The Clutter Family

The tragic Clutter family, portrayed through the book and film, 'In Cold Blood' were once in the decade or so before the tragedy, a thriving farm with numerous businesses, including breeding sheepdogs. A neighbor bought a puppy for their son, Denny and he loved the dog. (If you've not read 'In Cold Blood' or seen the classic with Robert Blake, you really should.)

Later, Denny and his family, plus the dog, moved to L.A. where a teenage Denny took an interest in acting and become hugely successful as Dennis Hopper.

Source -'Hopper' by Tom Folsom.