Hollywood has long loved its animal actors. And audiences love them right back. In fact, some of the adorable creatures pictured on this page may have even inspired your involvement in the pet business to begin with. For our debut issue quiz, let’s see how well you know your celebrity animals. Give us the animal’s name, the TV show or movie it appeared in, and the specific breed.
Too easy? Then, for extra credit, give us the real-life name of the animal actor known for playing the part. Bet you didn’t see that one coming!
Grade yourself at the bottom of the page. Who will win bragging rights in your store?
ANSWERS
1. Eddie Crane, “Frasier”, Parson Russell Terrier, Extra credit: Moose | 2. Crookshanks, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkhaban”, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” and “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”, Red Persian, Extra credit: Pumpkin | 3. Petey, “Little Rascals” (original series), American Staffordshire Terrier, Extra credit: Pete the Dog (or Pal). | 4. Toto, “Wizard of Oz”, Cairn Terrier, Extra credit: Terry | 5. Mr. Bigglesworth, “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery”, “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me” and “Austin Powers in Goldmember,” Sphynx Extra credit: Ted NudeGent | 6. Hooch, “Turner and Hooch”, Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff), Extra credit: Beasley the Dog | 7. Hachiko, “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale”, Akita Inu, Extra credit: multiple dogs | 8. Frank the Pug, “Men in Black” and “Men in Black II”, Pug, Extra credit: Mushu
This article originally appeared in the Jan-Feb 2017 edition of PETS+.