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.”

Find out how James Gunn's dog inspired Krypto in the new Superman movie and his key role in the future of the DCU.

James Gunn tells PEOPLE about how his rescue dog Ozu inspired the new Superman movie, specifically the superhero's canine, a fluffy, white dog named Krypto

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

Superman director James Gunn has explained his reasoning behind Supergirl's DCU debut in the movie, and also weighs in on that surprise appearance from a fan-favourite former Task Force X

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

And according to reports, this love for Krypto the Superdog has sparked a massive interest in dog adoption. According to The Wrap, Superman inspired a 500% surge in dog adoption interest. The specific numbers come from dog training app Woofz,

Actor David Corenswet’s family dog, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Ira, reportedly acted like an adorable “diva” on the set of “Superman.” While at the Los Angeles Premiere of the new James Gunn superhero movie,