Question 1

How many Jack Russell terriers played Skip in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Six Jack Russell terriers, including Moose and his son Enzo, played Skip.

Question 2

Which famous TV dog played Skip in the film?

Accepted Answer

Moose, who played Skip, is best known for playing Eddie on Frasier (1993).

Question 3

What connection does the name Spit McGee have to the real Willie Morris?

Accepted Answer

Spit McGee was the name of one of Willie's cats as an adult, and his life is featured in the book "My Cat Spit McGee."

Question 4

Why did the director use Jack Russell terriers instead of smooth-haired fox terriers for Skip?

Accepted Answer

Director Jay Russell couldn't find trained smooth-haired fox terriers, so he used similar-looking Jack Russell terriers that were trained in acting.

Question 5

What is the story of My Dog Skip about?

Accepted Answer

A shy boy in 1942 Yazoo City, Mississippi, struggles to make friends until he gets a terrier puppy named Skip, who becomes beloved in the community and enriches the boy's life as he grows up.

Question 6

How many Jack Russell terriers played Skip in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Six Jack Russell terriers, including Moose and his son Enzo, played Skip.

Question 7

What other famous TV role was Moose, who played Skip, known for?

Accepted Answer

Moose, who plays Skip, is best known for playing Eddie on Frasier (1993).

Question 8

What is the name of one of Willie's friends in the movie, and what real-life connection does it have?

Accepted Answer

One of Willie's friends is named Spit McGee, which was also the name of one of Willie's cats as an adult, featured in the book "My Cat Spit McGee".

Question 9

Why did director Jay Russell use Jack Russell terriers instead of smooth-haired fox terriers for Skip?

Accepted Answer

Director Jay Russell wanted smooth-haired fox terriers but couldn't find trained ones. After difficulty with an untrained dog, he concluded they needed trained acting dogs, so similar-looking Jack Russell terriers were used.

Question 10

What is the story of My Dog Skip about?

Accepted Answer

A shy boy in Yazoo City, Mississippi in 1942 is unable to make friends until his parents give him a terrier puppy for his ninth birthday. The dog, Skip, becomes loved in the community and enriches the boy Willie's life as he grows up.

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