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Film: Back to the Future (1985)
Character Name: Einstein/ Einie
Dog Breed: Under debate by fans, possibly mixed breed of Sheepdog
Film Trivia: Einstein was the latest of many Doc’s pet dogs named after famous scientists, in this case Albert Einstein. It was, therefore, quite fitting that he became the world’s first time traveller. Einstein was the first living creature to go forward in time having been the test of his owner, Dr. Emmett Brown’s De Lorean time machine. Einstein was Doc’s constant companion, and despite being using the dog in many of his experiments, Doc did care about his pet deeply and he would not compromise his friend’s safety. Doc built an automatic dog food feeder to make both his life, and Einstein, easier. He only liked canned dog food, and was usually walked twice a day. Einie for short isn’t in much of the first Back To The Future except to warn Doc Brown of the vengeful Libyans. He isn’t really seen again until the sequel where he stays with Marty and Doc for most of the film.

Film: Anchorman the Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
Character Name: Baxter
Dog Breed: Border Terrier
Film Trivia: Baxter is Ron Burgundy’s pet dog in the film comedy Anchorman starring Will Ferrell. Baxter sleeps next to Ron in their matching pajamas and teeth restrainer.
Anchorman Funny Quotes: [to Baxter]
Ron Burgundy: What? You pooped in the refrigerator? And you ate the whole… wheel of cheese? How’d you do that? Heck, I’m not even mad; that’s amazing. How ’bout we get you in your p.j.’s and we hit the hay.

[subtitled conversation between Ron's dog Baxter and an attacking bear]
Baxter: Leave these people alone. They mean you no harm.
Bear: We Bears are a proud race. They must pay for their intrusion.
Baxter: On my journey I met one of your kind. His name was Katow-jo. We became friends.
Bear: Katow-jo is my cousin. Go in peace.
Baxter: I will tell tales of your compassion.
Bear: Fare thee well, Baxter. You shall always be friend of the bears.

Film: Marmaduke (2010)
Character: Marmaduke
Dog Breed: Great Dane
Film Trivia: Marmaduke the world’s most lovable Great Dane, leaps from comic strip fame to big screen stardom. In this family comedy event, the “Duke” is living large in Orange County, California. But fitting in with his new four legged friends and a potential romantic interest isn’t always easy for a super-sized teenage dog. Watch Marmaduke Trailer, Released In UK August 18th 2010

Film&TV: Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (From 1922)
Character Name: Rin Tin Tin
Breed of Dog: German Shepherd
Trivia: In Real Life Rin Tin Tin was a pup found by American serviceman Lee Duncan in France a few months before the end of WW1. Named for a puppet called Rintintin that French children gave to the American soldiers for good luck, the dog returned at war’s end with Duncan to his home in LA, California. Nicknamed Rinty by his owner, the dog learned tricks and could leap 11 feet 9 inches. He was seen performing at a dog show by film producer Charles Jones, who paid Duncan to film Rinty. Rin Tin Tin would be cast as a wolf or wolf-hybrid many times in his career, despite looking little to nothing like one. His first starring role, 1923′s Where The North Begins.