A guide to your child’s favourite Paw Patrol characters
Paw Patrol is a huge hit TV series that kids love and the Paw Patrol world has expanded beyond a series. There’s movies, merchandise and lots of Paw Patrol toys available so your child can immerse themselves in sniffing out mysteries and saving lives!
Children can be inspired, look up to and build relationships with the adorable and loveable characters that all have different duties to protect citizens and the world. But just who are the characters? What are their duties? And why are they so loveable? We have created a guide to your child’s favourite Paw Patrol characters to help you understand the wonderful and exhilarating world of Paw Patrol that your child adores.
Ryder
A 10 year old boy who runs the Lookout, looks after the pups and leads the Paw Patrol team.
Role:
Paw Patrol leader
His vehicle:
Hi-tech ATV
Known for:
Ingenious gadgets and devices design
Even though Ryder is young, he has helped to save every adult in Adventure Bay countless times alongside the pups. Every pup in the Paw Patrol was adopted by Ryder and he took it upon himself to train them in various special duties to form the patrol. He is the pups mentor, guidance and strong leader!
Ryder receives distress calls and summons the pups to the Lookout using his Pup Pad. He locates the issue and the person and then chooses the correct pup for the job. He also helps to organise the packs and even supervises the team on every single rescue mission. Ryder is a whizz at technology and creatively thinking of unique and new gadgets and devices to help the team on their missions. He designs most of the specialised gear and devices that the pups use to save lives!
Ryder is a hard working boy with lots of dedication to rescuing the people of Adventure Bay. He truly is a strong leader and loves his job which makes him a key character.
Chase
A German Shepard and the tallest pup within the patrol who is the greatest at solving mysteries!
Role:
Police Pup
His vehicle:
Police truck
Known for:
His heroic rescues
Chase is a natural leader and has a loveable can-do attitude and a by-the-book approach to his missions. He is a strong problem solver and can always sniff out a solution to solve any mystery! As the Police Pup, Chase loves to enforce the rules and maintain order across Adventure Bay. He is an essential part of the team with lots of dedication to duty and commitment to keeping everyone safe.
He also makes a great spy and detective as he has sharp instincts and an analytical mind! He can track anyone or anything down! Due to his skills, he is second in command within the Paw Patrol and he treats Ryder with respect, addressing him as Sir.
He is super brave, resilient, reliable and resourceful during his heroic rescues and he truly shines during every mission. However, he does have a couple of weaknesses as he’s allergic to feathers and cats!
Marshall
An excitable and energetic six year old Dalmatian pup who is the team’s very brave Firedog. He is all about the action!
Role:
Firedog
His vehicle:
Fire truck
Known for:
His distinctive spots and playful nature
One of the most loved Paw Patrol characters, Marshall is always rearing to go (well when it’s not so early in the morning!) He is a loveable and loyal friend for the team and for your child too! He will always be there to help those in need and brightens the team’s day with his friendly nature.
His role is to extinguish fires and save anyone who is in danger. He is always ready to spring into action with his firefighting equipment and his iconic truck. Whenever there is an emergency, Marshall declares his eagerness with his well-known catchphrase “I’m fired up!” He always wears his uniform with pride and kids know him by his iconic red firefighter hat.
Marshall is best buddies with Chase and they have an inseparable relationship. They often team up together on missions and experience plenty of adventures together. Although his relationship with Chase is strong, Marshall has a soft spot in the whole teams hearts due to his hilarious mishaps. He is very clumsy and often takes a tumble that has the whole crew laughing, as well as your child. He is relatable for children as he comes across very friendly and down to earth, taking funny and very normal stumbles or dropping things in and out of missions.
He loves to celebrate success through his cool dance moves and indulges in his favourite sweet treat, Pupcakes! Although he is strong, brave and fearless, Marshall has a couple of weaknesses such as his clumsiness and his fear of flying!
Skye
A daring, highly skilled, fearless and smart helicopter pilot Cockapoo with an adoration and passion
for little animals!
Role:
Helicopter Pilot
Her vehicle:
Helicopter
Known for:
Her flying expertise
Skye may be the smallest pup in the team but that never holds her back! She always bravely takes on any mission and is always ready to take to the skies. She’s not just a pro flyer, but is also very skilled in acrobatic flips! She even has built in wings in her Pup Pack so that she can soar high in the sky at any moment!
She approaches all of her high flying missions with a smile, grace and, of course, a backflip! She is very brave and determined and a true inspiration for children, showing that girls can also do anything. Skye is loyal, dependable and very kind to everyone, especially her friends. She takes on the spirt of teamwork and compassion making her a popular character with kids.
Her only weakness is her fear of eagles that she can come across in the sky. As long as a scary eagle isn’t nearby, Skye is always on top of her game!
Rocky
Super outgoing, imaginative and talented with anything mechanical! Rocky turns ordinary junk into
the most incredible things!
Role:
Recycling Pup
His vehicle:
Recycling Truck
Known for:
His mixed-breed appearance and endearing personality
Rocky collects all sorts of junk and turns them into wonderful and useful items. He is a master fixer so can repair and restore absolutely anything! He is a strong problem solver and super creative, coming up with lots of innovative and unique solutions.
He is the go to dog for any environmental disaster as well as for fixing things and rescuing people or animals. Rocky shows kids the importance of environmental consciousness and why the environment must be protected. He inspires children to make greener choices and reuse and recycle!
Rocky has a catchphrase to reinforce the message of recycling for kids, which he is well known for, “don’t lose it, reuse it!” The catchphrase also shows his core values of sustainability and resourcefulness.
However, Rocky hates water and getting wet. You can find him hiding or busying himself when it comes to bath time!
Rubble
A construction Bulldog who is five years old and has a heart of gold that kids love!
Role:
Construction Bulldog
His vehicle:
Digger
Known for:
His toughness and eagerness to help
Rubble is one hungry pup, for food mainly, but also for action! He loves to eat to help him be big and strong. He is always eager to help and is a hilarious addition to the team. The crew love his jokes that he cracks when they need it and deep down, he has a heart of gold. This makes him hugely popular with children as he makes them giggle and brightens their day, just like his teams!
He can scoop up anything in his path with his trusty digger and he is always ready to lend a helping paw when needed. He wears his hard hat with pride and it helps him to keep safe when fixing large structures. Before he carries out a duty, he is known to say his famous catchphrase “Rubble on the double!”
Through his witty humour, charm and tough exterior, Rubble is quite the softy. He loves to cheer his friends up with jokes and he has a soft spot for small animals (especially kittens.) He also loves to skateboard and snowboard and is up for lots of adventures skating! He even makes a wicked DJ and has a huge passion for it. He has created his very own name DJ Rubble and he loves to entertain everyone!
Everest
A female Husky who lives on the mountain with Jake. She is used to the snow and cold temperatures but has a big, warm heart.
Role:
Snow Rescue Pup
Her vehicle:
Snowcat
Known for:
Her positive attitude
Everest was made an official member of the Paw Patrol after she helped them with a mission. She is always eager to lend a paw and is fearless, especially in the snow. She is playful and full of energy which makes her fit perfectly into the team.
She is also known for her courage and loyalty as she is always ready to spring into action when trouble calls. Everest always has a positive can-do attitude even in the most challenging situations, encouraging the rest of the team to think positively and carry on. She inspires children to push themselves and never give up, looking on the bright side of life!
As the official snowy mountain pup, she is in charge of clearing snow from roads and rescuing anyone who is stuck in wintery conditions. Aside from her job, Everest loves to play in the snow and is extremely adventurous. She will slide down the highest snowy slopes and take on any type of icy conditions to have some fun!
Liberty
A streetwise and tough long-haired Dachshund pup who lives in Adventure City and loves being a part of the Paw Patrol.
Role:
Mentor Pup
Her vehicle:
Scooter & deluxe car
Known for:
Being the third main character in the Paw Patrol Movies!
Liberty will do anything to help someone in need and is a pup everyone can look up to! She is a mentor to the junior patrollers and to children everywhere. She may have short, little legs but she is fierce and has a huge personality.
She is never afraid to speak her mind, especially when she disagrees with someone or something doesn’t feel right to her. She sticks up for others and helps with rescue missions as saving people is vital to her. When trouble calls, she zooms in on her scooter or deluxe car and races to help save the day. She is an expert with driving super-fast as her car has a rocket booster to go extra fast. Liberty can certainly handle tough situations and zip through the neighbourhood with ease!

Zuma
A water-loving Chocolate Labrador Pup who is the water rescue dog of the team.
Role:
Water Rescue Dog
His vehicle:
Hovercraft
Known for:
His aquatic expertise
Zuma is five years old and an extremely playful and loveable character. He is one cool dog and loves to show this off by wearing his hat backwards! He is happy and energetic who loves the beach and sea. He has a passion for surfing and is always laughing, you can find him sometimes doing both. He is always ready to dive into the waters and save the day. If any trouble happens underwater, Zuma is your guy!
He is very knowledgeable in marine life and solves underwater mysteries and saves aquatic animals. He also has strong swimming skills and is very cool and collected. Zuma is an essential part of the patrol, especially for international missions as he can speak different languages too. When there’s a problem for him to help with, he says his famous catchphrase “lets dive in!”
All of the Paw Patrol characters inspire your child with their talents and leaves them in awe of their capabilities. Kids can go on lots of adventures with the Paw Patrol crew and help them to save the day through imaginative play with Paw Patrol toys.
We hope this guide to your child’s favourite Paw Patrol characters helps you to understand these loveable pups and show you the positive outlook and traits your child can get from each of them!
All of the Paw Patrol characters inspire your child with their talents and leaves them in awe of their capabilities. Kids can go on lots of adventures with the Paw Patrol crew and help them to save the day through imaginative play with Paw Patrol toys.
We hope this guide to your child’s favourite Paw Patrol characters helps you to understand these loveable pups and show you the positive outlook and traits your child can get from each of them!