Greatest American Dog

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 10, 2008
User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 9 out of 19
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  1. P
    Jul 10, 2008
    0
    I thought this was going to be like an hour long "Stupid Pet Tricks", which would have been awesome. What a let-down. Whoever came up with this concept is a moron.
  2. Renee
    Jul 24, 2008
    10
    I had to put my dog down at the end of May. I am enjoying this show and I am learning some things I could have done better with my pet. This is the only reality show I have ever watched. Just DO NOT do survivor type shows with dogs.
  3. kylekyle
    Jul 17, 2008
    0
    This show is so exaggerated and cheesy; it is the biggest waste of time ever.
  4. [Anonymous]
    Jul 19, 2008
    3
    The first episode was all about the owners. I wasn't going to watch again. The second one was more about the dogs, but I'm through with it now since they ousted the Black girl and didn't get rid of that whiner who dressed up her dog in foolish clothes, boo-hooed and intimidated the judges.
  5. DeniseD.
    Jul 29, 2008
    8
    Love the show! My Siberian Husky puppy even watches ! Learning good tips. All the dogs are trying so hard! Love Star, Tillman and Pressley. Our only whine - next season could they please feel bad for the viewing public (and puppy) ears and get contestants with normal voices???
  6. JoeM.
    Jul 31, 2008
    3
    Personality Photo contest about the owners and had nothing to do with which dog is the best! Too many dumb trials/test and the panel stinks! They need to start all over and put together a real contest. All the dogs are great but can't say the same for some owners and the producer!
  7. JimmyC.
    Jul 30, 2008
    0
    I think the judges are too cruel and the person who made it didn't really think about showing what dogs and owners really should do together.
  8. M.A.
    Aug 24, 2008
    9
    I get a kick out of this show. Dog people usually have a hard time relating to humans and do much better with dogs. It has been interesting to see each owner and dog work out the problems as the show has progressed. I think the judges are a bit stuck on themselves tho.
  9. DevonC.
    Jul 11, 2008
    2
    Two for the dogs--Zero for the unlikeable owners.
  10. Dee
    Jul 26, 2008
    2
    it could be a total success if created by dog owners like myself...email me I own the son of Elvis who stars the sunsilk outine commercial. He is a complete joy, cute and very funny. email me at: jake12048@yahoo.com. Pics at; http://www.myspace.com/jakesworld124 Can send more pics.... Dee (Jakes owner)

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Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    60
    The dog-and-owner interplay ranges from the awesome and comic to the cringe-worthy.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Ray Richmond
    40
    This series turns out to be far less than the sum of its parts, with the human egos far surpassing the stupid pet tricks in terms of relevance and screen time. And that’s wholly unfortunate.
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  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    75
    If you are a dog person, have I got a show for you. It's like dog camp but done as a reality show, Greatest American Dog.
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