Thursday, December 11, 2008

Famous Dogs

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: Nunzio (1997-2002)
Breed of Dog: Cardigan Welsh Corgi
TV Show: Dharma & Greg
TV Trivia: Nunzio is Stinky's dog, a Welsh Corgi, a gift from Dharma on Stinky's Bar Mitzvah. Nunzio was played by many different Corgi's throughout the show. Bud 1997–1998, Butch 1998–1999, Twiggy 2000–2001.

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: 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.

Character Name: Eddie
Breed of Dog: Jack Russell Terrier
TV Show: Frasier
TV Trivia: Eddie is Martin's dog, a large Jack Russell Terrier.
Eddie was played by two dogs: first Moose, and then Moose's son Enzo, who first appeared as a stunt double. Eddie is known for responding to Martin and Daphne with human-like understanding, but often seems to taunt Frasier.

1 comment:

Mr. Puck said...

I think I'm having headache after reading it!