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Pal (dog)
| Pal in 1942, as Lassie | |
|---|---|
| Other name(s) | "Lassie" |
| Died | June 18, 1958 (aged 18) Rudd Weatherwax's home in North Hollywood, California, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1943–1954 |
- Is Lassie a true story?
- What type of dog is Lassie in the 1954 to 1973?
- Was Lassie a boy or girl?
- How many dogs did they use in Lassie?
Is Lassie a true story?
English-American author Eric Knight created a fictional character of Lassie based on the devotion of the war dog hero. Knight's short story "Lassie Come-Home" appeared in The Saturday Evening Post in 1938 followed by a full-length novel in 1940. The book was set in the Depression-era England.
What type of dog is Lassie in the 1954 to 1973?
Lassie is an American television series that follows the adventures of a female Rough Collie dog named Lassie and her companions, both human and animal. The show was the creation of producer Robert Maxwell and animal trainer Rudd Weatherwax and was televised from September 12, 1954, to March 25, 1973.
Was Lassie a boy or girl?
Answer: All nine Lassies have been male dogs. Although in the movies and on television, Lassie was cast as a female dog. All of the Lassies were descendants of Pal, the first Lassie, who died in 1958.
How many dogs did they use in Lassie?
They looked at over 200 different dogs to play Lassie, and finally picked a show-winning dog.
