Spike (dog) Spike (dog) Spike (1952-1962) was a lop-eared yellow Mastador (Mastiff/Labrador Retriever mix) and a dog actor best known for his performance as Old Yeller in the 1957 Disney film of the same name co-starring Tommy Kirk, Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, and Kevin Corcoran. Spike was rescued as a pup from a shelter in Van Nuys, California and became the pet and pupil of animal trainer Frank Weatherwax. Spike also appeared as Patrasche in 20th Century Fox's "A Dog of Flanders" with Donald Crisp and David Ladd in 1959 and as King in the 1956 film, "The She-Creature". In 1961, Spike
A Pig-Boy and His Dog a SPECIAL goodnight to those of you just tuning in for Home Improvement!" Taking a shot at the show being canceled. A Pig-Boy and His Dog "A Pig-Boy and His Dog" is the 13th episode of "The Critic". This was the final episode to air on ABC (the series later transferred to FOX). After seeing a cynical reproduction of Pinocchio, Jay finds a puppy in the streets whom he takes home and names "Tiny". Meanwhile, Jay's mother, Elanor, is worrying her life has gone to waste. After very futile attempts, Jay says she should write a book. She does, and