An Old English Sheepdog made a television appearance as Ladadog in the series, “Please Don’t Eat the Daisies.” Tramp from “My Three Sons” and Reno from “Top Dog”Īnother shaggy dog from the 1960’s and 70’s was Tramp, on the television series “My Three Sons.” Both he and the dog that played Reno in the movie “Top Dog” were Briards. But the breed was almost unknown in America when Disney released the movie “The Shaggy Dog” in the 1960’s. Most people today recognize the Old English Sheepdog: a large, long-haired dog with fur over his eyes. Wilby (in dog form) from “The Shaggy Dog” Petey, the familiar dog with a circle around his eye from “The Little Rascals” (also known as “Our Gang”) was an American Pit Bull. A beautiful white German Shepherd named Pax was the seeing eye dog for the blind detective Michael Longstreet in the 1970’s series “Longstreet.” Petey from “The Little Rascals” and “Our Gang” German Shepherds have been popular both as pets and on the screen ever since. Rin Tin Tin was a German Shepherd who also made a claim to fame in both movies and on television, and was one of the first, if not the first, well known dog stars. Although the character Lassie was a female, her part was often acted by male dogs. This magnificent Rough Collie, star of both the big screen and television, will long be remembered for her beauty and loyalty.
Lassie from “Lassie Come Home” and the TV series “Lassie”
Did you think he was a Scottish Terrier? If so, you aren’t alone, but that’s not correct. If you have ever seen the movie “The Wizard of Oz,” you probably remember Dorothy’s feisty little friend and companion, Toto. How many of these do you recognize? Toto from “The Wizard of Oz” Here’s our list, in no particular order, of 15 special breeds that have shown up on the big and little screen.
Not only in American homes, but on television shows and in the movies as far back as we can remember. As you well know, dogs are wildly popular.