the bitch "Gidget" has passed away.
Yes -- though voiced by a man, the dog was actually a girl.
On of the biggest dog scandals since it was learned that Lassie was a boy!
The dog is credited with the growing affection amongst the public for the breed. While always considered a 'pocket pet', the commercials which were full of humor and cute shots of the dog lead to an increase in the sales of the breed prompting breeders & breed clubs to put out information of not only the good things about the breed but also warnings about the breeds downside.
The move is not uncommon for breed clubs who see a movie come out which seems to glorify their breed ... the Siberian Husky and Malamute Clubs of America did it after "Snow Dogs" & "Eight Below" and the Golden Retriever club did it after the releases of "Air Bud" and "Marley & Me", there was even a statement put out by the German Shepherd club after the rash of K9 cop films of the 1990's ....
Gidget RIP ... you will be remembered not just for "Yo Quiro Taco Bell" but also for all you have done for your breed thru education.
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