Home Alone Inspired Dog Names

If you’re not aware, there’s a dog version of Home Alone, and it’s called Alone for Christmas (its U.S. title). It hit screens as Bone Alone in other parts of the world. It’s a low-budget movie, and it’s, of course, meant to be silly, over-the-top, and even utterly ridiculous. Instead of a blockbuster, it’s known as a “mockbuster.” The star of the production is a dog named Bone, and he’s a Blue Heeler. He has a few other puppy pals to help him when his family leaves to go visit Grandma for Christmas. Bone is sad because he’ll miss the turkey dinner.

But it’s a good thing he’s around. The family alerts the postman that they’ll be leaving, and guess what? The postman is actually a burglar! Bone and his friends have to do all that they can to help save the house, the Christmas gifts, and their own lives. Good thing Bone can skateboard, and even whack people over the head with a frying pan again and again. He talks, of course, and he can even do so while holding something in his mouth. This doggo is magical, and this movie is hilarious.

It’s made as a parody, but sometimes, it strays from the original Home Alone action. But if you’re a dog lover, then you’ll appreciate the film for its inclusion of adorable canines. That’s all we need to be entertained for a bit, right? Kids will appreciate it even more. Some of the tricks Bone has up his furry sleeve happen to be quite handy (or paw-y, one might say) when trying to trap the three thieves. He scratches the deck so thin that one burglar falls through. He pours glue all over stuffed animals, and a thief finds himself covered in teddy bears and other cuddly toys. Finally, he sets up a toy train to electrocute the intruders. Wow, Bone! You’re one sneaky boy!

The film is made by The Asylum, and they’re known for movies like Sharknado. So, you get the idea. Oddly, Bone doesn’t make the cut for the cover or poster of the mockbuster. It’s pretty jarring to see the Boston Terrier photo and then to pop in the DVD and note that the main doggy is actually a Blue Heeler. Weird! But so is the rest of the production. If you enjoy a wild adventure with talking dogs, though, you’re in for a dog treat that you’ll never forget!