The Pooch and the Pauper_
The bulldog Liberty (who's thoughts we're able to hear) is the "First Dog of the USA", i.e. the president's dog. As such he has a lot of representative duties, but also many privileges which made him snobby and condescending towards other dogs. But one day when the young Nataniel takes him for a walk, he's mixed up with the stray dog Moocher who looks like his identical twin. Henceforth Moocher takes Liberty's place in the White House. From now on a different spirit reigns in the White House
Starring
Richard Karn, Fred Willard, Vincent Schiavelli
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Pooch and the Pauper was released 26 years ago in 2000.
Overview
The bulldog Liberty (who's thoughts we're able to hear) is the "First Dog of the USA", i.e. the president's dog. As such he has a lot of representative dutie...
The Pooch and the Pauper is a Family, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 28m.
CAST (10)
Richard Karn
Agent Dainville
Fred Willard
President
Vincent Schiavelli
Willy Wishbow
Cody Jones
Nate
Carolyn Dunn
Mary
Laura Press
Margaret Caldwell
Peter MacNicol
Liberty (voice)
Daryl Mitchell
Moocher (voice)
George Wendt
Sheldon Sparks
BH
Brian Hunter
Agent
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
88 min (1h 28m)
Rating
3.1/10 (12 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Pooch and the Pauper about?
The bulldog Liberty (who's thoughts we're able to hear) is the "First Dog of the USA", i.e. the president's dog. As such he has a lot of representative duties, but also many privileges which made him snobby and condescending towards other dogs. But one day when the young Nataniel takes him for a walk, he's mixed up with the stray dog Moocher who looks like his identical twin. Henceforth Moocher takes Liberty's place in the White House. From now on a different spirit reigns in the White House
How long is The Pooch and the Pauper?
The Pooch and the Pauper has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in The Pooch and the Pauper?
The cast of The Pooch and the Pauper includes Richard Karn, Fred Willard, Vincent Schiavelli, Cody Jones, Carolyn Dunn.
What is the rating of The Pooch and the Pauper?
The Pooch and the Pauper has a rating of 3.1 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Family
Comedy