Before we go today known and famous film dogs turn, we would like to point out that there four-legged film stars even in the silent film era gave.
One made the start Tanhouse collie named Shep and a Vitagraph Dog named Jeanalso one collie Art. They both stood for several silent films in front of the camera. Being a star is above all Blair, also a 1905 collie as a rescuer.
Only after that came with Strongheart, a German shepherdthe career of film dogs really on the move. In total 16 times stood for example Ace the Wonder Dog in front of the camera. Also a German Shepherdwho even had to make propaganda films for the army.
This Heroes of film history are unforgettablebut of course came due to the back then still limited rangenever to the celebrity of today’s most famous film dogs:
1. Lassie – Rough Collie
The Movies and series novels «Lassie» published by Eric Knight already in 1940 and became a short time later filmed for the first time.
As interesting detail to this touching story in the book, which the female dog who attributes high intelligence to finding her way back to her family on her own after they had to sell herit should also be mentioned that the cast of Lassie males were. They have the longer and more beautiful, thus telegenere, coat!
2nd Boy – Australian Kelpie
Netflix Subscribers surely have «Love and Monsters‘ and were able to see why dogs as the most honest and faithful beings apply to the world.
Although this monster apocalypse den Four-legged friends not the main actor Boy was able to smuggle his way into the hearts of the viewers with his performances for more than half of the film, who are now eagerly awaiting a second part.
3. Samantha – German shepherd
If you’re not a fan of Will Smith, you have to check it out Doomsday Movie «I Am Legend» at least because of the loyal dog Samantha look, which their master also knows how to save from difficulties.
Once again this breed proves how telegenic and docile it is. Finally, they find themselves as companions of police officers and even get series, see for example Commissioner Rex, which were tailored entirely to them.
4. Marley-Golden Retriever
It was only a matter of time, until this dog breed was also able to capture a famous representative on the canvas. «Marley & I» with Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson is among the touching films about the development from puppy to character head.
Quite like that turbulent It’s not usually the case in Golden Retriever life, but it is impressively shows what tendencies dogs can have if they are not trained.
5. Beethoven – Saint Bernard
What would a list of movie dogs be without this one funny and somewhat clumsy St. Bernard puppies?
The film «A dog named Beethoven“ not only proves how loyal and devoted these may be representatives of their kind, but as well as the dedication their human families can put in to save their furry friends!