Paw Patrol is a Canadian children's animated television series created by Keith Chapman and produced by Spin Master Entertainment, with animation provided by Guru Studio. In Canada, the series is primarily broadcast on TVOntario as part of the TVOKids programing block. TVO first ran previews of the show in August 2013. The series premiered on Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. in the United States on August 12, 2013.
The series focuses on a young boy named Ryder who leads a crew of search and rescue dogs that call themselves the Paw Patrol. They work together on missions to protect the shoreside community of Adventure Bay and surrounding areas. Each dog has a specific set of skills based on emergency services professions, such as a firefighter, a police officer, and an aircraft pilot. They reside in doghouses that transform into customized vehicles or "pupmobiles" for their missions. They are equipped with special hi-tech backpacks called "pup packs" that contain tools relating to their respective job.
Since its debut, the series has developed into one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time, generating billions of dollars in revenue from toy sales for Spin Master and has increased the company's presence in the preschool toy market. The franchise includes Paw Patrol: The Movie which released in August 2021, followed by a sequel, The Mighty Movie, on September 29, 2023, another sequel The Dino Movie, on August 14, 2026, and a spin-off series based on one of the show's main characters titled Rubble & Crew which premiered in February 2023. The show celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023. 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.
The series is on its thirteenth season, which began airing in March 2026. In early February 2023, series creator Keith Chapman said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter magazine that the series could still be on television for another ten years or more.
Plot Each episode of Paw Patrol follows a similar formula. Episodes normally open with a scene depicting the dogs going about their everyday lives in Adventure Bay, often playing with dog toys or going to 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 callers are an accident-prone marine biologist named Cap'n Turbot and the town's mayor, Mayor Goodway. Ryder always alerts the dogs via their blinking pup 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 pups laugh as the elevator rises, although Rubble causes the elevator gag in some episodes. 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 or three first responders, to help solve whatever problem has emerged. They ride a slide down to their vehicles and complete their mission. The Paw Patrol's missions include rescuing people, stopping different dangers, and thwarting the devious plots of Mayor Humdinger of Foggy Bottom in later episodes. When they have finished, Ryder says his catchphrase "Whenever you're in trouble, just yelp for help!" (or a variation of that in later episodes). Then Ryder congratulates the dogs.
Sub-series Later episodes introduce sub-series with a specific theme:
"Air Pups" is where Air Patroller and other flying equipment is used to perform aerial rescues. "Mission: PAW" has the team operating as undercover spies in the kingdom of Barkingburg. There, they help the Princess of Barkingburg and the Earl of Barkingburg while contending with the Princess of Barkingburg's dog Sweetie. "Sea Patrol" centers on aquatic missions. The team contends with the pirate captain Sid Swashbuckle and his dog companion Arrby. "Ultimate Rescue" involves higher-stakes missions depending on just one job with everybody involved. "Mighty Pups" involves the team operating as superheroes after gaining superpowers from exposure to a meteor. Their enemies include Mayor Humdinger's nephew Harold, Ladybird, and Copycat. "Dino Rescue" has the team operating in the Dino Wilds. "Moto Pups" has the team working with Wild and battling a dog biker gang called the Ruff-Ruff Pack. "Rescue Knights" has the team operate as knights and battling Claw, a former knight who is accompanied by the dragon Sparks and allied with the Duke of Flappington. "Cat Pack" has the team working with the eponymous Cat Pack, a group of cats led by Wild who utilize high-tech gear. "Big Truck Pups" has the team working with Al, a dog who rides a big truck. "Aqua Pups" has the team working with Coral, a Mer-pup and Skye's cousin, while contending with the rogue Mer-pup Moby. Mer-pups are creatures who resemble dogs, but with a fish-like tail in place of their hind legs. "Jungle Pups" has the team operating in the Hidden Jungle, a secret jungle area accessible by a cave near a lagoon. "Rescue Wheels" has the team riding special monster trucks while contending with the monster truck racing dog Boomer. "Air Rescue" has the Pups fly in jets at an airport to save people in the sky. "Fire Rescue" features Marshall and others as firefighters for when there's a fire. "Search & Rescue" is where the team operate as police officers to find lost things or help with traffic.
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Original members Ryder (voiced by Owen Mason from season 1 to the middle of season 2, Elijha Hammill from the middle of season 3, Jaxon Mercey from the middle of season 4 to the middle of season 6 and Ready Race Rescue, Joey Nijem from late season 6 to the middle of season 7, Beckett Hipkiss from late season 7 to late season 8, Kai Harris from late season 8 to season 12 and Rubble & Crew, Benjamin Sivecic from season 13 onward, Will Brisbin in Paw Patrol: The Movie, Finn Lee-Epp in The Mighty Movie, Henry Bolan in The Dino Movie) is a tech-savvy and gifted 10-year-old boy who is the leader of the Paw Patrol. His main vehicle is an ATV that can transform into a PWC and snowmobile. Chase (voiced by Tristan Samuel in season 1, Max Calinescu from season 2 to season 4 and Mighty Pups, Justin Kelly from season 5 to early season 10, Luke Dietz in Rubble & Crew and early season 10 onward, Iain Armitage in Paw Patrol: The Movie, Christian Convery in The Mighty Movie, Rain Janjua in The Dino Movie) is a 7-year-old German Shepherd who serves as a police dog, spy dog, and the second-in-command of the Paw Patrol. His main vehicle is a 4x4 police truck that can transform into a spy truck. In the "Mighty Pups" series, Chase is able to move at superhuman speeds and possesses a powerful bark. Marshall (voiced by Gage Munroe in season 1, Drew Davis from season 2 to season 5, Lukas Engel in season 6 and Jet to the Rescue, Kingsley Marshall from late season 6 to season 8 and Paw Patrol: The Movie, Christian Corrao from late season 8 to season 11, Rubble & Crew season 1 and The Mighty Movie, Jesse Gervasi in season 12 onward, Carter Young in The Dino Movie) is a clumsy but competent 6-year-old Dalmatian who serves as a firefighter and paramedic dog. His main vehicle is a fire truck that can transform into an ambulance. In the "Mighty Pups" series, Marshall possesses pyrokinesis and can jump very high. Skye (voiced by Kallan Holley from season 1 to season 5 and "Ready Race Rescue", Lilly Bartlam from season 6 onward, Paw Patrol: The Movie and Rubble & Crew, Mckenna Grace in The Mighty Movie and The Dino Movie) is a 7-year-old Cockapoo who serves as the team's air rescue dog. Skye utilizes a glider pack and a helicopter for air travel. In the "Mighty Pups" series, Skye is able to fly unassisted and create whirlwinds. Rocky (voiced by Stuart Ralston from season 1 to season 2, Samuel Faraci from season 3 to the middle of season 7, Jackson Reid in late season 7 to season 11 and Rubble & Crew season 2, Matteo Gutierrez in season 12, Billy Quinn in late season 12, Callum Shoniker in Paw Patrol: The Movie and The Mighty Movie, William Desrosiers in The Dino Movie) is a 6-year-old mixed-breed who serves as a recycling and handyman dog. His main vehicle is a recycling truck, which is a cross between a garbage truck and a forklift that can transform into a tugboat. In the "Mighty Pups" series, Rocky is able to create green energy constructs and possesses X-ray vision. Rubble (voiced by Devan Cohen from season 1 to season 5, Keegan Hedley from season 6 to the middle of season 8, and Paw Patrol: The Movie, Lucien Duncan-Reid from the middle of season 8 onward and The Dino Movie, Luxton Handspiker in Rubble & Crew and The Mighty Movie) is a 5-year-old Bulldog who serves as a construction dog and a DJ expert. His main vehicle is a tracked bucket loader. In the "Mighty Pups" series, Rubble possesses superhuman strength and a rolling attack. Zuma (voiced by Emily Thorne from season 1 to the middle of season 4, Carter Thorne from the middle of season 4 to season 5, Shayle Simons from season 6 to season 8, and Paw Patrol: The Movie, Jordan Mazeral from season 9 onward, Nylan Parthipan in The Mighty Movie and The Dino Movie) is a 5-year-old chocolate Labrador who serves as an aquatic rescue dog. His main vehicle is an amphibious hovercraft equipped with a large clawed arm. In the "Mighty Pups" series, Zuma possesses aquakinesis which he can also use to create solid bubbles.
Occasional members Captain Horatio Turbot (usually identified as Cap'n Turbot; voiced by Ron Pardo) is the Paw Patrol's most frequent caller and a sea captain and marine biologist. His main vehicle is a boat called the Flounder. Robo-Dog is a robotic dog introduced in "Pups Save Ryder's Robot." He drives the Paw Patrol's larger vehicles, like the Paw Patroller. Unlike the other dogs, Robo-Dog communicates only in robotic barks, which everyone else appears to understand. Everest (voiced by Berkley Silverman) is an 8-year-old purple-hued Siberian Husky who serves as a mountain rescue dog in emergencies relating to snow, ice, or mountains. Her main vehicle is a silver snowcat equipped with a trail-clearing claw. In the "Mighty Pups" series, Everest possesses ice breath. Tracker (voiced by David Lopez from season 3 to season 7 and Jet to the Rescue, Mateo Carnovale from season 8 to season 10, River Morales from season 12 onward) is a 4-year-old brown-and-white potcake dog who serves as a jungle rescue dog. His main vehicle is a zebra-themed jeep. Tracker is bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. Tuck (voiced by Eamon Hanson from season 6 to season 7, Roman Pesino from season 9 onward) and Ella (voiced by Isabella Leo) are two Golden Retriever siblings who are known as the Mighty Twins. A meteor gave them superpowers, with Tuck being able to shrink and Ella being able to grow. Their vehicle is a car that splits into two motorcycles. Rex (voiced by Luxton Handspiker in season 7, Hartley Bernier in season 9, Austin Farley from season 13 onward, Hayden Chemberlen in The Dino Movie) is a paraplegic Bernese Mountain Dog who uses a high-tech dog wheelchair to get around. He serves as an expert on dinosaurs, where he can understand their language and operates in the Dino Wilds, which is inhabited by dinosaurs. His vehicle is a Stegosaurus-themed off-road vehicle with a ramp for mobility. The Cat Pack is a group of cats who use high-tech armor and vehicles modeled after big cats.