At Cannes, the dogs steal the show

It’s been a dog’s life at this year’s Cannes Film Festival — or should that be the Canine Film Festival?

Since the 77th edition's opening day, human actors have shared the limelight with their canine co-stars on and off the red carpet, kept secure by the perky sniffer dogs that dart around the press ladder and tripods ahead of every premiere.

It all started with Messi, from last year's Palme d'Or winner "Anatomy of a Fall" and the reigning Palm Dog champion. He was first out when the festival opened last Tuesday...