DVDs for kids -
with dogs as their stars!

DVDs for kids are certainly plentiful. But on this website we're only interested in films that have dogs as the true stars. Here are a selection for children (and adults) who love dogs. They're perfect for a rainy Sunday, a sunny Monday or a chilly Tuesday!

Kipper
Classification: U
DVD Release Date: 12th January 2004

Kipper is narrated by the very popular and dog loving British actor Martin Clunes. This is a winner with very young children - under threes love it. Each gentle story is approximately ten minutes long with simple and attractive graphics. A calm interlude in the fast lane of modern family life.







Clifford's Really Big Movie (2004)
Classification: U
DVD Release Date: 29th August 2005

Clifford's Really Big Movie
When Clifford overhears Mr Bleakman saying that feeding him must be expensive, he believes himself to be a burden, and so runs away from home. In an attempt to win a lifetime supply of Tummy Yummies, Clifford joins the circus and soon becomes the star of the show ... more fun and adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog. (There are many more Clifford DVDs available!)




Where's Spot?
Classification: Uc
DVD Release Date: 18th April 2005
Voice of Jane Horrocks

Where's Spot? features episodes of 'Where's Spot', 'Spot Plays Hide And Seek', 'Spot's First Picnic', 'Spot's Treehouse', 'Spot Goes To The Playground', 'Spot In The Garden', 'Spot's First Walk', 'Spot's Bath', and 'Spot's Favourite Toy'. Based on the delightful books by Eric Hill.

Snow Dogs (2002)
Classification: PG
DVD Release Date: 18th November 2002
Snow Dogs is a Disney hit telling the story of successful dentist, Ted Brooks,(Cuba Gooding Jr) who travels to Alaska to claim his inheritance. A pack of sled dogs was not quite what he had in mind however! This is a funny feel-good movie with excellent special effects and a delight for the children and the grown ups.

Snow Buddies/Air Buddies Double Pack (2006)
Classification: U
DVD Release Date:22nd September 2008
Well probably not classic Disney but fun and enjoyable nonetheless, Air Buddies and Snow Buddies feature the cute Golden Retriever pups that all share a fantastic secret - they can talk! With shared themes of the importance of teamwork, faith and courage, both DVDs will be enjoyed by the children.

Underdog (2007)
Classification: U
DVD Release Date:16th June 2008
Underdog, 'saving the world one paw at a time!' stars Jim Belushi who adopts Shoeshine and takes him home as a companion for his son. This is a talking animal, live-action film where the canine star becomes a dog with eighty times his normal strength. Fun and frolics ensue as you might expect. I haven't seen it but there are very positive reviews for this film on Amazon.

Homeward Bound (1993)
Classification: U
DVD Release Date: 12th February 2001 Shadow the Golden Retriever, Chance the Bulldog and Sassy the cat embark on an epic journey to find their way home. Fantastic location shots with an abundance of wildlife this is Disney weaving their animal magic. Don Ameche, Michael J Fox, and Sally Field are the three voices in this adaption of Sheila Burnford's classic animal-adventure novel The Incredible Journey.

Eight Below (2006)
Classification: PG
DVD Release Date: 4th September 2006

Eight Below is a gripping film for older children. Set in Antarctica, though filmed in Canada, Norway and Greenland, the main part of the story follows a group of sled dogs as they attempt to survive in the wilderness. A tense and moving story this has had great reviews and will not disappoint. No slushy stuff here in spite of all the snow ;)

Bingo (1991)
Classification:PG
DVD Release Date:3rd October 2005
Film makers obviously enjoy reuniting dogs with their owners especially when long distances are involved and several adventures can happen along the way. Can Bingo, the runaway circus dog, be reunited with his beloved Chuckie after they move a thousand miles away? You can probably guess the answer!

Fluke (1995)
Classification: PG
DVD Release Date: 7th April 2003 We know a real dog called Fluke - saved at the last minute from being put down at a pound in Ireland. He was renamed Fluke by his new owner. They should have made a film about that!

Anyway, I digress! This version of Fluke is based on the James Herbert novel. A successful young family man is killed in a car crash and starts life again - as a dog! He wags his way back into his old life and family, only to find things aren't quite the same. An amusing film with plenty of opportunities for using the Kleenex. Samuel L. Jackson is the voice of Fluke's doggy friend who gives Fluke a helping paw.

Firehouse Dog (2007)
Classification: PG
DVD Release Date: 19th November 2007
Firehouse Dog seems to work on many levels and for many age groups with the themes of friendship, heroism and father/son relationships at its core. Another film using computer-generated imagery (CGI) to personify our canine friends, Firehouse Dog seems to strike the right balance between schmaltz and adventure.

My Dog Skip (2000)
Classification: PG
DVD Release Date: 23rd July 2001 My Dog Skip would be a good choice for slightly older children (eight and above?). Skip is a loveable Jack Russell who changes the life of an awkward young boy growing up during World War II. Their bond gives the boy, Willie Morris, (whose memoirs the film is based on) the confidence to come out of his shell and start embracing life. Kevin Bacon stars as the boy's over-protective father.

Cats And Dogs (2001)
Classification: U
DVD Release Date: 3rd December 2001
Starring Jeff Goldblum with the voices of Susan Sarandon and Alec Baldwin, Cats and Dogs explores the timeless rivalry between the two species. A madcap adventure film for the whole family it uses live animals, animatronic puppets and digital wizardry. Lots of special effects and action will please dog and cat lovers of all ages.

Good Boy! (2003)
Classification: PG
DVD Release Date: 3rd October 2005 Imagine if you will a dog called Hubble, a planet called Sirius (The Dog Star), and a canine leader - The Greater Dane - voiced by Vanessa Redgrave. Good Boy! investigates the progress of dogs on earth after they were sent to colonise our planet thousands of years ago. The Jim Henson Creature Shop created the amazing talking dogs and Matthew Broderick leads the cast of canine voices.

Because Of Winn-Dixie
Classification: U
DVD Release Date: 13th February 2006 Directed by Wayne Wang and starring Jeff Daniels and newcomer Anna Sophia Robb, Because Of Winn-Dixie is the story of a young girl who spreads joy around her local community with her newly acquired canine friend, Winn-Dixie. The film is based on the bestselling novel by Kate DiCamillo and has received excellent reviews. Check it out!





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