Who adopted Max from the Grinch?

His owner, Janelle Derouen, adopted him from a Louisiana sugar cane farmer in 1983. In August 2009, The Telegraph reported that Max had veterinary records proving his age and that at 29 he was the world’s oldest living dog.

Was Max in the Grinch a rescue?

Max was actually played by six different dogs, and all were mixed-breed shelter rescues. The two lead dogs were Kelly and Chip—with Kelly doing most of the stunts—and the other four were Topsy, Stella, Zelda, and Bo.

Who is Max in the Grinch?

Max is the dog and companion of The Grinch, debuting as the secondary antagonist in the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Max is also a prominent character in the television special, the film adaptation, and the musical adaptation (See The CGI Version of Max).

Is Max from the Grinch a dachshund?

In the 2000 live-action film starring Jim Carrey, Max is played by six different mixed-breed dogs. All were rescued from shelters. In the 1966 animated film, his long muzzle looks similar to that of a Beagle, and his long body shape is reminiscent of a Dachshund.

Was Max abused in The Grinch?

It seems equally implausible that Max was a stray that just happened to wander all the way up to the Grinch’s hermit lair overlooking Whoville, a place, by the way, in desperate need of an extreme home makeover. However it happened, one thing is clear: Max puts up with some serious abuse.

What did The Grinch tie on Max’s head?

Grinch (Jim Carrey) ties an antler to his dog Max’s head when he disguises himself as Santa Claus to rob the Whos on Christmas Eve. The lightweight antler is made of resin and includes a duel screw fitting at the base used to attach to a strap that would hold it in place.