Baxter (1989)

"Beware of the dog who thinks!" warns the title card of the black-humored, near-horror cult favorite Baxter (1989). The title character of this French curiosity is a pugnacious, philosophical bull terrier who simply cannot figure out the human race. We know this because, throughout the film, we hear Baxter's thoughts. When one owner dares to impugn Baxter's dignity by trying to share a bath with him, he pushes her down a flight a stairs. The next couple who takes in Baxter dares to have a baby, which the uppity mutt plans on disposing of in a pool. When that doesn't work, Baxter gets shipped off to a young kid who worships Hitler. At first he likes this new owner who shouts commands at him. Ultimately, though, Baxter must be his own beast. Along the way in this dog's life, Sabrina Leurquin's right chest croissant will get you howling.