This was actually a good show. I was surprised that it wasn't extremely obnoxious, there was no potty talk, and you could actually sit through an episode without wanting to pull your hair out! I mean, I only saw a few, and of course, since I'm older, I wasn't thrilled watching it. I mean, it's definitely meant for younger kids. But there's good role models and no language. A good pick for kids, especially 5 year olds!
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Krypto the Superdog
(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Brian Drummond, Michael Dobson, Sam Vincent, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, Boomerang, DVD, Download)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
Kids will have fun with this caped canine hero.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Krypto the Superdog
Parents need to know that this is a fairly innocuous cartoon about a superhero dog (originally owned by Superman) who, along with his coterie of companions, saves the city of Metropolis from an array of villains. Each half-hour episode is broken down into a pair of shorter stories, making this a good length for younger viewers; the action is suitable for the little ones as well, since the bad guys get theirs, but in a pretty tame fashion -- often tangled up in their own tails or scared right into a cage.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about issues raised by the show. In one episode, for example, when Streaky becomes a "supercat," he wants to use his powers against the dogs who have bullied him in the past. Krypto comes to the rescue and offers some advice about Streaky's new duties. Children can explore what it means to have responsibility, and what their individual responsibilities are. On the lighter side, parents can ask kids what it would be like to have a pet with super powers.
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Lives in OhioI rate this title on for age 5 and give it- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Good show for young kids!
Lives in GeorgiaI rate this title on for age 10 and give itAwesome Super Hero show!!
I wish this show never got canceled :( I hope it gets a come-back for a season 3
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- Lives in MichiganI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
hey
decent show
- Lives in PennsylvaniaI rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Krypto rocks the house, man!!!
What can I say about Krypto the Superdog? The show has changed my life for the better. I mean, he has raised my interest in Kryptonian life at an even higher level. Plus, all those times I'd see Krypto in action just REALLY astound the heck out of me. And the episode where Streaky got his powers from was truly amazing; it made me wish I were in Star Labs at that moment. Imagine me, "Andrew: The Next Superman!" Cool, huh? And if that's not enough to get you as excited as a school kid, think of all those battles against Mechanikat? Awesome... awesome to the max. Too bad the show got canceled, I really liked it a lot. If there's a petition going on for more seasons, by all means, let me know. Hager out!
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