[boy] Yes! Wake up, girl. We're going to the races!
[dog barking]
[announcer] Ladies and Gentlemen!
The race you have all been waiting for!
[man] Alright, kiddo. What is it you want for your birthday?
-[boy] I was thinking' a dog. -[man] Dog?
[boy] I wanna enter my dog in the race.
[woman] How much would you take for that dog?
[boy] She's not for sale.
She made it in three...
[man] Indiana? We can't afford to go to a dog race in Indiana!
[boy] I think Shelly hurt her leg. Please help her.
[woman] Fast little friend is a bit of a pushover.
[man] I don't trust this Ms. Merryweather woman.
[woman] I don't race for the money, I race for the dignity.
[man] And you got his name because he had a birthmark.
[boy] Just like the one Shelly has!
[man] May the best wiener win and the rest roast!
[dogs barking]
[barks]
Hey, Shelly. What do you think?
[whimpers]
[barks]
Really wish I knew what you were thinking.
Good morning!
Ready for the big day?
As ready as I'll ever be.
Hey, I'm really sorry that we had to cancel going to the Internationals, bud.
I know how much that meant to you.
I know how much this means to you.
Yeah, well, we're starting a family.
Sort of a race in itself, right?
That's a race?
[chuckles] Well, more like a marathon.
You know, I'm sad about missing the Internationals,
but I'm happy that you're happy.
Well, I'll be happy if she says yes.
She will.
Alright, well, go get your brother and sister up.
I gotta get going.
Alright, you kids be good while I'm gone.
-[Danny] We will. -No fighting.
-[barks] -[Bridget] We'll play nice.
-[Phil] And get to bed on time. -[Skip] I'll get them to bed.
Yeah, that goes for you, too.
[Skip] Mm-hmm.
You guys sure you're okay with this?
Bringing Melanie officially into the family?
She became a part of this family the second she stood up for Shelly.
Alright, cool. Alright, well, as soon as she gets moved in
and this feels real, then I'm sure everything will be fine.
No, it'll be better than fine. It'll be awesome!
[chuckles] Am I over doing it?
Yes. Go. Before she changes her mind.
Alright. This will be simple. Go to Paris, propose,
she says yes, we come back here and she lives with us. Forever.
-Nervous? -No.
[whimpers]
Yes.
It's okay, Dad. You've got us to get you through it.
-Alright, well, I love you guys. -Love you, too.
Aunt Jenny is gonna be here tomorrow
and she's gonna cook for you guys for a couple of days
and take care of you, alright? Be good for her.
Relax. We've got it.
[chuckles] Alright.
-I mean it, please. -[Danny] We will.
[all] Bye!
-[Bridget] Good luck! -[Phil] See ya!
Well, Dad has officially left us alone to fend for ourselves.
I know. Isn't it great?
[Skip] Hey, love will make you do crazy things.
I still can't believe he's going to propose the same week as the Internationals.
It's the only week he could take off. You know that.
Well, um... since I'm in charge now,
there's gonna be no more talking about wiener dog races, okay?
That's like, all I have to talk about.
Alright, well... go clean your room!
What?
Relax, I'm just kidding. Go clean my room.
Ha ha.
Here, girl, have some Canine Caviar.
[door bell rings]
You're so lucky, your food's already made.
I know it's good,
but it'll still be there when you get back.
Danny Jack?
Um, yes.
Is it true Shelly will not be racing in this year's Internationals?
[sniffing]
Come on kid, just give me a sound bite.
[sighs] [Shelly growls]
It's true.
It's not what I wanted.
It's not what we wanted.
But it's bigger than just us.
This has to do with our whole family.
I can't say what our Dad's doing right now
because it's a surprise.
But we're happy for him.
We're also really sad to be--
Quitting. Is something wrong with Shelly?
Has Shelly not been working out?
Tell me, really. Is something wrong with the dog?
Hey, what do you think you're doing?
Are you Skip?
You can't just walk on our property and roll cameras.
Get outta here! Come on.
But I wanna be a movie star!
Goodbye.
Will Shelly be racing next year?
[sighs]
[Danny] Who's on our lawn?
It's just the neighbor girl.
She is so weird.
Here you go. Here you go.
Wow. You cooked this?
I thought you didn't know how to cook.
Relax. Dad made it before he left.
-Oh. -I thought so.
Your cooking usually comes out of a box.
And includes the directions "just add water".
You better eat up too, girl.
Can we take Shelly on a walk after dinner?
Ooh, do you think we'll see any more reporters? How's my hair?
I don't know, how's mine?
Hey!
You two can go on a walk but no more talking about wiener dog races, okay?
-Okay. -[barking]
You're lucky you can't talk. Skip is so mean.
Okay, the only one that should be giving me puppy dog eyes, is Shelly.
'Cause she is a puppy dog.
I don't need a guilt trip from either one of you, okay?
Now eat.
What if we go to the Internationals?
You know, just for a little bit.
Danny! Just for a little bit?
The races are like thousands of miles away.
Yeah, but--
Never, ever thought I'd be saying this,
but I'm with Skip on this one.
No more talking about wiener dog races.
I mean, at least for today.
Unless we see more reporters, of course.
Really, how is my hair?
There you are! I've been looking for you everywhere.
-Judge Brown. -What have you done?
-What's going on? -You have withdrawn from the race.
You're not going to the Wiener Dog Internationals?
We can't go. Our Dad's on his way to propose to Melanie.
Ugh! Those two and their blatant disregard for the rules!
Oh, this is bad. This is very, very bad.
Wait, are you upset because you won't have a U.S. racer?
Well, it's not we won't have a racer, it's who we will have if you two don't race.
Can't Handshake go in our place?
Or one of the other dogs that placed in the Nationals?
Does anyone read the rules, except me?
No! That's not how it works!
Just as the Nationals have a rulebook, right,
now, so do the Internationals.
But the International rulebook is much bigger and thicker
and longer and harder and much more cumbersome for me to understand.
Mainly because it's composed of 37 different languages,
and I don't speak Swahili that well.
So, who will go in our place then?
-Mrs. Merryweather. -She was disqualified!
Oh, for the Nationals, yes. But this is the Wiener Dog Internationals.
-They are two separate organizations. -What's the difference?
One ends in an "N," the other ends in an "I".
But isn't a race a race?
[sighs] Little Bo Bridget, you obviously have never been to the Internationals.
It's not just a race.
No, it's the motherload grand dame of all races.
I must speak to your father. Here, have him call me.
We need to make sure that you stay in the race.
Now, I leave tomorrow.
Perhaps, you could ride with me if you like.
I can't even look at you, Shelly. I'm just too upset.
Okay, well if you insist.
One, just one little itty-bitty, teeny-weeny little pet.
[speaks in baby-talk]
That's such a good puppy. Such a good, good, good girl. Yes, it is.
-[Danny] Judge Brown? -Well, we must speak to your father.
Rule 12.23 clearly states that if you are not in the stands at the time
your race is announced, Mrs. Merryweather will race in your place.
Now, you can sign this form withdrawing from the race
and I will contact Miss Merryweather.
Or you can convince your father to let you partake in the Wiener Dog Internationals.
The choice is yours. Choose wisely.
So, if we sign this, can we go next year?
[laughs] Yes, of course.
But only as a mere spectator.
Good day.
So, this may really be our only chance to go to this thing.
Keeping her warm for next year?
Yeah, I guess.
You know, I thought you two would be having more fun giving me a hard time,
making my life all difficult and all.
Is that what you expected?
If I were you, I'd be giving me a hard time.
I can be more difficult on you, if you'd like.
I didn't mean for it to sound like I was asking for it.
[laughs]
Can I show you something?
Sure.
[blows whistle]
Come on!
Yes!
Distance divided by time equals speed.
Shelly went 22 miles per hour!
Wow. You're way too into math.
Well, I'm gonna go spend the rest of my time inside.
Wait, Skip!
What?
[Danny] What if...
What?
What if we were to go to the Internationals?
Dad wouldn't find out, and we'd be back before he even knew it.
Not a chance.
No puppy dog eyes!
Well, there's always next year.
Yeah, I guess so.
What are you doing?
Trying to cheer myself up.
Well, come on. Let's watch some TV to get your mind off things.
Yes, please. I don't know what to do with sad Danny.
The Wiener Dog Internationals is only days away,
and we're told the U.S. is unsure of who will be sent to represent America.
Oh, that's not helping him get his mind off the race.
-Shh! -[Shelly panting]
On one hand you have current champion, Shelly Jack.
On the other, two-time champion, Princess.
Boo!
Some think Princess is the stronger racer.
It may almost be better for the U.S. if the Jack family lets this one go.
Hey!
However, after Miss Merryweather
was ejected from the Nationals for unsportsmanlike conduct,
it's this reporter's opinion that the U.S. is rooting for
an honest champion, and that's Shelly Jack.
That's right!
Of course, everyone's favorite to win is Russia.
Hailing from the small town of Birsk,
the Iron Hammer is thought to be a clear contender for the title.
The Hammer will crush the competition.
The Hammer will pound you to the ground. The Hammer will win!
Ooh, she's scary.
Yeah, well that puts an end to that. Time for bed.
-[barks] -Come on, Shelly.
This parenting thing is not that hard.
I don't know what Dad's complaining about.
Kids.
How are you feeling?
I'm happy that Dad's moved on. I am.
But I really wanted this race.
Shelly's good, you know?
She's really good.
Mom would have been proud that you made it this far.
-You think so? -Of course.
Nobody thought we were gonna win anything when we adopted Shelly.
[Shelly whines]
I don't know. This whole thing is silly.
I know, but somehow it's the only place I feel so alive.
It's so... big, you know.
Hey, I thought I told you guys to get ready for bed.
No puppy dog eyes!
Alright, I've had enough of this.
Living room, five minutes.
Living room? Five minutes?
Oh, no! He's calling a meeting!
He thinks he's Dad.
Take a seat.
So I was thinking and--
You're gonna let us go to the race?
[barks]
Let Skip speak.
So I know I'm not the first to admit that the Nationals
changed our lives for the better, but it did.
And you'll never get me to repeat that to anybody else.
That's okay. I recorded it.
Hey! Gimme that!
So, the way I was thinking it,
the Internationals might be good for us, too.
We can't let Miss Merryweather race. Don't forget about her!
-Mean, Miss Merryweather. -[whines]
What if you two went with Judge Brown to compete?
[screeching with excitement]
I mean, he's a responsible adult.
He is a stand up guy.
Probably a lot more responsible than me.
The best.
So, if you do go race and you come straight back,
Dad may not be the wiser.
So... yes?
Yeah. Why not?
Yes!
Can we get up and scream now?
Sure.
[barking]
[screaming]
We're really going to the Internationals?
Wait, how are we gonna convince Judge Brown that Dad said yes?
Leave that to me. Go pack your bags.
[squeals] Come on, Shelly! We're going to the Internationals!
[Bridget] Come on, Shelly!
[sing-song] Internationals! Internationals! Internationals!
[both] Yay!
Alright. Take care you two!
[Bridget] Hey! I didn't get a hug. Get back here!
Alright, come on.
Uh-uh.
[Danny] Um... I cannot believe I'm letting you do this.
[sighs]
Happy now?
Yeah.
No puppy dog eyes. I told you guys.
Goodbyes are stupid anyways.
You know what, you two stay together, don't talk to strangers...
Look both ways before crossing the road. We got it.
-And take care of yourselves, okay? -We will.
Thank you for doing this. You're a pretty okay older brother after all.
Pretty okay? Okay, whatever.
Get outta here before I change my mind.
Oh, and it shouldn't take us more than 20 minutes
to get to his house. So set an alarm.
Are you afraid I'm gonna forget or something?
Yeah.
What do you think I am?
-Our older brother. -Get outta here.
-Bye, Skip. -Bye. See you.
Miss you already.
This is probably my worst idea ever.
[pop song ringtone]
Go time! Hello?
Skip-a-doodle-do!
Hey, Aunt Jenny! What's up?
I'm just at the store getting a few things,
and then I'll be heading over to see everybody real soon.
Oh! I thought you weren't coming until tonight.
Well, you're in luck. I'm early. I know. [chuckles]
Okay, Aunt Jenny, I talked to Dad,
and he said you don't need to come by anymore.
Really? Well, I... I... I just got some food and I'm here.
So I... well, maybe I'll... I'll just come by for dinner
and then I'll head out. How's that?
Um... yeah. Sounds great.
Well, put one of those buckets of sunshine on the phone.
Danny and Bridget are outside playing Cops and Robbers so...
Um... they have tape over their mouths?
They both have tape over their mouths?
I never said they were good at it.
Well, uh, Skip. I'm not gonna ask you again.
Put the kids on the phone.
Danny, Bridget! Aunt Jenny wants to talk to you.
[Bridget] Coming! Hi, Aunt Jenny!
Hi, little curly top. Is Skip treating you okay?
[Bridget] Skip's been great.
He's doing a really good job taking care of us.
[Danny] Skip's the best older brother a little kid could ask for.
We're so super excited to be spending all this time with him alone and bonding.
It's nice with no adults in the home.
But... are you two on separate lines?
How can you both hear me?
Okay, have fun kids!
Ah, kids! They went back outside to play.
Well, get 'em lined up for when I arrive.
I wanna collect me some hug sandwiches. [laughs]
Mm-hmm. Sure. Definitely will do that.
Bye! Awesome!
Ah, so excited! Nom nom nom! [chuckles]
[Skip sighing]
I need to come up with a new plan.
[alarm ringing]
Ooh! Go time part two.
Oh, good morning.
[barks]
Is that the withdrawal form?
[sighs] I'm so sorry to see it end like this.
I understand your father is proposing to Melanie,
but this is a very important event.
[whines]
Wait... wait this is not signed.
Nope. We're going to the Internationals!
[barks]
Yeah, oh, yippee! Yeah!
-Yeah. -[clears throat]
We must have your father's approval.
[phone buzzing]
Uh... Judge Brown. You better get that.
Oh, yes. My pocket's ringing.
Hello?
[deep voice] Judge Brown. Do you know who this is?
Uh, no. Actually I don't.
[Skip] This is Phil Jack.
Oh, oh, of course. Yes, Phil Jack, how are you?
I'm... I'm... I'm... [whispering] It's your father.
-Yeah. -[Skip] I head that you are willing to take my kids
-to the Internationals? -Yes, yes, I am.
I'd very much appreciate that.
I heard Mrs. Merryweather will be taking your place,
so I feel it's best if we right this wrong.
Yes, of course. I will take excellent care of the children.
[barking]
And little Shelly.
And we will see you at the race, I assume?
Uh, well... of course!
Yeah, of course. I'll see you in a few days.
Goodbye.
Goodbye. Well, it looks like you three are going to the Internationals.
[barks]
[Bridget laughs]
We'll take my car. To the Wiener Mobile!
[all] To the Wiener Mobile!
Oh, we cannot let this happen, Princess.
Those kids have got to be stopped.
Looks like you and I are taking a road trip.
[chuckles] Let's go!
-[engine starts] -[all singing]
♪ Ninety-nine hotdogs and buns on the wall ♪
♪ Ninety-nine, hotdogs and buns ♪
♪ You take one down You pass it around ♪
♪ Ninety-eight hotdogs and buns on the wall ♪
♪ Ninety-eight... ♪
-Oh, hey, Aunt Jenny! -Hey, Skip!
That was fast. Um... I was actually on my way out.
Yeah, the store was really close. You look great!
Uh, you look... like it's windy.
Come on!
[hissing]
Um... your car's smoking.
Uh, it does that, but I'll... I'll move it later.
Look at you! You're so grown up! [laughs]
-Okay. -Oh.
I suppose you're too old
for a hair ruffle and cheek pinch.
-Little bit. -Are you gonna invite me in?
Oh, like I said, I talked to Dad.
Um, he knows everything's good now.
So, if you have anywhere else to be, I mean...
[scoffs] Nonsense. No. Where are those two little munchkins?
They're not too old for a hair ruffle or a cheek pinch.
Yeah, they're at the park.
But you said they were already playing in the backyard.
But you're supposed to be watching them at all times.
Uh... yeah... well, it's a very safe park?
Sounded like a question.
No it's not a question, it's just...
It's a very safe park, for sure.
Okay, good. Well, I'll tell you what...
I have to run back to the store because I forgot a few things.
Oh. Oh, so you're staying.
Yeah. Just for dinner.
And the smoke usually means I shouldn't drive for a few hours.
Yeah, I am pretty sure that's not supposed to happen to a car.
I know, um, but when I say I'm gonna run to the store,
I mean I'm gonna literally run to the store,
'cause I can't take the car, so... I'll see you in a bit!
Okay.
Crazy.
[all singing] ♪ Fifty-nine hotdogs and buns on the wall ♪
♪ Fifty-nine hotdogs and buns ♪
[Danny] With relish.
♪ You take one down, you pass it around... ♪
[Danny] This is getting really boring...
♪ ...buns on the wall ♪
[Bridget] From the top!
[squeaking]
[man] Can I help you?
Yeah, I need a...
I'm looking' for a wiener dog.
There's one right down there.
[snorting]
Yeah, that's not a wiener dog.
That's a pig.
Alright, alright. Excuse me, okay, but I'm in sales.
Right down there, if you want her, you bring her up here.
-Hey, Shelly number two. -[whimpers]
She'll do.
Okay.
Is that a...
Art?
Yes, it is.
Okay.
[Danny] Look! Wiener-schnitzel!
Okay, everybody, from the top. And a five, six, seven, eight!
♪ Go to the store And buy some more ♪
♪ Ninety-nine hotdogs And buns on the wall ♪
So, you're saying this race is bigger than the Nationals?
Oh, yes. Very much so.
But it can also be very intimidating.
Eight races, with eight dogs in each,
all competing for top dog.
Wiener of the World!
-Wow. -[sighs]
Sixty-four countries? That is a bit intimidating.
Yes, well for some. But not for Shelly.
'Cause she's a natural, she is.
[kissing sounds]
I didn't even know there were that many countries.
Oh, there are quite a lot more than that,
but some of them don't have enough wiener dogs to compete.
[sighs]
So, who are we up against first?
Well, that will all be determined tomorrow when we arrive.
It's all done randomly.
Let's say a prayer you're not stuck with mean Russia.
That little mutt is favored to win.
Hey! Watch what you say in front of Shelly!
-[whispers] Oh, oh. Sorry, Shelly! -[whimpers]
[coughs]
Delicious!
[clears throat]
Hand me my vintage gold embossed, Teflon coated,
chiffon buffed, hot pink, tire deflater, please.
[air hissing]
I'm back. Are the kids back yet?
Uh, yeah... um... Danny's upstairs.
He's not feeling well.
[gasps] Is this Shelly? Hi!
Uh-huh, yeah. Yeah, that's, uh... That's Shelly.
You should've heard your Dad talk about you guys winning the Nationals.
He was so proud.
Yeah, well, he has a funny way of showing it.
Well, it's his way of showing it.
[kissing sounds] Yeah, so just don't touch her birthmark, that whole side.
-She got hurt in the last race. So... -Oh, okay. Hi!
[growling]
That's weird.
No, no. That's not weird.
I mean, she just doesn't like new people. So...
Well, she's hopping around okay.
[chuckles] Get the kids out here! Where are they?
Yeah, yeah. Well, I mean Danny he's, uh...
...he's upstairs, like I said. Um...
And Bridget?
Hello.
[exhales]
Oh, wow.
Is that really you, Bridget?
Of course that's her! Yeah.
[scoffs] Course it is.
[chuckles]
Yeah, just you look so grown up. [laughs]
Come here! Give your aunt a hug!
[chuckles]
[exhales] What's that?
You're supposed to be the warm one.
[chuckles] Remember our secret handshake?
Secret handshake?
Yeah.
Oh, well... well, it's been a while.
You guys hungry? Let's eat. Yeah?
So, you did good. I need to get home soon.
Can you please just stay for dinner?
I mean, she'll be out of here in no time.
[sighs] That means I'm going to have to eat dinner twice?
Well, you'll deal.
That was good.
Nothing beats a good wiener!
[gasps] Oh, no!
No, no, no. No, no, no, no, no!
-This... this will not do! -What is it?
Ah! Someone let the air out of our tire.
Or we have a big hole.
Did we run over anything sharp on the way here?
-I didn't hear anything. -Me neither.
I hope this doesn't make us late for the Internationals.
[Danny] Hey, look!
Let me see.
Looks like dog hair.
Hmm. [sniffs]
Very suspicious. Proceed with caution.
So, what's been new with you, Bridget?
Bridget. [chuckles]
Oh, um... new with me...
-That's a tough one, because-- -Because?
Because... there are so many new things about me.
Oh, I bet. You are at a fun age. [chuckles]
Not sure if fun's the right word.
[laughs] You know, I'm gonna go check on Danny.
No!
I mean, he's sleeping. So...
I just wanna peek. I'll be quiet, don't worry!
Go stop her!
You're not paying me enough to get that involved.
I like the real Bridget better.
[whispers] Hey, Danny.
It's me. Aunt Jenny.
I just wanna look at you, okay?
[whispering] I took his temperature before you got back, so...
Oh, how bad was it?
-Um... 108 -What?
-I mean, 98. Ninety-eight. -That's not that bad.
No, I mean it seems like the sleep's helping. So...
Yeah. He's... so quiet.
It's... it's like he's not breathing.
Yeah... He lost his voice.
Really? Your Dad said he just spoke with him.
Well, you know how colds are.
They're, uh... here one minute, gone the next.
Well, at least he has his dog.
-[whines] -You can tell they're close.
[growls]
Yeah, very close.
We should probably leave him alone.
Yeah.
His hair is so soft.
What kind of shampoo does he use?
Uh... doggie shampoo.
Okay.
[man] It seems to be holding the air just fine.
My guess is somebody deflated your tires.
Could have been some bored kids.
Or it could be somebody with an agenda.
That's a little dramatic.
Who would wanna stop a couple of kids on their way to a race?
I can think of someone.
Me too.
Me three.
Wow. This place is nice.
[whines]
Now, kids. You are right upstairs.
I'm down the hall if you need anything.
Now, do not charge anything to the room.
-[barking] -We'll be good.
[screaming]
[barks]
What is it, girl?
[barks]
[barking]
Alright, kid. Alright.
Let's just keep this our little secret, okay?
[screaming]
-Judge Brown! It's Miss Merryweather! -Stop the racket.
[screaming]
Mrs. Merryweather!
This is not what it looks like.
[scoffs]
Oh.
[whimpering]
It's a match.
Alright, fine. It's exactly what it looks like.
But can you blame me, honestly?
I mean, I should be the one at the Internationals. Not you!
We won the Nationals fair and square!
It's not our fault that you cheated!
[barking]
Cheating is such a harsh word.
I prefer to think of it as... creating an advantage.
And what do you call this?
Oh, I call this creating a very big advantage.
Oh, Mrs. Merryweather. For three long years I stood by your side,
promoted you with this wonderful wide world of wiener dog racing.
But no more.
Yes. I can see whose side you're standing on now.
Well, fine.
You caught me trying to damage your vehicle.
Fair enough. Well played.
However, the Internationals are a public event.
And I assure you, I will be there with more allies than enemies.
You don't scare us. We've got Shelly.
[barks]
Yes. For now.
What do you mean?
Hey, well, uh... thank you for coming, Aunt Jenny.
It was so nice to see you.
Yeah, you too! Sorry I had to be so quick.
Quick like a bunny!
[laughs] Gosh, I do love bunnies.
Yes, it was really great meeting you.
I mean, meeting you here. At the house.
[chuckles] Well, hopefully I'll be able to come out here again soon.
I feel like I hardly recognize you two anymore. [laughs]
-[Skip] Yeah. -I know the feeling.
Can I go home now?
Yeah, sure.
Your family is so weird.
I know.
[engine sputters]
What?
Hey! What do you think you're doing?
-Excuse me? -What are you doing with Bridget?
Who's Bridget?
[knocking]
Hey, Aunt Jenny!
I see that you found Bridget.
And the neighbor lady.
This isn't Bridget, Skip.
And I'm guessing Danny's not sick, either. What's going on?
Yeah.
[Bridget] Skip's the best older brother
a little kid could ask for.
What did you do with the kids?
Uh...
-[Jenny] Okay. -[Phil] I can't believe he did that.
I understand Phil. Bye.
I just spoke to your dad.
He's furious about what you did.
He was just hours away from proposing
and now he's hopping on a plane to California instead.
Danny and Bridget gave me puppy dog eyes.
I'm not good with puppy dog eyes.
He said you need to take responsibility and clean up your mess.
You're gonna go meet him there.
I'm going to California? How?
In a car that barely even starts?
It's good enough to get you to the airport.
Okay, now grab Shelly.
You're gonna be taking her with you.
[Skip] Uh...
What? What is it now?
Nothing. Yeah, yeah, nothing. Nothing at all.
Nothing at all. Come on, Shelly.
[growls]
[crowd cheering]
[Danny] Shelly!
[Bridget] This is exciting.
[sighs]
[Danny] So, where are we going now?
[dogs barking]
[inhales] You smell that?
[Danny] I smell greasy food.
Ew! And dirty laundry.
No, no, no, no, under that. The undercurrent.
[inhales deeply] That is the smell of the race.
[inhales] Nope. Still getting' dirty laundry.
Me too. And dog.
Alright, let's just get you checked into your dorms, okay?
-We get our own rooms? -Well, sort of.
Each racing team gets to bunk with another racing team,
so you get half of a room.
Is that the real Shelly?
Um... yes.
[cheering] Victory, victory! That's our cry. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! Yay, Shelly!
[barking]
Can I pet her?
Sure.
This is my dog, Pretzel.
Aww, this is gonna be fun.
Watch it, termites. Or I will crush you.
I will crush you, like something that crushes with a crunch.
-[growls] -Excuse me.
That's the Russian I was telling you about.
Let's hope she's not your roommate.
She's even scarier than on TV.
Definitely.
Well, soon we will have to part ways,
as I step foot onto sacred ground, which is the racetrack,
I will have to look out, not just for you, but for all the other racers equally.
So, I guess now it is... [inhales]
...time for a... hug.
-Thank you for bringing us here. -You're the best.
Okay, that's enough.
Alright, I will call your father
and let him know that you've arrived safely.
Um, that's okay. We'll do it from the dorm room.
[chuckles] okay. Well, suit yourselves.
I will see you and you, at the race.
This is gonna be fun! Come on!
How are we supposed to find out which room is ours?
Do you two need some help?
I think so. We're pretty lost.
You're the Jack family, correct?
How do you know?
Your race last year was very famous.
[whimpers]
As far as wiener dog races go.
It was all over Japan.
You're the Japanese racer? Yoshi, right?
I'm Etsuko. My sister is Ayameko. Our dog is Yoshi.
It's more her thing than mine, but, yes, we represent Japan.
So, how do we find out where we're staying?
First time here?
Well, there's a very long line
around the corner but lucky for you,
you don't have to stand in it.
-Why not? -'Cause you're bunking with us!
-I like you! -I like you, too!
I know we may be enemies
if we both make it into the final race,
but until then you'll want to stick with us.
These races can be brutal. Hmm.
-Hmm. -Hmm.
Look who I found wandering the halls.
Shelly Jack and the kids.
-I'm Danny. -And I'm Bridget.
Yes, yes, of course, I know who you are.
And this is Shelly.
My goodness, she's standing right there in front of me.
I am so excited, I could just squeeze her.
I won't really squeeze her.
I was just stepping forward to take a look at her birthmark.
The famous lightning bolt.
Ah, yes. The mark of a champion.
You should take a look at Yoshi.
-Is that... -It's a bird.
Birthmark of agility, grace and high aspirations.
Never seen another dog with a birthmark in the exact same spot as Shelly's.
Oh, keep your eyes peeled here. There are several.
Seems to be a universal mark of a winner.
It's kinda weird that there would be so many.
Don't worry your pretty little head about it.
Come on, Bridge.
You can leave Shelly here with me if you'd like.
No, that's okay. I wanted to see where she's racing tomorrow.
Visualize the win? Is that your tactic?
Um... no.
We don't visualize anything. Win or lose, we do it together.
That's very Zen.
[whispers] What does Zen mean?
[whispers] I don't know. It's a Japanese word.
I think it means like, like you know um... humble or something.
I really don't know.
[woman speaking Japanese on phone]
[Etsuko] Is that Miss Merryweather?
Give me a second.
She wants us to dognap Shelly.
I don't know about that.
That wasn't a question. If Mrs. M says jump, you jump.
She was kind of weird.
Yeah. The other one seems nice though.
I wonder how Skip's doing with Aunt Jenny.
I'm sure he's got it under control.
Wow.
I thought it was gonna be bigger than last time.
It is bigger. It's televised all over the world.
Come on.
We'll be starting about here...
And ending over there.
Wanna give it a try?
I think that's a yes. [chuckles]
[Bridget] Okay.
Ready?
[Bridget] Come on. Come on!
Go!
[Bridget cheers]
-Yes! -[barking]
Go get them and bring them back to the car.
You're not racing. Not after what you did.
-Dad, I'm so, so-- -Not now. Go.
Okay, I'll go find them.
[Bridget] Hopefully, this time around she gets a fair race.
There's no Merryweather, at least.
-Well, that's not very nice. -Miss Merryweather!
Yes. What kind of dog race would it be without us?
A fair race.
Oh. That's mean.
How about a smile for an old friend?
We're not old friends.
There you go, sweetie.
Girl, you better watch that attitude.
You're gonna wind up not that different from me.
What do you want?
Well, with you? Nothing, actually.
I mean I admit, I did try to prevent you from getting here earlier,
but now that I see you on the track...
Well, I just saw her run.
Timed her, actually. Sixteen miles per hour.
She is never gonna win if that's the best she's got.
She can do better.
I hope you're right.
Actually, I don't hope you're right.
That's just an expression. I hope you're wrong.
Why are you here if you can't race?
Did you know this event is televised?
One hundred and twenty million viewers worldwide.
That's more than the Super Bowl.
Well, give or take a hundred million.
Why are you here?
Besides the chance at eternal fame...
Well, let's just say I may have some investments.
Investments?
Merryweather Industries is the major sponsor
of the event this year.
Ah, along with other involvements.
You own a company?
It's called a conglomerate, actually.
We have subsidiaries all over the world.
I mean you didn't really think I made my fortune racing wieners, did you?
-Well, kinda. -Yeah.
Ah, children. So simple.
Hmm.
Come on, Danny. Let's head back.
They'll be announcing the racing brackets soon.
Yes, yes. Take care of yourselves.
We wouldn't want anything to happen between now and the race.
You go along and take care of yourself.
Maybe I'll just stay here and warm up Princess.
[barking]
Just in case.
Come on, Bridget!
[Bridget] Come on, Shelly!
[Danny] Looks like we can put off racing Russia.
At least until they win their bracket and we win ours.
Let's see. U.S., U.S.A., U.S...
US, USA, US, USA, US, USA.
Looks like we're going last.
[barks]
That's what you save the best for.
Come on, Shelly!
Judge Brown. Judge Brown.
Skip. What are you doing here?
Oh. First I wanna apologize.
I'm really sorry for what I did.
What did you do?
Oh, you don't know yet.
Great, never mind. It's nothing.
Where are my brother and sister?
Oh, they're in the dorms. Room eight.
But, what... what are you doing with Shelly?
-Okay. Thanks. Bye. -[barking]
Wait, Skip! What did you do?
Oh, this can't be good.
Oh, heavens to wieners. This cannot be good.
It's wrong. Don't you feel bad?
I don't care how it feels.
I'm paying you, and you do what you're paid for.
Oh. I'm looking for my brother and sister.
Danny and Bridget?
Yeah. That's them.
Yes, they went to see the racetrack,
but they're in here with my sister tonight.
-Oh. -We're from Japan.
Nice. That's cool.
Hello. [chuckles]
Hi.
Sorry about the melodrama,
but, um... we're rehearsing for a play. [chuckles]
"Best Friends."
Seems like the name needs a little bit of work.
But... seems cool.
[groans]
You excited for the race?
Yeah, well, that's... more of my brother and sister's thing.
Mine too.
Is that really Shelly?
The one and only.
How come you have Shelly if you haven't found your brother and sister yet?
Yeah, that's kind of a weird story.
[chuckles] Yeah, I got a few of those.
Actually, I had a question for you.
Could you possibly watch Shelly, while I go look for the kids?
Oh, I don't know.
Oh, I mean, if you have somewhere to be or somewhere to go--
[Ayameko] What are you talking about?
-[growls] -It's fine. [chuckles]
Awesome. Thank you. I'll be back right after I find them.
Okay.
Thank you.
He's cute, if you like that blonde hair, blue-eyed kind of thing.
Too bad we'll have to crush him.
-Oh, great. -[whimpering]
You have a crush on him.
No, I just met him.
Right. So did I. But I can still tell you like him.
Keep it in check.
'Cause if he likes you back, we might be able to use that.
[sighs] We're only keeping you just through the race, okay?
Then it's back to your family.
Stop with the puppy dog talk to the dog. Okay?
Sorry.
Just remember what I hired you to do.
Of course.
Quick thinking with the rehearsing the script bit, by the way.
I thought we were busted.
You know what they say. Save the best for last.
And I think you're the best.
Me too.
Come on.
[growling]
Hey! We're back.
Wait. You have Shelly?
Of course we do. You saw us leave with her.
Yes, but...
But, what?
[Danny] What is it?
Nothing. It's just... always good to see the one and only Shelly.
Oh, um. They announced the racing brackets.
Did you girls see it? You're in race number two.
Will you stay here while I go take a look?
Yes, of course!
Do what needs to be done.
Your brother was here, looking for you.
What? Skip's here?
That means that Dad found out.
This isn't good. Where did he go?
I think he's headed to the racetrack.
We got to go after him. Can we leave Shelly here with you?
Yes, of course. I keep an eye on her. Make sure she's safe.
Thank you. Come on, Bridget.
It's okay, girl.
It's only for one day. [chuckles]
[barks]
Danny! Bridget! Shelly?
Oh... I think you just missed them.
They were just here. You must have crossed paths.
I think they were heading back to check the racing brackets.
Okay. Uh... thanks.
Oh, wait. Um... before you go, I have a quick question to ask.
Yeah. Sure. What is it?
Well, if it were just you,
what would you sell that dog for?
Okay, no matter how I answer this Miss Merryweather,
it's not gonna change a thing because it's not just me.
I know. But still...
Skip! What's going on?
Hey, you two!
[both groaning]
Yeah, okay. I'm sorry. That was... that's really weird.
Aw, you miss us!
Are we being kicked out of the race?
Wait, does Dad know that we're here?
Yeah, he doesn't just know, he actually, uh...
He flew out here to meet me,
and he's trying to take you two back.
Wait, wait, wait! Your father didn't know that you came here?
Oh. Excuse me. I really must start warming Princess up.
Two Shellys. One has got to be real, and one fake.
But why?
One thing we learn in improv is to never question why.
Just go with the flow.
Occasionally you give good advice. Hand me a tissue.
[whining]
Guess we know which one is real.
We'll have to switch their collars.
[whines]
[growls]
I don't want to do this.
Relax. It's just for the night.
I don't know. It doesn't feel right anymore.
When you hired me to pretend to be your sister, I thought it was more...
More what?
More sisterly.
I thought you were lonely or just wanted someone to walk around with you on campus.
[laughs] Do I look lonely to you?
I own the fastest wiener dog in all of Japan, and soon, the world.
[barking]
Everyone will wanna be my friend.
That's not real friendship.
Real friendship doesn't cost you anything.
Everything costs you something.
Lunches, visits, every friendship has a cost.
Now go put her somewhere quiet for the night.
-[whines] -Okay... [sighs]
But if I get any indication that you might hurt her--
What do I look like to you? A monster?
Why are you so afraid of this dog?
I'm not afraid. It's just...
She's got the drive, the determination to win.
-[knocking on door] -Keep her out of sight.
Hi, I'm looking for Bridget and Danny.
Shelly?
Come here, girl! Shelly!
She never listens to me.
Hi, how are you?
[barking]
Come on.
Good girl.
[whimpering]
-Is that another dog? -Um...
That's Yoshi. Our dog.
[whines]
Hi, Yoshi.
Whoa! Well you've put on a few pounds, haven't you?
[growling]
[door opens]
Dad!
I thought we were meeting you at the car.
I'm really angry at you.
And I'm glad you're okay.
But being glad that you're okay
and okay with what you did are two different things.
We're really sorry, Dad.
It's just... this race means a lot to us.
Can we just stay until tomorrow?
I mean, we're... we're already here.
After what you did? No way.
But--
No buts. No what ifs, no pleases.
I've got Shelly. Meet me downstairs.
But, Dad, what if... Please.
I'm sorry to see you go.
I was really looking forward to watching Shelly race.
I'm sure she would have surprised everyone.
[chuckles]
[Danny] Come on, Bridget.
[sighs]
[door shuts]
So... where's the other dog?
She's safe with us. I'll adopt her.
You got the real Shelly back and that's all that matters.
Okay. Ah, well, thank you.
-Skip! -Yeah.
I'm really sorry how it worked out.
I know that that meant a lot to them.
Well, it's kinda my fault. I messed up. So... yeah.
I was actually hoping, maybe...
Yes?
Never mind.
I'm gonna be leaving town anyways
so doesn't really matter.
But um...
Where you going to ask me out?
I don't know. I think so.
Sweet. But he's gone now, so do what I hired you for.
Maybe we should just give her back.
I mean, they're not even going to race her now.
Are you mad? This is high stakes.
This is Internationals. I'm not taking any chances.
Now go put Shelly in a nice, quiet place until after the race.
Then she'll either go back to the family or to the highest bidder.
You said you weren't going to hurt her.
And I won't.
Don't worry, the Jack family still left with a dog.
I doubt they'll know the difference without racing her.
[Shelly whines]
[whines]
I can't believe you're pulling us from the race.
You created the position you're in. I told you to stay home.
And miss the biggest opportunity in me and Shelly's career?
Career? Are you kidding me? You're nine.
I'm ten, Dad.
We're really sorry that you had to fly all the way out here,
but we weren't in big trouble. You could have just let us stay.
We would've been home before you,
and it would have been fine and--
I'm not discussing this anymore.
[sighs]
Get to bed!
We're leaving in the morning.
[whines]
[sighs]
I should probably mention something.
-[Danny] What? -[Skip] Never mind.
Yeah, Dad's right. We should probably go to bed.
-Uh, guys... -[whining]
Ooh, yeah.
Her birthmark's leaking.
Yeah... I think I know what's causing that.
You're not gonna like it though.
Dad?
This is just for a little bit, okay?
I suppose we can't be friends after all I'm putting you through.
[whines]
[chuckles]
Oh, wow. [laughs]
Maybe we can. I'm sorry.
You shouldn't be locked up in here.
You should be out there racing.
I can't believe you could make a fake Shelly.
Okay, I'm sorry. It was only supposed to be for a day.
Yeah, well, Skip, that's why it's necessary
to start thinking further ahead than tomorrow.
Skip. Really, how could you leave Shelly behind like that?
Etsuko said she was the right dog.
You relied on the enemy for information?
Okay. Etsuko is not the enemy.
Really? She lied to you and stole our dog.
You know, Skip, that's what most people would call an enemy.
Listen, that's enough, alright?
We're gonna get Shelly, and then we're gonna go.
We're not racing. We got a plane to catch in three hours. Let's go.
-Listen to me... -Okay.
If she has a scratch, you get a scar.
Oh. Have you thought of a name for this little guy, besides "Fake Shelly" yet?
Honestly, I haven't thought that far ahead.
That's okay. I'll think about it for you.
How we gonna find Shelly with all these people and dogs around?
That's easy. Follow the only person who knows where she is.
Where do you think she's going?
Let's find out.
What is this?
[yawns] She was cold.
[Ayameko] She's our prisoner.
You're not supposed to cuddle with the prisoners.
Well, I was cold, too.
[sighs] Look. Ayameko,
I don't feel good about this whole thing.
She should race.
You think I went through all this just to have a change of heart?
That's not how the world works, Etsuko.
Fine, well, I'll just tell them myself.
Oh, I'd be scared if they weren't already halfway across the country by now.
Remember our deal?
You go along with this and my sponsor keeps paying for your college.
You stop and... bye, bye.
Well, maybe that's not such a bad thing.
You know wiener dog racing is everything to me.
There's only a few people on this planet
who understand how badly I want this.
Ms. Merryweather, for example, and...
I can't think of anyone else.
You're crazy.
There's a fine line between crazy and genius.
I like to think of that line as the starting point to wiener dog racing.
Let's go.
Now let's get her back in her cage.
We'll need to bring her to the races so she can watch someone else win.
[barking]
Come on.
[Danny] Why did you take Shelly?
-It's not what it looks like. -What is it then?
My real name is Cynthia.
I'm not even Japanese. I'm half-Chinese, half-Vietnamese.
I knew it!
Okay, I didn't know it, know it,
but I knew something wasn't right.
Right. Why'd you take Shelly?
Ayameko hired me to pretend to be her guardian so she could enter the race alone.
She has some kind of sponsor.
Merryweather.
Once she saw that you brought two dogs to the race,
she told me to take the real Shelly and hide her.
We were going to return her to you after the race.
Why would you do that? We weren't even going to race.
I know, but Ayameko doesn't leave anything to chance.
That's what a race is all about. Chance.
-Yeah. -Not in her world.
Look, I know it may not appear this way, but this isn't me.
This isn't who I am.
You guys still have the fake Shelly, right?
Her name's Tricksy, now.
She's with our dad.
Well, how about we let Tricksy do what she does best?
[vocal exercises]
[Danny] Judge Brown!
I need to speak to you.
Yeah, make it quick. I'm about to go announce the races.
[vocal exercises]
What's that?
Vocal exercises.
Oh. Okay. So, we picked up Shelly yesterday.
At least, we thought we did and--
Yeah, you have to excuse me.
I... I'm about to walk on to the stage. [clears throat]
The Shelly we picked up was a fake.
-A fake dog? -No, no, no. A fake Shelly.
What in the wonderful world of wienies would you be doing with a fake Shelly?
-That's a long story. -Well, I--
The point is, Ayameko dognapped Shelly.
You mean Ayameko, the champion from Japan?
Oh, Danny, Danny, that's a very serious allegation.
Accusing another racer of... of dognapping is a direct violation of rule seven...
Well, actually it's not seven point it...
I'm not... Make a note.
We need to add a rule about dognapping,
-and dognapping allegation. -Yes, sir.
Yes. Now, what is it you need?
Have you noticed how a lot of the dogs have similar...
birthmarks to Shelly's?
Yes. They're calling it the "mark of a champion" this year.
Don't you find it a bit suspicious?
You mean, coincidental?
No. I mean suspicious.
We think Miss Merryweather's behind it.
Miss Merryweather?
What would Miss Merryweather have to do with hundreds of dogs
having identical birthmark placement?
I mean...
[vocal exercises]
Cloning.
That's ridiculous.
It's not ridiculous.
Merryweather Industries is well known in the scientific world for aggressive experiments.
[laughs] Yes, but there wouldn't--
It just... Please look into it.
We made a list of all the different countries
with dogs that have birthmarks like Shelly's.
Huh, well, that's why I have an assistant.
Now, you understand it's too late for us
to do anything about this before the race today.
Of course.
Also, I need to know, who will be representing the United States?
Will it be Ms. Merryweather or the Jack family?
I believe we will, sir.
There's just one more thing we have to do.
Well, you do understand that by the time I announce the race,
you must be seated underneath the U.S. flag
or Mrs. Merryweather will race in your place.
-Yes, sir. -Yes. [clears throat]
-[hums] -Judge Brown?
-Yes? [hums] -I owe you.
Oh, oh, no, no, no, no.
No, no, no, no, no. No, no, no, no, no.
Owing me, well, that would be in direct violation of rule 2.9.
[hums]
If a dog chews shoes, what shoes would he chew?
-Rules. -If a dog chews shoes, what shoes would he chew?
[hums] If a dog chews shoes, what shoes would he chew?
If a dog chews shoes...
[Judge Brown] It brings me great excitement
to kick off the 13th annual Wiener Dog Internationals.
Televised in over 100 countries.
Viewed by over 20 million people.
It's the biggest wiener dog event of the year!
[cheering]
Thank you! Thank you!
As some of you may know, I was recently asked
to take over as head judge for this esteemed organization,
after serving for 15 years for the U.S. Nationals,
and I am excited to be part of this international legacy.
And now to kick us off, open your ears and listen
to the wonderful recording by Barking Tempo of the Internationals theme song.
[song plays]
Hello, Jack family.
You don't scare us.
Oh, good. I just wanted to wish you luck on the race today.
Really?
-No, not really. -Oh.
That was sarcasm.
Ah, sarcasm. Something my protege excels at.
Merryweather.
Why the glum face?
I mean, it's just a race, right?
Not like anyone has to get hurt.
Right.
Oh, and I see you brought Shelly.
I guess that means I'll be sitting on the sidelines, huh?
That's where you belong.
Let's just hope she lives up to her reputation.
I wouldn't want her to feel she didn't belong.
Yes, I'm sure that would really devastate you.
Have a nice race.
You know, for someone who has so much money,
you sure do blow a lot of it picking on kids.
Oh, thanks for noticing.
Let's go.
[crowd cheering]
[Danny] She knows this Shelly's a fake.
[Bridget] But she doesn't know that we know.
[Judge Brown] Ladies and Gentlemen,
with 64 countries present here today,
it is a verifiable War of the Wieners.
[cheering]
Now, today you'll witness eight races,
with eight dogs in each race.
The winner of each race will advance to the final showdown.
Let's welcome the racers from our first eight countries!
Canada, Australia,
United Arab Emirates,
France, Switzerland,
Sweden, Venezuela and... Russia.
She's warming up herself not the dog, but why...
Why would you be doing that?
-Just focus on what we're here for. -We're here to get Shelly.
Alright.
And now, the moment we have all been waiting for.
The moment some of us have traveled halfway around the world for.
Ladies and gentlemen, start your wieners!
[bell ringing]
[cheering]
I don't believe it.
Russia has been defeated in the first race.
Thought to be a favorite,
well it turns out that Clementine from France
has snatched sweet victory right from the claws of oppressive Mother Russia.
[sighs]
Unpredictability is one of the many qualities
that makes Wiener Dog racing one of the most beloved sports around.
Aw. I guess you don't know what to expect in a race like this.
-[growling] -[Danny] I hope so.
[whispers] Go to Etsuko.
Go!
[Danny] Go that way. That way!
[Bridget] No, to the right! Other right.
That way, that way! Yeah!
[sniffing] [whining]
[both] Not the hotdog!
It's unedible.
[barks]
That way. Yes. Good.
[Bridget] Bye, Tricksy!
We're up. This is it.
-Good luck out there. -I don't need luck.
Make sure the Jack family doesn't get near that dog carrier.
You got it.
[barking]
Hey, Tricksy.
Go to Danny!
[barks]
Shelly!
Two-four-six-eight! Who do we appreciate?
Shelly! Shelly! Yay, Shelly!
We're being watched.
[whispers inaudibly]
Hey, now that we got what we came for, let's go.
What?
I already told you.
After what you did, I'm not letting you race.
Dad.
Look, we got her back.
It's the most important thing, right?
-Yeah, I guess so. -Come on, Danny.
I don't believe it.
As the racers lead to their marks,
it appears the Jack family have conceded their bench.
Boo! Get off their bench!
Oh, no.
[announcer] Race two.
[bell rings]
[cheering]
And it looks like this race goes to Japan.
We are leading up to one very exciting final race,
with France and Japan taking two of the eight spots.
[announcer] Race three.
[bell rings]
[Judge Brown] Antarctica, wins!
[announcer] Race four.
[bell rings]
[Judge Brown] Germany, wins!
[announcer] Race five.
[bell rings]
[Judge Brown] Jamaica, wins!
[announcer] Race six.
[bell rings]
Singapore, wins!
[announcer] Race seven.
[bell rings]
[Judge Brown] United Kingdom, wins!
[speaks French]
[speaks Japanese]
[speaks Russian]
Now we are getting down to the final race,
and it still appears that Ms. Merryweather is on the U.S. bench.
Oh, Princess. This is it. This is our big moment.
The question on everyone's lips,
what happened to the Jack family?
Dad?
Are we going home?
Excuse me.
[clears throat] Judge Brown, sir.
Yes, what is it?
I have the results of that research you wanted me to do.
And?
Well, it's not looking good, sir.
-I think the kids may be right. -Hmm.
There are several instances of known cloning,
and Merryweather Industries recently became a sponsor
of several of the countries involved.
Hmm.
In fact, most of today's winning dogs.
Ah, a wiener conspiracy.
-I'm afraid so, sir. -Ooh, well.
Is there any way we can stop Mrs. Merryweather from racing?
Well, there's nothing in the rulebook that specifically forbids it.
Now, have you checked all 37 translations,
including Swahili and ancient Greek?
I don't believe so, sir. I'll check again.
Good. [sighs]
This isn't good. This is not good.
[applause]
I... I... I don't believe it.
The Jack family is back!
We'd like our bench back.
[Merryweather] You just can't seem to make up your mind
about this whole racing thing, can you?
Why don't you just step aside and let me show you how it's done.
Our mind is made up. We're doing this race.
Yeah, it's time for Shelly to show the world what she's made of.
Oh, I've seen what she's made of. Literally.
These jackets have gotten too tight.
So last race.
Definitely.
[chuckles]
They are bringing it right down to the wire,
as the eighth race is about to begin.
Look, look, look, it's Shelly!
Oh!
This is excitement.
[crying]
[woman] Come and pick your wiener winter wear this Wednesday.
Buy one, get one free!
Watch your family go down in the record books
as the worst racers in U.S. history.
[chuckles]
What is this?
We have the fake Shelly. How did this happen?
Her name's Tricksy, now. And she's mine.
Hmm. There seems to be some sort of commotion
in the Japanese corner as the eighth and final race takes to the track.
This is it, girl. You can do this.
Listen, win or lose, I love you, okay?
Excuse me, coming through. Hey, have fun.
And you, do what you do best.
Win!
Good luck, Shelly! Excuse me.
[Danny] Shelly, you were born to run.
-[announcer] Race eight. -[bell rings]
[Judge Brown] And the U.S. pulls way ahead.
Yes!
Shelly Jack possessed as she pumps her way to the finish line.
No!
Oh, my gosh! I think Shelly Jack has set world records today!
This is not how it's supposed to go down.
You're fired, Etsuko. Fired!
You can't fire me. I already quit.
Eight races have been completed today, folks.
And here is who remains for the final.
France, Japan, Germany,
Jamaica, Singapore, United Kingdom,
Antarctica, and the U.S.A.
We are now gonna let the racers regroup, but sit tight people,
because the final race is about to begin.
This is a private area. Private. Private. Shoo!
[scoffs]
[moaning]
Hey, uh... thanks.
For what? Stealing your dog?
Well, maybe not for that part,
but, you know, for the other stuff.
You know, where you helped and stuff.
You're welcome.
You know, since you don't actually live in Japan,
you know, I mean,
I... I don't know, maybe... maybe we could--
Meet at another race?
[chuckles] I'm joking. I'd love to see you again.
Good. I mean, if that's what you want.
Yeah. [chuckles]
You know, I think Tricksy is taking a liking to me.
You think she may wanna adopt me?
I think she'll make room for you.
You've gotten this far, but that doesn't mean you won.
Nope. Just means we have a chance.
Not much of a chance if you ask me.
You notice something about most of these dogs you're up against?
They're all cute.
A lot of them have birthmarks, exactly where Shelly does.
You said that was the mark of a champion, right?
Merryweather Industries cloned your dog, Danny.
Shelly's racing a bunch of Shellys.
And one of us is going to win.
-That's not true. -They don't all look alike.
Improvements on the original.
I don't care if you believe me.
I didn't tell you so we could be friends.
I told you, so you know exactly what you're up against.
There's only one Shelly.
Not today.
Ladies and Gentlemen, we are calling the racers back to the track.
The final race is about to begin.
I'd say good luck, but, you know...
Look, don't listen to her.
Okay, I don't care if Miss Merryweather did clone Shelly.
They were basically just a bunch of blank slates when they were born.
They won't have this girl's heart.
I hope you're right.
Me too.
[Judge Brown] This is it. The final moment.
The winner of this race will be the winner of the Internationals.
A full year of preparation.
A full day of races have led us all to this moment.
And the bell will ring in five... four... three...
...two... one... Ring it!
[bell rings]
Move your feet!
Come on, Shelly! Come on!
Wowie, wow, wieners! That was a close one.
Oh, we're gonna have to go to the cameras to see that.
[squeals]
No, no, no!
I'm still mad at you.
But I'm really proud of you, too.
[laughs]
Good job.
This isn't over, Shelly. We'll be back next year.
Right, Princess?
Miss Merryweather? Um... you'll need to come with us,
with the security guard.
We have to ask you a few questions about Merryweather Industries.
Everything I did was within the confines of the rulebook.
You may not be technically breaking the rules today, Ms. Merryweather,
but rule 4.26 clearly states that we reserve the right
to add a decimal point to the rulebook.
You wouldn't.
Oh, wouldn't I.
You may have bought your way out of your last race.
You can't ban me from racing, Judge Brown. I'll find a way.
I know you will.
And I'll be right there, waiting in the wings
of the great Wiener Hall to stop you.
Now, take her away!
Wiener Hall?
So, do you think we're done with this whole wiener dog racing thing for a while?
I don't know. Ask her.
[man] Can I get a quick picture of you two and Shelly?
-Sure. -Yeah.
She is an international treasure.
[laughs]
[camera clicks]
Okay. I'm about ready to head home.
Got my bunny loaded in the car.
She was such a good find.
And this, for my mediation room.
I just need to fill my hug meter.
[Jenny] Ah, so many hugs.
[laughs]
I'm sorry for tricking you.
Hey, you put that brain to some better uses,
you might change the world.
Maybe I can clone something.
Just hope you don't clone yourself.
Hey! So, you're taking off?
Yep. It's about that time. Oh, Melanie called.
She said she's back in town,
and she wanted you to meet her in St. Joseph's.
Michigan's most romantic city.
What? Now?
Look, I mean, the sooner the better.
I may have let it slip about what you were planning to do.
[chuckles]
Why would you do that?
Well, she needed to know that the reason you went to see her,
and the reason you left before proposing were the same.
Family.
Go, Dad. This is your chance to be super romantic.
-Instead of all grouchy. -Oh, really. What do you think?
Yeah, Dad. Relax. I got the rugrats.
Go!
Sure?
Come on, I'll drive you!
I'm great at watching' proposals.
Hardly know I'm there.
Okay. I'll... I'll go.
[barks]
-Thank you, guys. -Go!
-Thanks, guys. -Go!
-Go on, go! Get outta here. -Go! Go! Go!
-Okay, okay. -And remember, Dad,
it's a marathon, not a race.
I will remember that.
[Skip] So, anybody ready for a new adventure?
We're always ready for a new adventure.
You know, I hear there's some really great wiener dog races happening in Mexico.
[Skip] I'm not going to Mexico for a wiener dog race.
[Danny] I knew you'd say that.
So I actually made an itinerary
of other things to do in Mexico while me and Bridget race.
[Bridget] Oh, and we can sing that "99 Hotdogs" song again!
But maybe this time let's start at one thousand!
-[Skip] Yeah, not a chance! -[Bridget laughs]
[pop music plays]
[speaks French]
[speaks Japanese]
[speaks Russian]
No. No. No, no, no, no!
Just go away! I have no comment. No comment! Hear me?
So rude. What has happened to the press?
[woman] Merryweather Industries was taken down today,
as speculation for its contribution to cloned wiener dogs everywhere,
sent proponents of wiener dog racing into a flurry of allegations and lawsuits.
The Jack family, whose dog, Shelly Jack,
named in honor of shelter dogs everywhere, had this to say.
We've had run-ins with Miss Merryweather in the past.
So I guess it's not that surprising what she did.
She's a pretty mean lady for sure, but she's also kind of brilliant.
I mean, who would have ever thought she could be
cloning something and still remain so classy.
But in an evil kind of way.
Told you we'd see more reporters.
"Told you we'd see more reporters."
[pop music continues]