Christmas in Blue Dog Valley Cast and Premiere Date
Quick answer: Erin Cahill and Andrew Walker star in Christmas in Blue Dog Valley, which premieres Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel. Hallmark says it streams on Hallmark+ the next day, Sunday, Nov. 22.
It is part of Countdown to Christmas 2026 and airs the night after Our Holiday Playbook, which premieres on Friday, Nov. 20. Hallmark has listed three airings of this one so far.
Who stars in Christmas in Blue Dog Valley?
Hallmark's cast page lists two actors with one character each, and Hollywood Reporter's Countdown to Christmas lineup names the same two as stars. Neither place has announced supporting cast yet, so none is listed here.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Erin Cahill | Goldie MacKenzie |
| Andrew Walker | Cohen |
What is Christmas in Blue Dog Valley about?
Goldie is a veterinarian who works on film sets. She gives up Hollywood to buy a family-run animal clinic in Blue Dog Valley, a close-knit town that is getting ready for its Christmas season. The clinic's longtime owner, Dr. Gable, is suddenly out of town, so Goldie stays with his son Cohen, the family's black sheep because he skipped the family career in veterinary medicine.
The two start badly, and the townspeople are cool toward the newcomer. Cohen teams up with Goldie to win them over, while a mysterious dog she calls Blue keeps turning up where she needs to be. As animal and Christmas emergencies pile up, Goldie finds herself drawn to the town and to Cohen. We won't spoil how it ends.
Where was Christmas in Blue Dog Valley filmed?
Hallmark hasn't said where it was shot. Hallmark's movie, cast and About pages don't name a location, and Hollywood Reporter's lineup doesn't either. A confirmed location will go here when one appears.
When does Christmas in Blue Dog Valley air, and where can you stream it?
| Date | Eastern | Central | Airing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat., Nov. 21 | 8 p.m. | 7 p.m. | Premiere |
| Sun., Nov. 22 | 6 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Encore |
| Fri., Nov. 27 | 10 p.m. | 9 p.m. | Encore |
We read these three showtimes on Hallmark Channel's page for the movie on Monday, Oct. 26, at 11:13 p.m. KST (10:13 a.m. ET). Hallmark's daily schedule pages for those three days only show placeholder rows so far, which means the movie page is the single source for these times. They are the current listing and could still change.
Hallmark+ is on demand only and has no live channel. To watch the Saturday broadcast you need Hallmark Channel through cable, satellite or a live TV streaming package.
FAQ
What time does Christmas in Blue Dog Valley start?
8 p.m. Eastern, 7 p.m. Central, on Saturday, Nov. 21. Hallmark lists the first encore for Sunday, Nov. 22, at 6 p.m. Eastern.
Who plays Goldie and Cohen?
Erin Cahill plays Goldie and Andrew Walker plays Cohen, per Hallmark's cast page.
Is it part of Countdown to Christmas 2026?
Yes. Hallmark files it under Countdown to Christmas 2026, and Hollywood Reporter's lineup lists it on Nov. 21. Our schedule page covers the other weekends.
Sources
- Hallmark Channel: Christmas in Blue Dog Valley (premiere and encore times, next-day streaming), its cast page and About page (story)
- Hollywood Reporter: 2026 Countdown to Christmas lineup (Nov. 21 date, two stars)