Merry Dog 1933

On a festive Christmas evening, the sky is alive with the sight of Santa Claus soaring through the darkness in his iconic reindeer-driven sleigh. On the snowy ground below, a cheerful Pooch rides a small sled pulled by a lively dachshund, passionately singing a jazzy rendition of the classic tune Jingle Bells. The winter air is filled with a sense of excitement and anticipation, but it also attracts the attention of a hungry husky who, spotting the lively scene below, begins to pursue the dachshund in an attempt to catch it.

As the journey unfolds, Pooch eventually reaches a cozy house nestled in the snow. His friend, a friendly girl coonhound, eagerly opens the door to welcome him inside. Meanwhile, the persistent husky arrives just outside the house, struggling to find a way in. Inside, Pooch decides to recite the well-loved poem A Visit from St. Nicholas, filling the room with festive cheer. During his reading, a bothersome rat emerges from a hole, seemingly annoyed by the poem’s words, and scampers out to play. This small disturbance quickly escalates as the rat’s antics disturb a nearby cat, sparking a chaotic chase within the house.

Meanwhile, outside, the husky’s attention is caught by Santa’s sleigh landing nearby. In a mischievous turn of events, the husky manages to capture Santa Claus himself, tying him up and then donning Santa’s clothes and beard in a humorous attempt to impersonate the jolly gift-giver. Disguised as Santa, the husky ventures down the chimney, causing surprise and confusion among Pooch and the coonhound.

The situation grows more complicated when the impostor Santa appears in the house, bewildering Pooch and his friend. To their amazement, they are invited on a sleigh ride, only to realize that the husky’s costume is not what it seems. As chaos unfolds, a group of toy soldiers and other toys inside the home come to life, quickly mobilizing to thwart the mischievous husky. A lively scuffle ensues, involving the toys, the rats, and the cat, leading to the beard of the fake Santa falling off and exposing the husky’s true identity.

In a dramatic turn, Pooch manages to trap the husky with a noose, hanging him from the ceiling temporarily. Just then, the real Santa Claus bursts into the house, breaking free from the ropes and confronting the intruder with a powerful punch that sends the husky flying many yards away, ending his mischief.

After the chaos subsides, Pooch and the coonhound find comfort sitting on Santa’s laps as he recites the same poem Pooch had earlier. With a warm smile, Santa shares a heartfelt moment, and even the cat, having finished devouring the rats, expresses appreciation for the festive recitation. This charming story captures a Christmas filled with mischief, magic, and the timeless spirit of friendship and joy.