PAW Patrol
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| Genre | Animated television series |
| Created by | Keith Chapman |
| Developed by | Scott Kraft |
| Directed by | Jamie Whitney (2014–16) Charles E. Bastien (2016–present) |
| Voices of | Jaxon Mercey Drew Davis Devan Cohen Max Calinescu Samuel Faraci Alex Thorne Kallan Holley Ron Pardo |
| Theme music composer | Michael Smidi Smith Scott Krippayne |
| Opening theme | "PAW Patrol" performed by Scott Simons |
| Ending theme | "PAW Patrol" (instrumental) |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 80 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Jennifer Dodge (seasons 1–2) Laura Clunie (season 3–present) Ronnen Harary Keith Chapman Scott Kraft |
| Producer(s) | Patricia Burns |
| Running time | 22–23 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
Guru Studio Spin Master Entertainment |
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| Original network |
TVOKids (Canada) Nickelodeon (U.S.) |
| Picture format | HDTV (1080i) |
| Audio format | Surround |
| Original release | August 12, 2013 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
PAW Patrol is a Canadian animated television series created by Keith Chapman. It is produced by Spin Master Entertainment with animation provided by Guru Studio. In Canada, the series is primarily broadcast on TVOKids, which first ran previews of the show in August 2013. The series first aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on August 12, 2013.
The series focuses on a boy named Ryder who leads a pack of rescue dogs known as the PAW Patrol. They work together on missions to protect the shoreside community of Adventure Bay. Each dog has a specific set of skills based on a real-life profession. For example, Marshall has the abilities of a firefighter and Chase's responsibilities are similar to those of a police officer. They all reside in doghouses that can transform into customized vehicles when necessary. They are also equipped with backpacks called "pup packs" that contain tools.
Spin Master has developed the show into a media franchise and released an ongoing line of toys based on it. PAW Patrol toy sales have generated millions of dollars in revenue for the corporation and increased Spin Master's presence in the preschool toy market. Despite the commercial success of the show, critical reception has been mixed. Several critics have called attention to its unequal gender representation because the team of dogs is primarily male. The show, and its associated products, have received a variety of awards and nominations from associations such as the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Each episode of PAW Patrol follows a similar pattern and features recurring themes. Episodes normally open with a scene depicting the dogs going about their everyday lives, often playing with dog toys or engaging in activities at the local playground. Ryder, a ten-year-old boy, is advised of a problem by receiving a call for help or by witnessing a situation himself. His most frequent caller is an accident-prone marine biologist named Cap'n Turbot, who knows much about Adventure Bay's wildlife. Ryder always alerts the dogs via their blinking pet tags. The team members report to their base, the Lookout, and enter its elevator. Marshall typically arrives last causing a humorous mishap that makes the other dogs laugh as the elevator rises. When they reach the top floor, they arrange themselves in a line. Chase announces that the team is ready for action as Ryder tells the pups what has happened. He chooses several members of the team, normally two first responders, to help solve whatever problem has emerged. They ride a slide down to their vehicles and complete their mission. When they have finished, Ryder says his catchphrase: "Whenever you're in trouble, just yelp for help!" and congratulates the dogs.
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