Nikki, Wild Dog of the North

Nikki, Wild Dog of the North

An unsurpassed wilderness adventure of three strange friends...a rugged man, a huge bear, and NIKKI - fighting king of a majestic breed!

1961 · 74 min · ★ 6.4 · Adventure, Family

A family film about Nikki, a half-wolf, half-dog raised in the Yukon during the gold rush era. After being separated from her master, Nikki must fend for herself amidst bears, the harsh Yukon weather, and a trapper who wants her skin.

Directed by Jack Couffer · Written by Ralph Wright

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