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America's Cutest Puppies

(Rated TV-G, Reality TV, Starring Allen Haff, Where to watch: WE)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Paws-itively adorable stars will delight families.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Competition is baked into the show's premise, but most folks take the judges' decision in stride and are good sports, focusing on the positive rather than the negative.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    As a show sponsor, Petco gets plenty of mentions.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    In one segment, the host sips a margarita on camera.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About America's Cutest Puppies

Parents need to know that they shouldn't hesitate to share this fun reality series with their kids. Each puppy star is cute as can be, and viewers of all ages will have fun watching the animals strut their stuff for the judges. Although the series centers on a competition, participants don't show animosity toward one another or the judges. Their parting remarks focus on the fun they had being part of the contest, and they only make joking references to being disappointed in the final decisions. Just be ready to explain to your kids why you can't go out and get your own puppy when the show is over.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about competition. When is competition a good thing, and when is it bad? Do you feel sorry for any of the puppies (or their humans) who don't win? Families can also discuss pet care and animal behavior, specifically when it comes to dogs. How much work does it take to make sure your pets stay healthy and happy? How do you know when they're unhappy? How can you tell whether a dog is friendly? Why might it be dangerous to approach an unfamiliar animal? What are a dog's instincts if it feels threatened?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    a great show for everyone!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Fun for entire family

    This show was very well done, it is for everyone. Almost everyone loves puppies, and although a few of the jdges took it over the top and a little too critical of "puppies", overall it shows that contestants don't have to be nasty to eachother or to judges,, and veryone seemed to enjoy themselves. It was uplifting and refrshing, and the winner Bunker was awesome puppy, very cutee. They shhould dig a little deeper into human/pet interest, but perhaps they still will in upcoming weeks. Very good show.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

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