But some dog breeds make more movies than others, whether it’s canine celebrities Rin Tin Tin and Lassie, to the uncanny CGI of Cruella and Call of the Wild.
Pet insurance experts Protect My Paws used Internet Movie Database (IMDb) to identify the breeds that have appeared in the most films and TV shows of the past century, and some of the results may surprise you.
So, what dogs are the cinematic version of The Rock or Jennifer Lawrence – sure to sell tickets and get people streaming films at home?
Here are the 13 breeds of dog that have have the most starring roles on the big and small screen.
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1. German Shepherd
With 562 film and television credits, the German Shepherd has twice as many appearances as any other breed. Big starring roles include in the K-9 series and I Am Legend.
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2. Bulldog
The second most starry pooch, with 284 appearances, is the bulldog - which was the most popular dog in Hollywood in the 1940s. Perhaps the most famous Bulldog is Spike, who appears in numerous Tom & Jerry cartoons.
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3. Poodle
With 209 credited screen roles, the charismatic poodle comes third on our list. Notable screen appearances include in Breakfast at Tiffany's, April in Paris and The Manchurian Candidate.
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4. Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher is a bit of an action star and has clocked up 176 roles on the big and small screen. They include Father of the Bride, Hugo, The Invisible Man and True Lies.
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