Must-Watch Classic Dog Movies for the Whole Family

Looking at film history, dogs, known as humans’ best friends, have played significant roles from early on, sometimes even in the titles, like the film Un Chien Andalou co-directed by Buñuel and Dalí (no dogs to be found in this hyper-realistic movie at all, XD!). Canine movie stars often gain more popularity than many human actors, sometimes even earning higher pay than their co-stars, repeatedly breaking records for animal acting fees.

Another family comedy released by Disney, featuring Buddy the wonder dog—a Golden Retriever and also a sports star dog. The first movie tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who discovers a circus-trained Golden Retriever in an abandoned basketball court. The boy, who has no friends at school, teams up with Buddy during a school basketball game, forming a precious bond.

Based on a true story novel adapted by Japanese author Kazuo Ishiguro and photographer Yukihiro Akimoto, this work gave the public a new understanding of guide dogs and also set a box office record in Taiwan.

The protagonist “Koro” is a Labrador. His mother gave birth to five puppies, and the owner hoped they could become guide dogs, but they were repeatedly rejected due to impure bloodlines. Thanks to Koro’s steady temperament, which met the requirements for a guide dog, the trainer chose him. This marked Koro’s first separation, and thus the story begins...

Reese Witherspoon became widely known because of this movie—not only successfully transforming the public’s image of blonde girls, but also making the Chihuahua in the film a trend, becoming one of the most sought-after breeds for ladies. Although the movie isn’t entirely dog-centered, the Chihuahua became hugely popular, starring in many advertisements, which led the producers to create another movie centered on it—Beverly Hills Chihuahua, achieving a second career peak. Sadly, the Chihuahua, whose real name was Kgy, passed away at the age of 15 in 2009 after suffering a stroke, leading to euthanasia, leaving many fans heartbroken.

Adapted from the Japanese film Antarctica, it tells the story of scientists on an Antarctic expedition who encounter an accident and must leave eight Huskies at the base. The dogs endure a six-month struggle for survival in the icy wilderness as they wait for rescue.

How did these Huskies complete the film? It was all thanks to professional trainers. First trained in California, then sent to Canada to adapt to the weather, allowing the dogs to more naturally follow every command from the trainers during filming and perform the required “acting” and movements. The main human actor in the film is the late Paul Walker, which is another key reason to revisit this touching movie.

Another Hollywood remake based on a true Japanese story, this can be described as a touching film that makes everyone fall in love with Akita dogs. Richard Gere plays a university professor who encounters a puppy named Hachi at a train station. Hachi becomes part of the family, accompanying Richard Gere to work every day and waiting for him punctually at 5 PM, his loyalty both adorable and heartwarming.

However, the owner’s sudden death is something dogs cannot understand. Hachi continues to wait at the station at 5 PM every day. This stubborn and heartbreaking display of loyalty lasts for nine years until the elderly Hachi is finally reunited with his owner in the afterlife...

Finally, let’s introduce the upcoming dog movie Millionaire Lottery Dog. The star, Bang Qiu, is the first lottery winner in pet history. With sky-high popularity and a huge prize, he lives a luxurious life every day, enjoying a superstar lifestyle. What kind of animal movie is this? What amazing skills does the canine star have?

A hugely popular dog movie from Spain in 2014. The nationwide, beloved dog star Bang Qiu (Pancho) is already a super-famous ad celebrity. This custom-made movie for him was produced with tens of millions of euros, featuring top Spanish comedy stars and entertainers to support this canine celebrity.

The story begins with this lottery commercial:

A seemingly ordinary Jack Russell Terrier gradually learns not only basic tricks like sitting, shaking hands, and rolling over, but also how to pick up newspapers, rent DVDs, polish shoes, and do laundry. One day, his owner gives him a lottery ticket—and he ends up living a happy, wealthy life with his family.

And what about life (or dog life) after becoming a millionaire lottery dog? The movie Millionaire Lottery Dog begins right here.

A shady businessman, Monsieur Danban, tries to exploit Bang Qiu’s image for merchandise to dominate the market, but Bang Qiu and his assistant uncover the plot. However, Monsieur Danban sends his men to kidnap Bang Qiu. To escape pursuit, man and dog flee separately, embarking on a hilarious, absurd, and fantastical adventure.

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