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If you guessed Old Yeller, that’s right!
The role of Old Yeller in the 1957 Disney movie of the same name was played by Spike, a Mastador (Mastiff/Labrador mix) rescued from a Van Nuys, California shelter as a puppy by famed dog trainer Frank Weatherwax.
Old Yeller’s death in the movie remains one of the most heartbreaking scenes in cinematic history with Old Yeller hailed as a cultural icon. One critic cited it as “among the best, if not THE best” of the boy-and-his-dog films ever made.
Fun Fact: In the book on which the movie was based, the character of Old Yeller was portrayed as a Black-mouthed Cur, not a yellow Lab.
Now, can you guess who this famous movie dog is?
This Cairn Terrier became famous for her role in a 1939 movie alongside Judy Garland.
Can you name this famous movie dog? Click NEXT to find out!
My favorite famous doggy was Toto. My 9 year old Yorkie Pomeranian named Puppy looks just like Toto.
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You didn’t mention Petey from the little Rascals.