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Snow Buddies

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Popular puppies mush their way home.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Some potty humor, especially fart jokes, but puppies work together as a team to help a new friend, using their distinct differences to overcome obstacles. Importance of positive thinking in the face of adversity is presented throughout.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Scenes of dogs in peril; mild description of a fatal sled racing accident, though no visuals; a mystical character's death is alluded to, but in an abstract fashion.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Snow Buddies

Parents need to know that this DVD centers on dog sled racing, which not all families believe is humane. Puppies and dogs are shown in scenes of peril, though none appear to be permanently affected. Loving families and the symbiotic relationship between children and their pets are depicted. A Gallic villain gets his comeuppance. Dog farts and fart jokes erupt frequently.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about dog sled racing. Does it seem like it's more fun for the people or for the dogs? Should Adam have entered a dangerous race without talking it over with his parents first? Which of the five Buddies would you most like to have as a pet?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    perfect for all ages

    a cute story about some dogs simply wonderful family tale

  2. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    perfect for the whole family!

    adorable story and familys of all ages will love it

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 3.0

    My review

    This film is cute, and warm. Younger kids will adore the golden puppies, and the husky puppy too. The only down siders are some potty humor, and a dog dies of old age, but its shown beautifly and ends with an arora borialus.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Negative message

    OK, fine, Iffy

    It's not the best and it has too much potty talk and rude humor, which doesn't quite fit the storyline, I expected a better movie!

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Kentucky
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Fast and furry

    Me and all my friends went and saw this movie and we all loved it so much we act it out at Recess...I'm Mrs. Mittens since I love Bolt so much...haha

  6. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 0.0

    boring!!

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

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