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- Darla was born in 1975 in the USA. She was an actress, known for The Silence of the Lambs (1991). She died in 1992 in Thousand Oaks, California, USA.
- Meet the couple shinning a new spotlight on the vastly misunderstood, and inaccurately stigmatized nature of Pit Bulls.
Leaders of the pack
During the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, Sayuri-the widely recognized Brandy the Pitbull from Quentin Tarantino's, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood-was the recipient of the Wamiz Palm Dog Award for Best Canine Performance; an award accepted personally by Tarentino himself. Not only did Sayuri reveal herself as an attractive award-worthy co-star to Brad Pitt's stunt double sidekick to Leonardo DiCaprio in the film, she also demonstrated through build and temperament why she was chosen for such a part. And because Sayuri put on the performance that she had, the Wamiz Palm Dog Award is coming back to the United States! Born and raised on the East Coast, this famous Pit Bull came to the screen by way of a couple well known their involvement in professional Pit Bull breeding, Matt and Monique Klosowski.
Born in Claymont, Delaware, a division of the city of Wilmington, thirty-seven-year-old Matt Klosowski evolved in his life through a series of trials and tribulations, rising to become the quintessential serial entrepreneur that he is today. The founder of multiple businesses, and based out of Delaware, Matt is a hard-working family man, who gives so much of his time to the several businesses he owns. His dedication to both family and business is so much of a commitment, that his notable endurance to give what remains to the professional breeding and raising of Pit Bulls can be considered nothing short of a life passion; something he has devoted himself to over the course of the past 20 years. Working relentlessly to erase the negative stigma given to Pit Bulls and dog breeding in general, Matt applies what many can consider strategic methods and approaches to raising the highest movie-quality version of Pit Bull by employing techniques such as the use of psychology, and paying close attention to the lineage and natural considerations of his dogs; something he refers to as meticulous selective breeding. It's not just the attention to detail in dieting needs and den construction, but also the focus on strict behavioral training that has these dogs so well bred and raised.
Breeding Pit Bulls so meticulously, Matt has shown that this practice represents much more of a lifestyle to him than anything else. And because he is so passionate in his work, he has turned out such a high-quality Pit Bull that several hundred families have come from throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe to offer a new home to these dogs. But as arbitrary as the word home may sound, it is nothing of the sort, as Matt also shows a very methodical level of selection in choosing the right family for each and every Pit Bull he raises, ensuring that they possess a particular level of education about these dogs, and even that there be a dominant alpha presence in the home; something that a person should possess when raising such a strong-willed breed. Because while these affectionate and gentle dogs can demonstrate a tremendous tenderness, their response to a dominant personality is important, and this is something that Matt embodies while raising Pit Bulls.
A native of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, thirty-eight-year-old Monique Klosowski relocated to the East Coast nearly ten years ago, which is where she would meet her future husband, Matt. Battling through not one, but two cancer diagnoses' and an autoimmune disorder (Hashimoto's disease), no series of struggles has won in defining her. Though Monique has endured her share of setbacks, she finds strength in family, the upkeep of their businesses, and through a devotion to working with Matt, breeding Pit Bulls; each of these areas of her life an achievement of their own. Impassioned by the art and beauty of things in life, she brings balance to the couple's practice of responsible breeding and raising Pit Bulls, much through her focus on standards. Like her favorite movie, and the inspiration for Sayuri's name-Memoirs of a Geisha-she focuses on an art of control in maintaining those critical aspects of their breeding practice, and acting as an ambassador for ethical standards by use of positive alternatives like organic materials, quality healthcare, and even positive re-branding the grossly misinterpreted Pit Bull.
Both Matt and Monique Klosowski have given an extended level of sacrifice and commitment to raising Pit Bulls professionally, never relenting in their level of care or standards, even when the peril of weak financial markets and slow times for the businesses threatened to provide them with less food on their own table. And though at times they would struggle, capitulation was never an option when together the two not only run a series of businesses, as well as a Pit Bull breeding practice, but they also remain the glue to a family that includes four teenagers, as well as caring for Monique's mother, who lives with the couple as she suffers through her own series of health complications. Tough times may come, but Matt believes that their focus on what they love keeps the two engaged, and without relenting, they continue to make it through those challenging phases of life, enduring in their pursuit of ethical breeding and positive branding of something they hold so close to their hearts.
It is because of Matt and Monique's attention to detail and commitment to raising Pit Bulls that they were able to raise the sought-after Sayuri for her role in the Quentin Tarentino film; a film that has now grossed over $420 million world-wide. In Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Sayuri showed the world something that epitomized characteristics that many hope to have in a dog, and that is a loving and protective nature, but ready to defend when called upon. But the credit for raising and training such a loving and protective natured Sayuri belongs to the couple who makes it their life's work to show the world that what many know and understand the nature of a Pit Bull to be is much more than the grossly misunderstood breed that it is today. - Beatrice is an adorable dog actress. She is extremely well-trained and loves being on set. She plays the dog, "Stella" in the newer seasons of the popular ABC Sitcom, Modern Family. Though she's a dog, you can tell she enjoys the acting life and being seen on camera. This little pup is a french bulldog, a popular, small beloved dog. Beatrice has a loving human family and loves to spend time at home. Little Beatrice is ready for the job whenever, and wherever. She is very friendly and loves being around people.
- Dita The Hair Missile Dog was born on 2 July 2014 in Muncie, Indiana, USA. She is an actress, known for SEAL Team (2017), NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) and The Price Is Right at Night (2019).
- Beasley the Dog was born in 1978 in Merrimac, Sauk County, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for Turner & Hooch (1989). He died in 1992 in California, USA.
- Bear the Dog was born in 1986. He is an actor, known for The Golden Girls (1985), Wishbone (1995) and Nurses (1991).
- Pete the Dog was born as Pal. He was known for Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925), Bear Shooters (1930), The First Seven Years (1930), and Dog Heaven(1930). He of course is best known for playing Spanky's dog in The Little Rascalls. He died on January 28, 1946 in Los Angeles, Californians, USA.
- Jill the Dog is known for As Good as It Gets (1997) and Carolina (2003).
- Soccer, a Jack Russell terrier, became the star of the PBS television series Wishbone (1995). He was one of over one hundred dogs that auditioned for the role, and was picked for being the most expressive. Soccer lived with his trainer Jackie Martin in her ranch in Plano, Texas until his death in 2001.
- Contrary to popular belief, Lassie was actually a laddie. The female collie originally cast as the lovable canine was replaced due to her excessive shedding of fur during production of Lassie Come Home (1943) and replaced with a more impressive looking male animal named Pal. Pal, born in 1940, was owned by the renowned animal trainer Rudd Weatherwax. He performed so well as a stunt dog that he was given an MGM contract (1943-50) and all future incarnations of Lassie (in fact, Pal's descendants) would thereafter be cast from male animals. This did not, however, deter writers or producers from having Pal play both mother and son in Son of Lassie (1945), or Pal's offspring giving birth to a litter of pups in an episode of the television series.
Pal first played "Lassie" in the above-mentioned Lassie Come Home, based on a 1938 short story, which was later expanded into a novel by English author Eric Knight. He appeared in six more sequels and the two initial pilots for the CBS television series, commencing in 1954 and ending in 1973 after an incredible 591 episodes. While the dog remained the show's main consistent factor, the cast of his owners changed frequently. According to former boy actor Jon Provost who played the character of Timmy Martin in the series "All the actors made more mistakes than the dog."
Pal died in June 1958, aged 18, and was buried on Rudd's ranch. The baton had already been passed to his son, Lassie Jr (1954-1959), who was, in turn, succeeded by his sons, Spook (1960), Baby (1960-66), Mire (1966-71) and Hey Hey (1971-73). All these animals were of Pal's bloodline and trained by Rudd Weatherwax. "Lassie" was also adapted for radio, broadcast as The Lassie Show from 1947-50, on ABC and NBC. The franchise also spawned two animated series for children, Lassie's Rescue Rangers (1973) and The New Adventures of Lassie (2014). There was also a 1994 motion picture and a 1997 Canadian iteration of Lassie (1997) in which the dog was played by the Weatherwax-trained collie Howard (an eight generation Pal descendant) and by Pal grandson Hey Hey. - Kelly the Dog is known for The Meg (2018).
- Gary the Dog was born on 28 February 2012. He is an actor, known for Today (1952), Good Morning America (1975) and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015).
- Brigitte the Dog is known for Walter Don't Dance (2011), Pups United (2015) and Resident Advisors (2015).
- Owned by actor, Dane Andrew, Rascal is the only Dog to win so many different titles. Current holder of the following: voted "The World's Ugliest Dog" Ring of Champions, Western USA's Ugliest Dog. The Oldest Ugly Dog Contest" in Fort Bragg, Ca. Ugly Dog Winner "Citrus Harvest Festival" Highland, Ca. Winner of "Regal Cinema's Hotel For Dogs" Ugly Dog Contest, FL. Author, Tim Downs Ugly Dog Contest, PSPCA "I'm so Ugly I'm Cute" contest. Dane and Rascal were named this year's "Distinguished Residents" at The Mayor's State of the City, and have a Star on the Walk of Fame in S. California.
Rascal is a very healthy 7.lb pure bred Chinese Crested who is a rescue descendent of Lady Pink & World renowned Chi Chi "The World's Ugliest Dog". Never shaven, he is naturally & completely hairless except for his Mohawk and a little hair on his tail and feet. He is complete with warts & freckles. Having a lack of teeth, he can't keep his tongue in his mouth & his face appears crooked at times. People are calling him a Space Alien, Einstein, Phyllis Diller, Bat Dog, or "Hairless Potter", but to us he is our loving little Family member.
Rascal is Ugly Dog Royalty, being from a dynasty of ugly with his mom, grandmother, and grandfather all who have held the title of "The World's Ugliest Dog". Rascal's grandfather, "Chi Chi", is in the Guinness Book of World Records for winning the most ugly dog contests with 8 ugly dog wins. He was named #81 of the top 100 all time Guinness moments on their 2008 NBC special. Chi Chi may be the only dog along with Rascal's Mom "Mai Tai" and now Rascal to have received a Mayoral proclamation. Rascal has not one but 2 Mayoral Proclamations from both Sunnyvale and a Honor from The City of San Francisco By Mayor Gavin Newsom, for a total of 4 proclamations in the Ugly Dynasty. Rascal was named official Fire Dog of Station #1 in Newark, Ca. Rascal received an Honorary Doctorate in Animal Magnetism from SSU. in California.
Rascal is so ugly that 'Jay Leno' had him on the NBC Tonight Show before winning his 1st title in 2002, Interviewed by 'Barbara Walters' on The View, 'Jane Pauley' show, 'Carson Daly', 3 'Animal Planet' shows, 'Kathy Griffin's D-List, ET & several more TV shows. Cast in 5 horror movies, "Tele-Zombie" with Scream Queen, 'Brinke Stevens'. "The Last Nightmare", "Curse of the Smoke O' Lantern", "Scanky Doo", a cameo in "Carma" with Oscar nominee 'Karen Black'. publications: People, OK, Perez Hilton, Star, just to name a few.
Rascal has a cartoon strip & documentary film on the way, both called "The Ugliest Dog". He has collected blankets for animal victims of hurricane Katrina, and has Rascal's Christmas for Kids, soon donating a percentage of profits from his patented hotdog leash line, to animal charities. - Strongheart, the German shepherd who was a canine superstar of American cinema, was born and raised in Imperial Germany, where he was trained to be a police dog and assigned to the German military during World War I. Called "Etzel von Oringer," the German shepherd was born on October 1, 1917, descended from a carefully bred line. Trained as an attack dog, the 125-pound (57 kilograms) Strongheart was fearless. American director Laurence Trimble, who was famous as an animal trainer, and his wife, Jane Murfin, a screenwriter, had been searching Europe for a dog that could appear in motion pictures. When Trimble came across the three-year-old Strongheart in 1920, he knew he had the makings of a canine star.
The major problem Trimble faced was that, trained as a police dog, Strongheart had not socialized much with human beings. Back in Hollywood, it took Trimble months to train the dog in order to de-emphasize his harsh police dog-style training. Trimble had the dog by his side virtually non-stop for months, continually rewarding him for good behavior. Eventually, Strongheart's prior police habits were broken as his Libra personality came to the fore, and he was turned into a magnificently trained animal. However, certain aspects of his flat-footed past remained with him: Blessed with great instincts, particularly regarding the moral character of strangers, the dog would track people of dubious morality.
There were many canine stars of silent movies, including Teddy, the Great Dane who co-starred with a young Gloria Swanson, the collie Jean at Vitagraph, and the English pit bull Luke. In the 1920's, a group of German shepherd dogs romped on-screen and became stars, with Strongheart and `Rin Tin Tin' the most prominent among them.
His first movie, "The Silent Call" (1921), bore Trimble's expectations out, making Strongheart a star, beloved by movie-goers of all ages. Strongheart was given the star treatment, traveling by train to make personal appearances, at which he was greeted by crowds of adoring fans. He was written up in newspapers and magazines, and even the radio proclaimed "Strongheart" a star. A dog food named after him became popular and is still being produced over three-quarters of a century later. In the ultimate accolade, J. Allen Boone wrote two books about the shepherd, "Letters to Strongheart" and "Kinship with All Life."
Strongheart appeared in "Brawn of the North" (1922), "The Love Master" (1924), "White Fang" (1925), "North Star" (1925) and "The Return of Boston Blackie" (1927). Love came his way when he was paired with Lady Jule, a female German Shepherd who co-starred with him. The happy canine couple produced many litters, including offspring who would sire pups who grew up to be movie stars themselves.
The Trimbles placed a plaque over Strongheart's bed that contained a quote from the Book of Job: "Ask the very beasts, and they will teach you."
Tragedy struck down Strongheart at the height of his career, when he slipped and was burned by a studio light. The burn rapidly turned into a tumor and claimed Strongheart's life on or around June 24, 1929.
Strongheart's grandson "Lightning" was a canine movie star in the the 1930's, appearing in "A Dog of Flanders," "Wings in the Dark," and "When Lightning Strikes." Another grandson, "Silver King," also appeared in the movies and made personal appearances as part of a safety program for children. - Shelby the Dog is known for A Dog's Way Home (2019).
- Paxton the Dog is known for Rizzoli & Isles (2010), Franklin & Bash (2011) and After the Wizard (2011).
- Brownie the Dog is known for Little Johnny Jones (1923), Live Wires (1922) and Why Dogs Leave Home (1923).
- Buddy the Dog is known for Strange Brew (1983).
- Flash the Dog is known for The Flaming Signal (1932), Call the Mesquiteers (1938) and Shadows of the Night (1928).
- Riley the Dog is known for The ABCs of Death (2012), Who Gets the Dog? (2016) and Always Watching: A Marble Hornets Story (2015).
- Queenie the Dog is known for Trouble (1922) and Peck's Bad Boy (1921).
- Von the Dog is known for Roamin' Holiday (1937) and Famous Movie Dogs (1940).
- Banjo the Dog is known for Space Munchies (2024) and Banjo (1947).
- Kazan the Wonder Dog was a gifted German shepherd whose $250 a-day film career began in the early 1930s, not long after actor/stuntman Jack King paid an 85 cent fee and bailed him out of a city dog pound. Kazan would later come close to being put on the auction block after King was forced to declare bankruptcy. An agreement was eventually reached, with the help of a number of Hollywood personalities, which temporarily guaranteed King's creditors a certain percentage of Kazan's future earnings.
- Ned the Dog is known for Downward Dog (2017).
- Tinkerbelle The Dog is known for Silent Bark, Truth Hurts Hocus Pocus (2019) and Gina Naomi Baez: Tinsel and Tears (2021).
- Rowdy the Dog is known for Rowdy Comes Home (1912), Rowdy Starts Something (1913) and Rowdy and His New Pal (1912).
- Mack the Dog was born Carmen the pup, in May 2005. As a puppy he was owned by an abusive family who once had left him in a car with no rolled down windows all day during the summer. Mack nearly died of heat exhaustion and dehydration that day. At three months Mack was taken away to an animal shelter by the state of New Jersey. When he was brought in, they found he had sustained massive injuries to his paws from being dragged across hot concrete by his owners. Mack could barely walk.
Nearly a week of him being taken away, a notice was put out that the shelter would inevitably be closing and all the animals who were not adopted out would be put to sleep. This notice was put online and ultimately made it's way into the hands of Niki Notarile.
She and her husband Chris (fiance at the time) decided to go down to the shelter to rescue an animal. There, they found Mack stashed in the back of the shelter. It was Niki who initially spotted him. The workers of the shelter had grown accustomed to Mack and were very reluctant to see him go, especially due to his previous situation, but Chris and Niki were not only the best chance for Mack, they were his only chance.
Within a few hours, the papers were signed and Carmen the pup became Mack the Dog. He was taken to his new home where he was treated exceedingly well. But it wasn't until 2006 when Mack first got into acting.
While filming "The Protector" 2006 V, Chris R. Notarile's short film about an aging superhero, Mack was cast in the role of the brave dog. His natural obedience in front of the camera was remarkable, so much that it landed him the role of Mack, the dog in "Methodic" 2007. Though in Methodic, Mack had a much bigger and more elaborate role. And like any professional, Mack did his part the best of his abilities and quite possibly stole a scene or two. - Mars the Dog was an actor, known for A Dog's Breakfast (2007). He died on 12 December 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.