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- Astro (“The Jetsons”) (1962–1963) The animated series, “The Jetsons,” featured a family living in outer space in 2062. Astro (voiced by Don Messick) was the well-loved family dog.
- Brian (“Family Guy”) (1999–Present) Brian is one of the main members of the Griffin family in “Family Guy,” which has been renewed for a 21 season. He’s voiced by Seth MacFarlane and is a white Labrador that walks and talks, debates, and only sometimes acts like a dog.
- Clifford (“Clifford the Big Red Dog”) (2000–2003) Clifford started in eponymous children’s books in 1963 by Norman Bridwell, which were turned into a cartoon series from 2000 to 2003.
- Comet (“Full House”) (1987–1995) “Full House” was a popular sitcom about a relatively large family all living under the same roof. The show wasn’t centered around Comet, but he made a significant impact, anyway.
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- 27 Napoleon and Lafayette from “Aristocats”
- 26 Sparky from “Frankenweenie”
- 25 Rin Tin Tin from “Where The North Begins”
- 24 Brandy from “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood”
- 23 Slinky Dog from “Toy Story”
- 22 Max from “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”
- 21 Balto from “Balto”
- 20Copper from “The Fox and The Hound”
Sure, the stray dog duo of Bloodhound Napoleon and Bassett HoundLafayette are minor characters in this movie all about cats. But their presence in the film is unforgettable—especially when they’re attacking the film’s evil butler and driving him off road and into a river. They’re not exactly heroic—they chase the butler just because they love to ch...
Both versions of Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie”—the 1984 short film and the 2012 feature—include the greatest zombie dog in cinematic history: Sparky. The charming little Bull Terrier, who is dug up and revived by his loving pet parent in the style of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” (but for kids!), doesn’t let death extinguish his happiness and boundl...
Rin Tin Tin stole the hearts of many a home viewer as a staple of 1950s television, but his original incarnation on film is just as significant in film history. The silent film star helped bring Warner Bros back from financial ruin by starring in “Where the North Begins” and many other films that drew large audiences to theaters nationwide. It migh...
Brandy is the iconic American Pit Bull Terrierwho gets to cover Cliff Booth (aka Brad Pitt) in smooches in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film. She gets a truly show stopping moment during one of the film’s climactic scenes, when she attacks one of Charles Manson’s lackeys to save Sharon Tate. Name another dog who has successfully rewritten history with ...
What other dog has a theme park ride based on them? With his stretchy, springy body, Slinky Dog is one of the “Toy Story” franchise’s most memorable characters. The toy Dachshundis as charming as can be and loyal, too, both to his human Andy and his best friend Woody. In fact, his loyalty helps keep the toys and their buddy together in a climactic ...
Poor Max, stuck living in a cave with the angry, holiday-hating Grinch. He never gets the respect he deserves from his grumpy green pet parent, and is even forced into plans to ruin Christmas for a whole town, despite clearly knowing better. But Max shows us that for dogs, loyalty to your person comes first, even when your person is a borderline so...
Balto was a real-life Siberian Huskywho led a team of sled dogs to deliver a life-saving serum to combat an outbreak of diphtheria, so of course the animated character based on him is one of the greatest dogs ever. Loyal, brave, adventurous—this dog is the whole package, and it’s impossible not to fall in love with his cartoon version (as voiced by...
Both Tod the fox and Copper the hound are perfect (and perfectly adorable) creatures who become the best of friends—but this is a list of dogs, so Copper gets top billing here. It’s impossible not to fall in love with a dog as cute as Copper in his puppy phase, innocently playing and making friends with a little fox. And just when you thought you c...
- Lassie — Lassie Come Home. Lassie ranks at the top of this list as Hollywood's most famous dog, so loyal and devoted that she would be the perfect pet for any dog lover.
- Beethoven — Beethoven. Chris is the St. Bernard dog featured in one of the most lovable movie series in history: Beethoven, spanning eight films and a TV series.
- Frank — Men in Black. Frank the Pug is a character from the Men in Black franchise who, while looking like a regular dog, is in fact an alien in disguise.
- Toto — The Wizard of Oz. Terry is a female Cairn Terrier that appeared in over 20 films, and gained notoriety for her role as Toto in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.
- Blair, The World’s First Dog Movie Star. “Rescued by Rover,” a 1905 British silent film, is widely credited with helping establish cinema as a true art form.
- Strongheart, The German Shepherd Who First Played White Fang. Born Etzel von Oeringen, Strongheart was a male German Shepherd who was initially trained in Berlin as a police dog and served in the German Red Cross during World War I. After arriving the United States and finishing third in a popular dog show, Etzel was scouted by a popular film director, Laurence Trimble, who saw potential for the dog’s on-screen presence.
- Rin Tin Tin, A Dog Movie Icon. Rin Tin Tin is one of the most famous dogs in movies with perhaps the most prolific body of work. He appeared in over 25 films across his impressive career.
- Pal, the Collie Who First Played Lassie. To this day, Lassie remains one of film’s most famous dog characters, beloved by multiple generations of fans and instantly recognizable to the majority of the movie-viewing public.
Jan 29, 2024 · Here are the best dogs from film and TV, from Eddie on "Frasier" to Asta from "The Thin Man." The dogs of 'John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum,' 'Wishbone,' and 'Turner & Hooch'. Photo:
Feb 5, 2024 · best in show Updated Feb. 5, 2024. The 25 Best Dogs in Movies. ByCharles Bramesco, a freelance film and TV critic. Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Aardman Animations, MGM, Mulberry...
