Christmas movies are a must during the holidays, from American comedies to films of real inspiration, they keep us company and bring us into the heart of the party.
Many of them have animals as protagonists, especially dogs, emblem of the domestic hearth for every loyal owner.
But which ones are the best Christmas movie with dogsto see with the children and with your four-legged friend in front of the fireplace?
What are the best Christmas movies with dogs?
So here is a list of Christmas movies with dogs as protagonists, there is something for all tastes and they fully respect the spirit of Christmas.
Christmas Super Puppies – Looking for Christmas Paw (Santa Buddies – 2009)
The film is part of a series of films starring Golden Retrievers who, despite living in different houses, take part in various adventures together.
This time the super puppies help the son of Santa’s dog, Paw Claus Junior, to get home after escaping from the North Pole and ending up in a kennel.
Zampa and the magic of Christmas (The Search for Santa Paws – 2010)
It is the prequel to the aforementioned film, where we see the “birth” of Zampa, Santa’s best friend, and the adventures they will face together.
I 12 cani di Natale (12 dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue – 2005)
A little girl tries to help the dogs banned from her Depression-era town by teaming up with a woman who runs a shelter for strays.
Look who’s talking now! (Look Who’s Talking Now! – 1993)
Movie sequel to look who’s talking 2, sees the arrival in the family of two very different four-legged friends, just before Christmas, at a particular moment for the protagonists.
Il Grinch (Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – 2000)
Based on the book by Dr. Seuss, the famous feature film tells the story of the only creature that hates Christmas, the Grinch, who lives on top of a mountain with his dog Max.
Shelby: The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2014)
Comedy starring Shelby, a dog who lands in the house of a little wizard on Christmas Eve, after being orphaned. It won’t be easy for the child who adopts him to keep him safe from the dog catcher.
Hercules – Santa’s dog (Hercules Saves Christmas – 2011)
Santa’s talking dog has the task of selecting a child from the list of naughty children every year to make good. Will he succeed this time?
Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure (Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure – 2011)
Christmas chapter of the fun collection of adventures of the most famous St. Bernard in cinema, this time Beethoven will have to save Christmas!
Christmas movies with dogs to watch with children: the best cartoons!
And for the little ones, who love colors and cartoon drawings, here is a selection of Christmas films with dogs as protagonists:
Dogs Go to Heaven Too – An All Dogs Christmas Carol – 1998
Movie sequels Charlie – Even dogs go to heaven e The New Adventures of Charliethis chapter on Christmas is a 4-legged reinterpretation of the famous A Christmas Carol at Charles Dickens.
Balto (1995)
Famous animated film loosely based on the true story of the sled dog Balto, who took part in the relay to deliver a drug to a small town in Alaska, which was threatened by a diphtheria epidemic.
Santa’s 9 Dogs (Nine Dog Christmas – 2001)
Nine, like the reindeer they replace, Santa’s dogs will replace them because they have the flu; Will they be able to reach the North Pole?
Gli eroi del Natale (The Star: The Story of the First Christmas – 2017)
Animated film that tells the story of the Nativity from the point of view of the donkey and other animals.
A four-legged Christmas!
The cold winter days that characterize the Christmas holidays allow us to rest and dedicate ourselves to our dearest loved ones.
If our Fido is as lazy as we are and keeps us company while we watch a movie, here is a small selection of movies (not necessarily Christmas-themed) to watch at Christmas with your dog, to experience and relive the special bond between Fido and his human.
Io & Marley (Marley & Me – 2008)
A newly wed couple moves to Florida, and when they start talking about children, the husband who fears he’s not ready to become a father, brings home a Labrador Retriever puppy. Marley will upset the life of the couple and their future 3 children.
Hachiko – Your best friend (Hachi: A Dog’s Tale – 2009)
Famous film based on the true story of the Akita breed dog, Hachiko, who became famous for his incredible loyalty to his master, a university professor who suddenly disappeared.
After his death, Hachiko continued to go in vain to the station where the master took the train to go to work.
Beethoven (1992)
Famous comedy for the whole family, to be followed by seven other films. The protagonist is a 2-year-old St. Bernard named Chris, trained by a well-known dog trainer.
The Incredible Journey (1963)
Believing they have been abandoned by their masters, two dogs and a cat face a thousand vicissitudes to get home.