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The Bucket Dog: Directed by William F. Claxton. With Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Mitch Vogel, David Canary. Jamie forms a bond with an Irish Setter he names April. However, April was a runt and - according to its rightful owner - should be put to sleep because it is a disgrace to the breed.
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- Western
- William F. Claxton
- 1972-12-19
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Jamie forms a bond with an Irish setter he names April. However, April was a runt and - according to its rightful owner - should be put to sleep because it is a disgrace to the breed. When April competes in a field trial, the dog's owner soon learns that it's not the size of the dog that matters, but the size of the fight in the dog.
Jamie obtains an Irish setter pup and a special bond forms between dog and man. The dog's owner learns the puppy is at the Ponderosa and arrives to claim it...so he can put it to sleep. (The owner claims it was a runt and an inferior example of the breed). The dog is soon in a trial for its life.
Lorne Greene: Ben CartwrightMichael Landon: Little Joe CartwrightMitch Vogel: Jamie CartwrightCast & crew. User reviews. IMDbPro. All topics. Plot. The Bucket Dog. Bonanza. Summaries. Jamie forms a bond with an Irish Setter he names April. However, April was a runt and - according to its rightful owner - should be put to sleep because it is a disgrace to the breed.