The segments and characters were similar to the Spike and Tyke cartoons that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced during their theatrical animation careers at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the 1940s and 1950s.

The lyrics included this chorus: Augie Dog was feeling sad 'till he learned from Doggie Dad-- Ears can flop and tails can sway--flippity, floppity, wiggeldy, waggeldy-- All of your troubles away.

[8] Augie is a highly spirited male pup who is motivated by ambition and the desire to make his father proud.

Possessing some knowledge in science and the ability to converse with animals, Augie would often capitalize upon his father's foibles.

[11] Despite his strictness, Doggie Daddy has a warm personality and typically acquiesces to his son's wishes.