Terry (dog) Terry (dog) Terry (November 17, 1933 – September 1, 1945) was a female Cairn Terrier performer who appeared in 16 different movies, most famously as Toto in the film "The Wizard of Oz" (1939). It was her only credited role, though she was credited not as Terry but as Toto. She was owned and trained by Carl Spitz. Terry, born in the midst of the Great Depression, was trained and owned by Carl Spitz. Her first film appearance was in "Ready for Love" (1934) which was released on November 30, 1934, roughly one month before her first major film appearance,
Almost a Gentleman (1939 film) A-I. The film was released on March 31, 1939. The film was released in the U.K. under the title "Magnificent Outcast". "The Film Bulletin" did not speak highly of the film, calling it "feeble", and of "negligible entertainment value". The magazine claimed the plot and acting were both amateurish with "practically nothing to offer". "Variety" also did not give the film a positive review, calling it "dull" and saying the only saving grace for the film was the performance of Ace. The National Board of Review selected the film as one of its picks for suitability for both family and