After having seen all the other Buddies movies first, this one has a plot line along those lines, it is cute with good values. I put this on my wishlist for my daughters for Christmas, since our grandparent Christmas was snowed out, they will be so surprised to get their own golden puppies. (we rented it until this one comes)My comments below are to 'negate' the comments of other people:I always tell my children that the Santas at stores and stuff are his helpers, just like they do in the movie.The plot line of this buddies movie is actually better than some of the other buddies movies.It is also better than some of the Christmas movies I have seen.Yes, the puppies follow a stereotype, but they show that even with their differences they are good friends and family.My husband & I agree, that George Wendt makes a fine Santa, just remember Norm was just a character.