As with previous Benji movies, the film is told from the dog's point-of-view with no gimmicks -- no talking dogs, animation or narration. The story of this new Benji's early life is the backdrop for "Benji Returns: Rags to Riches". In what may be the first true "mutt buddy" picture in feature film history, the storyline finds Benji in an unwanted partnership with a hapless but loveable shaggy dog. The unlikely duo struggle to save Benji's mother from the dangers of a greedy and irresponsible backyard breeder.