by Mark Deming
synopsis
A little dog faces down some big trouble in this comedy-adventure for the family. Ping is a homeless Chihuahua, who, after being taken to the pound by a dog catcher (Lou Ferrigno), is adopted by Ethel (Shirley Jones), the owner of a chain of bakeries whose granddaughter Haley (Brooke Winn) lost her parents in an accident several months ago. Both Ethel and Haley take a shine to the little dog, and when a pair of inept crooks, Louie (Judge Reinhold) and Stu (Clint Howard), break into Ethel's home hoping to steal her fortune, they discover Ping is a guard dog whose brains and bravery make up for his small size.
characteristics
- Man's Best Friend
- Orphan
- Trashy
- Granddaughter
- Bakery
- Dog
