I saw it many years ago, and its responsible for me getting Irish ...LOL.............it was sad, very sad in places, and tears were shed....but from memory it had a very happy ending........
Big Red is a good gift for Xmas, happy end. Likewise Jim Kjelgaards books Big Red, Outlaw Red and Irish Red. Another tip White Star, A dog on the Titanic written by Marty Crisp (published 2004) who was inspired by Kjelgaard.