Lightning was a
German Shepherd
The German Shepherd, also known in Britain as an Alsatian, is a German Dog breed, breed of working dog of medium to large size. The breed was developed by Max von Stephanitz using various Old German herding dogs, traditional German herding dog ...
from a line of canine
silent film
A silent film is a film without synchronized recorded sound (or more generally, no audible dialogue). Though silent films convey narrative and emotion visually, various plot elements (such as a setting or era) or key lines of dialogue may, w ...
stars. A grandson of
Strongheart, Lightning was billed as "The Wonder Dog"
[ and "The Marvel Dog". He began life as a ]runt
In a group of animals (usually a litter of animals born in multiple births), a runt is a member which is significantly smaller or weaker than the others.. Owing to its small size, a runt in a litter faces disadvantage, including difficulties in c ...
but grew to be larger than average for the breed, and he was very intelligent.[ ][
]
Select filmography
Gallery
File:When-Lightning-Strikes-1934-Poster.jpg, Poster for ''When Lightning Strikes'' (1934)
File:Man's-Best-Friend-1935-Poster.jpg, Poster for ''Man's Best Friend'' (1935)
File:Wings-in-the-Dark.jpg, Cary Grant
Cary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach; January 18, 1904November 29, 1986) was an English and American actor. Known for his blended British and American accent, debonair demeanor, lighthearted approach to acting, and sense of comic timing, he ...
and Lightning in '' Wings in the Dark'' (1935)
File:Renfrew-1937-Lobby-Card.jpg, Lobby card for '' Renfrew of the Royal Mounted'' (1937)
See also
* List of individual dogs
The following is a list of individual dogs.
Actors
Advertising
* Alex the dog, Banjo, portrayed Carlos, an Irish Setter-Golden Retriever mix and star of Stroh Brewery Company, Stroh's beer advertising in the 1980s. Also mentioned in the 1 ...
References
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Dog actors
German shepherds