Any 90s kid will remember the Beethoven movies. For many kids, it was their first introduction to the St. Bernard breed of dogs. For a kid who had only ever dealt with chihuahuas, Beethoven the St. Bernard looked like a mythical creature. The first two movies were total hits, and they made sense. The first one was about Beethoven terrorizing his new family. The second one brought in a second, female dog, and some babies. Then the third one happened.
By the third movie, most of the cast realized that they were on a sinking ship, so they didn't appear in this film. Most notably was the father, played by Charles Grodin, who is the real star of the film. I mean, we all remember him screaming "BEETHOVEN!" more than anything else from the entire movie.