Residing in a village near Antwerp, Belgium, Nello Daas employs his artistic skills to aid his ailing grandfather in vending milk at the metropolis bazaar. Despite his humble profession, Nello values his intimate bond with Alois Cogez, the offspring of his unsympathetic landlord. However, her father interdicts their camaraderie and dispatches Alois to a school in Antwerp to keep them apart. One fine day, Nello discovers an art competition that honors the celebrated Flemish artist, Peter Paul Rubens. The winner does not only obtain a cash prize but also secures the chance to pursue art alongside Alois at the same academy. Galvanized by his ardor for art, Nello opts to participate in the competition but comes across numerous obstacles along the way. Luckily, Nello is accompanied by his loyal dog, Patrasche. Nello saved Patrasche from an abusive possessor, and the duo bears each other's burdens through thick and thin. The Flemish legend of an affectionate boy and his unfaltering companion, Flanders no Inu, endures as a timeless masterpiece of steadfastness and persistence until the very end.