Classic Hall-Bark Movies to Kick-off the Holiday Season
Picture this: the fireplace is crackling, snowflakes are slowly drifting by the window, decorations adorn the walls lighting up the house, and your pup curled up in a ball beside you on the couch. You turn the television on and start to search various services to find the perfect holiday movie to watch with your family! There are so many cinematic experiences to choose from, ranging from old classics to animated favorites and that one you rewatch every year. The options are endless! Here is a festive collection of films for the whole family, four-legged pals included.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Your dog stole your heart, so spend the evening watching the Grinch steal Christmas with them this holiday season! This classic movie will bring the whole family together to watch the heart-warming character of Max, the Grinch’s loving, and loyal pup. Despite Max being a mere pawn in the Grinch’s Christmas-stealing-scheme, his character is top-notch and super cute. Max also makes a fantastic reindeer, too! This Christmas film is rated PG and you can find in on Hulu.
A Christmas Story
Pour yourself a large glass of Ovaltine and cuddle up on the couch with your snuggly pup as you watch this classic family favorite. With timeless scenes, hilarious quotes, and memorable characters, you are sure to get into the Christmas spirit. You might need to cover your pup’s eyes as the neighbor dogs steal the family turkey. You would not want your fur-baby to end up on the naughty list. This Christmas film is rated PG and you can watch in on Hulu or on TBS on Christmas Day.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Charlie Brown’s loyal companion, Snoopy, knows exactly how to celebrate the holiday season! Whether he is protecting pumpkins, decorating his doghouse, or waiting for Santa, the pup is always ready to bust out a move on the piano. Pour your puppy a big bowl of Pup Corn and cuddle up with this Christmas Classic. A Charlie Brown Christmas is rated G and can be found on Apple TV.
Prep and Landing
Enjoy the night in with your pup and watch an elite team of Christmas Elves save Christmas for children everywhere! This classic Disney short shows the secret world of a team of high-tech elves known as Prep and Landing. These elves tirelessly prepare houses around the world for Santa’s visit on Christmas Eve by ensuring milk and cookies are set out, the tree is ready for presents, and no creatures are stirring. This family-friendly flick full of holiday quips and puns is available to stream on Disney Plus.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph may not seem like a holiday film to watch with your four-legged friend, but this beloved, stop-motion 1960s film features the best Christmas pup, Yukon Cornelius Musher. This small sled dog, with a group of his friends, helps Rudolph and steals the show in the process. This G-rated family-friendly ode to Santa Claus and his faithful reindeer troupe is available for purchase on several streaming services such as Amazon Prime and Apple TV.