Paw Patrol facts for kids
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| Created by | Keith Chapman |
| Developed by | Scott Kraft |
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| Opening theme | "Paw Patrol Theme Song" performed by Scott Simons |
| Ending theme | "Paw Patrol Theme Song" (instrumental) |
| Composer(s) | Voodoo Highway Music & Post Inc. |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 11 |
| No. of episodes | 262 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Patricia Burns |
| Running time | 22–23 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Spin Master Entertainment |
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| Original network | TVOntario |
| Original release | August 12, 2013 – present |
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| Related shows | Rubble & Crew |
Paw Patrol is a popular Canadian animated television series that was created by Keith Chapman. It's made by Spin Master Entertainment, with the animation done by Guru Studio. In Canada, you can mostly watch the show on TVOntario as part of the TVOKids block. It first showed previews in August 2013. The series officially started in the United States on August 12, 2013, on Nickelodeon's Nick Jr..
The show is about a brave young boy named Ryder. He leads a team of amazing search and rescue dogs called the Paw Patrol. Together, they go on exciting missions to keep the community of Adventure Bay and its nearby areas safe. Each dog has special skills, just like real-life emergency services workers. For example, there's a firefighter pup, a police pup, and even an aviation pilot pup! The pups live in special doghouses that can change into cool vehicles called "pupmobiles" for their missions. They also have high-tech backpacks called "pup packs" that hold all the tools they need for their jobs.
Since it first aired, Paw Patrol has become a huge hit! It's a big media franchise that has earned a lot of money, especially from toy sales for Spin Master. The franchise also includes a feature film that came out in August 2021. A sequel, The Mighty Movie, was released in September 2023. Another movie, The Dino Movie, is planned for July 2026. There's even a spin-off series called Rubble & Crew, which started in February 2023 and focuses on one of the main characters. The show celebrated its 10th birthday in 2023. Paw Patrol and its products have won many awards and nominations from groups like the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.
The series is currently in its eleventh season, which started airing in September 2024. The creator, Keith Chapman, mentioned in an interview in early 2023 that the show could be on TV for ten more years or even longer!
Contents
What Happens in Each Episode?
Each episode of Paw Patrol usually follows a similar plan. Episodes often begin by showing the pups enjoying their day in Adventure Bay, perhaps playing with dog toys. Then, Ryder, who is a smart 10-year-old boy, finds out about a problem. He might get a call for help or see something happening himself. His most frequent callers are Cap'n Turbot, a marine biologist who often gets into funny accidents, and Mayor Goodway, the town's mayor.
Ryder always calls the pups using their special blinking pup tags. The team then rushes to their base, called the Lookout, and gets into the elevator. Marshall usually arrives last, causing a funny little mishap that makes the other pups laugh as they go up. Once they reach the top, they line up. Chase announces that the team is ready, and Ryder explains the problem. He then chooses a few pups, usually two first responders, to help solve the issue. They slide down to their vehicles and complete their mission. The Paw Patrol's missions involve rescuing people, stopping dangers, and sometimes even stopping the tricky plans of Mayor Humdinger from Foggy Bottom. When they finish, Ryder says his famous line, "Whenever you're in trouble, just yelp for help!" Then, he congratulates the pups on a job well done.
Later episodes of the show sometimes have special themes or sub-series.
Episodes
You can find a full list of all the Paw Patrol episodes on the List of Paw Patrol episodes page.
Meet the Characters
The Paw Patrol Team
Original Members
- Ryder is a very smart and gifted 10-year-old boy. He is the leader of the Paw Patrol. His main vehicle is a red ATV that can change into a PWC (like a jet ski) and a snowmobile.
- Chase is a 7-year-old German shepherd. He is the team's police pup and spy pup, and he's Ryder's best friend. He has a great sense of smell and sight, but he's allergic to cats and feathers! His main vehicle is a blue police truck that can turn into a spy truck.
- Marshall is a 6-year-old Dalmatian. He's a bit clumsy but always ready to help as the firefighter and paramedic pup. He often causes a funny accident when he gets into the Lookout's elevator. His main vehicle is a red fire truck that can change into an ambulance.
- Skye is a 7-year-old Cockapoo. She is the team's air rescue pup and loves to do backflips. She used to be scared of eagles. She usually flies a grey helicopter with pink parts.
- Rocky is a 6-year-old mixed-breed dog. He's the recycling and handyman pup. He doesn't like getting wet, except when he becomes a Merpup or during special "Sea Patrol" and "Aqua Pups" missions. His main vehicle is a lime-green recycling truck that can turn into a tugboat.
- Rubble is a 5-year-old English bulldog. He's the construction pup and also a great DJ. His main vehicle is a yellow bulldozer that usually has a drill and can also have a crane attachment.
- Zuma is a 5-year-old chocolate Labrador. He's the aquatic rescue pup. His main vehicle is an orange hovercraft that works well on land and water. It can launch a lifebuoy and transform into a submarine with a large claw-arm.
Occasional Members
- Captain Horatio Turbot (or Cap'n Turbot) is often the one calling the Paw Patrol for help. He's a sea captain and marine biologist who knows a lot about animals. He lives in a lighthouse on Seal Island. His boat is called the Flounder.
- Robo-Dog is a robot dog who helps drive the Paw Patrol's bigger vehicles, like the Paw Patroller. He communicates with robotic barks, which everyone seems to understand.
- Everest is an 8-year-old purple Siberian husky. She's the mountain rescue pup for snow, ice, or mountain emergencies. She was first seen helping the Paw Patrol on a mission. Her main vehicle is a silver snowcat.
- Tracker is a 4-year-old brown-and-white potcake dog. He's the jungle rescue pup and the youngest on the team. He used to be afraid of the dark. His main vehicle is a white and green jeep with zebra stripes. He speaks both Spanish and English.
- Tuck and Ella are golden retriever siblings known as the Mighty Twins. A meteor gave them superpowers: Tuck can shrink, and Ella can grow. Their vehicle is a sky blue "Mighty Car" that can split into two "Mighty Motorcycles".
- Rex is a paraplegic Bernese mountain dog who uses a high-tech dog wheelchair. He's an expert on dinosaurs and can understand their language. He lives in the Dino Wilds, where dinosaurs still exist. His vehicle is an azure and chartreuse Stegosaurus-plated off-road vehicle.
- The Cat Pack is a group of talking cats who sometimes help the pups. Each member has special armor and vehicles like big cats.
- Wild (formerly Wild Cat) is a ginger tabby cat and the leader of the Cat Pack. He's fast and smooth but afraid of mice. His armor gives him the speed of a cheetah. His vehicle is a gold and dark brown cheetah-themed motorcycle.
- Rory is a British shorthair and a Cat Pack member. She loves to pounce and exercise. Her armor is like a white tiger. Her vehicle is a white, black, and light blue tiger-themed car.
- Shade is a tuxedo cat and a Cat Pack member. She loves music and has great climbing skills. Her armor is like a jaguar, giving her jaguar-like stealth. Her vehicle is a purple and black jaguar-themed car.
- Leo is a tabby cat and a Cat Pack member. Like Wild, he's afraid of mice. His armor is like a lion, giving him lion-like strength. His vehicle is a yellow, white, and black lion-themed off-road vehicle.
- Liberty is a long-haired Dachshund from Adventure City. She first helped the Paw Patrol in Paw Patrol: The Movie. Her main vehicle is a coral-pink scooter.
- Al is a Basset hound truck driver who knows a lot about trucking. His vehicle is a gray and red big truck with two grabber claws.
- Coral is a Cockapoo and a mer-pup from Puplantis, who is Skye's long-lost cousin. Her vehicle is a teal, silver, and purple seahorse-shaped submarine that can also turn into a motorcycle.
- Roxi is a Samoyed with monster truck experience and a funny personality. Her vehicle is a purple and pink monster truck with purple star-patterned tires.
Supporting Characters
- Mayor Goodway is the mayor of Adventure Bay and often calls the Paw Patrol for help. She lives at City Hall and can sometimes be very worried.
- Chickaletta is Mayor Goodway's pet chicken. She's usually carried in the mayor's purse and is also part of the Mini-Patrol.
- Francois Turbot is Cap'n Turbot's cousin and research partner. He's a zoologist, artist, and photographer with a strong French accent.
- Mayor Humdinger is the mayor of Foggy Bottom and the main bad guy in the series. He's the Paw Patrol's enemy and Mayor Goodway's rival. He often tries to outsmart Adventure Bay, but his plans usually go wrong, and the Paw Patrol has to rescue him.
- The Kitten Catastrophe Crew are Mayor Humdinger's helper cats. They are like the evil versions of the Paw Patrol pups. They usually follow his orders but can sometimes be stubborn.
- Danny is a young boy who loves doing dangerous stunts and calls himself "Daring Danny X". His stunts often go wrong, and the Paw Patrol has to rescue him.
- Katie is a kind young girl who works at the Adventure Bay pet parlor.
- Cali is Katie's pet ragdoll cat. She's often seen with Katie and is also a member of the Mini-Patrol.
- Mr. Porter owns Porter's Café in Adventure Bay and is Alex Porter's grandfather.
- Alex Porter is a young boy in Adventure Bay and Mr. Porter's grandson. He's a bit impatient and leads the Mini-Patrol, a group inspired by the Paw Patrol, but they are not always successful.
- Jake is a snowboarder who runs the ski resort on his mountain. He is also Everest's caregiver.
- Farmer Yumi is a farmer in Adventure Bay who cares deeply for her animals.
- Farmer Al is a farmer who owns Moo Juice Dairy Farm and is married to Farmer Yumi.
- Carlos is Ryder's pen pal from the jungle. He's an archaeologist and Tracker's caregiver.
- The Junior Patrollers are three Pomeranian dogs. They were introduced in Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie and are trained by Liberty to help protect Adventure City.
- Nano is a member of the Junior Patrollers.
- Mini is a member of the Junior Patrollers.
- Tot is a member of the Junior Patrollers.
How the Show is Made
The idea for Paw Patrol came from a toy! Ronnen Harary, one of the founders of Spin Master, designed a toy truck that could transform in 2010. Spin Master then asked for ideas for a TV show based on this toy. Bob the Builder creator Keith Chapman came up with the idea for Paw Patrol, originally calling it Raffi & the Rescue Dogs.
The show's first writer, Scott Kraft, and first director, Jamie Whitney, decided to change the idea that the dogs were rescued by Ryder. The main character, Ryder, was almost named Raffi, Roddy, or Robbie before they settled on Ryder.
Spin Master spent a lot of time deciding on details for the pups, like their names, sizes, ages, and breeds. The pups' designs changed a lot too. At first, they looked very realistic, but they were later made simpler and more cartoon-like. Cap'n Turbot's unique look was based on a character from Bob the Builder. Ryder's hair was even based on Ronnen Harary's hair!
In 2012, Spin Master started talking to TV channels. Nickelodeon decided to pick up Paw Patrol and announced it in 2013. The show became Spin Master's first fully owned idea when it came out in August 2013.
Guru Studio has been doing the animation for the show since the beginning. The music for the show is created by Voodoo Highway Music & Post Inc.. The opening and ending songs are sung by Scott Simons.
With each new season, the show adds new characters and themes. Spin Master wants to keep the show fresh and exciting by adding new ideas and characters. The show's animation style has also been updated a few times, with the eleventh season getting a big visual change to look more like the movies.
Where You Can Watch It
Paw Patrol is shown on TV networks in over 160 countries around the world!
In the United States, you can watch it on Nickelodeon and the Nick Jr. Channel. Some episodes are also available to stream on the Noggin app and Paramount+. In Canada, it's mainly on TVOKids, Knowledge Kids, Télé-Québec, City Saskatchewan, Treehouse, and CBC Kids.
The show has been dubbed into many different languages. For example, there's a French version for Canada and France, a Portuguese version, and even a Welsh version called Patrôl Pawennau. It's also available in Korean, Icelandic, Finnish, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, and Spanish. In India, the show is dubbed into Hindi and many other regional languages.
Paw Patrol Movies
In 2017, Spin Master started thinking about making Paw Patrol into movies. They did tests to see how the characters would look on the big screen and started working on a movie script.
On May 9, 2019, it was confirmed that an animated movie based on the series, called Paw Patrol: The Movie, was being made for an August 2021 release. Mikros Image in Montreal handled the animation, and Cal Brunker directed it. Spin Master Entertainment produced the movie with Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures. The movie came out on August 20, 2021.
A first look at the movie was shown at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2021 in March 2021.
Then, on November 3, 2021, it was announced that a sequel, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie, would be released on September 29, 2023.
On September 26, 2023, a third movie was announced, later named Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie. It is planned to be released on July 31, 2026.
Other Adventures
Video Games
There are several video games based on Paw Patrol!
- Paw Patrol: On a Roll was released in October 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Microsoft Windows.
- Paw Patrol Mighty Pups: Save Adventure Bay came out in November 2020 for many platforms, including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
- PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls was released in August 2021, based on the first movie.
- Paw Patrol: Grand Prix, a racing game, was released in September 2022 for various consoles and PC. It even has downloadable content (DLC) like "Race in Barkingburg" and "Pup Treat Arena".
- Paw Patrol World was released in September 2023.
- Paw Patrol Academy, a mobile educational app, was launched in late 2023. It was named Google Play's Best of 2023 App for Families!
Live Shows and Events
Paw Patrol also has live stage shows!
- Paw Patrol Live: Race to the Rescue was announced in April 2016. It toured many countries, including Canada, the United States, and Australia.
- A second show, Paw Patrol Live: The Great Pirate Adventure, was announced in June 2017. It follows the Paw Patrol as they rescue Cap'n Turbot. These shows are produced by VStar Entertainment Group.
You can also meet Paw Patrol characters at events! Mascots of the pups have appeared at events in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. They've been part of tours and visited shopping malls, attracting thousands of fans!
Rubble's Own Series
In November 2021, Nickelodeon and Spin Master announced that a spin-off series focusing on one of the main pups was being developed. In March 2022, it was confirmed that the series would be about Rubble. The show is called Rubble & Crew and is animated by Jam Filled Entertainment. It first aired on February 3, 2023.
Paw Patrol Toys and Merchandise
On May 18, 2014, Spin Master launched a line of toys based on the TV series at Toys "R" Us stores in Canada. These toys were then released internationally in June of the same year.
Paw Patrol has become one of Spin Master's most successful brands. The toys have been incredibly popular and have helped Spin Master become a leader in the preschool toy market. In 2015, Paw Patrol was named the top new toy brand in the United Kingdom. The Paw Patroller vehicle toy was even listed as one of the "hottest" holiday items in 2015. By 2018, it was estimated that total sales from Paw Patrol products were around $7 billion US dollars!
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The official Paw Patrol logo.
