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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9. Golden Retriever
Beating its close cousin the Labrador Retriever to a place in the top 11, the Golden Retriever can boast 146 acting credits. Hit films include the Homeward Bound series, The Retrievers and A Dog's Purpose. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
10. Saint Bernard
Canine stars don't come much bigger than Beethoven - the title character of a successful series of comedy films in the 1990s. The slobbery hound has had 108 starring spots, with other roles including The Call of the Wild, Cujo and The Dark Tower. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
11. Pug
The little Pug is a master of comedy judging by a selection of their 107 performances, including Men in Black, The Nut Job and The Secret Life of Pets, just missing out on a top 10 spot. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
12. Dalmation
There may have been 101 of them in the famous Disney film, but the spotty dog has only had 99 credited film roles, putting them 13th on our list. Other appearances include Airplane!, Pleasantville and The Royal Tenenbaums. Photo: Canva/Getty Images