Beethoven is the main titular character in the Beethoven film series and the main titular protagonist in animated series. He is a St Bernard dog named after the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven. He weighs approximately 185 pounds. In the credits for the first film, he is credited as being played by a dog named Chris. However, in the second film's credits, he is credited simply as "Beethoven". As of Beethoven's 2nd, Beethoven has a girlfriend called Missy and is father to four puppies named Chubby, Dolly, Tchaikovsky and Mohawk (known simply as "Mo" in the film). In the animated series, Beethoven and other animals speak.
Personality
Beethoven is very loyal dog. He is very protective of the Newton family.
Role in the film
The film focuses on Beethoven's adoption by the Newton family: curmudgeon father George, earnest wife Alice (Bonnie Hunt), Cool Big Sis Ryce, geeky son Ted, and Cheerful Child Emily. Unbeknownst to them, however, Beethoven is an escaped would-be test animal for a lab run by Dr. Herman Varnick, a veterinarian who is stealing his customers' dogs for use in unethical experiments.
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