Cinema has always had a knack for introducing new trends. These include the fancy lace-up sneakers from "Back to the Future" and Danila Bagrov's sweater from "Brother," which every third boy in the former Soviet Union dreamed of receiving as a gift.
Animals are no exception. Everyone has seen a movie starring a four-legged friend at least once. Some dog breeds have made a splash and left a lasting mark on people's hearts.
The Wizard of Oz
In 1939, "The Wizard of Oz" was released. The role of Toto was played by a Cairn Terrier. This adorable creature instantly captured the hearts of millions. In the year following the film's release, sales of this breed increased sevenfold. Every other dog was named Toto.
Mukhtar
In 1964, the TV series "Come to Me, Mukhtar!" hit screens across the Soviet Union, featuring a German Shepherd named Mukhtar as one of the main characters. The dog captivated everyone so much that to this day, fans of the film and their descendants are raising great-grandchildren of the famous breed's lookalikes in their own families.
Beethoven
In April 1992, a family film about a large, fluffy dog, "Beethoven," was released. A new wave of dog craze swept the world, only now the spotlight fell on all Saint Bernards.
Lassie
The Lassie series ushered in a new breed of dog. The long-haired, intelligent Collie began appearing in many homes. Its popularity eventually faded. In reality, it turned out that every "Lassie" needed to be brushed and washed after every walk, as its long, beautiful coat collected everything from burrs to mud from puddles.
Hachiko
The famous film "Hachiko: A Dog's Tale" tells the story of the Akita Inu, a four-legged friend. Of all the dogs mentioned above (excluding German Shepherds), the Akita Inu is distinguished by its high level of intelligence and, perhaps, as the film suggests, possesses superior qualities and a strong emotional bond with its human.
