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Tag: wolf movies

  • Karelian Bear Dog

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    A popular breed in their native Finland, the Karelian Bear Dog gained international fame for patrolling in major parks in North America and Japan with their handlers to reduce conflicts between park guests and bears. These hunting dogs are now keeping the peace between humans and wildlife. In film work they are rare, although surely…

  • Laika

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    You can see different types of Laikas in many Russian films, though they can be hard to spot and identify. This list includes the West Siberian, East Siberian, and Russo-European Laika. Recommendations for additions are welcome! The title links will take you to Amazon movie pages (Reel Dogs earns a referral fee at no cost…

  • Coyote

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    The coyote is one of North America’s most persecuted mammals, relentlessly hunted, trapped, and poisoned to this day. They are also one of the most adaptable and intelligent. In the 1960s and 1970s Walt Disney Pictures made a series of coyote films with their animal trainers’ socialized coyotes which highlighted both this persecution and unique…

  • Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

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    Need a wolf for your film? Why not try a Czechoslovakian Wolfdog? Talk about typecasting! It seems no CW has ever played herself on the big screen—but almost exclusively her wild cousin. The title links will take you to Amazon movie pages (Reel Dogs earns a referral fee at no cost to you) or, for…

  • 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. Sometimes 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…