• Is it age appropriate?

  About our ratings

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  Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.

• Is it any good?

  3.0

• Common Sense says

  Can't compete with Disney classics, but still fun.

Why We Rated This for Ages 5 and Up

What to watch out for

• Messages:

  This rag-tag bunch of dogs represents all corners of New York City's diverse neighborhoods. But some of the one-liners, particularly from Tito can seem stereotyped, though not necessarily offensive.
• Violence & scariness:

  Youngest viewers might be frightened by some of the threats that Mr. Sykes puts forth. He's even shown loading an automatic weapon with a cartridge of ammunition.
• Sexy stuff:

  Not an issue.
• Language:

  Not an issue.
• Consumerism:

  Some signs in the city backdrop look like recognizable brands, but nothing is discernable. Georgette is very pampered. Jenny is a privileged child, but her parents are never home to care for her.

• Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

  Mr. Sykes smokes a cigar. The smoke wafts about, surrounding him in a yellow haze.

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