This spunky little fellow just got a hair cut. He has a bit of poodle in him, which makes the normally manageable coat of a Shih Tzu very tough to keep up. On top of that, his normally sweet disposition is noticeably not there when we try to use brushes or clippers on him. So, we gave him a hair cut with scissors. Unfortunately, it looks like he got a hair cut with scissors. Sorry, Charlie!
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Good dog movies are few and far between. Nevertheless, there are several must see dog movies available for you to catch. Bring a few home and be sure to have a good supply of hankies. Here, we look briefly at several classic dog movies made pre-1980 that no dog lover should ever miss.
Although there are human actors in this movie, its focus is on the dog star of the time. This is the incredible Pal, known in the film as Lassie. Lassie Come Home is a film created in that tried-and-true formula. It is about a boy and his dog.
The cast of the movie includes Roddy MacDowell (Joe Carraclough) as a young Yorkshire boy and Elizabeth Taylor (Priscilla), an interested party from a wealthy family.
If you enjoy crying, watch Old Yeller. The yellow lab is played by Spike, a former animal shelter dog. This tear-jerker also features a memorable cast. They include Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker and Jeff Young. Set in Texas in the late 19th century, ths is another heart-warming story about a boy and his dog.
For a while there, everybody knew about Benji. This cute little dog established a role for small but tough loveable mutts. The role of Benji became a family affair. Higgins, the dog star of the movie, created the character then passed it on to his daughter.
Benji is about an orphan and an abandoned dog making their way in the world. It is about establishing friendships and standing up for what is right. There are good townspeople, kind children and despicable villains. Their roles serve to support the performance of Benji.
To some people, the Wizard of Oz is about Dorothy. To dog afficionados, the movie revolves around Toto. This is another deadly combination of child and dog. It is, after all, Toto who uncovers the fakery. It is Toto who launches the desire to leave Kansas where he is on less than good terms with the prototype of the Wicked Witch, Elmira Gulch (Edith Hamilton).
In this case, the dog role was played by Terry a Blue Cairn Terrier. Together with Dorothy (Judy Garland), the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr), the Scarecrow (Ray Bulgar), the Tin Man (Jack Haley) and Glinda the Good Witch (Billie Burke), they make this a classic movie for both humans and dogs to enjoy.
• The Incredible Journey (1963)
This is truly an animal story. It involves the adventures of 2 dogs and a cat. The incredible journey tells the tale of how these 3 beloved pets make their way across treacherous and dangerous country back home. The movie stars in this film are the animals. The dogs are named Luath and Bodger. The former is played by Rink, a Labrador Retriever. The older male , Bodger is performed by Muffy, a female bulldog. The cat, Tao is played by Sym Cat.
• Lady and the Tramp (1955)
Lady and the Tramp is an animated movie from the Walt Disney studios. It is the story of 2 dogs from different spectrums of society. It is a love story even the young children can enjoy. Lady is a purebred; Tramp is a street urchin. Together, however, they will forge a life together. This, however, can only occur after various adventures, including clashes with a villainous dog catcher.
Lady and the Tramp was a sensation during its time. Children fell in love all over again with animated dogs some 6 years later with the release of another Disney Studios film – 101 Dalmatians. It focuses on the attempts of 2 dogs: Perdita and Perdo, to thwart the evil designs of Cruella de Vil. She wants to make a coat completely out of dalmatian dogs. Can the 2 courageous dogs save their new family of puppies? This was the movie that sparked an intense interest in Dalmatians, not for the best.
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