Undoubtedly, the main star of the film “Mask”, which rivets to the audience’s screen for more than two decades is Canadian-American comedian Jim Carrey, but the highlight of the picture is rightfully call the fervent dog of the hero. The name of the protagonist is Stanley Ipkiss, and the name of the dog in the movie “Mask” is Milo (short form named Miles) .Pesik so organically fit into the plot of the film, making funny scenes are even funnier and sad ones are more touching that It is impossible not to note his acting data. And what is the breed dogs from the movie “Mask”? This will be discussed in the article.
What breed of dog starred in the movie “Mask”?
Any viewer who has ever seen the comedy “Mask” about a charming gentleman in a canary suit with a green physiognomy, for sure drew attention to how professionally the main dog behaves the hero in the frame: clings to the doorknob with a dead grip, takes off up behind a flying rubber saucer, helps out his master Ipkissa from captivity, executing commands. And in the role of Milo really starred dog actor nicknamed Mus, who participated in filming comedy pictures and earlier. But the real glory to Milo Mus came precisely after the release of the painting “Mask”. By the way, actor Jim Kerry was so used to Muse Terrier during the filming that he later started a pet of just such a breed. The name of the breed from the movie “Mask” – Jack Russell Terrier, but not a mongrel, as was sometimes said about Milo ignorant people. Why was the dog preferred of this breed? First, it’s worth mentioning that these small hunting dogs are inherently very active and mobile. In addition, they obedient and not used to showing their bad mood when Need to work. Moreover, seemingly quite serious jack Russell Terriers very cute, as if grown puppies. So which dog starred in the film “Mask” is now clear. And what is interesting about these beautiful animals?
Features of the breed from the movie “Mask”
Terriers like Milo were bred in the UK at the dawn of XIX centuries. Blood flows in the blood of modern jack russell Fox Terriers, Beagles, Greyhounds, Corgi. Destination Jack Russell in the past was considered a burrow hunt for animals of medium and small size. Today, they are often purchased as companion dogs for active people with enough time for pet walking. The appearance of these dogs is simple: 25-30 cm height, 5-6 kg of weight, flat head tapering to the tip of the nose, elongated body, strong neck, medium length strong limbs. The ears jack russell usually hanging, but able to lift when the slightest rustle. The nose of the dogs is always black, medium in size. Eyes small, almond-shaped, very smart. The coat is soft or coarse, mostly white, but black marks present or brown-red tint (such a color a dog from the movie “The Mask.”) The nature of jack russell is controversial. One side, they are very attached to the owner and they do not need another society. FROM the other – these dogs are still hunters that cannot be treated as to soft toys. They have self-esteem and can, for example, snap back when the owner’s child has crossed the line during the game (grabbed the dog by the ear, tossed in the air). Besides Jack Russell is able to conflict with a dog whose weight passes for a couple of dozen kilos. All such terriers are very mobile, love games, communication. They should never be placed in street aviary, depriving them of participation in the life of the owner’s family and long walks. With proper education, a puppy of this breed will grow peppy, cunning, skillful and fearless pet. If you teach dog obedience and commands from time to time, and even more so to limit the animal in movement, from Jack Russell will grow real home monster smashing furniture, wires, shoes of the owner, and even trying to cling to an objectionable guest at home, and even in the owner. Enough indefatigable nature of jack russell is compensated partly trivial care: only a couple will be enough for the owner comb out dog hair with a stiff brush once a week. Even in molting time from jack russell you will not wait for the abundance of falling out wool. The life span of these small dogs is enough high – 12-16 years old. Terriers boast good health, although some individuals sometimes experience motor problems system (joint dysplasia, arthritis) and with vision (cataract, glaucoma).
Who should use the dog from the movie Mask?
Despite the cute look of the dogs, like Milo from the Mask, some people should not have dogs of this breed. Before, how to get an animal, you should think about the following фактах:
- “Малогабаритные” джек-расселы требуют такого же активногоwalking, like large dogs. Constantly keep the animal in four walls will not work;
- If there are other dogs in the house with a difficult dominant character, Jack Russell can easily not get along with them. Besides Moreover, jack russellas are quite jealous, that is why they can have skirmishes with other pets;
- Jack Russels are hunters, therefore even without training they will be arrange catching cats, rodents, if they are not weaned from this with early age. If the house has, say, a guinea pig, a dog from the first days of being in the house, you need to teach what to touch a rodent is not allowed;
- This doggie a priori should not be made very elderly, lazy or busy people who can’t give the dog proper physical activity;
- These dogs love to raise a loud bark if something guarded or angry (hunting instincts again affect) therefore, they may not be suitable for people who love silence;
- Jack Russell girls are usually calmer and more affectionate than boys of the same breed. Males are usually hyperactive, very fearless;
- Jack Russell dogs (if well-bred) are capable to stand not only for themselves, but also for their owners. Of course they will not be able to cause serious harm due to the modest size, and to drive away the dog, which had adhered to the owner, was quite tough for them;
- Best of all, if the owner of Jack Russell will be with character, then is moderately strict, but fair. Connivance, excessive pity and lack of education will make the puppy uncontrollable an adult who, thanks to irrepressible energy, will behave disgusting.
The price of the breed from the movie “Mask”
The price of these cute miniature puppies of the breed from the movie “Mask” starts at about 15,000 rubles, although the doggie is undocumented You can buy cheaper – up to 10,000 rubles. Puppies from the titled parents of the brid-class, and especially the shu-class from breeding nurseries will cost much more – from 30,000 to 50,000 rubles.
