But some dog breeds make more movies than others, whether it’s canine celebrities Rin Tin Tin and Lassie, to the uncanny CGI of Cruella and Call of the Wild.
Pet insurance experts Protect My Paws used Internet Movie Database (IMDb) to identify the breeds that have appeared in the most films and TV shows of the past century, and some of the results may surprise you.
So, what dogs are the cinematic version of The Rock or Jennifer Lawrence – sure to sell tickets and get people streaming films at home?
Here are the 13 breeds of dog that have have the most starring roles on the big and small screen.
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5. Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher is a bit of an action star and has clocked up 176 roles on the big and small screen. They include Father of the Bride, Hugo, The Invisible Man and True Lies. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Chihuahua
Completing the top five most famous movie dog breeds, with 167 appearances, is the tiny Chihuahua. Landmark canine roles for this pup include Legally Blonde, the Beverley Hills Chihuahua series and Ren & Stimpy. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Great Dane
One of the world's most famous dogs - Scooby-Doo - is a Great Dane. The gentle giant's 149 screen appearances also include Marmaduke and The Jetsons - placing them seventh in our list. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Dachshund
Every Dachshund owner will tell you how full of character their pet is - so no wonder Hollywood producers rate them, giving them 126 leading dog roles. There are two Dachshunds in the hugely successful Toy Story series of films - Slinky and Buster. Photo: Canva/Getty Images