Famous Dogs We All Love

Certain dogs will never be forgotten. We grew up with these famous dogs, have read about these dogs and watched them on television and in the movies. These world famous dogs will always hold a place in our hearts for generations to come. You hear the name and automatically, a mental image of the dog comes to mind.

Benji: A mixed breed dog that always got into trouble. All the way back to the 1970's, Benji was famous as the dog that everyone loved - small, cute, lovable and adventurous. America fell in love with Benji for her heroic deeds from helping small children to helping other dogs in need. Benji starred in several movies and television shows as the dog that saved the day.

Lassie: A dog that can herd sheep and rescue little boys from burning buildings has thumbs up from me. The dog character, Lassie, was first introduced to the world in book form and later became popular and even more famous in television and movies. Lassie truly was man's best friend; one could always count on this dog to be there when a crisis got out of hand or simply to sympathize with a lonely or broken heart. Lassie is an icon for dogs - reliable, dependable and always faithful.

Beethoven: Dogs are notorious for causing trouble and Beethoven showed us just how much mischievous acts they can conjure up. Beethoven, a Saint Bernard dog, brought mishaps to a new level leaving viewers laughing at just how rough dogs can make it for others. Although trouble always seemed to follow this dog, he was loved by his family and viewers alike and no one would dare dream of sending this dog to the pound.

Toto: Everybody knows this legendary dog starring in the "Wizard of Oz". A friend of Dorothy, this Cairn Terrier played in a total of 12 films. Toto didn't play a huge role in this book, film, or play, but the fact that Dorothy clung to her dog as a trusted friend and companion emphasizes to all that dogs are valued and thought of highly in their owner's eyes.

Scooby Doo: Where are you? This famous fictional dog is a Great Dane that can talk and find trouble if it is to be found. His master, Shaggy, and he are always looking for Scooby Snacks (or anything else they can eat!) As part of a detective team, Scooby Doo is known for cracking the mystery and uncovering the necessary evidence to capture the bad guy.

Dogs (whether fictional or not) will continue to be man's best friend. We love to watch and read about these Hollywood dogs as they cause us to laugh and cry and reinforce heroism in today's world that greatly needs heroes - including those with four legs, paws and floppy ears.

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