You can't miss the five best Soviet cartoons about dogs, puppies and their motley friends.
Having in your collection already cartoons about cats, kittens, dogs and even mice, you simply have to reconsider the nostalgic puppies.
List of the 10 best cartoons about dogs
Dogs are absolutely amazing creatures. Smiles often appear on their faces, which seem more sincere than human ones.
It is this sincere joy that evokes reciprocal feelings: even an ordinary cartoon dog can make both children and adults laugh.
What is attractive about cartoons about dogs?
- Firstly, of course, emotionality , which animators diligently put into dog faces.
Secondly, sincerity : in cartoons about dogs, both resentment and joy are expressed clearly and directly.
- Thirdly, the curiosity of the situations. The reputation of naive pranksters that shaggy ones have gained has played into the hands of cartoon creators: films about dogs turn out to be the funniest and most educational.
Often, in a dog’s “face,” the director makes fun of human vices, character traits, or uses the “human” world in the film for this purpose.
Let's see what ratings of cartoons about dogs were recently compiled based on surveys.
Russian fairy tale
Bobik visiting Barbos
The cartoon “Bobik Visiting Barbos” is based on the fairy tale of the same name by the famous children's writer Nikolai Nosov.
Soviet director Vladimir Popov approached the production of the fairy tale with a huge amount of humor and mischievous children's fun. The cartoon was conceived in a comedic style, and screenwriter Mikhail Libin and composer Vladimir Komarov came up with such perky and funny songs that the entire Soviet country began to sing them. We must especially thank our wonderful actors, stage luminaries Yuri Nikulin and Oleg Tabakov. It was they who created the images of Bobik and Barbos, which were forever remembered by children and adults, viewers of the wonderful Soviet cartoon.
What did Bobik do while visiting Barbos?
The two main characters of the funny hand-drawn cartoon were very different from each other. Barbos, a domestic purebred dog, lived in a two-room apartment with a kind, intelligent grandfather. Bobik is a mongrel who did not know the warm comfort of home and the affectionate hand of a loving owner.
One day, grandfather went away on business and left Barbos in charge. The dog was so bored that he constantly fell asleep and even the annoying flies no longer irritated him. Suddenly, shaggy Bobik appeared on the horizon, who, out of habit, was hunting sparrows. Barbos decided to brighten up his loneliness and invited a wandering friend to enter the apartment through the window.
The destruction began already in the 3rd minute of the cartoon! But this was just the beginning; the friends were not scared by the broom standing in the kitchen, because they had gathered to have fun. The generous owner Barbos, in order to show off to Bobik, has completely emptied the refrigerator and will invite the yard dog to sleep comfortably on the bed.
The entertainment of bosom friends began with a large pan of jelly and a stick of sausage. While Bobik was devouring sandwiches, Barbos boasted that everything here belonged to him, the refrigerator, the food, and even the transistor with the buttons. During the conversation, the “owner” did not notice how he knocked over the pan, and the friends, turning on the music louder, had a good time rolling around in the slippery puddles of jelly.
Half an hour later, Bobik and Barbos were tired and lay down on grandfather’s bed to rest. The happy doggies had a colorful dream that fully reflected their humble canine dreams. The kind owner walked with them all the time to a cheerful song and fed them big tasty sausage.
The guys will see how Bobik and Barbos' entertainment ended in the finale of the cartoon. And after watching, viewers will remember the simple words of a good dog song.
Man is a friend to a dog... Man is a friend to a dog... Everyone around knows this! Everyone around knows this! It’s clear to everyone, like two or two, There is no kinder creature.
He gives his paw first... He gives his paw first... He doesn’t give way to his nerves. Doesn't give way to nerves. No one has ever noticed that he growled at least once!
He doesn't bark, doesn't bite, doesn't rush at passers-by, Woof! And zero attention to cats. This is education!
"Once upon a time there was a dog"
Duration: 10 minutes 36 seconds. Country: USSR.
The idea of mutual aid is at the heart of this Soviet cartoon , just as it is at the heart of many others (for example, Lady and the Tramp). It’s just played out here a little differently.
The owners of the farm drive out the Dog, an old, frail guard: the dog’s “incompetence” is confirmed by the unpunished theft.
The homeless Dog goes into the forest, where he meets his main enemy - the Wolf, who unexpectedly decides to help him.
The Wolf imitates the theft of a child and is driven out in disgrace by the Dog, after which the owners return the hero-savior home.
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Feeling like he owes the Wolf, the Dog quietly leads him into the hut under the table, to the wedding of the owner’s daughter. The enraged Wolf betrays himself with loud lyrics after the sacramental “And now I’ll definitely sing!”, but the Dog saves him from his owners, “driving” him into the forest.
The predator, who has come to his senses, thanks the dog, and they part as friends. At the end there is a catchphrase: “Come in if anything happens...”.
The cartoon captivates with the simplicity and sincerity of the characters, as well as a certain realism of the plot.
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Once upon a time there was a dog
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"Dog in Boots"
- a magnificent cartoon musical released by Soviet animators in 1981 .
The cartoon once again tells about the adventures of four friends from the works of A. Dumas.
The plot was borrowed by director Efim Hamburg from the legendary Soviet film musical “D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers.”
A brave dog from Goskonia, voiced by Nikolai Karachentsov himself, is forced to fight with the cardinal’s cats and get pendants for the Queen of France in exchange for the love of a beautiful lapdog, voiced by actress Irina Muravyova. In this he is helped by three kind purebred dogs from the retinue of the King of France.
Thanks to the songs, this very light and cheerful cartoon looks like a breeze, even though it runs for twenty minutes.
Songs from “Dog in Boots” were later released on records by the Melodiya recording studio. The then popular ensemble “Rock Studio” took part in the creation and recording of the songs.
Cartoon "Dog in Boots":
"Balto" (1995)
Director Simon Wells (“The Prince of Egypt”) worked on this animated film. The main characters were voiced by:
- Kevin Bacon (Sleepers);
- Bob Hoskins (Brazil);
- Bridget Fonda (A Simple Plan).
On the IMDb resource, the film received a very good rating - 7.1 points. The dog, about whom both children and adults will enjoy the cartoon, has a difficult life. Balto lives in Alaska. The dog is a cross between a husky and a wolf. He has a unique flair.
Once an epidemic of diphtheria began in the village. To save the children, medicine is needed, so a dog sled was sent to the city. However, due to a severe storm, she lost her way. Balto has to find the lost dogs, defeat their tyrant leader, bring a sled with medicine and save the children.
"Kashtanka"
- Chekhov's story - has several film versions - animated and live-action.
The greatest popularity accompanied the 32-minute Soviet cartoon of the same name from 1952 .
The cute mongrel Kashtanka lived with the carpenter Luka Alexandrovich and his grandson Fedyushka. The carpenter liked to have a drink or two after work. And somehow, being a little drunk, he lost his dog. The dog, wandering around alone, was freezing on the street, but, fortunately, the clown Mr. Georges picked her up. A trained cat and a goose also lived in his house.
Kashtanka, who was named Aunt, was also expected to become a circus performer. Among the spectators of the performance with her participation were the sober Luka Alexandrych and his grandson. They began calling for the dog, which, having crashed the show, returned to loving hands.
Kashtanka is the lucky one among the dogs of Russian literature. Suffice it to remember Mu-mu and White Bim!
The misanthrope Chekhov knew that his works would be shown in school.
Watch the cartoon “Kashtanka”, 1952:
"Who said meow"
- a Soviet cartoon created using puppet animation in 1962 , which was based on the fairy tale of the same name by Vladimir Grigorievich Suteev.
The little puppy, voiced by actress Rina Zelenaya, was awakened by a sudden “Meow.”
To see the culprit of the awakening, the curious puppy goes on a short journey, during which he gets acquainted with various animals - the inhabitants of his yard and pond.
The cartoon is recommended for viewing by children from a very early age.
Two years later, Soviet filmmakers released the famous film “Come to Me, Mukhtar.”
Cartoon “Who Said Meow”:
7. "In Search of Santa Lapus"
One day, Santa Claus received a toy puppy as a gift. The wizards decided that the soft toy could be brought to life, and the result was an amazing white dog. Together with his master, he goes to the city, but Santa Claus is lost, and now Christmas is in jeopardy!
The smart puppy will have to go through many tests, but in the end everything will end well, and the festive mood will not leave either the heroes of the story or the audience!
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2. "Twelve Christmas Dogs"
And this story will take you back to the 30s, when there was a Great Depression in the United States. Young Emma's father sends the girl to her aunt, where she manages to make new friends. And soon she learns that there is a shelter for homeless pets in the city, which is planned to be demolished, and decides to help the orphaned animals. Despite the difficult times, the kind girl still finds time to give Christmas to the city and enjoy it despite everything!
Touching episodes, a combination of naivety and kindness, as well as charming pets who played their roles perfectly, will definitely leave you with a pleasant impression!
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4. “A Dog Named Christmas”
This touching film tells the story of the incredible friendship between a developmentally delayed young man and a devoted dog who became a true companion for our hero. He named his beloved Labrador Christmas, and their emotional connection was amazing.
But at first the family said that they could not keep the dog in the house, but everything ends wonderfully! The guy also manages to convince the city that it is worth adopting a dog from a shelter! By the way, this film was created with the goal of encouraging people to “adopt” homeless pets who are in dire need of a family, and at the same time, to spread some Christmas cheer!
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8. “Santa Lapus-2: Santa Lapuski”
This time, mischievous and cute puppies will appear in the frame and want to get a little naughty. They will go on a journey around the town, hidden in Mrs. Claus's sleigh. Seeing that there are many children around who dream of certain things, but they do not come true, the four-legged helpers will decide that they should intervene. True, due to inexperience, the kids do something wrong, and the holiday is ruined.
Now they have to correct the situation and still give people Christmas, and the audience - a sea of positive emotions!
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"White Fang" (2018)
Alexandre Espigares (“Mr. Porthole”) directed the film based on the famous work of Jack London. On IMDb the cartoon received 7 points.
The following actors were involved in the dubbing:
- Rafael Personna (“In the Forests of Siberia”);
- Virginie Efira (“Cookie”);
- Dominique Pinon (“Delicacies”).
The hero of the picture is White Fang. He was born from a wolf and a domestic dog. The dog lived in the wild for a long time, and only later did he have his first owner - the Indian Gray Beaver. He loves the dog, but is forced to sell it to handsome Smith.
The new owner treats White Fang cruelly and exposes him to fights. The dog becomes aggressive. Only the kindness of Weedon Scott, who took White Fang from Smith, restores the dog's faith in people.
"101 Dalmatians" (1961)
Disney did not make this cartoon about dogs. But the film project has become a classic thanks to the work of such top directors of his company as: Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Lasky and Wolfgang Reiterman (“Aristocats”). The film has a high rating on IMDb - 7.3 points.
Voiced by key characters:
- Rod Taylor (The Birds);
- J. Pat O'Malley ("The Long Hot Summer");
- Betty Lou Gerson (Cats Don't Dance).
One day, a Dalmatian couple gives birth to 101 puppies. The owners are happy, but very soon the babies are kidnapped. It turns out that the evil, fashion-crazed Cruella De Vil needed them.
This lady came up with the idea to get a fur coat from the skins of puppies. Will the latter be able to fight back and escape?
"Goofy's Vacation" (1995)
When listing cartoons about dogs, this one cannot fail to be mentioned. The work of director Kevin Lim (“Aladdin”) received a 6.9 rating on IMDb. The following took part in the dubbing:
- Bill Farmer (Monsters, Inc.);
- Jason Marsden (Tarzan);
- Jim Cummings (The Handmaid's Tale).
Goofy's son Max is growing up. He goes to school and tries to look after Roxanne. Finally he makes up his mind and arranges a date. The girl agrees, and Max goes home, where his father is waiting for him.
Goofy just talked to the principal of Max's school and found out that things are not going well for his son. To turn Max on the right path, Goofy decides to go fishing with him. The son pretends to agree. In fact, Max has a plan to gain the favor of Roxanne, who remains in the city, without offending his father.
