Krypto the superdog appears to have inspired "Superman" moviegoers to look into adopting their own furry friend

According to reports, searches for adopt a schnauzer — the breed Krypto is modeled after — jumped by 299% in the US.

The success of ‘Superman’ has lead to increased interest in dog adoption, with Krypto becoming as popular as the superhero

James Gunn’s new Superman movie is doing more than just pulling fans to theaters. It’s actually inspiring people to adopt dogs, all thanks to Krypto, Superman’s superpowered pet in the film. In the movie,

Krypto may not have been everyone's cup of tea, but the super-pooch was clearly embraced by a lot of movie-goers, as his antics in Superman have led to a 500%+ surge in dog adoption

James Gunn knows that Krypto the Superdog is wonderfully silly, and that's what makes him a great director of superhero movies.

Director James Gunn talks about adopting a rescue dog named Ozu, who later inspired Superman's Krypto in the upcoming film.

Superman's post-credits scene was met with something of a mixed reaction, and director James Gunn has now explained why he chose to keep the teases of future DCU projects to a

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,