Doggy DVDs

 Who let the dogs out? When the weather warms up, out come the dogs. Everywhere I go I see dogs, dogs and more dogs. The dog friendly parks are sprouting up everywhere, there are weekly appeals for dog adoptions on morning TV, the heroic dog stories make headlines, and photos and video of just plain cute dogs are all over the internet. Here is a list of DVDs in which the dogs are either playing the lead or best supporting role or maybe they just have dog in the title.

Marley and Me
John and Jen are journalists who are a newly married couple. Marley is their adopted puppy that no one wanted. In the turmoil of career changes and raising a family, Marley remains the constant high-spirited companion for all.

Year of the Dog
Peggy is a happy-go-lucky secretary who is a great friend, employee, and sister. She lives alone with her beloved dog Pencil. But when Pencil unexpectedly dies, Peggy must find meaning in her life.

Best in Show
The Mayflower Kennel Club competitors vie for the top prize at a dog show in this hilarious and quirky sort of mockumentary about show dogs and their owners.

Eight Below
An American geologist flies to Antarctica, once there, he teams up with arctic guide Jerry Shepard and his best friend, Cooper. The scientist also meets Shepard's other valuable friends
--a pack of sled dogs, who have rescued him from a number of tight spots. As the three men explore a frozen mountain region, an unexpected accident forces them to fly to safety, leaving the dogs behind. See how extraordinary the dogs are as they struggle to make their way home.

My Life As a Dog
In this Swedish film, 12 year old Ingmar is shipped off to live with his uncle for the summer, where he finds unexpected adventures with the help of the town's warmhearted eccentrics. These experiences give him a sustaining inner strength to accept his life and to eventually enjoy childhood. I saw this movie in the 90's and I also remember it being a bit sad, so be prepared.