Dug's Special Mission

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Dug's Special Mission is a 2009 animated short film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is a spin-off from the feature film Up and features the character Dug, a talking dog. The short was directed by Ronnie del Carmen and was included as a bonus feature on the Up home media release.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The story takes place before Dug meets Carl Fredricksen and Russell in Up. Dug is on a mission to capture the exotic bird Kevin for his master, Charles Muntz. However, Dug's fellow dogs, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma, are not fond of him and give him a series of tasks designed to keep him away from the bird. Despite their efforts, Dug's good-natured clumsiness inadvertently helps him succeed in his mission.

Characters[edit | edit source]

Dug: A golden retriever who can speak using a special collar.
Alpha: The leader of the dog pack.
Beta: A Rottweiler and one of Alpha's subordinates.
Gamma: A Bulldog and another of Alpha's subordinates.
Kevin: A large, colorful bird that Dug is tasked with capturing.
Charles Muntz: The antagonist of Up and the master of the dog pack.

Production[edit | edit source]

Dug's Special Mission was directed by Ronnie del Carmen, who also worked as a story supervisor on Up. The short film was produced by Pixar Animation Studios, known for their high-quality animation and storytelling. The voice cast includes Bob Peterson as Dug, Delroy Lindo as Beta, and Jerome Ranft as Gamma.

Release[edit | edit source]

The short film was released on November 10, 2009, as part of the Up DVD and Blu-ray release. It was also included in the Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 2.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Dug's Special Mission received positive reviews for its humor and heartwarming story. Fans of Up appreciated the additional backstory for the character of Dug.