For three years in a row, the lovable French Bull Dog has been the most popular breed in the United States.

Lady Gaga, Megan The Stallion, Snoop Dog, Chrissy Teigen, (the late great) Carrie Fisher, Hugh Jackman, Dwayne Johnson, and Reese Witherspoon are just a few of the celebrities who’ve owned one of these cuties.

Laura Burkart is a breed enthusiast and runs the NYC Griffs social organization. She says: "They are good in small spaces; they don’t need lots of heavy exercise; they're really cuddly to hang out with on the couch; and they're known for being sweet affectionate dogs."

Here’s what you need to know in order to enjoy Krypto’s role in the new Superman movie: He is from Krypton, the planet of Superman’s birth, where he was the family pet. He was a space flight test subject who ended up on Earth. He has the same powers as the Man of Steel: he has super-strength; is more or less invulnerable; can fly; and has all the weird super-senses that Superman has.

Park Slope artist Jonathan Blum celebrates twenty-five years of residency in his 5th Avenue storefront space in Brooklyn; a 40-year painting retrospective; and his 60th birthday this week at Arts Gowanus.