Today we're taking another look at the pets that have appeared in TV series… and we're going to get a little nostalgic. We hope you enjoy them!
Rex, a Different German Shepherd
As many of you will remember, Rex was the quintessential police dog from the time the series began airing in 1994. During the ten years that «Rex, a Different Police Dog» was on the air, Rex never stopped surprising people, helping to solve the countless murders that took place in Vienna (where the series was set), and, of course, eating the cured-meat sandwiches belonging to one of his police colleagues.
The two dogs that played Rex were called Santo vom Haus Zieglmayer and Rhett Butler. And what you may not know is that they were father and son.
Without a doubt, Rex was one of the most loved and acclaimed dogs on the small screen. Don't miss the following video.
Brandon, the Wonder Dog
Brandon appeared from the very first episode of the series «Punky Brewster», when he was an adorable Golden Retriever puppy. Over the course of the four seasons, viewers watched him grow, just like Punky, whom he never left.
In the United States, he was known as The Wonder Dog because he knew how to skateboard and play cards.
Eddie and His Piercing Gaze
Eddie was Martin Crane's dog, the father of Frasier and Niles Crane. He was a great Jack Russell Terrier played by two dogs during filming: first Moose and then his son, Enzo. Moose was 3 years old when he started working and filmed 192 episodes. During that time, he became very popular: he appeared on numerous television programs and in magazines, and even published a calendar and an “autobiography” (My Life as a Dog). At the age of ten, it was time to say goodbye, and he retired from show business. It was the year 2000.
He was then replaced by his son Enzo, who was seven years old and bore a striking resemblance to his father. He filmed the final two seasons of Frasier. In June 2006, Mosse died at the home of his trainer. He will be remembered for his ability to remain still and hold his gaze for a long time, which became a recurring gag in the series.
Legend has it that, to make Moose seem more affectionate toward his fictional owners, his trainer rubbed sardine oil on the actors' faces so the dog would lick them, or put pâté behind their ears so he would follow them.
The Misunderstood Mrs. Whiskers
We couldn't pass up the opportunity to remember the beautiful and mysterious Sphynx cat that appeared during episode 521 of Friends. Rachel buys Mrs. Whiskers on impulse. She says the cat reminds her of the one her grandmother had when she was little… But the relationship between them is not as good as one might expect. Rachel has no empathy for the cat, doesn't understand her needs, and is not equipped to look after her. In fact, you only have to look at the name she gives her to know that they won't become best friends. So, just a few days after getting her, she sells her to Gunther, the manager of Central Perk, who is hopelessly in love with her.
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