Although the character of Krypto — who shares some of his master's super-powers (such as flying) — dates back to the mid-1950s, this is his first appearance on the big screen. It's probably too early to say that Krypto might spin off into his own franchise, he already made a big impact in the real world.

I held Jude for five seconds and folded like a lawn chair. She looked at me like we'd known each other forever,' María Gabriela de Faría tells PEOPLE

Now, correlation does not imply causation, but we must concede that Krypto is a very good boy, and we love him. It stands to reason that witnessing our beloved Kryptonian canine tortured in a pocket universe inspired others to consider preventing a similar fate for other home-hungry puppies.

The hype will fade, but your dog will stay, so make sure you’re ready to give them the time, care, and training they need and deserve.”

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Calling all superdogs, a Krypto look-alike contest is happening in New York City thanks to James Gunn's "Superman"

For the furry sidekick, Krypto, in “Superman,” the director James Gunn found inspiration — and a physical model — in his own unruly pet.

Most retellings of the Superman story show Clark Kent discovering Krypto as a teenager in Smallville. Few stories, however, explore what Krypto did on Earth before being reunited with his former owner.

The new Superman movie hit theaters this weekend, and while it’s almost impossible to upstage a handsome superhero in a skin-tight suit—with piercing blue eyes and superpowers to boot—the newest cast member,