Ethan Montgomery

Ethan Montgomery is a fictional character appearing in the 2017 film A Dog's Purpose, from which he serves as the deuteragonist and the overreaching protagonist of its 2019 sequel A Dog's Journey. He is portrayed by Dennis Quaid, KJ Apa, and Bryce Gheisar.
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== Biography ==
He is a young boy who rescues a feral puppy from the pound and names him Bailey. Ethan and Bailey quickly become inseparable, and Bailey becomes Ethan's faithful companion through all of life's ups and downs.
As the story progresses, Bailey is reincarnated multiple times, but he always remembers his past lives and his purpose, which is to be with Ethan. In his later lives, Bailey becomes Ellie, a police dog, and Tino, a beloved family pet.
Eventually, Bailey is reincarnated as a St. Bernard/Australian Shepherd mix puppy named Buddy and finds his way back to Ethan, who is now an old man living on his grandparents' farm.
Ethan and Buddy have reunited, and Ethan finally recognizes that Buddy is the same dog he loved as Bailey many years ago. Ethan finds happiness and companionship once again, and Buddy fulfills his ultimate purpose by bringing joy and love to Ethan's life.
==Appearances==
*A Dog's Purpose (2017)
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Category:Male characters
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Category:Characters portrayed by Dennis Quaid
Category:Characters portrayed by KJ Apa
Category:Characters portrayed by Bryce Gheisar
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