In a quirky, comedic style, the film follows several eccentric dog owners as they prepare for and travel to the prestigious Mayflower Dog Show. Each group of owners brings their own unique personalities and oddball traits, creating a tapestry of over-the-top characters. We meet Gerry and Cookie Fleck, an endearing yet hapless married couple from Florida with their Norwich Terrier, Winky. Sporting two left feet, Gerry is perpetually planning for contingencies while Cookie has a past that brings colorful interruptions from old flames. Meanwhile, yuppie couple Meg and Hamilton Swan obsess over their Weimaraner, Beatrice, which they treat like a human child, revealing their neurotic tendencies. The pair’s peculiar quirks and obsessive mannerisms only add to the absurdity.

Additionally, we are introduced to Sherri Ann and her Standard Poodle, Rhapsody in White, supported by her wealthy yet clueless husband and a high-strung dog handler with a contentious rapport. Add to the mix the flamboyant Scott and Stefan, who enter their Shih Tzu, and the stoic fly fisherman Harlan Pepper with his Bloodhound, and the stage is set for a melange of hilarity. As the event progresses, the interactions between these outlandish characters and their canine companions amplify the comedic tension, making every moment leading up to the competition an uproarious and entertaining journey.