 2004 * Country: US * Breed content: Low
As the title implies, there are many dogs. The Great Pyrenees is not one of the stars, but seen a few times.
Animal Clinic * Year: 2004 * Country: US * Breed content: Low
Only a briefly seen background dog at the vet clinic. Originally an Animal Planet made-for-TV movie.
Belle et Sébastien AKA: Belle & Sebastian * Year: 2013 * Country: France * Breed content: High
A beautiful film shot in the Alps and based originally on a French TV show from 1965, then adapted into a novel in 1966 by Cécile Aubry, about a boy and a Great Pyrenees, “Belle”, set to the backdrop of both the French Alps and World War Two. The first TV series contained thirteen half-hour episodes and was broadly released in the 1960s with an English dub for the BBC.
Belle et Sébastien, l’aventure continue AKA: Belle & Sebastian: The Adventure Continues * Year: 2015 * Country: France * Breed content: High
Sequel to Belle et Sébastien.
Belle et Sébastien 3, le dernier chapitre AKA: Belle and Sebastian, Friends for Life * Year: 2017 * Country: France * Breed content: High
Third in the Belle et Sébastien trilogy, now with kidnapped puppies in the mix.
Belle et Sébastien: Nouvelle génération AKA: Belle and Sebastien: The New Generation * Year: 2022 * Country: France * Breed content: High
A modernized adaptation of Belle et Sébastien, now only taking inspiration from the original 1965 show but set in the modern day with a new story. Yet to be released in North America.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta! * Year: 2012 * Country: Mexico/US * Breed content: Low
A background dog only.
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 incredible dog movie including a Great Pyrenees among the pack, although not a main feature. Only released in Europe.
Dumb and Dumber * Year: 1994 * Country: US * Breed content: Unconfirmed
Finding Neverland * Year: 2004 * Country: UK/US * Breed content: Medium
“Porthos” was played by a female Great Pyrenees in makeup.
Ma-eum-i Doo-beon-jjae I-ya-gi AKA: Hearty Paws 2 AKA: Heart is… 2 * Year: 2010 * Country: South Korea * Breed content: Low
The story of a yellow Labrador Retriever searching for her kidnapped puppies, with only a brief appearance by a Great Pyrenees.
Milou en mai AKA: May Fools * Year: 1990 * Country: France/Italy * Breed content: Unconfirmed
Puppy Swap: Love Unleashed * Year: 2019 * Country: US * Breed content: Low
One of the dogs seen briefly in a run at the animal shelter. The main dogs are Pomeranians.
The Saltwater Moose * Year: 1996 * Country: Canada * Breed content: Low
A Pyr as the family dog, seen occasionally.
Sans Famille AKA: Without Family * Year: 2000 * Country: France/Germany/Czech Republic * Breed content: Medium
Oliver Twist meets Belle and Sebastian, with a wonderfully well-trained (by Pascal Tréguy and Étienne Serclerat) and placid Pyr. Adapted into a film from a French TV show and never released outside of Europe.
Santa Buddies * Year: 2009 * Country: US * Breed content: High
The merging film between the Air Buddies franchise and Santa Paws, including an adult and puppy Pyr along with the Golden Retriever puppies. Zeus plays the adult “Santa Paws”.
Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups * Year: 2012 * Country: Canada/US * Breed content: High
Third of these Christmas Great Pyrenees films, now with a whole family of Pyr puppies. Lady, daughter of Zeus, plays the mom. Lady was herself one of the featured mother dogs on Animal Planet’s Too Cute series with her own litter of puppies.
The Search for Santa Paws * Year: 2010 * Country: Canada/US * Breed content: High
Follow-up to Santa Buddies about the Pyr puppy.
Sourdough * Year: 1981 * Country: US * Breed content: High
Before Belle, there was the hermit in Sourdough who lives and travels in the northern wilderness with the very smart choice of two Great Pyrenees pack dogs as his only companions. I have an old VHS of this movie, which has never been released on DVD, but you can now see it online.
Within These Walls * Year: 2001 * Country: Canada/US * Breed content: Low
Only in the final scene.
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The Leonberger can be seen in a few notable roles, always making a statement with their characters.
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At Home in Mitford * Year: 2017 * Country: US * Breed content: Medium
A Hallmark TV movie featuring Berger as “Barnabas”.
The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon * Year: 1997 * Country: Canada * Breed content: High
The only major starring role for a Leonberger. Although in Jack London’s original novel “Buck” is a Saint Bernard/Collie cross, a Leonberger was a better effort than the usual German Shepherd Dog in the part. Purebreds are often preferred by trainers and producers since it is easy for multiple dogs to play one character rather than matching the look of three or four mixed-breeds to play one dog. “Buck” was played by three Leonbergers.
Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever * Year: 2014 * Country: US * Breed content: Medium
Made-for-TV movie featuring “JoJo”, the “million dollar dog”, in a co-starring role with the famous Grumpy Cat.
Joyeuse retraite ! AKA: Happy Retirement * Year: 2019 * Country: France * Breed content: Low
With a Leonberger family pet.
The Secret of Moonacre * Year: 2008 * Country: Australia/France/Hungary/New Zealand/UK/US * Breed content: Low
Fantasy Leonberger “Wrolf” is more than he seems, helped by makeup and CGI.
Show Dogs * Year: 2018 * Country: UK/US * Breed content: Low
One of the many dozens of background dogs backstage at the dog show. Blink and you’ll miss him!
Think Like a Dog * Year: 2020 * Country: US * Breed content: Low
A Leonberger is part of the pack that the main dog rallies together.
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One would think there would be some Finnish movies featuring the reindeer-herding Finnish Lapphund, being a popular breed in their native country, but we have never been able to find any.
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Zhizn i priklyucheniya chetyrekh druzei * AKA: The Life and Adventures of Four Friends * Year: 1980 * Country: Soviet Union * Breed content: High
Adapted from a Soviet TV show into home-movie releases in the 1990s, including a sequel, the story follows a forest ranger’s dogs, Bubrik (East European Shepherd), Fram (Airedale Terrier), and Toshka (Finnish Lapphund), and their friendship with a cat.
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The Stabyhoun, or Stabij, is an incredibly rare breed from Friesland, and little known beyond the Netherlands. Still, they may appear in some European films. Let us know if you spot one!
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Ty menya slyshish? / Ты меня слышишь? * AKA: Can You Hear Me? * Year: 2007 * Country: Russia * Breed content: Low
About a boy and a Border Collie, but featuring dozens of dogs, including, briefly, two Stabyhouns. Never commercially released outside of Russia.
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The Fila Brasileiro, or Brazilian Mastiff, is a rare breed in both life and film.
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Ty menya slyshish? / Ты меня слышишь? * AKA: Can You Hear Me? * Year: 2007 * Country: Russia * Breed content: Low
About a boy and a Border Collie, but featuring dozens of dogs, including one scene with a Fila Brasileiro. Never commercially released outside of Russia.
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Ring of Bright Water * Year: 1969 * Country: UK * Breed content: Medium
Perhaps the best Springer Spaniel movie, even though the star is an otter! Spaniel “Johnny” befriends the otter and there are unique scenes of the pair playing together, including the dog watching in obvious confusion as “Mij” plays in a tank of water. Based on a true story.
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The trouble with English Shepherds is their resemblance to common mixed-breed types with Collie or Border Collie, like Casey, the mixed-breed star of Monster Mutt (2010) and Darling Companion (2012). Most of the dogs listed below are probably mixed-breed English Shepherd lookalikes.
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The Call of the West * Year: 1924 * Country: US * Breed content: High
Real life canine hero Bobbie (named for his bobbed tail), known as Silverton Bobbie, was the star of his own short film in the 1920s after he became famous for traveling over 2,500 miles alone. Although he looks like a purebred English Shepherd, he was reportedly an ES cross. The Oregon Historical Society has shared the film online.
C.H.O.M.P.S. * Year: 1979 * Country: US * Breed content: See note
This is likely a mixed-breed, but looks like an ES in the animal-control van. The star dogs are a terrier-mix and Bouvier.
Dr. Dolittle 3 * Year: 2006 * Country: Canada/US * Breed content: See note
Looks like an English Shepherd in an opening scene.
Year of the Dog * Year: 2007 * Country: US * Breed content: See note
Either an English Shepherd or mixed lookalike is among the motley crew of rescue dogs in a few scenes.
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The Central Asian Shepherd Dog, also known as Alabay, Alabai, Central Asian Mastiff, and others, is a large, powerful livestock guardian, now frequently employed in dog fighting.
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Sag-haye velgard AKA: Stray Dogs * Year: 2004 * Country: Iran * Breed content: Medium
Many street dogs and fighting dogs are featured in addition to the main small Tibetan Terrier type. The fighting dogs probably include Iranian Mastiffs and Iranian Shepherd Dogs, while some are clearly Central Asian Shepherds.
Sivas * Year: 2014 * Country: Germany/Turkey * Breed content: Low
There are mostly Kangal Dogs in this Turkish film about dog fighting, but looks like CASDs also.
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Both of the films in this listing are uncertain. Since the Canaan Dog is a rare breed, and since they resemble the archetypal primitive mixed-breed, it can be hard to tell even in person if you come face to face with a true Canaan.
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Daniel and the Superdogs * Year: 2004 * Country: Canada/UK * Breed content: See note
Along with dozens of others, including rare breeds, there is a white and black dog doing agility who has a Canaan look, although likely a mixed-breed.
The Independent * Year: 2000 * Country: US * Breed content: See note
Again, this briefly-seen dog could be a mix.
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A close relative of the English Foxhound, the Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a French hunting hound historically run in packs just like their English cousin.
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Le Comte de Monte-Cristo AKA: The Count of Monte Cristo * Year: 2024 * Country: France * Breed content: Low
A new adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas novel featuring a hunt scene.
Ultime grida dalla savana AKA: Savage Man Savage Beast * Year: 1975 * Country: Italy * Breed content: Low
This infamous exploitative docudrama merges scripted footage with occasional true documentary footage as it follows violence against humans and animals, wild and domestic, around the world. The fact that most of the incredibly brutal animal cruelty shown on film was staged, including animals tortured, forced to fight, disemboweled, and killed for the demands of the filmmakers makes it unbearable to watch. The stag-hunting scene features an Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie pack, which are unharmed, although the same cannot be said for the decapitated stag.
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