Pretzel and the Puppies

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Pretzel and the Puppies
Pretzel and the Puppies TV poster.png
Promotional poster
Genre Children's television
Animation
Based on
Pretzel and Pretzel and the Puppies
by
Developed by
  • Steve Altiere
  • Kim Howitt
Directed byAndrew Woodhouse
Voices of
Opening theme"Paws Up!"
performed by Myles Zuzzi
Composers
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Canada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes18
Production
Executive producers
  • Caroline Fraser
  • Wes Lui
  • Ricardo Curtis
  • Steve Altiere
Running time22 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Apple TV+
ReleaseFebruary 11, 2022 (2022-02-11) –
February 24, 2023 (2023-02-24)

Pretzel and the Puppies is a children's animated television series for Apple TV+. It is based on the books Pretzel and Pretzel and the Puppies by Margret Rey and H.A. Rey. [1] The series was released on February 11, 2022. [2] A holiday special was released on December 2, 2022. [3] Season 2 was released on February 24, 2023. [4]

Contents

Plot

The show focuses on Pretzel, the world's longest dachshund, alongside his wife Greta and their pups Poppy, Pippa, Pedro, Puck and Paxton, as they solve problems in their town of Muttgomery and "Make their Mark".

Cast

Main

Rucurring

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1 9February 11, 2022 (2022-02-11)December 2, 2022 (2022-12-02)
2 9February 23, 2023 (2023-02-23)

Season 1 (2022)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleWritten byOriginal release date  [5]
11"Make Your Bark"Steve AltiereFebruary 11, 2022 (2022-02-11)
"Pup to the Races"Peter Hunziker
22"Treat Yourself"Steve AltiereFebruary 11, 2022 (2022-02-11)
"Pups on Parade"Michael Rabb
33"Do the Doxie"Steve AltiereFebruary 11, 2022 (2022-02-11)
"Hot Dog"Sarah Katin and Nakia Trower Shuman
44"Bowl Them Over"Tone ThyneFebruary 11, 2022 (2022-02-11)
"Cone-Do"Peter Hunziker
55"Welcome Waggin'"Steve AltiereFebruary 11, 2022 (2022-02-11)
"Groom Games"Michael Rabb
66"The Show Must Bark On"Sarah Katin and Nakia Trower ShumanFebruary 11, 2022 (2022-02-11)
"Dogs at Work"Peter Hunziker
77"Roller-Dogs"Sarah Katin and Nakia Trower ShumanFebruary 11, 2022 (2022-02-11)
"Sniff & Share"Tone Thyne
88"Firedogs to the Rescue!"Steve AltiereFebruary 11, 2022 (2022-02-11)
"Pups-Up Playground"Sarah Katin and Nakia Trower Shuman
99"Merry Muttgomery!" Ron Burch and David Kidd December 2, 2022 (2022-12-02)

Season 2 (2023)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleWritten byOriginal release date  [5]
101"Doggie Bags"Jessica WelshFebruary 23, 2023 (2023-02-23)
"Fetch!"Michael Rabb
112"Bow Wow Bows"Sarah Katin and Nakia Trower ShumanFebruary 23, 2023 (2023-02-23)
"Snuggle Trouble"
123"Ruff Truck"Eva KonstantopoulosFebruary 23, 2023 (2023-02-23)
"Flutter Pups"Michael Rabb
134"Pup Fiction"Michael RabbFebruary 23, 2023 (2023-02-23)
"Night at the Pawspital"Jessica Welsh
145"New Tricks" Ron Burch and David Kidd February 23, 2023 (2023-02-23)
"Outward Hound"Tone Thyne
156"Furry Finders"Eva KonstantopoulosFebruary 23, 2023 (2023-02-23)
"Howl Pals"Michael Rabb
167"Pup Tent"Melinda LaRoseFebruary 23, 2023 (2023-02-23)
"Tree Bark"Jessica Welsh
178"Lunch Bunch"Jessica WelshFebruary 23, 2023 (2023-02-23)
"Mama Time"Ron Burch and David Kidd
189"Pup Meet-Up"Peter HunzikerFebruary 23, 2023 (2023-02-23)
"Happy Bark-Day!"Melinda LaRose

Reception

The series received positive reviews from critics, who praised its creativity, colorful animation, and messages. [6] [7]

In 2022, HarperCollins released a series of children's books as a tie-in to the series. [8] [9]

References

  1. ↑ critic, Jackson MurphyJackson Murphy is a movie; Lights-Camera-Jackson.com, entertainment columnist He is the creator of the website; Television, Has Made Numerous Appearances on; radio. (February 11, 2022). "INTERVIEW: Paws Up For "Pretzel And The Puppies"". Animation Scoop. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  2. ↑ Del Rosario, Alexandra (January 31, 2022). "'Pretzel And The Puppies': Apple TV+ Sets Preschool Series With Mark Duplass & Nasim Pedrad; Unveils Trailer & Premiere Date". Deadline. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Apple TV+ Rings in the Season with New Specials & Peanuts Classics". October 11, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  4. ↑ Shanfeld, Ethan (January 25, 2023). "Apple TV+ Sets 'Frog and Toad' Series, Announces Spring Kids and Family Slate (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Shows A-Z - pretzel and the puppies on apple tv plus". The Futon Critic . Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  6. ↑ Movie & TV reviews for parents. "Pretzel and the Puppies TV Review | Common Sense Media". www.commonsensemedia.org. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  7. ↑ Tafoya, Scout (February 24, 2023). "If Pretzel and the Puppies doesn't charm you, you're probably dead [Apple TV+ review]". Cult of Mac. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  8. ↑ Margret, Rey. "Pretzel and the Puppies: Construction Pups". School Library Journal. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  9. ↑ Margret, Rey. "Pretzel and the Puppies: Meet the Pups!". School Library Journal. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
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