Terry (November 17, 1933 – September 1, 1945) was a female Cairn Terrier performer who appeared in many different movies, most famously as Toto in the film The Wizard of Oz (1939). It was her only credited role, though she was credited not as Terry but as Toto. She was owned and trained by Carl Spitz.
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What kind of dog was in The Wizard of Oz?
Toto From Carpet-Wetter To Film Icon: How Terry The Terrier Became Toto Terry starred alongside Judy Garland in a career-defining role: Toto in The Wizard of Oz. But before that, she had to conquer an embarrassingly weak bladder.25-Aug-2014
What breed of dog was Dorothy dog in Wizard of Oz?
Cairn Terrier The Cairn Terrier, is a hardy, intelligent and energetic breed that is often considered to be the oldest of the Terrier types. Originating from the Islands of Scotland, they rose to prominence when one was used as Dorothy's dog, Toto, in the world-famed movie The Wizard of Oz.13-Aug-2019
What does the dog in The Wizard of Oz represent?
Toto: a small dog that seems to go unnoticed, it is Toto who reveals what a fraud the Wizard is. It is thought that Toto also represents average Americans.07-Sept-2009
Was the dog in The Wizard of Oz supposed to be a dachshund?
The dog in The Wizard of Oz was originally supposed to be played by a Dachshund named Otto, however, the studio thought there was still too much pre-war tension and replaced Otto with a Norwich terrier. This is one of the original still shots from the movie.
What happened to Toto the dog?
Terry died at age 11 in Hollywood on September 1, 1945, and was buried at Spitz's ranch in Studio City, Los Angeles. The grave was destroyed during the construction of the Ventura Freeway in 1958. On June 18, 2011, a permanent memorial for Terry was dedicated at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.
Is Toto a Yorkie?
Frank Baum's book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz depict Toto as what some say seems to be a Yorkie. The assumption makes sense, considering the breed was popular at the time and that the illustrator W.W. Denslow owned one. We will never know for sure, but we are certain that in the movie, Toto is played by a Cairn Terrier.
What do the flying monkeys represent?
Winged Monkeys. According to some writers, the Winged Monkeys of Oz represent Native Americans in the West in the late 1800s. Baum himself had clear attitudes toward American Indians and some of his earlier writings about Indians are very similar to his descriptions of the Winged Monkeys found in Oz.