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The Shaggy Dog Movie Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch The Shaggy Dog movies in order

Last updated: November 7 2026

Written by: ChronoChris

Disney's The Shaggy Dog turned a boy into a sheepdog in 1959 and started a franchise of sequels and remakes. Here's how to watch every shape-shifting Disney comedy in order.

When teenager Wilby Daniels slips on a magical ring, he turns into a big, shaggy Old English sheepdog at the worst possible moments. The Shaggy Dog was Disney's first live-action comedy and a huge hit, eventually leading to a big-screen sequel, two TV movies and a 2006 remake starring Tim Allen as a dad who gets the canine curse.

๐Ÿ• Release Order

Release order follows the original Wilby Daniels stories before moving to the later remakes.

  1. The Shaggy Dog (1959)
  2. The Shaggy D.A. (1976)
  3. The Return of the Shaggy Dog (1987)
  4. The Shaggy Dog (1994)
  5. The Shaggy Dog (2006)

The Shaggy D.A. catches up with a grown-up Wilby, now a lawyer running for district attorney, and The Return of the Shaggy Dog continues his story. The 1994 TV movie and 2006 film are retellings with no connection to the originals.

๐Ÿ“– Story Chronology

Story order keeps Wilby's adventures together, then moves on to the remakes.

  1. The Shaggy Dog (1959)
  2. The Shaggy D.A. (1976)
  3. The Return of the Shaggy Dog (1987)
  4. The Shaggy Dog (1994)
  5. The Shaggy Dog (2006)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Release order is ideal, since it matches the story. Start with the black-and-white 1959 film starring Fred MacMurray and Tommy Kirk, then enjoy Dean Jones in The Shaggy D.A. If your kids prefer modern comedies, the Tim Allen version is a fine standalone pick. All five versions are lighthearted, family-friendly comedies ideal for a Disney movie night.

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