Category Archives: Dogs In Film & TV

The Story Behind ‘Duke,’ The Bush’s Baked Beans Dog

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When the time came for Jay Bush to appear in commercials as the spokesman for his family’s brand of baked beans, he turned to his Golden Retriever, Duketo, for comfort. At a meeting to discuss commercial ideas in 1996, someone at the table suggested Jay tell Duke the secret family recipe for the delicious beans….

Diva Corgi Gets Fired From Helen Mirren’s Play ‘The Audience’

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Lizzy, a 7-year old Corgi and an actress in Dame Helen Mirren’s latest West End production has been fired from the gig, reportedly for being a diva! Diva Corgi Gets Fired From Helen Mirren’s Play ‘The Audience’ In the production, The Audience, Helen Mirren, 67, plays the role of Queen Elizabeth II. As part of…

Trainer William Berloni: From the Shelter Cage to the Broadway Stage

Just over a year ago, in a high-kill shelter in Houston, Texas, sat Sunny, a 2-year old mutt, unaware that in only 2 short days, her life was scheduled to end. At the same time, renowned animal trainer William Berloni was scouring shelters and rescue groups around the country looking for the perfect pup to…

Puppies Take Over Late Night TV

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Not to be outdone by Puppy Bowl IX, Animal Planet’s answer to fans that want to enjoy the fun and excitement of the big game, but aren’t all that interested in football, Conan O’Brien is offering “Puppy Conan,” an all-puppy version of his popular late-night TV show! With Golden Retriever puppy versions of talk show…

Fun Facts About Puppy Bowl IX! (This Sunday!)

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This Sunday, February 3, is an exciting day for football fans and puppy lovers alike – Puppy Bowl IX! At 3pm ET on Sunday, Animal Planet will blow the whistle on their 9th consecutive year of this adorable puppy sports match. This year’s Puppy Bowl has no losing team, only 63 adorable winners from 23…

6 Famous Dogs in Advertising

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It’s been said that if you want to sell something, put an animal in your ad. We all know the Taco Bell chihuahua and the Coppertone dog, but do you know these other 6 famous dogs in advertising? Read their history in this article by Scott Allen from mental_floss. 6 Famous Dogs in Advertising 1….

Uggie Writes His Memoirs!

As if being the world’s only Oscar-winning canine isn’t enough, Uggie has his eyes set on best seller  now. Arguably the most popular Jack Russell Terrier in the world, Uggie has written his memoirs! Now that he’s retired from the silver screen, the four-legged star of The Artist and Water for Elephants has entered the…

Dog Rescued From Death Row Is To Become A Broadway Star

Have you heard that a dog rescued from death row is to become a broadway star? Shelter dogs, if not rescued by a pet enthusiast, normally end up being euthanized. Most of them have been abandoned by their owners and some just got lost and wandered off. Each year, countless tens of thousands of dogs…

From a Shelter Cage to the Broadway Stage!

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Last March in a high-kill shelter in Houston, Texas, sat Sunny, a 2-year old mutt, unaware that in 2 short days, her life would end. At the same time, renowned animal trainer William Berloni was scouring shelters around the country looking for the perfect pup to star in the Broadway production of ‘Annie‘. When the…

Uggie Leaves Pawprints at Hollywood Grauman’s Chinese Theatre

The 10-year old Jack Russell terrier and star of top Hollywood movies The Artist and Water for Elephants joined nearly 200 other celebrities like Fred Astaire, Johnny Depp, and Marylin Monroe, by leaving his pawprints outside the famed Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Uggie became the first dog to press his paws into concrete outside the…

Calling All Mutts! Could Your Dog Be The Next ‘Benji’?

In 1974, Joe Camp wrote, directed, and produced an amazing movie about a stray dog named Benji that helped to rescue 2 kidnapped children. Benji was a huge success, adored by fans around the world. Four sequels, many television specials, a Saturday morning show, a comic strip, and nearly 40 years later, Joe’s son, Brandon…

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