Alfred is a little pug dog who is convinced that he is completely unlovable. The other neighborhood dogs constantly make fun of his tiny, stubby legs and his squished, funny looking face. Even the snooty cat, the loud parrot, and the goldfish tease him! Alfred feels incredibly lonely until a big new dog named Rex moves in right next door. Desperate to make a brand new friend, Alfred decides to tell Rex a little fib about who he really is behind the fence. They talk for hours about their shared love of dog food and their mutual hatred of the dreaded vet. But what will happen when Rex finally looks over the fence and learns the truth about Alfred's size? Discover the true meaning of friendship in this charming story about learning to love exactly who you are.