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

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What was clearly intended to win over the hearts and minds of cinema-goers, keen to see what Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn would do with the beleaguered superhero in his new summer blockbuster,

Sofia was stoic, cape flapping in the wind, as smaller dogs came to sniff her rear end. She stole the judge’s hearts when she managed to lift one ear at a time and tilt her head, shooting them an adorable glance.