The 8 Best Dog Movies You Need to Watch

Based on a true story from Japan, this movie tells about a loyal dog named Hachi. A professor finds Hachi at a train station and takes him home. Every day, Hachi waits at the station for his owner to return from work. Even after the professor dies, Hachi continues to wait for him for many years. This touching story shows incredible loyalty and love.

From the makers of Despicable Me comes this animated adventure. Max is a happy dog who lives in New York City with his owner Katie. When Katie brings home a new dog named Duke, Max becomes jealous. The two dogs get lost in the city and must work together to find their way home. They meet many other pets and have exciting adventures while learning to be friends.

Get ready for big laughs with this family comedy. A cute Saint Bernard puppy escapes from thieves and finds a new home with the Newton family. The family names him Beethoven. As Beethoven grows bigger, he causes lots of trouble around the house. When the evil vet tries to steal Beethoven for experiments, the family must save their beloved dog.

This is the live action remake of the classic 1961 animated movie. Pongo and Perdita are two Dalmatian dogs whose puppies get stolen by the evil Cruella De Vil. She wants to make a fur coat from the puppies' spots. The parent dogs travel across the country to rescue their babies. They find 99 Dalmatian puppies in total and must bring them all home safely.

This Disney classic features one of the most famous dinner dates in movie history. Lady is a well-behaved cocker spaniel who lives with a rich family. Tramp is a street dog who lives without a home. When Lady gets in trouble, Tramp helps her. They fall in love and share a famous spaghetti dinner scene. Lady must choose between her comfortable life and true love with Tramp.

Based on the beloved 1940 novel, this heartwarming story will touch your soul. Lassie is a beautiful collie dog who belongs to a poor family in England. When the family faces money problems, they must sell Lassie to a rich duke. Lassie escapes and travels hundreds of miles to return home to her young owner Joe. The journey is dangerous, but Lassie's love for her family helps her overcome all obstacles.

Prepare for tears with this emotional Disney classic. Travis is a young boy living on a farm in Texas with his family. A stray yellow dog comes to their farm, and Travis doesn't like him at first. But Old Yeller proves himself by protecting the family from wild animals. Travis and Old Yeller become best friends. This story teaches about growing up and making difficult choices.

Don't judge this hero by his size in this heartwarming adventure. Benji is a small, smart dog who lives on the streets without an owner. When two children get kidnapped by criminals, Benji tries to help them escape. The brave little dog uses his intelligence to lead the police to the children. Benji shows that even small dogs can be heroes and that courage comes in all sizes.