Dog of Flanders is an anime film that premiered in spring 1997, produced by Nippon Animation.

About the production: the story comes from a other, the film runs about 102 minutes and its current status is "finished".

Its main genres are drama and slice of life, with themes such as Classic Literature, Animals, Foreign and Class Struggle.

On AniList, Dog of Flanders has an average score of 74%, a good score, and appears on 6,594 users' lists.

Set in 19th-century Belgium, this classic tale, based on the Flemish novel by Oui'da, celebrates the affectionate bond between an innocent boy and his faithful dog. The stunning animation, a masterful combination of traditional and computer-aided animation, captures the natural splendor of the Flanders countryside and recreates the spirit of this classic story that has captivated audiences world wide for more than 130 years. In fact, the popularity of The Dog Of Flanders led the local Belgian government of Flanders to dedicate a statue to Nello and Patrash in 1985, immortalizing their devotion to each other. (Source: AniDB)

Official synopsis from AniList.