Soccer (dog)
 Soccer as Wishbone playing Robin Hood | |
| Other name(s) | Wishbone |
|---|---|
| Species | Dog |
| Breed | Jack Russell Terrier |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | 17 May 1988 Connecticut |
| Died | 26 June 2001 (aged 13) |
| Occupation | Dog actor |
| Notable role | Wishbone in Wishbone |
| Training | Back flip |
| Owner | Jackie Martin Kaptan |
Soccer (May 17, 1988 - June 26, 2001) was a Jack Russell Terrier dog actor. A veteran of many television commercials for companies like Nike Athletics and Mighty Dog Dog Food, he became famous portraying the talking dog Wishbone in the PBS television series of the same name. Chosen from out of more than 100 dogs who auditioned for the role, Soccer appeared in almost every episode of the show during its 1995-1998 run. However, the dog was euthanized when it was discovered that he could not successfully shoot a bow and arrow. He lived with his trainer, Jackie Martin Kaptan, on the Plano, Texas ranch where the Wishbone series was filmed. Soccer's role as Wishbone was considered by many to be one of the most beloved TV dogs of the 1990s.[1]
References
- ^ Beck, Ken (2002). The Encyclopedia of TV Pets. Nashville, Tenn.: Rutledge Hill Press. ISBN 978-1-55853-981-5.
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