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The John Wick franchise is likely known for 3 things by now; Keanu Reeves being back, Keanu Reeves Training Regime, and dogs.

The John Wick franchise is likely known for 3 things by now; Keanu Reeves being back, Keanu Reeves Training Regime, and dogs. Its strange to think that a series of action films that have done so well critically and financially are equally as popular with people that go nuts for high-octane tightly choreographed gun-fu action sequences, and lovers of canine companions.

Dogs have been so centric to the John Wick films that theyve acted as motivation for Wicks revenge, helped him in his recovery, and even kicked ass alongside their human co-stars. With that in mind, its no surprise that there are many dog-related factoids pertaining to Mr.Wick and his films, that many fans have yet to discover. Here are a few.

Who is the pitbull in John Wick 3?

This was definitely the case while filming the third John Wick in New York, when the animal actor Cha Cha who plays Wick’s pitbull, picked a fight with a horse.

10 John’s Dog Almost Survived

Across three films John Wick has had two faithful four-legged companions, in both franchise sequels John Wick: Chapter 2 and John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum, John is joined by a yet to be named pitbull. Originally though, Wick owned a beagle named Daisy, left to him by his deceased wife who was tragically murdered spurring the events of the first film.

Arguably, the death of Wicks pup was the thing that made John Wicks unending revenge kill-streak relatable, but originally distributors at Thunder Road told the films directors “You kill the dog, you alienate the audience, and the movies done.” Obviously, Leitch and Stahelski disagreed.

What dog does John Wick have?

John re-entered his secret society of professional mercenaries in 2014’s John Wick when his new puppy, a beagle named Daisy, was infamously killed in a home invasion.

FAQ

Why did John Wick take the pitbull?

John re-entered his secret society of professional mercenaries in 2014’s John Wick when his new puppy, a beagle named Daisy, was infamously killed in a home invasion.

What dog breed is in John Wick 3?

At the ending of John Wick, Wick is seen entering an animal shelter to heal his wounds from his fight with Viggo. During this, he takes a pit bull from the kennels. Unlike Sophia, Wick doesn’t let the dog into combat nor trains it to fight. The dog doesn’t have a name and is only referred to as “Boy” or “Dog”.