Pick of the Litter

2019 • 80 minutes

About this movie

Meet Patriot, Potomac, Primrose, Poppet and Phil... bred to one day bring independence, companionship, and joy to the visually impaired. This is a dog-umentary with serious pedigree, being described as "the most joyous film of the year" by critics. 'Pick of the Litter' follows this litter of puppies from the moment they are born to becoming Guide Dogs. 'Pick of the Litter' will melt your hearts following these pups through an intense two-year odyssey as they train to become dogs who are responsible to protect their blind partners from harm.

Ratings and reviews

A touching documentary about how dogs are raised and chosen for working with the blind. Being disabled in any way can be a very big disadvantage in life, but having dogs trained in this way to help, be it hearing dogs for the deaf, guide dogs for the blind, or dogs for epilepsy. This service should be available for all disabled people who need it.

Such a lovely documentary, showing the hardships the trainers have to go through. Lots of shots of the puppies growing up through to their different handlers. Thumbs up 👍