Top 10 famous dog and horse stars of stage and screen:
Top 5 Dog Stars:
- Lassie - This Rough Collie dog has been featured in books, TV series, and films, including the 1943 film "Lassie Come Home."
- Rin Tin Tin - A German Shepherd dog who became a Hollywood star in the 1920s and 1930s, appearing in many films and television shows.
- Toto - This Cairn Terrier starred as Dorothy's faithful companion in the 1939 classic "The Wizard of Oz."
- Beethoven - A St. Bernard dog who starred in the "Beethoven" movie franchise, which began with the 1992 film "Beethoven."
- Benji - This mixed breed dog appeared in several films and TV shows, including the 1974 film "Benji."
- Black Beauty - The title character of the classic 1877 novel by Anna Sewell, Black Beauty has been featured in numerous film and TV adaptations.
- Trigger - A golden palomino horse ridden by Roy Rogers in many Western films in the 1940s and 1950s.
- Silver - The horse ridden by the Lone Ranger in the popular 1950s TV show and subsequent films.
- Secretariat - An American Thoroughbred racehorse who won the Triple Crown in 1973 and became a national hero.
- Seabiscuit - A Thoroughbred racehorse who achieved fame in the 1930s and became the subject of a best-selling book and subsequent film adaptation.