What dog is beethoven?

Beethoven co-stars Nicholle Tom as Ryce Newton, Christopher Castile as Ted Newton, Sarah Rose Karr as Emily Newton, Stanley Tucci as Vernon, Oliver Platt as Harvey, and Dean Jones as Dr. Herman Varnick. Joseph Gordon-Levitt made his film debut as Student #1. The dogs featured in the film were owned and trained by Eleanor Keaton. read more

Directed by Brian Levant. With Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Dean Jones, Nicholle Tom. A slobbering St. Bernard becomes the center of attention for a loving family, but must contend with a dog-napping veterinarian and his henchmen. read more

The breed of dog in the movie "Beethoven" was a Saint Bernard. Saint Bernard dogs are large dog breeds that are powerful but also kind and gentle. While their coats have some variations in coloring, the dog in "Beethoven" was white with brown markings. read more

The movie spawned 5 sequels (Beethoven’s 2nd (1993), Beethoven’s 3rd (2000), Beethoven’s 4th (2001), Beethoven’s 5th (2003), and Beethoven’s Big Break (2008). they are also currently filming Beethoven Saves the Day (2011 / 2012 release). Karl Lewis Miller, Carol Riggins, and Melinda Eichberg (uncredited) were the dog trainers on the set. read more