The 12 Dogs of Christmas
2005, English. Directed by Kieth Merrill.
This holiday tale has all the elements of a classic heartwarmer--cuddly dogs, small town spirit, and even a full-fledged Christmas pageant. Set during the meager years of the Great Depression, 12 DOGS OF CHRISTMAS follows the story of Emma, a 12-year-old who is sent to live in Doverville, a rural town, with her aunt. The town has, like the rest of the nation, fallen on lean times and seem to have lost all interest in celebrating. However, Emma manages to enlist the town's dogs into a colorful holiday pageant that reminds the inhabitants that even the Great Depression cannot ruin the spirit of Christmas.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Kieth MerrillDirector
- Jordan-Claire GreenEmma O'Conner
- Tom KempDouglas O'Conner
- Susan WoodCathy Stevens
- Adam HicksMike Stevens
- Cathy WorthingtonWoman in Furs
- Jim JackmanMelvin
- Richard RiehleMayor Noble Doyle
- Roland PelletierClerk
- John BillingsleyDogcatcher Doyle
- Bonita FriedericyAunt Delores
- Dorothy BrodesserMabel
- Michael HowardOld Jake Charles
Details
- Released
- 27 October 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kieth Merrill, Steven Paul Leiva
- Budget
- $2M
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The 12 Dogs of Christmas: quick answers
What comes after The 12 Dogs of Christmas?
Next in the series: 12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue (2012).
Is The 12 Dogs of Christmas worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The 12 Dogs of Christmas?
The 12 Dogs of Christmas runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The 12 Dogs of Christmas have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The 12 Dogs of Christmas. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The 12 Dogs of Christmas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The 12 Dogs of Christmas is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The 12 Dogs of Christmas on?
The 12 Dogs of Christmas isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The 12 Dogs of Christmas?
If you liked The 12 Dogs of Christmas, try Shiloh, Where the Red Fern Grows, Where the Red Fern Grows.
Who directed The 12 Dogs of Christmas?
The 12 Dogs of Christmas (2005) was directed by Kieth Merrill and stars Jordan-Claire Green, Tom Kemp, Susan Wood.