Pick of the Litter

Pick of the Litter

Training begins the moment they're born.

Directed by Dana Nachman, Don Hardy Jr.

Produced by KTF Films

201981 min7.4 / 10

A heartwarming documentary following puppies' journey to becoming guide dogs, celebrating growth, purpose, and the bonds between humans and animals.

Follows a litter of puppies from the moment they're born and begin their quest to become Guide Dogs for the Blind, the ultimate canine career. Cameras follow these pups through a two-year odyssey as they train to become dogs whose ultimate responsibility is to protect their blind partners from harm.

Questions people ask

  • Is Pick of the Litter easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 99% of films.

  • Does Pick of the Litter end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is Pick of the Litter scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Pick of the Litter violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Pick of the Litter sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

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There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity74

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Surprise81

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Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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