Movies like Top Dog

Air Bud is a heartwarming tale of a talented sports-playing Golden Retriever who befriends a young boy. While more family-oriented than Top Dog, it still depicts the special human-animal bond and has a similar feel-good factor.

Snow Dogs is a comedy about a Miami dentist who inherits a pack of sled dogs and has to learn the ropes of dog sledding in Alaska. Although more family-oriented, it shares the theme of an unexpected human-dog partnership, as seen in Top Dog.

The Shaggy Dog involves a transformational twist with a man finding himself periodically turning into a sheepdog. While it stretches into the realm of fantasy, the comedic elements and focus on canine characters could appeal to the same audience as Top Dog.

In Turner & Hooch, a tidy detective adopts a slobbery Dogue de Bordeaux as they embark on a mission to solve a murder. The film revolves around the odd-couple relationship, similar to Top Dog, and delivers both heart and humor.

In Beverly Hills Chihuahua, a pampered Chihuahua from Beverly Hills finds herself lost in Mexico and must rely on new friends to find her way back home. Like Top Dog, the movie includes humor and adventure with a lovable canine lead.

K-9 features a police officer who teams up with a drug-sniffing German Shepherd to fight crime. Like Top Dog, this buddy cop film blends action with comedic moments and showcases the bond between a cop and his loyal canine partner.

See Spot Run features a mailman who unexpectedly ends up taking care of a fugitive FBI agent's dog. The film offers a blend of action and comedy with a dog on the run, echoing elements that fans of Top Dog might enjoy.