Lightning the German Shepherd

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Lightning the German Shepherd

Biography

Lightning was a German Shepherd from a line of canine silent film stars. A grandson of Strongheart, Lightning was billed as "The Wonder Dog" and "The Marvel Dog". He began life as a runt but grew to be larger than average for the breed, and he was very intelligent. Lightning appeared in numerous movies. From Wikipedia.

Acting

1927

Speed

as Lightning', a Dog

1934

1926

Lightnin' Flashes

as Lightnin' - the Super Dog

1925

Lightnin' Strikes

as Lightnin' - the Super Dog

1935

Wings in the Dark

as Lightning - Ken's Dog (uncredited)

1936

Two in Revolt

as Lightning - the Dog

1937

Renfrew of the Royal Mounted

as Lightning, Renfrew's Dog

1934

The Case of the Howling Dog

as Prince (uncredited)

1926

Lightnin' Wins

as Lightnin' - the Super Dog

1936

White Fang

as White Fang

1935

Man's Best Friend

as Lightning, Jed's Dog

1935

A Dog of Flanders

as Leopold, 'Leo' the dog

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