Can You Name All of These Famous Dogs from Movies?
Written by Philip Simpson
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Occasionally, dogs make it to the big screen. Can you name the dogs in these popular movies?
Human actors may take the spotlight most of the time, but there are many furry friends that end up on the big screen. Think you know the names of all the most famous dogs that have ever stolen the Hollywood spotlight? This quiz will let you put your knowledge to the test!
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Question 1
This Golden Retriever is a struggling basketball team's ace in the hole in the movie Air Bud.
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APal
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BBuddy
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CSpot
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DRover
Buddy
Buddy, or Air Bud as he is sometimes called, is sometimes thought of as the original movie dog. He's certainly one of the most famous, and the dog playing Buddy had the same name. The film went on to inspire a whopping 13 sequels which saw Air Bud tackle many other sports.
Question 2
The movie A Dog's Purpose sees this dog on a journey to discover his purpose over several lifetimes.
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ARufus/Chewey
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BHans/Charlie/Elliot
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CBailey/Ellie/Tino/Buddy
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DTrooper
Bailey/Ellie/Tino/Buddy
This dog was originally named Toby, but he is quickly reborn to discover his true purpose, going by the name Bailey, Ellie, Tino, and Buddy throughout his journey across four different dog breeds, four different families, and four different purposes.
Question 3
While the dogs in this movie are animated, that doesn't stop the scene of them eating spaghetti together from being one of the most iconic images of dogs in any film. So what is the name of the main male dog?
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AScruffles
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BHound
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CMutt
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DTramp
Tramp
While it may seem like more of a description than a true name, the Disney movie Lady and the Tramp primarily follows Tramp in a surprisingly touching story of star-crossed lovers.
Question 4
The story of this Japanese Akita Inu is based on a real story of a dog who waited for his owner to return for nine years after his owner's death. This is a touching story of a dog's never ending loyalty. What is the name of the main dog?
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AHachi
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BAki
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CKaoru
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DTaiki
Hachi
The name of the dog is Hachi and the name of the movie is Hachi: A Dog's Tale. There are few depictions more moving and heartfelt than this faithful dog, and the story is made all the more powerful because it is based on a true story.
Question 5
A newlywed couple tries to figure out if they are ready to have kids by adopting a dog. They are in for a surprise when they realize the dog they picked is a little on the crazy side. What is the name of this silly dog?
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AWhirlwind
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BMarley
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CBear
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DGunner
Marley
Marley, from the film Marley & Me, made up for his poor behavior with his adorableness and lovability. Marley later appeared in a prequel titled Marley & Me: The Puppy Years.
Question 6
It doesn't get much more classic than "The Wizard of Oz". Dorothy carries a Cairn Terrier through her entire journey through the land of Oz. So what was her dog's name?
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AFifi
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BMax
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CToto
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DJack
Toto
Dorothy's little Cairn Terrier was named Toto. While she was billed as Toto, in reality the dog was named Terry. Being credited incorrectly isn't so bad considering she wasn't credited at all in the other 15 films she appeared in. Terry truly was a talented actor, because she was playing a male dog in the Wizard of Oz.
Question 7
The titular dog in this 2000 family drama is a Jack Russell Terrier given to 9-year-old William Morris. This movie was based on the autobiography of Willie Morris, which had the same name. What is the name of the dog?
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ASkip
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BDuke
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CToby
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DCooper
Skip
William's best friend was named Skip and the movie was called My Dog Skip. In filming, Skip was portrayed by two Jack Russel Terriers named Enzo and Moose. Of course, Moose also played Eddie in the television show Frasier.
Question 8
In the 2001 spy action comedy film Cats & Dogs, the two favorite household pets compete with each other using espionage and cunning. What is the name of the main Beagle who is new to the spy-dog agency?
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AOliver
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BRiley
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CMilo
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DLou
Lou
Lou is a newcomer to the world of dog and cat espionage. The movie Cats & Dogs was made with a combination of puppets, computer generated graphics and real animals.
Question 9
This animated talking dog starred in a long-running television series with a gang of mystery solvers, including Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, and Velma. He made the leap to the big screen in 2002.
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AZiggy
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BScooby-Doo
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CGroovy
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DLookie-Lou
Scooby-Doo
While Scooby-Doo is new to the world of film, there may be no other dog more famous than him in the world of television. In fact, Scooby-Doo got his start all the way back in 1969!
Question 10
While trying to run the homestead in his father's absence, Travis befriends this stray Golden Retriever mix. This may be the very first famous movie dog, starring in a 1957 classic.
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ASamson
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BHunter
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CLassie
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DOld Yeller
Old Yeller
Old Yeller is one of the most famous dogs of all time, starring in a classic of the same name. In addition to being one of the most famous, the story of Old Yeller is known for pulling tears from all audience members without exception.
Question 11
The classic Disney animated film The Fox and the Hound is about the unlikely friendship between a fox named Tod and a hound. What was the name of the titular hound from this movie?
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AHunter
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BCopper
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CChase
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DWatson
Copper
It's easy to forget that the names of these lovable animals are Tod and Copper, but it is hard to forget their story of friendship and loyalty.
Question 12
In Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, the Burnford family loses all three of their pets, who make the long journey back home on their own. There is a Golden Retriever, a Himalayan cat, and the narrator of the story, a Bulldog. What's the name of the Bulldog?
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ASammy
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BTucker
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CChance
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DRocky
Chance
The Bulldog's name was Chance. He wasn't the leader of their group, but he was still the protagonist of the movie. His fellow pets were named Shadow and Sassy.
Question 13
In 101 Dalmatians, Roger's pet dog is actually the one responsible for finding Roger's wife, and a female Dalmatian for himself,too. With all 101 puppies, there's a lot of names to remember, but can you remember daddy Dalmatian's name?
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APongo
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BSpot
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CSammy
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DOreo
Pongo
These 101 Dalmatians' parents were named Pongo and Perdita. In actuality, they were only the parents of 15 of the Dalmatians, but they were quick to adopt the other 84. 15 plus 84 is 99, and the two parents make 101.
Question 14
In All Dogs Go to Heaven, a German Shepherd comes back from heaven to learn a lesson about friendship. Do you remember the name of this dog protagonist in this animated musical comedy?
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AChewey Bone
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BWoofers
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CCharlie B. Barkin
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DChase N. Catch
Charlie B. Barkin
The name of the dog back from the afterlife is Charlie B. Barkin. It's a name silly enough to match the comedic tone of the movie. This cartoon German Shepherd was voiced by Burt Reynolds.
Question 15
The movie Eight Below is the story of a dog sled driver who is forced to leave his eight dogs behind in the freezing Antarctica ice and snow. The movie follows what the dogs do to survive until a rescue mission can be organized. What is the name of the lead sled dog?
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ADuke
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BTucker
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CKoda
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DMaya
Maya
Maya was the dog that led the entire pack of dogs to survival in the harsh conditions. The rest of the team included Old Jack, Shorty, Dewey, Truman, Shadow, Buck, and Max.
Question 16
In 1925, a Siberian Husky led a team of sled dogs to Nome in order to deliver precious medicine through some of the harshest conditions imaginable. More recently, this story was adapted into an animated adventure movie with the lead dog as the protagonist. What was his name?
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ABuster
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BMoose
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CBear
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DBalto
Balto
The heroic dog's name was Balto, both in the animated movie and in real life. Balto demonstrated just how far dogs can go to save lives. The real Balto lived peacefully in the Cleveland Zoo until his death at the ripe old age of 14.
Question 17
There's one more famous dog sled team to know. In the movie Snow Dogs, a Miami dentist inherits a team of snow dogs consisting of seven Siberian Huskies and one Border Collie. What was the name of this stand-out Border Collie?
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APeanut
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BNana
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CBandit
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DGizmo
Nana
The whole dog team consists of Nana, Demon, Mack, Scooper, Diesel, Sniff, Yodel, and Duchess, but the Border Collie's name was Nana. Together, they needed to beat the crusty mountain man, Thunder Jack.
Question 18
In 1974, there was a small budget film about a golden mixed breed dog saving two kidnapped children. The dog fills the titular lead role. Despite the small budget, the film was a huge box office success. What was this movie and the dog named?
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ARocco
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BChico
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CBenji
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DRufus
Benji
The little dog that saved the day was named Benji! After saving the kidnapped children, Benji was adopted for good.
Question 19
This may be the most famous dog of them all, being known for unending loyalty and the strongest bond with a human of any canine. This rough collie is from a 1943 classic.
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ALassie
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BOld Yeller
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CSampson
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DHomer
Lassie
It was Lassie who shared a special bond with Joe Carraclough, but the family ultimately had to sell the loyal collie. In the end, Lassie traveled hundreds of miles from Scotland back to Yorkshire, England.
Question 20
In the Pixar movie Up, Carl and Russel set out on an adventure, coming across an easily-distracted Golden Retriever given the ability to talk with a special collar. What was this dog's fitting name?
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ARusty
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BDug
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CCopper
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DScout
Dug
Perhaps named after his favorite activity, this playful dog's name was Dug. He was no alpha by any means, but he still had the courage to stand up for his new friends.
Question 21
Another titular dog character. This one is a dog-wolf mix in a 1991 film, which was based on Jack London's novel of the same name. Jack saves this powerful dog from his previous owner who was mistreating him.
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AWhite Fang
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BStiff
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CApollo
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DSilver
White Fang
The movie, and the dog, are named White Fang. This film shows the brutality of the Alaskan wilderness
Question 22
In 2008, Disney released an animated movie named after the White Shepherd protagonist. This dog stars in an action television show within the movie, believing he really holds the super powers of his character.
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ARex
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BWhirlwind
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CBolt
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DSparky
Bolt
There's no stopping Bolt! This gullible dog was voiced by John Travolta.
Question 23
In 2016, Universal Pictures produced The Secret Life of Pets, which showed what dogs and other pets do when their owners aren't around. What was the name of the Terrier protagonist?
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ALucky
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BBruno
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CBrody
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DMax
Max
The Secret Life of Pets is all about Max. His owner adopts a new dog named Duke, much to Max's frustration.
Question 24
In one of Tom Hank's early films, he plays a police officer named Turner who adopts the dog of a murder victim. Do you remember the name of the Dogue de Bordeaux, which appears in the title?
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AK9
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BHooch
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CDexter
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DKobe
Hooch
Police officer Turner adopted Hooch the dog in the film Turner & Hooch. Hooch was played by a dog named Beasley.
Question 25
In the film, The Shaggy Dog, Tim Allen plays Dave, but there is also a sheep dog featured in the film that strains Dave's relationships. What is the dog's name?
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ADave
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BLucy
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CWilliam
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DFluffy
Dave
It turns out that Dave and the sheep dog are one and the same. He periodically turns into a sheep dog when seeing things that dogs typically go crazy for due to a curse.
Question 26
Don't forget the huge St. Bernard that slobbers all over the Newton family. This titular dog spawned seven sequels and even a television series.
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AShakespeare
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BBeethoven
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CSpielberg
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DTolkien
Beethoven
The huge St. Bernard couldn't be anyone other than Beethoven. In the first film, he overcomes an evil veterinarian.
Question 27
The movie Because of "Blank" sees the titular Berger Picard helping a young, lonely girl make new friends as she settles into her new home after moving. What is the lovable, but chaotic, dog's name?
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ALuna
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BLulu-Bell
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CWinn-Dixie
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DGemini
Winn-Dixie
This dog was running amok in a Winn-Dixie supermarket, so her new owner decided to name her Winn-Dixie.
Question 28
This intelligent Yellow Labrador Retriever in Far from Home helps Angus when he is shipwrecked. They work together to attract rescue teams. So what was the dog's name?
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AHunter
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BScout
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CQuick
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DYellow
Yellow
It may not be the most creative name for Angus to have given his dog, but he chose to name him after his distinctive yellow color. His name is Yellow, but he is sometimes called Yellow Dog.
Question 29
In the movie, Firehouse Dog, this dog is living life as a Hollywood star, but an accident strands him alone. Before long, he starts working with a run-down fire department. Remember the dog's name?
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ARexxx
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BGruff
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CStarly
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DSpot
Rexxx
This once-movie star is named Rexxx. That's right, his name has three X's. The accident that left Rexxx stranded was actually a skydiving mishap, so this pooch really is extreme.
Question 30
After being attacked by pirates in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Steve realizes the pirates accidentally left their three legged dog behind. This plucky Labrador mix can't seem to catch a break because Steve accidentally leaves him behind in a daring mission of his own.
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ALucky
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BCody
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CChase
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DApollo
Cody
While hardly a major part of this film, Cody the three legged dog was loved by fans because of everything he went through and survived. Realizing he left Cody behind, Steve tells his crew they have to go back, but ultimately he utters the memorable line, "Good-bye Cody".
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