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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Top Five Dogs From Films

Character Name: Fang
Breed of Dog: Neapolitan Mastiff
Film: Harry Potter Films (2001 - Present )
Film Trivia: Fang plays the role of the loveable giant Hagrids pet dog. Fang is described in the film as a Boarhound, but in actual fact was played by 4 different Neapolitan Mastiffs.

Character Name: Hooch
Breed of Dog: Dogue De Bordeaux
Film: Turner & Hooch (1989)
Film Trivia: Cop doggy comedy, Det Scott Turner played by Tom Hanks teams up with Hooch, the slobbering mischievous dog who could be the only one to help Turner solve a murder. Hooch played by Beasley the Dogue de Bordeaux. Film Tag line ~ The oddest couple ever unleashed!


Character Name: Toto
Breed dog Dog: Cairn Terrier
Film: Wizard of Oz (1939)
Film Trivia: Toto was played by Terry the Cairn Terrier. Toto was referred to as a "he" in MGM's classic film, Toto was really a "she". Carl Spitz, Hollywood animal trainer received a salary of $125.00 per week for the use of the Terry in the film.

Character Name: Frank
Breed of Dog: Pug
Film: Men in Black (1997), Men In Black 2 (2002)
Film Trivia: Within the films, Frank has the appearance of a normal pug dog, but he is actually an extraterrestrial in disguise. Frank was played in both movies by a very well trained pug named "Mushu".

Character Name: Beethoven
Breed of Dog: Saint Bernard
Film: Beethoven (1992)
Film Trivia: A slobbering St Bernard dog becomes the center of attention for a loving family but its vet secretly wants to kill him. Film Tag line ~ He'll grow on You! Beethoven is very mischievous, antics include: Drinks out of the fishbowl, Urinates in George's Briefcase, Eats Thanksgiving turkey from table, and many more.

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