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Clifford's Puppy Days (2003) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Set two years before the events of Clifford the Big Red Dog, the series focuses on when Clifford was a tiny red puppy. Clifford was the runt in a litter of puppies born to the pet dog of Emily Elizabeth's neighbor, Mr. Bradley (who appeared in an episode of the previous cartoon series, "Little Clifford"). He was adopted by Emily Elizabeth before he grew up into a giant red adult dog, forcing the Howard family to move out of their small apartment so Clifford would be able to live comfortably. The series shows Clifford and Emily… Sign up for the full guide

TV-Y7-FV • 2003 • 2 seasons

Age
8+

Clifford - at one time, he was just a small puppy, the runt of the litter. Then, Emily Elizabeth's love made him grow big and he became big, red Clifford. But what about before then? Clifford's Puppy Days explores just that. Set in the big city Clifford...

Cast

Lara Jill Miller
Lara Jill Miller
Masiela Lusha
Masiela Lusha
Grey DeLisle
Grey DeLisle
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
JD
Julie-Ann Dean
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Is Clifford's Puppy Days appropriate for kids?

Clifford - at one time, he was just a small puppy, the runt of the litter. Then, Emily Elizabeth's love made him grow big and he became big, red Clifford. But what about before then? Clifford's Puppy Days explores just that. Set in the big city Clifford... Read more — free account

Content severity in Clifford's Puppy Days Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances None 0/10
Language Moderate 4/10
Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10
Violence/Gore Intense 8/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Clifford's Puppy Days

No sexual content or nudity. Mild crush or flirtation jokes may appear.

Violence and gore in Clifford's Puppy Days

Frequent stylized action with fights, chases, weapons, powers, crashes, explosions, and peril. Injuries are non-graphic.

Language in Clifford's Puppy Days

No strong language; mild insults, taunts, threats, and urgent action dialogue may occur.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Clifford's Puppy Days

There is no substance use depicted in this season. The characters exclusively consume pet food, water, or standard human food items like sandwiches and cookies.

Mature themes in Clifford's Puppy Days

Mild-to-moderate themes of courage, teamwork, responsibility, loyalty, fear, rivalry, justice, and using power wisely.

Scary moments in Clifford's Puppy Days

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Clifford's Puppy Days yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifford's Puppy Days appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Clifford's Puppy Days is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7-FV. Clifford - at one time, he was just a small puppy, the runt of the litter. Then, Emily Elizabeth's love made him grow big and he became big, red Clifford. But what about before then? Clifford's Puppy Days explores just…

What age rating does Clifford's Puppy Days have?

Clifford's Puppy Days is rated TV-Y7-FV. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is Clifford's Puppy Days about?

Clifford - at one time, he was just a small puppy, the runt of the litter. Then, Emily Elizabeth's love made him grow big and he became big, red Clifford. But what about before then? Clifford's Puppy Days explores just that. Set in the big city Clifford...

How many seasons does Clifford's Puppy Days have?

Clifford's Puppy Days has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Clifford's Puppy Days?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Clifford's Puppy Days.

How violent is Clifford's Puppy Days?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Clifford's Puppy Days per our reviewers.

Is the language in Clifford's Puppy Days appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Clifford's Puppy Days.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Clifford's Puppy Days?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Clifford's Puppy Days.

What mature themes appear in Clifford's Puppy Days?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Clifford's Puppy Days.

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