The 12 Dogs of Christmas

The story

This holiday tale has all the elements of a classic heartwarmer--cuddly dogs, small town spirit, and even a full-fledged Christmas pageant. Set during the meager years of the Great Depression, 12 DOGS OF CHRISTMAS follows the story of Emma, a 12-year-old who is sent to live in Doverville, a rural town, with her aunt. The town has, like the rest of the nation, fallen on lean times and seem to have lost all interest in celebrating. However, Emma manages to enlist the town's dogs into a colorful holiday pageant that reminds the inhabitants that even the Great Depression cannot ruin the spirit of Christmas.

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12 Dogs of Christmas Collection

In release order

This film

The 12 Dogs of Christmas

2005

12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue

2012

Cast

J Jordan-Claire GreenEmma O'Conner T Tom KempDouglas O'Conner S Susan WoodCathy Stevens A Adam HicksMike Stevens C Cathy WorthingtonWoman in Furs J Jim JackmanMelvin R Richard RiehleMayor Noble Doyle R Roland PelletierClerk J John BillingsleyDogcatcher Doyle B Bonita FriedericyAunt Delores D Dorothy BrodesserMabel M Michael HowardOld Jake Charles

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M Mindy SterlingMrs. Walsh K Kapri MerrillMrs. Clancy E Eric LutesCoach Cullimore A Alisha MullallyMiranda T Travis T. FloryDenny Doyle C Carl ZurhorstBully Boy #1 M Matthew McPhersonBully Boy #2 R Robert ChapmanEditor A Alan DayStorekeeper J Jerry WalkerWhitesides A Adam LawsonHollow Cheek Man W William ClarkButcher H Heidi WebsterLucy Stark K Kevin MerrittRailroad Worker E Emma KragenSalvation Army Caroler C Cynthia McDonnellSalvation Army Caroler C Chris BurnsSalvation Army Caroler E Earl W. InmanDog Fight Man