It was refreshing to watch a good documentary on something from the lighter and brighter side of the world.
Most good documentaries these days focus on the negative and somewhat dark aspects of life, but this film is the total opposite and will put a smile on everyone's face at some stage of the film.
The average person understands the importance of guide dogs in society, but the rigorous training and caring needed by different handlers is unknown to most people. So it was interesting to watch and learn how these animals are raised to help our blind people.
I recommend this film to anyone and everyone. If you despise dogs, then maybe don't watch it. But for everyone else, this film is a winner.
18 Reviews
Doggy Tale
billcr127 December 2018
Who doesn't love dogs??? This DOGumentary is one of my ten best films of the year. Five Labs are shown from birth to twenty months as they go through a rigorous training program fro Guiding Eyes for the Blind. My personal favorite was Phil. On average only about half of the dogs make it to become guide dogs. You will laugh and you will cry as you get to know each dog and its' unique personality. The caretakers are secondary to the lovable canines. This is a great movie for the whole family.
Not all dog movies are worth seeing, but this one is...
asc8524 December 2018
I know that there are many people who love dogs so much, that just about any movie they see on this topic, they love. I beg to disagree, and I would give examples of Marley and Me, Megan Leavey, and the six part documentary streaming on Netflix that is simply called "Dogs" as not worth seeing. But if you like or love dogs, I just can't see how you couldn't love this picture. It is probably one of my 10 best movies of 2018.
The film is tight and moves quickly, and is an easy watch at one hour and 20 minutes. One of the highest compliments I can give for a movie like this is that if it was two hours long instead of 80 minutes, I probably still would have thoroughly enjoyed it. But at 80 minutes, it keeps you wanting more, and that's what you want a film like this to make you feel.
The film is tight and moves quickly, and is an easy watch at one hour and 20 minutes. One of the highest compliments I can give for a movie like this is that if it was two hours long instead of 80 minutes, I probably still would have thoroughly enjoyed it. But at 80 minutes, it keeps you wanting more, and that's what you want a film like this to make you feel.
Great movie, compelling story, well filmed
ambynyc25 February 2018
Took my 7 yr old daughter to see this film at the Boulder Film Festival today and really enjoyed it. The film follows a litter of 5 puppies from their birth at the breeding center at Guide Dogs for the Blind. From there we follow the dogs through their first weeks at the kennel, to the puppy raisers who begin their training, and the people they meet along the way. We were really connected with the dogs and seeing who made it through the initial training, and who was "career changed" for one reason or another. The audience couldn't hold back their applause for the dogs who made it through the more rigorous training program to become working dogs. I was emotional at the end of the film, watching the blind people meeting and training with their new guide dogs. Wonderful film about a great program!
So much heart
vickits17 September 2018
A loveable dogumentary
eddie_baggins16 October 2019
As cute, light and fluffy as the very puppies it first introduces us to, Pick of the Litter is a sure fire winner for fans of our four legged friends, even if its surface look examination of the life of 5 guide dogs in training won't provide any deep revelations or lasting impressions.
Directed by documentary film-making duo Don Hardy and Dana Nachman, Litter quite literally places us into the very beginnings of the lives of guide dogs in training Potomac, Primrose, Phil, Patriot and Poppet, as we follow their various journeys over 2 years as the group are rigorously trained and evaluated to become guides, of which only the very best of the best make it.
At a brisk and constantly moving 70 minute run-time, Litter doesn't allow us to spend too much time getting to know these adorable and differently natured pooches, who experience life with volunteer foster careers, experienced trainers and eventually their owners who rely on them to traverse the world around them, but there's no doubt that most viewers will fall head over heels for these smart pups who act as a perfect example of why so many regard dogs as man's best friend.
Hardy and Nachman do a great job of staying out of the way of the story and allowing it to transpire before our very eyes and the film even becomes thrilling in the way in which we slowly tick off the groups "Career Changers" and begin to cull down the group to only the smartest of the smartest, while the dogs varying personalities ensure that there is going to be some loved fan favourites that evolve into caring and considerate helps.
With the cuteness overload of our furry friends, Litter also thankfully has some intriguing human characters that reinforces the special bond between dogs and humans that gives Litter a strong beating heart, with tears of happiness likely to be part of the parcel when watching this film.
Seeing what a dog can do to some someone's life, whether it be through being their trusted guide and companion through to becoming simply a best friend to someone dealing with such traumatic issues as PTSD or depression is a life affirming thing and Litter will ensure that you walk away from it with a fresh appreciation of what dogs can bring to our sometimes traumatic world and how these seriously smart animals can fill the void that no other living thing can provide us.
Final Say -
There's no deep life lessons to be found here but Pick of the Litter is the perfect feel good antidote and a lovingly shot examination of man's best friend. A must-watch for dog lovers and a joy for the rest of us, this dogumentary will cause you to give two paws up.
3 ½ nipped noses out of 5
Directed by documentary film-making duo Don Hardy and Dana Nachman, Litter quite literally places us into the very beginnings of the lives of guide dogs in training Potomac, Primrose, Phil, Patriot and Poppet, as we follow their various journeys over 2 years as the group are rigorously trained and evaluated to become guides, of which only the very best of the best make it.
At a brisk and constantly moving 70 minute run-time, Litter doesn't allow us to spend too much time getting to know these adorable and differently natured pooches, who experience life with volunteer foster careers, experienced trainers and eventually their owners who rely on them to traverse the world around them, but there's no doubt that most viewers will fall head over heels for these smart pups who act as a perfect example of why so many regard dogs as man's best friend.
Hardy and Nachman do a great job of staying out of the way of the story and allowing it to transpire before our very eyes and the film even becomes thrilling in the way in which we slowly tick off the groups "Career Changers" and begin to cull down the group to only the smartest of the smartest, while the dogs varying personalities ensure that there is going to be some loved fan favourites that evolve into caring and considerate helps.
With the cuteness overload of our furry friends, Litter also thankfully has some intriguing human characters that reinforces the special bond between dogs and humans that gives Litter a strong beating heart, with tears of happiness likely to be part of the parcel when watching this film.
Seeing what a dog can do to some someone's life, whether it be through being their trusted guide and companion through to becoming simply a best friend to someone dealing with such traumatic issues as PTSD or depression is a life affirming thing and Litter will ensure that you walk away from it with a fresh appreciation of what dogs can bring to our sometimes traumatic world and how these seriously smart animals can fill the void that no other living thing can provide us.
Final Say -
There's no deep life lessons to be found here but Pick of the Litter is the perfect feel good antidote and a lovingly shot examination of man's best friend. A must-watch for dog lovers and a joy for the rest of us, this dogumentary will cause you to give two paws up.
3 ½ nipped noses out of 5
Accurate story of the challenges, joys and heartbreaks of raising a guide dog puppy
tcraigjohnson10 July 2018
My wife, our Guide Dog puppy, and I saw this film at the San Jose film festival. We've been sitting and raising puppies for just over two years. This is a highly realistic view of what it takes to raise one of these miracles and how serious a job it has to be. We both went through at least three tissues.
We both give it two thumbs up and our puppy gave it four paws up. Must see movie.
We both give it two thumbs up and our puppy gave it four paws up. Must see movie.
The Furry Leading the Blind in Pick of the Litter
BlueFox9422 September 2018
Warning: Spoilers
(Originally published on the Impacting Culture blog)
"Yes, a cane can help, but it's not as great as a fuzzy face with a wet nose." - Janet Gearhart, featured client of Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB)
Potential spoilers below
When I was a child, out and about in public, I remember the excitement of possibly getting away with petting any dogs that I came across. Yet for some reason, there were certain canines I learned at once were off-limits - specifically the ones dressed in tight, brightly-colored vests and equipped with a bar handle of sorts. If I was not chastised by an adult first for approaching these dogs, then I would recall feeling confused, even disappointed, that these dogs were so calm and docile compared to the more fun members of their species.
Over time, one learns to respect and get used to the sudden presence of a guide dog in any setting - church, restaurants, even the bus. It becomes somewhat taken for granted by those with functioning eyesight that these canine companions keep their blind owners from walking into traffic or falling down a stairwell. After watching Don Hardy, Jr. and Dana Nachman's modest and lighthearted documentary Pick of the Litter, my admiration for these furry creatures has now increased a hundredfold.
Five adorable Labrador puppies enter the world at the Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) center in San Rafael, CA. As the "P" litter, the three males are named "Potomac", "Patriot", and "Phil", while the two females are named "Primrose" and "Poppet". Bred to one day bring independence, companionship, and joy to blind people waiting in line throughout the country, the next twenty months will become quite eventful for these five rascals. After their first two months at GDB, volunteer "raisers" continue nurturing the puppies. Veteran or first-timers, the "raisers" will struggle to reconcile with the fact that these are not their pets and that they must return them to GDB in ten months, when the real training begins. As cute as the five rapidly-growing dogs remain, the tough GDB employees cannot and will not overlook the slightest hints in the dogs of restlessness or distraction from shiny objects or other animals. GDB will not hesitate to "career change" (GDB jargon for "cut") any canine candidates from the program.
After all, only the best will make the cut.
Pick of the Litter begins with a brief montage of how past guide dogs have saved the lives of their owners, including Salty and Roselle from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (Much kudos to editors Hardy, Jr.; Nachman, and Jacob Stein for blurring the clip of the second plane crash, both for consideration of the content as well as how sadly recognizable that footage is for many.) However, Pick of the Litter does not center on their exploits. Rather, the 81-minute documentary is part-education course and part-condensed reality competition series. Feel-good and instructional to a fault, Pick of the Litter will benefit those who have little to no knowledge of the rigorous training undertaken by guide dog candidates.
Perhaps the biggest insight derives from how seriously GDB takes their job. As one employee remarks early on, anywhere between all and none of the members of "P" litter could graduate. A candidate's one unshakable impulse can mean the difference between the life and death of their handicapped owners. GDB "career changes" some graduates who struggle to meet expectations in the first few weeks or months with their owner. It amused the audience behind me whenever the canines made the occasional stumble in their five crucial final tests or when the graphic of "P" litter dogs still in the running came up to indicate which dog has just been "career changed". The viewers' enjoyment and the frustration of the "raisers" and expert trainers at these developments made for fascinating contrasts, perhaps akin to how the vast majority of human males are called to the married life while only a select few are called to the ordained life. For GDB employees and those affiliated with them, guide dog might as well constitute the highest calling for all canines.
2017 showcased both the role of dogs in the military (Megan Leavey) and across human lives in general (A Dog's Purpose, still underrated). 2018 has gone further: Director Albert Hughes took on the origins of human and canine companionship in Alpha (a surprising gem). With Show Dogs, director Raja Gosnell and co. thankfully failed to bring back the early 2000s and unintentionally drew great controversy as they threw a talking police dog into the demanding and posh world of dog shows. Modern cinema auteur Wes Anderson made canines the stars and scapegoats in Isle of Dogs, his masterful fusion of political conspiracy, coming-of-age adventure, and all things Japan. Finally, the documentary Pick of the Litter has reminded us all that while most of the dogs that pass by on the street think everything of their humans, there are those select furry quadrupeds - clad in vests and equipped with bar handles - to whom their humans entrust their very lives.
To all guide dogs, in lieu of vocalized praise and a thorough belly rub, we spiritually bid a most hearty, "Who's a good boy? Who's a good girl? You are!"
(Parental Note: Though Pick of the Litter has not been rated by the MPAA, this critic assures all readers that, apart from a non-bloody yet explicit live birth of a puppy towards the beginning, the documentary is appropriate for all audiences.)
R.N.B.
"Yes, a cane can help, but it's not as great as a fuzzy face with a wet nose." - Janet Gearhart, featured client of Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB)
Potential spoilers below
When I was a child, out and about in public, I remember the excitement of possibly getting away with petting any dogs that I came across. Yet for some reason, there were certain canines I learned at once were off-limits - specifically the ones dressed in tight, brightly-colored vests and equipped with a bar handle of sorts. If I was not chastised by an adult first for approaching these dogs, then I would recall feeling confused, even disappointed, that these dogs were so calm and docile compared to the more fun members of their species.
Over time, one learns to respect and get used to the sudden presence of a guide dog in any setting - church, restaurants, even the bus. It becomes somewhat taken for granted by those with functioning eyesight that these canine companions keep their blind owners from walking into traffic or falling down a stairwell. After watching Don Hardy, Jr. and Dana Nachman's modest and lighthearted documentary Pick of the Litter, my admiration for these furry creatures has now increased a hundredfold.
Five adorable Labrador puppies enter the world at the Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) center in San Rafael, CA. As the "P" litter, the three males are named "Potomac", "Patriot", and "Phil", while the two females are named "Primrose" and "Poppet". Bred to one day bring independence, companionship, and joy to blind people waiting in line throughout the country, the next twenty months will become quite eventful for these five rascals. After their first two months at GDB, volunteer "raisers" continue nurturing the puppies. Veteran or first-timers, the "raisers" will struggle to reconcile with the fact that these are not their pets and that they must return them to GDB in ten months, when the real training begins. As cute as the five rapidly-growing dogs remain, the tough GDB employees cannot and will not overlook the slightest hints in the dogs of restlessness or distraction from shiny objects or other animals. GDB will not hesitate to "career change" (GDB jargon for "cut") any canine candidates from the program.
After all, only the best will make the cut.
Pick of the Litter begins with a brief montage of how past guide dogs have saved the lives of their owners, including Salty and Roselle from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (Much kudos to editors Hardy, Jr.; Nachman, and Jacob Stein for blurring the clip of the second plane crash, both for consideration of the content as well as how sadly recognizable that footage is for many.) However, Pick of the Litter does not center on their exploits. Rather, the 81-minute documentary is part-education course and part-condensed reality competition series. Feel-good and instructional to a fault, Pick of the Litter will benefit those who have little to no knowledge of the rigorous training undertaken by guide dog candidates.
Perhaps the biggest insight derives from how seriously GDB takes their job. As one employee remarks early on, anywhere between all and none of the members of "P" litter could graduate. A candidate's one unshakable impulse can mean the difference between the life and death of their handicapped owners. GDB "career changes" some graduates who struggle to meet expectations in the first few weeks or months with their owner. It amused the audience behind me whenever the canines made the occasional stumble in their five crucial final tests or when the graphic of "P" litter dogs still in the running came up to indicate which dog has just been "career changed". The viewers' enjoyment and the frustration of the "raisers" and expert trainers at these developments made for fascinating contrasts, perhaps akin to how the vast majority of human males are called to the married life while only a select few are called to the ordained life. For GDB employees and those affiliated with them, guide dog might as well constitute the highest calling for all canines.
2017 showcased both the role of dogs in the military (Megan Leavey) and across human lives in general (A Dog's Purpose, still underrated). 2018 has gone further: Director Albert Hughes took on the origins of human and canine companionship in Alpha (a surprising gem). With Show Dogs, director Raja Gosnell and co. thankfully failed to bring back the early 2000s and unintentionally drew great controversy as they threw a talking police dog into the demanding and posh world of dog shows. Modern cinema auteur Wes Anderson made canines the stars and scapegoats in Isle of Dogs, his masterful fusion of political conspiracy, coming-of-age adventure, and all things Japan. Finally, the documentary Pick of the Litter has reminded us all that while most of the dogs that pass by on the street think everything of their humans, there are those select furry quadrupeds - clad in vests and equipped with bar handles - to whom their humans entrust their very lives.
To all guide dogs, in lieu of vocalized praise and a thorough belly rub, we spiritually bid a most hearty, "Who's a good boy? Who's a good girl? You are!"
(Parental Note: Though Pick of the Litter has not been rated by the MPAA, this critic assures all readers that, apart from a non-bloody yet explicit live birth of a puppy towards the beginning, the documentary is appropriate for all audiences.)
R.N.B.
A great family movie. Such a sweet story that you just fall in love with.
rannynm28 August 2018
Pick of the Litter is such an adorable movie. It has an amazing topic that not many people know about, so you are not bored. It's a great family movie with all of the cute dogs. Pick of the Litter follows such a sweet storyline that you just fall in love with all of the dogs and their journey through many different homes.
Pick of the Litter follows a litter of puppies from the moment they are born through their journey to become Guide Dogs for the Blind. The "P" litter has to go through two years of training with many different owners to train them on their journey to become Guide Dogs. But only the pick of the litter will get the chance to become Guide Dogs.
This documentary is such a feel good movie. There are some moments that bring tears to your eyes. When my family and I watched the movie, it was fun for us to guess which dogs would pass the tests and become Guide Dogs. All the dogs are so cute and the relationships the dogs go through with their trainers and finally when they get paired with their official owners, is very emotional. The five dogs in the litter are Patriot, Potomac, Phil, Primrose and Poppet. All the dogs have such unique personalities. My favorite out would have to be Patriot because he has a lot of different trainers and he has so much energy. He has the biggest personality. He also ends up with such a sweet family and really helps the family he's with. The movie has so much for people of all ages. The charming dogs are enjoyable for everyone and the story they tell is delightful and sends a great message.
The message The Pick of the Litter sends is that dogs go through a lot of work to become Guide Dogs and, even if they don't become one, they still bring joy to whomever owns them. I recommend this film for ages 8 to 17. There is so much to learn about the training Guide Dogs go through and this film has lots of things for kids to learn. I give it 5 out of 5 stars, because it has such a great topic and the dogs are super adorable.
By Dariana Alvarez, KIDS FIRST Film Critic.
Pick of the Litter follows a litter of puppies from the moment they are born through their journey to become Guide Dogs for the Blind. The "P" litter has to go through two years of training with many different owners to train them on their journey to become Guide Dogs. But only the pick of the litter will get the chance to become Guide Dogs.
This documentary is such a feel good movie. There are some moments that bring tears to your eyes. When my family and I watched the movie, it was fun for us to guess which dogs would pass the tests and become Guide Dogs. All the dogs are so cute and the relationships the dogs go through with their trainers and finally when they get paired with their official owners, is very emotional. The five dogs in the litter are Patriot, Potomac, Phil, Primrose and Poppet. All the dogs have such unique personalities. My favorite out would have to be Patriot because he has a lot of different trainers and he has so much energy. He has the biggest personality. He also ends up with such a sweet family and really helps the family he's with. The movie has so much for people of all ages. The charming dogs are enjoyable for everyone and the story they tell is delightful and sends a great message.
The message The Pick of the Litter sends is that dogs go through a lot of work to become Guide Dogs and, even if they don't become one, they still bring joy to whomever owns them. I recommend this film for ages 8 to 17. There is so much to learn about the training Guide Dogs go through and this film has lots of things for kids to learn. I give it 5 out of 5 stars, because it has such a great topic and the dogs are super adorable.
By Dariana Alvarez, KIDS FIRST Film Critic.
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wynne-120 December 2018
First, an assumption: you will only watch this film if you are a dog lover...
With that in mind, PICK OF THE LITTER has an advantage over many other films. THE CUTENESS FACTOR! The old warning "never work with children or with ANIMALS" comes to mind here. Fortunately this is not a drama or a comedy, though there are elements of both. And the humans that are part of the story are not movie stars worried about being upstaged, so no one is offended.
PICK OF THE LITTER is a "dogumentary" about a litter of five puppies born into training as service dogs for the blind. It is typical for MAYBE only one dog to meet the rigorous standards that must be met. Herein lies the drama of the film. Who will make the cut? Which dog will you root for?
The personalities of the pooches as they learn and grow are distinct and of course, in each case, completely lovable.
The best thing about PICK OF THE LITTER is we get an up close look at how guide dogs are trained. The love and patience that the handlers and foster parents display is inspiring. The dogs are challenged but never stressed. They are evaluated by qualified, impartial adjudicators who make the hard decisions, such as when to relocate a dog to a different foster home (and the considerable impact this can have on the humans).
Other fascinating bits include the special bond between the dogs and their eventual owners. These beautiful animals serve us in so many ways just as pets, let alone as specially trained guides.
Coming on the heels of the news that a retired police dog in the U.S. was put up for adoption rather than kept by his former handler, PICK OF THE LITTER is a reminder of how much we, as humans, owe these loyal to the death creatures who touch our lives in so many heart-warming and important ways. It is devastating to think that once upon a time, retired military and police dogs were simply euthanized when they got older...
But such considerations are beyond the world of this wonderful documentary. PICK OF THE LITTER is a beautiful, educational, inspiring film made with love, appreciation and plenty of glue-like dog slob to hold it all together.
Ten arfs out of ten.
With that in mind, PICK OF THE LITTER has an advantage over many other films. THE CUTENESS FACTOR! The old warning "never work with children or with ANIMALS" comes to mind here. Fortunately this is not a drama or a comedy, though there are elements of both. And the humans that are part of the story are not movie stars worried about being upstaged, so no one is offended.
PICK OF THE LITTER is a "dogumentary" about a litter of five puppies born into training as service dogs for the blind. It is typical for MAYBE only one dog to meet the rigorous standards that must be met. Herein lies the drama of the film. Who will make the cut? Which dog will you root for?
The personalities of the pooches as they learn and grow are distinct and of course, in each case, completely lovable.
The best thing about PICK OF THE LITTER is we get an up close look at how guide dogs are trained. The love and patience that the handlers and foster parents display is inspiring. The dogs are challenged but never stressed. They are evaluated by qualified, impartial adjudicators who make the hard decisions, such as when to relocate a dog to a different foster home (and the considerable impact this can have on the humans).
Other fascinating bits include the special bond between the dogs and their eventual owners. These beautiful animals serve us in so many ways just as pets, let alone as specially trained guides.
Coming on the heels of the news that a retired police dog in the U.S. was put up for adoption rather than kept by his former handler, PICK OF THE LITTER is a reminder of how much we, as humans, owe these loyal to the death creatures who touch our lives in so many heart-warming and important ways. It is devastating to think that once upon a time, retired military and police dogs were simply euthanized when they got older...
But such considerations are beyond the world of this wonderful documentary. PICK OF THE LITTER is a beautiful, educational, inspiring film made with love, appreciation and plenty of glue-like dog slob to hold it all together.
Ten arfs out of ten.
Get ready to fall in love!
The_Boxing_Cat4 October 2018
Finally a documentary that isn't an infomercial
Iluvcleanfunnymovies9 December 2020
This film is worthy of your time! I had no idea the work and training that went into a seeing-eye dog.
It is so touching, have Kleenex at the ready. You will cry. You'd have to be pretty heartless not to cry. A wonderful film!
a Cute, yet Must See Documentary
sandlot199221 July 2021
All around good documentary
Hallelujah28918 April 2019
"Pick of the Litter" is a story of five Labrador puppies following their journeys from birth to young adulthood as various amateur puppy raiders and guide dog training experts whether any of the dogs have what it takes to be the seeing eyes for the blind. The puppies will be tested for focus, intelligent disobedience, as well as response times and general disposition.
Only three hundred of every five hundred puppies become guide dogs, and in this documentary you see how this litter of five is whittled down and for what reason and at what stage. The dogs that "career change" (a polite way of saying being cut) go on to become breeders if they have excellent bone structure and demeanor, or pets, or even unofficial PTSD companions as in the case of one rowdy but lovable dog, Patriot.
"Pick of the Litter" is both a dog story and a human story as you see how each of the various people involved in the guide dog raising and training process become attached to the animal and have to go through a grieving process each time they let go. As in the case of more experienced puppy raisers, they may have to grieve ten times. Other puppy raisers have more severe disappointments when they feel like they are failing in their raising or have to let go of their Labrador puppy prematurely.
"Pick of the Litter" is an excellent documentary with a great range of amateurs and experts involved, with good attention to the feelings involved as well as to to the pacing of the story and the overall narrative, which feels complete as the story finishes with one of the puppies we had seen at birth (Primrose) herself become a mother at the guide dog institution. Fulfilling story and also cute, with lots of puppy whining and belly rubs. If you have ever wanted a puppy you will for sure want one again after watching "Pick of the Litter."
No strong areas for improvement. Just an all around good documentary.
Only three hundred of every five hundred puppies become guide dogs, and in this documentary you see how this litter of five is whittled down and for what reason and at what stage. The dogs that "career change" (a polite way of saying being cut) go on to become breeders if they have excellent bone structure and demeanor, or pets, or even unofficial PTSD companions as in the case of one rowdy but lovable dog, Patriot.
"Pick of the Litter" is both a dog story and a human story as you see how each of the various people involved in the guide dog raising and training process become attached to the animal and have to go through a grieving process each time they let go. As in the case of more experienced puppy raisers, they may have to grieve ten times. Other puppy raisers have more severe disappointments when they feel like they are failing in their raising or have to let go of their Labrador puppy prematurely.
"Pick of the Litter" is an excellent documentary with a great range of amateurs and experts involved, with good attention to the feelings involved as well as to to the pacing of the story and the overall narrative, which feels complete as the story finishes with one of the puppies we had seen at birth (Primrose) herself become a mother at the guide dog institution. Fulfilling story and also cute, with lots of puppy whining and belly rubs. If you have ever wanted a puppy you will for sure want one again after watching "Pick of the Litter."
No strong areas for improvement. Just an all around good documentary.
FANTASTIC, ENTERTAINING, EDUCATIONAL, HEART WARMING
bmiller593 November 2021
I CANNOT believe some of the scores and comments, but I guess everyone views things with different sets of optics.
I don't know where to start in reviewing Pick Of The Litter. Showing the birth of the litter and telling us the audience not all of these Labs would graduate as a guide dog didn't prepare me for what was illustrated.
The writers/producers did a thorough job showing us all the steps to get to being a guide dog, and for those puppies who underwent a "career change" well let's just say my emotions ebbed and flowed.
One reviewer rated Pick Of The Litter a 4 and said it was "cute." Are you kidding me? Did we see the same movie?
Being from the Bay Area and driving thru San Rafael, I witnessed first hand the dogs being trained. My father who lived in San Rafael and I would take his Wiemerunner for walks downtown and wstched in amazement all the wonderful dogs that were being trained.
If you haven't seen Pick Of The Litter, you have to see it. Be prepared to have all your senses come alive.
BRAVO!!!!!!!
I don't know where to start in reviewing Pick Of The Litter. Showing the birth of the litter and telling us the audience not all of these Labs would graduate as a guide dog didn't prepare me for what was illustrated.
The writers/producers did a thorough job showing us all the steps to get to being a guide dog, and for those puppies who underwent a "career change" well let's just say my emotions ebbed and flowed.
One reviewer rated Pick Of The Litter a 4 and said it was "cute." Are you kidding me? Did we see the same movie?
Being from the Bay Area and driving thru San Rafael, I witnessed first hand the dogs being trained. My father who lived in San Rafael and I would take his Wiemerunner for walks downtown and wstched in amazement all the wonderful dogs that were being trained.
If you haven't seen Pick Of The Litter, you have to see it. Be prepared to have all your senses come alive.
BRAVO!!!!!!!
Excellent for all ages!
lnaylor-012242 February 2020
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