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International Dog Day: TV and film’s famous canines

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Aug 26, 2022

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Judy Garland and Toto in "The Wizard of Oz"
Dorothy’s beloved cairn terrier Toto takes a trip to Oz with her in 1939’s “The Wizard of Oz.”
Warner Home Video

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Ashley Olson and Comet in "Full House."
Joining the Tanner family in season three, Comet the golden retreiver was an integral part of “Full House.”
1988 Warner Bros

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Reese Witherspoon in "Legally Blonde."
Elle Woods’ trusted companion, Bruiser the chihuahua accompanies his owner to law school and dons his own trendy pink outfits.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.

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Lassie the rough collie in "Lassie"
On “Lassie,” The titular rough collie explored farm life for 19 seasons.
CBS Photo Archive

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Clyde the Labrador retriever in "Marley and Me."
Based on John Grogan’s autobiographical book about his labrador retreiver Marley, “Marley & Me” is known as one of the saddest films of all time.
CBS Photo Archive

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Nicholle Tom and Beethoven in "Beethoven."
“Beethoven” details the adventure of Beethoven the St. Bernard escaping from animal abusers to return to his forever home.
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Buddy the golden retriever in "Air Bud."
Played by the same golden retreiver as Comet, Buddy of “Airbud” was a basketball superstar.

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Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly in "Back to the Future."
Einstein, Doc’s beloved sheepdog in “Back to the Future,” time travels in the DeLorean time machine in the iconic 1980s movie.
Universal Pictures

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Kevin Corcoran and Old Yeller in "Old Yeller."
Post-Civil War Texas film “Old Yeller” details a boys journey with a stray yellow mastador he finds.
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Higgins the dog in "Benji."
The small mixed breed pooch helped humans solve their problems in the “Benji” franchise.
IMDB

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