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"Slumdog Millionaire." "Dog Day Afternoon." "Children of a Lesser Dog." Over the years, more than a couple of films with “dog” in the title (OK, maybe not that last one) have emerged as Oscar heavyweights, but none, alas, has actually featured pooches in prominent roles. For shame! 2011 was a bit different for cinematic canines, however, as a handful of ...

Sorry, cat lovers. Not only are Volkswagen, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Skechers placing dogs in their Super Bowl spots, but the dogs are mostly the stars. The canine story line has worked for years for Super Bowl advertisers. But this year, dogs may even outnumber cute babies. "You can't go wrong with a dog," say Robbie Blinkoff, a cultural anthropologist. "The dogs are idealized ...

If a dog was the teacher you would learn stuff like: When loved ones come home, always run to greet them; Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride; Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy; When it's in your best interest, practice obedience; Let others know when they've invaded your territory; Take naps; Stretch before rising; Run, romp, ...

Animals have been stealing scenes since movies began - but can Hollywood's top dogs really act or is it all down to clever training? The Artist is being tipped to sweep the board at this year's Oscars - but there will be no Academy Award for one of the silent film's biggest stars. In fact, he will be lucky to get a pat ...