Cute dog movie, NOT Air Bud, from the early 2000s?? : Tip of My Tongue: Backup

Cute dog movie, NOT Air Bud, from the early 2000s??

So my sister and I used to watch this movie over and over as kids. It had this super cute dog, I’m almost sure it was a golden retriever but it was NOT Air Bud. There was a part where the dog saves the day, maybe from robbers or something?? And I'm pretty sure there was a big family and a scene in the park. Can't stop thinking about it. What's that doggone movie?

Submitted 9 months ago by puppylove_2003

Not exactly early 2000s but 'Benji' had a reboot around then. Benji saves kids if I remember right. And who can forget that face, right?

9 months ago by OldeMovies

Try 'Snow Dogs' maybe? Not a retriever and more about sled dogs but there is a guy and family kinda story?

9 months ago by RandomRedditor42

Was it 'Fluke'? The dog is not a retriever, but he does save the day and there's definitely family involved. This could be it, but the breed doesn't match your memory.

9 months ago by DailyDoggos

Could it be 'Air Bud: Golden Receiver'? It’s a sequel but totally fits your park scene and robbers thing.

9 months ago by 90sKidForever

Is it 'Cats & Dogs'? Technically they save the day from evil cats, so ya never know. lol

9 months ago by CinemaTroll

Definitely sounds like 'Homeward Bound' to me too. Though if you are certain it's not that one, then maybe 'Beethoven'? That one has a St. Bernard though, not a retriever. But it's a big family, big mess, and a rescue scene.

9 months ago by MovieBuff101

omg might be thinking of 'Homeward Bound'? There are two dogs & a cat and they go on an adventure. The retriever's name is Shadow. Super nostalgic!