Kathryn McGuire breaks off her engagement to Jack Mower; she says he loves his police dog, Fearless, more than her. However, when her father's expensive diamond necklace and a set of paste imitations are stolen several times each, it's up to Fearless to track down the thieves, recover the diamonds and probably book the honeymoon reservations.

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