Favorite "Dog Movie" - Fun Topic

We've had such controversial and intense topics so far on the blog, I thought I'd throw out just a fun topic for us to discuss. I'm a huge movie buff and usually try to see most dog related movies, either in the theater or at least on dvd when they're released. How about everyone listing their top five dog related movies and why they love those movies so much.

I'll start.

1. Lady and the Tramp - I must've been about 6 or 7 years old when I first saw this beautiful movie. In fact, I think this is one of the first movies I can remember seeing. My mommy took me to see it and I was mesmerized. I loved it so much and to this day I get tears in my eyes thinking about it.

2. 101 Dalmatians - Duh, huh? Yes, the Disney company single handedly ruined the Dalmatian breed, but I'm sorry, I have nothing but love when memories of seeing this movie come to mind. God I hated Cruella DeVille. She is still one of my most hated movie villains of all time.

3. My Dog Skip - It was probably the time of my life that I saw this movie, but I remember leaving the theater crying almost uncontrollably after seeing this movie. My Irish Terrier bitch Fiona had just turned 16 years old and I was going through a difficult time in my life at the time and just seeing the elderly Skip sent me right over the edge. I will never forget it.

4. Eight Below - This one caught me by surprise. I wasn't expecting much but I really found this movie to be very well done, so much better than the other Husky movies like Snow Dogs (barf). I also loved the fact that it was based on a true story. That is always a plus.

5. Lassie - Okay, there are probably a dozen or more movies with Lassie as the heroine (even though oftentimes the dog playing Lassie was a femaile impersonator!!), but I have to give it up for the most popular dog movie star of all time. Lassie is the quintessential symbol of the most awesome dog ever. I could watch a Lassie movie or episode of the 50's television show anytime.

Let's hear yours .................