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Looking to incorporate a little canine love into your holiday season this year? The best Christmas dog movies will put a smile on any pet lover's face! Whether you're looking for an animated family film or a heartwarming story of the magic of the season, there's something for everyone on this list.

The Best Christmas Dog MoviesWhat is it about dogs that can warm anyone's heart? It doesn't matter if you're a pet owner or not. As long as you are an animal lover, you'll enjoy watching any of the best Christmas dog movies.

Read through the list and make your first selection. Snuggle up with a warm cup of cocoa and enjoy the film. And, don't forget to get Fido in on the fun!

If you see a movie that you think your friends or family members would enjoy, why not purchase the DVD and invite them over for a screening? In fact, the best Christmas dog movies would even make a great gift for the pet owner on your list that seems to have everything!

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82 Best Christmas Dog Movies

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1. I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie BrownI Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

  • Release Date: 2003
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: TV-G
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2. The Dog Who Saved ChristmasThe Dog Who Saved Christmas

  • Release Date: 2009
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Rating: PG
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The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation3. The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation

  • Release Date: 2010
  • Genre: Comedy, Kids & Family
  • Rating: PG
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12 Christmas Wishes For My Dog4. 12 Christmas Wishes For My Dog

  • Release Date: 2012
  • Genre: Fantasy, Comedy
  • Rating: TV-G
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An All Dogs Christmas Carol5. An All Dogs Christmas Carol

  • Release Date: 1998
  • Genre: Musical, Comedy, Kids & Family
  • Rating: G
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12 Dog Days Till Christmas6. 12 Dog Days Till Christmas

  • Release Date: 2014
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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A Dog Named Christmas7. A Dog Named Christmas

  • Release Date: 2009
  • Genre: Drama
  • Rating: PG
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Little Spirit: Christmas in New York8. Little Spirit: Christmas in New York

  • Release Date: 2012
  • Genre: Fantasy, Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure9. Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure

  • Release Date: 2011
  • Genre: Fantasy, Comedy
  • Rating: PG
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The Search for Santa Paws10. The Search for Santa Paws

  • Release Date: 2010
  • Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Kids & Family
  • Rating: G
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1The 12 Dogs of Christmas1. The 12 Dogs of Christmas

  • Release Date: 2005
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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12 Dogs Of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue12. 12 Dogs Of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue

  • Release Date: 2012
  • Genre: Comedy, Kids & Family
  • Rating: PG
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A Doggone Christmas13. A Doggone Christmas

  • Release Date: 2016
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Rating: Not Rated
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A Charlie Brown Christmas14. A Charlie Brown Christmas

  • Release Date: 1965
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales15. Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales

  • Release Date: 2002
  • Genre: Comedy, Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Christmas Angel16.  Christmas Angel

  • Release Date: 2009
  • Genre: Family
  • Rating: PG
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Lost Christmas17. Lost Christmas

  • Release Date: 2014
  • Genre: Drama
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Christmas Tail18. Christmas Tail

  • Release Date: 2014
  • Genre: Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Up On The Woof Top19. Up On The Woof Top

  • Release Date: 2015
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Rating: Not Rated
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One Christmas Eve20. One Christmas Eve

  • Release Date: 2017
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Santa Buddies21. Santa Buddies

  • Release Date: 2011
  • Genre: Adventure, Kids & Family
  • Rating: G
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Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups22. Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups

  • Release Date: 2012
  • Genre: Adventure, Kids & Family
  • Rating: G
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Chilly Christmas23. Chilly Christmas

  • Release Date: 2012
  • Genre: Drama, Comedy, Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Adventures of Bailey: Christmas Hero24. Adventures of Bailey: Christmas Hero

  • Release Date: 2011
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Santa's Dog25. Santa's Dog

  • Release Date: 2011
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: G
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Nine Dog Christmas: The Movie26.  Nine Dog Christmas: The Movie

  • Release Date:
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Santa Stole Our Dog!27. Santa Stole Our Dog!

  • Release Date: Preorder December 2017
  • Genre: Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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A Puppy For Christmas28. A Puppy For Christmas

  • Release Date: 2017
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Hercules Saves Christmas29. Hercules Saves Christmas

  • Release Date: 2011
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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A Bulldog for Christmas30. A Bulldog for Christmas

  • Release Date: 2016
  • Genre: Comedy, Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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The above list are some of the most popular choices. These best Christmas dog movies didn't intrigue you? We've got more than 50 more! Keep scrolling, and you're sure to find one of the best Christmas dog movies that is just right for your family to watch.

Best Christmas Dog Movies

The Dog Who Saved the Holidays31. The Dog Who Saved the Holidays

  • Release Date: 2012
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Kipper: Let It Snow32. Kipper: Let It Snow

  • Release Date: 2004
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: TV-Y
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Benji's Very Own Christmas Story33. Benji's Very Own Christmas Story

  • Release Date: 1978
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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The Snowman & The Snowdog34. The Snowman & The Snowdog

  • Release Date: 2016
  • Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Kids & Family
  • Rating: G
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Operation Dalmatian: Holiday35. Operation Dalmatian: Holiday

  • Release Date: 2007
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Alone for Christmas36. Alone for Christmas

  • Release Date: 2013
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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A Golden Christmas: A Tail of Puppy Love37. A Golden Christmas: A Tail of Puppy Love

  • Release Date: 2010
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: G
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A Golden Christmas: The Second Tail38. A Golden Christmas: The Second Tail

  • Release Date: 2011
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Scoot and Kassie's Christmas Adventure39. Scoot and Kassie's Christmas Adventure

  • Release Date: 2013
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Christmas All Over Again40. Christmas All Over Again

  • Release Date: 2016
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: PG
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A Dogwalker's Christmas Tale41. A Dogwalker's Christmas Tale

  • Release Date: 2014
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Rating: TV-G
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Home For Christmas: A Golden Christmas42. Home For Christmas: A Golden Christmas

  • Release Date: 2013
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Golden Winter43. Golden Winter

  • Release Date: 2012
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Santa's Best Friend44. Santa's Best Friend

  • Release Date: 2013
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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A Belle for Christmas45. A Belle for Christmas

  • Release Date: 2014
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: PG
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The Christmas Shepherd46. The Christmas Shepherd

  • Release Date: 2017
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Spunky's First Christmas47. Spunky's First Christmas

  • Release Date: 2006
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Paw Patrol: Pups Save Christmas48. Paw Patrol: Pups Save Christmas

  • Release Date: 2015
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Spot: Spot's Magical Christmas49. Spot: Spot's Magical Christmas

  • Release Date: 2010
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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What-a-Mess: Christmas Mess50. What-a-Mess: Christmas Mess

  • Release Date: 2005
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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We're half way through the list of best Christmas dog movies, and here are some lesser known titles that even real movie buffs may have not seen before.

Best Christmas Dog MoviesPoochini - The Christmas Tree51. Poochini – The Christmas Tree

  • Release Date:
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: G
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The Magic of Christmas II52. The Magic of Christmas II

  • Release Date: 2012
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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A Magical Cartoon Christmas53. A Magical Cartoon Christmas

  • Release Date: 2004
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Scooby-Doo: Winter Wonderdog54. Scooby-Doo: Winter Wonderdog

  • Release Date: 2010
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Christmas with Tucker55. Christmas with Tucker

  • Release Date: 2013
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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The 3 Dogateers56. The 3 Dogateers

  • Release Date: 2014
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: TV-Y
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Shelby: A Magical Holiday Tail57. Shelby: A Magical Holiday Tail

  • Release Date: 2015
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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My Dog's Miracle (Cinnamon)58. My Dog's Miracle (Cinnamon)

  • Release Date: 2011
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: PG
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A Christmas Wedding Tail59. A Christmas Wedding Tail

  • Release Date: 2011
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: PG
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Beverly Hills Christmas60. Beverly Hills Christmas

  • Release Date: 2015
  • Genre: Fantasy, Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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101 Dalmatians61. 101 Dalmatians

  • Release Date: 1996
  • Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Kids & Family
  • Rating: G
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Look Who's Talking Now62. Look Who's Talking Now

  • Release Date: 1993
  • Genre: Romance, Comedy, Kids & Family
  • Rating: PG-13
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas63. How the Grinch Stole Christmas

  • Release Date: 2000
  • Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Kids & Family
  • Rating: PG
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Olive the Other Reindeer64. Olive the Other Reindeer

  • Release Date: 2003
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Have Yourself A Goofy Little Christmas65. Have Yourself A Goofy Little Christmas

  • Release Date: 2008
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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The Nightmare Before Christmas66. The Nightmare Before Christmas

  • Release Date: 1993
  • Genre: Fantasy, Musical, Kids & Family
  • Rating: PG
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Lady and the Tramp67. Lady and the Tramp

  • Release Date: 1955
  • Genre: Romance, Adventure, Comedy, Kids & Family
  • Rating: G
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Lassie: A Christmas Tale68. Lassie: A Christmas Tale

  • Release Date: 2006
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: PG
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Davey and Goliath's Snowboard Christmas69. Davey and Goliath's Snowboard Christmas

  • Release Date: 2005
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: G
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The Dog Who Stopped the War70. The Dog Who Stopped the War

  • Release Date: 2006
  • Genre: Foreign Films, Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • See it here

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I’ll Be Home For Christmas71. I’ll Be Home For Christmas

  • Release Date: 2017
  • Genre: Drama
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Ziggy's Gift72. Ziggy's Gift

  • Release Date: 2005
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Dot and Spots Magical Christmas73. Dot and Spots Magical Christmas

  • Release Date: 1996
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Snow Buddies74. Snow Buddies

  • Release Date: 2011
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: G
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A Dog for Christmas75. A Dog for Christmas

  • Release Date: 2015
  • Genre: Comedy, Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Darling Companion76. Darling Companion

  • Release Date: 2012
  • Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy
  • Rating: PG-13
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The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat77. The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat

  • Release Date: 2012
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: G
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What's New Scooby-Doo, Vol. 4 - Merry Scary Holiday78. What's New Scooby-Doo, Vol. 4 – Merry Scary Holiday

  • Release Date: 2004
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Scooby-Doo: 13 Spooky Tales- Holiday Chills and Thrills79. Scooby-Doo: 13 Spooky Tales- Holiday Chills and Thrills

  • Release Date: 2012
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: Not Rated
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Happiness is...Peanuts - Snow Days80. Happiness is…Peanuts – Snow Days

  • Release Date: 2011
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: G
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It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown81. It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

  • Release Date: 1992
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: G
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Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You82. Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You

  • Release Date: Pre-release 2017
  • Genre: Kids & Family
  • Rating: G
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Wow! That's a lot of the best Christmas dog movies! I know there are more than a few that I will be adding to my list. How about you?

Are there some of the best Christmas dog movies that we missed? Be sure to share your favorite canine-related holiday films in the comments below.

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Latasha Doyle is a writer, wife, and a fur mom living outside of Denver, CO. She has always been an animal lover and adopted her dogs, Clyde and Webster, in 2008. Latasha and her husband also have four cats for a complete and friendly family.