About Hooch

In the original Touchstone movie “Turner and Hooch”, there were 4 Dogues de Bordeaux who played Hooch, plus an uncredited pup at the end of the movie. Beasley, Barry, Vigor and Cristo. All 4 dogues were imported by Pete Curley of De Merrimack Dogue de Bordeaux and they were sold to trainer Clint Rowe. Vigor was the oldest, born in 1984, Beasley and Barry were born in 1986, and Cristo was born in 1987. The info on Wiki and IMBD is incorrect, Beasley was NOT 14 years old at death, he was 6. These dogs were utilized after the movie in a very short lived live animal act at Disneyland and were then sold.

The Disney TV series Turner and Hooch has 5 Dogues de Bordeaux who play Hooch. Here is what the Deadline article had to say about the dogues: ‘Turner & Hooch’: First Look At The Dogs That Will Play Hooch In Disney+ Reboot – Deadline

Hammer, Arnie, Cyd, Mya and Obi

ARNIE — Arnie is the most affectionate of the bunch. He’s sweet, silly and loves to make a genuine connection with humans, especially kids. His biggest strength and favorite part of the job is speaking, or “consecutive barking.”

HAMMER — Of all the pups, Hammer is the most like the “Hooch” character in real life. He’s sweet, goofy, and is the best at pulling on a leash—just like Hooch! He loves action and finds stationary, precision work uninteresting. He’s also confident and athletic, making him the best at stunts.

OBI — Obi has a long list of impressive accomplishments, including winning Best in Breed at the 2020 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, but his proudest accomplishment is being father to Cyd (also on Team Hooch). As the oldest member of the team, he is smart, focused, and a real thinker. He’s also playful and toy crazy, and loves to let out his inner puppy.

CYD — Cyd is Obi’s son, and the youngest member of Team Hooch. He excels at the stationary, precision work and he is the King of rollovers and belly ups for belly rubs. His charming nature brings out the flirty, playful side of other pups he works with on the show—both on and off camera.

MYA — Mya is the only female on Team Hooch, she’s also the smartest with the strongest work ethic. She loves her job, especially when she gets to pull everything off a table or desk. She is confident, playful, and always elicits laughter and applause.

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