It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

I just watched "Stub, The Best Cowdog in the West" on DVD, and it looks like the first part is this featurette. The additional content was apparently produced in 1973, with additional performances by Slim Pickens and Jay Sisler. Jay and Slim do appear to be older (and Slim is not so "slim"), plus the music in the additional content is obviously from the 70s (my wife said it reminded her a "Quinn Martin Production").We are Australian Shepherd owners and loved the performances by Stub, Queenie and Shorty. We recommend this movie to any dog lover, but especially Aussie owners. This movie showcases both their natural herding instincts, and their ability to learn a variety of physical behaviors.