The Ugly Dachshund1966The Ugly Dachshund
1966
A young married couple's quiet home is turned upside down when the wife's prize dachshunds are joined by a clumsy Great Dane puppy who thinks he's one of them. As Brutus grows, so does the chaos, and so do the husband-and-wife squabbles over whose dog is to blame.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
A gentle comedy of a young married couple and their dogs. Marriage is shown with affection and humor, with quarrels that end in quick apologies.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Champagne drinking, and a husband tells his wife to "shut up" during a spat; he apologizes and the film treats it as wrong. Nothing else of note.
The Ugly Dachshund (1966)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why did Brutus think he was a dachshund?
- What did Mark and Fran argue about, and how did they make up?
- Which dog was your favorite?
- What was the funniest scene?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 7+: champagne drinking and teasing about being drunk; a marital spat with "shut up"; no violence.
Trailer
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The Ugly Dachshund (1966)
DVD · July 6, 2004
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