Life Is Ruff (2005)

Calvin Wheeler is a scheming 13-year-old boy with everything going for him, except for an original issue of his precious comic book collection. When a prized show-dog chases him down while skateboarding one day, his owner inadvertently convinces him to adopt and train a dog of his own. However the only one available, is an uncouth stray Labrador/St. Bernard-mix named Tyko from a local animal shelter, who proves to be more than anybody can handle.

Cast (29)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Kyle Massey

Calvin Wheeler

Kay Panabaker

Emily Watson

Mitchel Musso

Raymond Figg

Carter Jenkins

Preston Price

Mark Christopher Lawrence

Calvin's Dad

Ali Durham

Kate

Judith Moreland

Calvin's Mom

I

Ibrahim Abdel-Baaith

Rondel

Yolanda Stange

Rondel's Mother

S

Sierra Squires

Young Girl

B

Ben Hammond

Boy

C

Cameron Jones

Dishwasher

Cory McMillan

A.C. Officer #1

M

Magarin Lee Hobson

Leonard

E

Emmit Cannon

Thrash

E

Eric Deng

Miles

K

Kelly Coombs

Julie

S

Sean Sekino

Simon

Dan Larsen

Mr. Dudley

K

Kelly Stevens

Billy

J

Janice Knickrehm

School Librarian

Joel Bishop

Chuck

Heather Beers

Holly

R

Reb Fleming

Dog Show Official

T

Teri Cowan

Head Judge

J

Jansen Davis

Older Reporter

K

Kelly Chapman

Young Reporter

M

Michael Todd Behrens

Father

Chester the Chihuahua

Chester (uncredited)

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