Lightning (dog)
| Species | Canis lupus familiaris |
|---|---|
| Breed | German Shepherd |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1934–1938 |
| Owner | Earl Johnson |
| Parent(s) | Strongheart (grandfather) |
Lightning was a German Shepherd from a line of canine silent film stars. A grandson of Strongheart, Lightning was billed as "The Wonder Dog" and "The Marvel Dog". He began life as a runt but grew to be larger than average for the breed, and he was very intelligent. Lightning appeared in numerous movies.