There have been many great TV shows and movies in which dogs in fact starred in and stole the show. Here is a list of a few of the most famous dog actors, and of the shows or movies they starred in.
A Saint Bernard named Chris played Beethoven in the movie Beethoven |
Sam an Old English Sheep Dog starred in the movie The Shaggy Dog |
A wolf malamute hybrid named Jed played White Fang in the movie White Fang |
4 different Golden Retrievers and American Bulldogs were used to play Chance and Shadow in Homeward Bound |
Old Yeller starred a Black Mouth Cur named Spike |
Higgins a poodle, cocker spaniel, schnauzer mix, played Benji |
A Cairn Terrier played Toto in the Wizard of Oz |
Pal the Wonder Dog an American Pit Bull Terrier played Pete on Our Gang |
Uggie a Jack Russell Terrier played in the movies Water for Elephants and the Artist |
Five different Saint Bernards were used in the filming of Cujo |
Eddie a Jack Russell Terrier played Moose on Frazier |
Rin Tin Tin a German Shephard starred in several movies |
Buddy a Golden Retriever starred in Air Bud |
Collie named Pal played Lassie on TV and Movies |
Jack Russell Terrier on TV show Wishbone |