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‘Show Dogs’ follows a Rottweiler police dog who goes undercover with his human sidekick (Will Arnett) to solve a case of animal smuggling at a dog show. We spoke with director Raja Gosnell to learn more.
- May 17, 2018
‘Show Dogs’ follows a Rottweiler police dog who goes undercover with his human sidekick (Will Arnett) to solve a case of animal smuggling at a dog show. We spoke with director Raja Gosnell to learn more.
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We discuss Wes Anderson’s ‘Isle of Dogs’ movie with the movie’s head of puppets, Andy Gent.
- March 19, 2018
We discuss Wes Anderson’s ‘Isle of Dogs’ movie with the movie’s head of puppets, Andy Gent.
Taken in by Hollywood dog trainer Omar von Muller, aka Uggie’s human, the Border Collie mix now stars in feature films, including with Ethan Hawke in “In a Valley of Violence.”
- November 15, 2016
Taken in by Hollywood dog trainer Omar von Muller, aka Uggie’s human, the Border Collie mix now stars in feature films, including with Ethan Hawke in “In a Valley of Violence.”
Meet Jody and Levi, and prepare to be moved by their touching story.
- November 11, 2016
Meet Jody and Levi, and prepare to be moved by their touching story.
Dogs who appear in his videos find their forever homes, and for one that was with Larry Kay himself.
- May 27, 2016
Dogs who appear in his videos find their forever homes, and for one that was with Larry Kay himself.
The Star Wars universe holds a wealth of great dog names. We offer up 11 character names from the new film and tell you which breeds they would best suit.
- December 11, 2015
The Star Wars universe holds a wealth of great dog names. We offer up 11 character names from the new film and tell you which breeds they would best suit.
The sweet Basenji appears in a new horror movie, “Tales of Halloween.” We chatted with owner, trainer, and director Axelle Carolyn about her talented pup.
- October 30, 2015
The sweet Basenji appears in a new horror movie, “Tales of Halloween.” We chatted with owner, trainer, and director Axelle Carolyn about her talented pup.
The Jack Russell Terrier saved from an uncertain future at the pound went on to star in commercials and Oscar-nominated movies. He suffered from prostate cancer.
- August 12, 2015
The Jack Russell Terrier saved from an uncertain future at the pound went on to star in commercials and Oscar-nominated movies. He suffered from prostate cancer.
Photos of your dog on the big day could end up in the movie’s credits. Enter the photo contest!
- July 13, 2015
Photos of your dog on the big day could end up in the movie’s credits. Enter the photo contest!
Helen Woodward Animal Center gave dogs a chance to dress up in costumes and play hero in its annual Paw-Micon.
- July 9, 2015
Helen Woodward Animal Center gave dogs a chance to dress up in costumes and play hero in its annual Paw-Micon.
Once a status symbol in China, costing as much as $250,000, the dogs are now being sold for their meat. It’s important to remember, though, that breed fads are also a problem in the U.S.
- May 14, 2015
Once a status symbol in China, costing as much as $250,000, the dogs are now being sold for their meat. It’s important to remember, though, that breed fads are also a problem in the U.S.
In the trailer for the Terry Jones-directed film “Absolutely Anything,” we find Mojo the dog and nearly all of Monty Python.
- May 5, 2015
In the trailer for the Terry Jones-directed film “Absolutely Anything,” we find Mojo the dog and nearly all of Monty Python.
Peter Mayhew is slated to reprise his role as Chewbacca in the J. J. Abrams’ “Star Wars” movies, but these dogs could be his stunt double.
- April 9, 2014
Peter Mayhew is slated to reprise his role as Chewbacca in the J. J. Abrams’ “Star Wars” movies, but these dogs could be his stunt double.
We take a walk down memory lane with Milo the cat and Otis the Pug. How much did you love this movie!
- March 4, 2014
We take a walk down memory lane with Milo the cat and Otis the Pug. How much did you love this movie!
If you’ve seen the phrase “No animals were harmed in the making of this film,” here’s how the American Humane Association ensures that’s true.
- February 27, 2014
If you’ve seen the phrase “No animals were harmed in the making of this film,” here’s how the American Humane Association ensures that’s true.
Like it or not, pet preservation is a thing. We talk to director Amy Finkel, who takes a nonjudgemental approach to such memorials in her documentary.
- June 13, 2013
Like it or not, pet preservation is a thing. We talk to director Amy Finkel, who takes a nonjudgemental approach to such memorials in her documentary.
Baby Boy wins the Palm Dog for work with Michael Douglas and Matt Damon in “Behind the Candelabra.”
- May 31, 2013
Baby Boy wins the Palm Dog for work with Michael Douglas and Matt Damon in “Behind the Candelabra.”
The filmmaker is raising money for the documentary via Kickstarter.
- December 21, 2012
The filmmaker is raising money for the documentary via Kickstarter.
Watch Bella-Pug and Edward-Shepherd battle the “Dogturi” in this silly, fun video.
- November 16, 2012
Watch Bella-Pug and Edward-Shepherd battle the “Dogturi” in this silly, fun video.
OK, not really. But Disney, if you’re listening, we’d really like to see a Banthapug in the next episode of Star Wars.
- November 13, 2012
OK, not really. But Disney, if you’re listening, we’d really like to see a Banthapug in the next episode of Star Wars.
The gallery stocks numerous items from motion pictures starring dogs.
- October 30, 2012
The gallery stocks numerous items from motion pictures starring dogs.
We speak with the canine star of “The Artist” on the release of his book, “Uggie: My Story.” You can win a copy!
- October 15, 2012
We speak with the canine star of “The Artist” on the release of his book, “Uggie: My Story.” You can win a copy!
Based on this 2-minute preview, it could be the worst dog movie ever. See what you think.
- October 10, 2012
Based on this 2-minute preview, it could be the worst dog movie ever. See what you think.
Irish writer-director Martin McDonagh makes a cute little dog his movie’s prime mover.
- October 8, 2012
Irish writer-director Martin McDonagh makes a cute little dog his movie’s prime mover.
He flew to the moon in a cardboard craft. Now he wants your vote in a Virgin Media film contest.
- September 26, 2012
He flew to the moon in a cardboard craft. Now he wants your vote in a Virgin Media film contest.
How do you break your dog into TV, film, and advertising? Start by taking a lesson from these high-profile pooches.
- September 26, 2012
How do you break your dog into TV, film, and advertising? Start by taking a lesson from these high-profile pooches.
When the filmmaker lost his beloved Rottweiler, he made a film to cope with his sadness.
- September 24, 2012
When the filmmaker lost his beloved Rottweiler, he made a film to cope with his sadness.
Dogster interviews John Beck, director of the film that goes behind the scenes to find beauty in the beastly.
- August 14, 2012
Dogster interviews John Beck, director of the film that goes behind the scenes to find beauty in the beastly.
No, Bart Simpson’s dog is NOT on the list — that’s the first thing we checked.
- June 28, 2012
No, Bart Simpson’s dog is NOT on the list — that’s the first thing we checked.
Yoichi Sai’s movie paints a charming portrait of a guide dog for the blind. And the puppy scenes? Kawaii alert!
- May 18, 2012
Yoichi Sai’s movie paints a charming portrait of a guide dog for the blind. And the puppy scenes? Kawaii alert!
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Breed Fads Are Bad for Dogs. Just Look at the Tibetan Mastiff