Reel Dogs

Tag: dog movies

  • American Bulldog

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    The American Bulldog stepped in during the early 1990s to help fill the gap left by the gradual vanishing of bully breeds represented as family-friendly companions in film. While Pit Bulls and Staffordshire Bull Terrier types were one of the gold standards of canine actors since the 1910s, the American Bulldog updated this look,  as well…

  • Alaskan Malamute

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    The Alaskan Malamute does not have a reputation for being a “trick” dog,  but can be seen in many wilderness/adventure films portraying wolves and wolf-dogs. Occasionally, they even play Alaskan Malamutes! (Also see Wolf Hybrids for Malamute mixes, including Clint Rowe’s celebrated Jed.) The title links will take you to Amazon movie pages (Reel Dogs…

  • Akita

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    This list includes both the Japanese Akita Inu and American Akita, although we have yet to find an American Akita in any starring or major film role. If you know of one, please write to the email at the bottom of this page and we can add it to the list! The title links will…

  • Airedale Terrier

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    The Airedale Terrier experienced a surge in popularity following World War One—during which hundreds served as messenger, Red Cross, and sentry dogs. Despite this, they never received the lingering fame in motion pictures that other WWI breeds did, like the German Shepherd Dog and Collie. Still, you’ll find them in a few starring roles in…

  • Afghan Hound

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    Afghan Hounds make flashy film dogs with a special look. They are even popular in animated films like Balto and Oliver & Company. 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…

  • Affenpinscher

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    Hollywood’s go-to “weird little dog” is the Chinese Crested. A shame since the Affenpinscher looks like Chewbacca, while being far more affordable, complete with trainer, than Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. The mixed breed in The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) appears to be an Affen mix. If you’ve spotted other Affens on film, let us know!…