The Shaggy Dog (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The tale of a workaholic dad-turned-dog who finds that being man's best friend shows him the most important job - being a great dad.
Rated PG • 2006 • 1h 38m
A workaholic deputy district attorney is bitten by a magical 300-year-old dog and starts transforming into a sheepdog himself, which forces him to reconnect with the family he's been neglecting — and to expose a shady pharmaceutical lab doing cruel animal testing.
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Is The Shaggy Dog appropriate for kids?
A workaholic deputy district attorney is bitten by a magical 300-year-old dog and starts transforming into a sheepdog himself, which forces him to reconnect with the family he's been neglecting — and to expose a shady pharmaceutical lab doing cruel animal testing. Read more — free account
Content severity in The Shaggy Dog
What happens in The Shaggy Dog, moment by moment
- 0:36 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:46 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:51 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Shaggy Dog
None.
Violence and gore in The Shaggy Dog
Mild slapstick and some comic peril; a lab subplot involves animal experimentation (no graphic imagery). No real harm.
Language in The Shaggy Dog
Mild. A couple of mild words and some crude/bathroom humor.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Shaggy Dog
None of note.
Mature themes in The Shaggy Dog
Family, work-life balance, and kindness to animals. Broad, gentle family comedy with a light anti-animal-cruelty message.
Scary moments in The Shaggy Dog
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Shaggy Dog yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Shaggy Dog appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Shaggy Dog is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. A workaholic deputy district attorney is bitten by a magical 300-year-old dog and starts transforming into a sheepdog himself, which forces him to reconnect with the family he's been neglecting — and to expose a shady…
What age rating does The Shaggy Dog have?
The Shaggy Dog is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is The Shaggy Dog about?
A workaholic deputy district attorney is bitten by a magical 300-year-old dog and starts transforming into a sheepdog himself, which forces him to reconnect with the family he's been neglecting — and to expose a shady pharmaceutical lab doing cruel animal testing.
Is there sex or nudity in The Shaggy Dog?
None.
How violent is The Shaggy Dog?
Mild slapstick and some comic peril; a lab subplot involves animal experimentation (no graphic imagery). No real harm.
Is the language in The Shaggy Dog appropriate for kids?
Mild. A couple of mild words and some crude/bathroom humor.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Shaggy Dog?
None of note.
What mature themes appear in The Shaggy Dog?
Family, work-life balance, and kindness to animals. Broad, gentle family comedy with a light anti-animal-cruelty message.
How long is The Shaggy Dog?
The Shaggy Dog runs 98 minutes, directed by Brian Robbins, released in 2006.
Where can I read the full The Shaggy Dog parent guide?
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