Which Dogs Died in Eight Below
In the film Eight Below, two sled dogs named Old Jack and Dewey die during the Antarctic rescue mission. They are shown being left behind after their injured handler is evacuated.
Which Dogs Survived Eight Below
Six sled dogs survive the ordeal in Eight Below. The surviving dogs are Max, Maya, Truman, Buck, Shadow, and Shasta, and they are eventually rescued by their former handler.
Real Dogs and Story Background
The film is inspired by a true story of Antarctic sled dogs left behind during a harsh winter. For more details on the real expedition and the dogs involved, see the Wikipedia entry on Eight Below.
