Benji

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Created by Joe Camp Species Dog Last appearance Benji: Off the Leash! Played by Higgins, Benjean		Portrayed by Higgins, Benjean Creator Joe Camp First appearance Benji

Gender Male (Higgins)Female (Benjean) Movies and TV shows Benji the Hunted, Benji, Benji - Zax & the Alien Prince, For the Love of Benji, Benji: Off the Leash! Similar Lassie, Spuds MacKenzie, Toto, Poochie, Odie

Benji is the name of a dog who has been the focus of several movies from 1974 through the 2000s. It is also the title of the first film in the Benji franchise.

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The eponymous canine character is a small, lovable mixed-breed dog with an uncanny knack for being in the right place at the right time, usually to help someone overcome a problem.

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Joe Camp is the creator and director of the Benji films. The first dog to play Benji was a shelter dog named Higgins, trained by Frank Inn. Later, Higgins' offspring Benjean took over the role for a few films.