Biography
Name: Portia de Rossi
Birth Name: Amanda Lee Rodgers
Height: 5' 7 1/2"
Sex: F
Nationality: Australian
Birth Date: January 31, 1973
Birth Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Profession: actress
Education: Melbourne University, Melbourne, Australia (majored in Law)
Husband/Wife: Mel Metcalf (documentarian; divorced)
Relationship: Francesca Gregorini (musician; born on August [read more]
By constantio, May 17, 2008, 135 views, No Comment
The film features a truly international cast of dogs and a variety of breeds - Dobermans, German Shepherds, Chihuahuas, Poodles, Pugs, Chinese Cresteds, a French Bulldog, a St. Bernard, a Labrador, a Border Terrier, a Dachshund, a Boston Terrier, a Yorkie, a Beagle, a Dalmatian, a Border Collie, a Pomeranian, a Bichon and a Pekingese. Some were found at rescues in Los Angeles and Mexico--some were seasoned Hollywood dogs. Half of them understand Spanish, half of them understand English.
In addition to more than 200 dogs of various breeds, the film features appearances by many different types of animals, including snakes, pigeons, coyotes and a mountain lion, plus two virtual animals--a rat and an iguana.
"Rusco," the Chihuahua tapped for head hound PAPI, was rescued from a shelter. It was his big ears and great expression that attracted the filmmakers to the part-Chihuahua, part-mutt mix. Rusco has since found a permanent home at his trainer's seven-acre ranch outside of L.A. Today, he hangs out with his new canine brothers and sisters and awaits his next big Hollywood role.
