Meet the game’s adoptable dogs

Let’s get ready to hug!

Puppy Bowl 2021 kicks off Sunday ahead of this year’s (probably) clever Super 20 Human Bowl 2021. Tom Brady, Gronk, Antonio Brown? Who are they even? The real players this year are Aaron Pawdgers, George Kibble, a two-legged dog named Jett and the many other adorable faces of this year’s puppy players.

The great game, now in its 17th edition, is dedicated to inspiring and adoptable dogs of all shapes, sizes, breeds and personalities. Speaking of dogs, Snoop Dogg and his best friend Martha Stewart will be hosting this year.

The event will see the Ruff and Fluff teams stand in a melee full of skin for the “Lombarky” trophy. Last year it was Team Fluff, which made Team Ruff the real underdogs this year.

The big game will be directed by ESPN Monday Night Football announcer Steve Levy and SportsCenter host Sage Steele with the help of animal advocates Kristen Bell, Valerie Bertinelli and Food Network star Duff Goldman . “Rufferee” Dan Schachner will join the game for the tenth year in a row. In addition, a crew of stuffed kittens will entertain spectators with some standing performances.

Earlier, a pre-game program with fan sports correspondents Rodt Weiler, James Hound, Sheena Inu and field reporters Brittany Spaniel and Herman Shepard will share visions of Puppy Bowl that only a dog could deliver.

The show prior to the last “mutt” airs at 13:00 EST / 10:00 PST, but the actual “ruff” housing starts at 14:00 EST / 11:00 PST on Sunday 7th February. Of course, there are two ways to look – on the Discovery + app and on the Animal Planet network.

These are some of the most prominent good boys and girls, in addition to the rest of the group, in the initial Puppy Bowl 2021 lineup.

Fluff team

Aaron Pawdgers

This mix of American Staffordshire coonhound terrier / Last Chance Animal Rescue trees we hope will live up to its name.

Aubrey

It can only be said by looking at it: this mix of American Staffordshire terrier / australian terrier from the Danbury Animal Welfare Society participates to win it.

Bananaberry

What wonder is a Bananaberry? In this case, it is an Australian nothing / golden retriever from Operation Paws for Homes.

Thick monkey

Chunky Monkey, a red and white Irish chow chow / setter mixer, has built-in padding, perfect for a game-winning team. The Chunk comes from Green Dogs Unleashed.

Foxy Cleopatra

And she is a very big bitch! This Russell Terrier /bichon frieze of the Sato Project looks as fast as a fox.

Jett

Meet Jett, a Labrador mix with double front amputation from Pets With Disabled in Maryland, who prepares the big game with regular field trips with his special needs cat and dog mates.

Marshall

One of the terrible special needs of the game, this Boston Terrier from Green Dogs Unleashed, is training to be a therapy dog, where in a local hospital he will provide a group of COVID emergency nurses with a much needed mental break. in the midst of the pandemic.

Fozzie

This Norwegian hook Foster Dogs Inc. he got his first Harlem Doggie Day Spa prep before the big game.

Here’s the rest of the Fluff team lineup

Team Ruff

Argos

Just know that this Belgian Malinois / American Staffordshire terrier from Rescue Dogs Rock is wearing his A game.

Cosmo

This Australian cattle dog from Charlie’s Crusaders Pet Rescue loves the feeling of wind in their ears.

Eclipse

Clear eyes, full heart, they cannot lose. This Siberian Husky / Shar-Pei from MatchDog Rescue has the vision to win.

Fletcher

This American Staffordshire terrier / beagle may seem asleep but … they also give prizes for it at the Puppy Bowl.

Gus

Gus may be a kid, but this beagle / cocker spaniel from the Danbury Animal Welfare Society brings a lot of boast to his game.

Lucy

This beagle / bluetick coonhound looks like he’s about to throw one fast. Be careful!

Spaulding

This hairless Dog Star Rescue terrier goes through vibration control.

Check out the rest of Team Ruff’s training