The puppy’s first visit to the beach, however, rates only a “5 out of 10.” The sand and waves, perhaps a bit overwhelming, seem to be a challenge for Pupeye. But that’s part of the process ...

Former NFL referee Dan Schachner, who has ruled as Puppy Bowl human "Rufferee" with bad dog puns and mock penalty flags since 2012, assures USA TODAY that Rocky is gonna fly now. The doe-eyed ...

Whether you’re Team Ruff or Team Fluff, we can all agree that the Puppy Bowl is the most adorable show of the year. Puppy Bowl XXI is returning to television for its annual show ahead of Super ...

A pit bull's hilarious reaction to his owner bringing home a new puppy—an energetic and vocal ... "When you realize your days of relaxing are over because your pawrents [parents] decided you ...

The Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet, the cutest show before the kickoff of Super Bowl 59, lived up to the undeniable hype as the fluffiest game of the year. Its main purpose is to raise awareness and ...

Puppy Bowl 2025 airs on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST. Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously appeared ...

Puppy Bowl XXI returns Sunday with sidelines filled with new pups ready to take the field for some furry pre-game football action ahead of Super Bowl LIX. These adorable and adoptable puppies ...

This year, the competition has 142 rescue puppies on Team Ruff and Team Fluff from 80 shelters across 40 states and two countries. Team Fluff includes Julep, a St. Bernard mix and the first of its ...

The first Puppy Bowl took place in 2005 opposite Super Bowl 39 Mark Von Holden/AP The Puppy Bowl is a dog lover's Super Bowl. Animal Planet's annual four-legged event began in 2005 and nearly six ...

Puppy Bowl XXI referee Dan Schachner will be back for the showdown between Team Ruff and Team Fluff on Super Bowl Sunday. (Paul Zimmerman/WireImage) ...

The Super Bowl is happening later today, and if you also enjoy sporting events with tail-wagging, toy-tugging and miniature limbs, you can watch good boys and girls face off in the 21st Puppy Bowl.