Deze selectie van kerstfilms biedt voor ieder wat wils – van hartverwarmende verhalen tot spannende avonturen en humoristische momenten. Ze zijn perfect om te ontspannen in de kerstperiode en de unieke band tussen mensen en honden te vieren. Maak het gezellig, pak een kop warme chocolademelk en geniet van deze feestelijke films met je dierbaren en je harige vriend.
Tip: Plan je een filmavond maar wil je dat je hond tussendoor een wandeling krijgt? Boek een dog sitter in your area en geniet zorgeloos van de kerstklassiekers.
1. The Search for Santa Paws (2010)
- Plot: In this heartwarming story, adorable puppy Paws travels to New York to help save Christmas. Paws joins some new friends and together they try to bring back the Christmas spirit.
- Why watch? A real family film full of adventure, magic and, of course, lots of dogs.
2. An All Dogs Christmas Carol (1998)
- Plot: Deze animatiefilm is een hondversie van Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” De honden proberen Carface, een gemene hond, te laten inzien wat de ware kerstgedachte is.
- Why watch? A playful and musical approach to the classic Christmas story, starring dogs!
3. A Dog Named Christmas (2009)
- Plot: A sweet boy with an intellectual disability is trying to convince his family to adopt a dog for the Christmas season.
- Why watch? This is a touching story about the special bond between humans and dogs, perfect for the holidays.
4. Christmas with Tucker (2013)
- Plot: The film follows a young boy who goes through a difficult time after losing his father, and builds a bond with a dog named Tucker.
- Why watch? A warm film that is about friendship and coping with grief, with Tucker providing great comfort.
5. The 12 Dogs of Christmas (2005)
- Plot: A girl helps a small town in the 1930s save dogs and advocates for their rights, even at a time when dogs are banned.
- Why watch? Historic and Christmassy at the same time, this story is both heartwarming and inspiring.
6. Santa Buddies (2009)
- Plot: In this film, Air Bud's puppies experience a magical Christmas adventure. Together with Puppy Paws, they try to save Christmas by restoring faith in the Christmas spirit.
- Why watch? A film full of humor and cuteness starring a group of canine friends.
7. Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure (2011)
- Plot: Beethoven, the famous Saint Bernard, helps Santa when an elf accidentally loses a magic bag of toys.
- Why watch? Beethoven brings a lot of chaos and humor to this funny and adventurous Christmas movie.
8. A Dogwalker's Christmas Tale (2015)
- Plot: A young woman is given the responsibility of walking a dog and discovers a plan to close a dog shelter. Together with a dog lover, she tries to save the shelter.
- Why watch? For those who like romantic comedies, with a touch of dog love and Christmas spirit.
9. Puppy Star Christmas (2018)
- Plot: An adorable group of puppies prepare for a Christmas musical, but face a plan to ruin Christmas.
- Why watch? Zingende puppy’s, kerstmuziek en een avontuur vol grappige momenten. Een vrolijke film voor jong en oud.
10. Lady and the Tramp (1955, Disney+ 2019 Remake)
- Plot: This classic love story revolves around the stray dog Tramp and the cocker spaniel Lady. Although not purely a Christmas movie, the story begins and ends with a cozy Christmas setting.
- Why watch? A timeless classic that fits beautifully into the Christmas season because of its romantic atmosphere and beautiful animation.
Plan je een winteruitje of familiebezoek? Regel op tijd een cat sitter at home or pet sitter, zodat jouw viervoeter ontspannen thuis kan blijven terwijl jij van de feestdagen geniet.