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Meet The 2021 Puppy Bowl Puppies
They're here and they're adorable!
It's almost time for the 2021 Puppy Bowl, so you'll want to get familiar with the Puppy Bowl puppies competing for the big title. And, let's be honest, just aww over the adorable photos of the pups. That's why we're all here, right?
The puppies, either on Team Ruff or Team Fluff, will face off during Puppy Bowl XVII on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. EST. The showdown, which will air this year on Animal Planet and Discovery+, will be the the biggest competition yet, airing for a total of three hours.
Not only is the Puppy Bowl an adorable alternative to the Super Bowl (or addition!), but it also showcases the shelters and rescues working to help animals find forever homes. Over the past 16 years, every single dog and cat featured during the big game have been adopted, according to Discovery, and this year's pups are, of course, up for adoption, too. All of the dogs featured in Puppy Bowl XVII come from 22 different shelters located in nine different states.
But before you watch the big broadcast, conveniently timed just before the Super Bowl airs, let's meet all of the adorable puppy players who are looking to help lead their team to victory.
Aaron Pawdgers
This Team Fluff pup with an NFL inspired name is a Treeing Walker Coonhound and American Staffordshire Terrier mix.
Apollo
You can find Apollo playing for Team Ruff at the Puppy Bowl.
Archer
Archer, a Team Ruff starter, is an American Staffordshire Terrier.
Argos
This adorable little pup with some big ears is a Belgian Malinois and American Staffordshire Terrier mix.
Ariel
This American Staffordshire Terrier and Gordon Terrier mix starts for Team Fluff.
Athena
Athena, an American Staffordshire Terrier and Chow Chow mix will take to the field for Team Ruff.
Bananaberry
This perky pup with an adorable name is an Australian Cattle Dog and Golden Retriever mix.
Beliveau
Catch this Golden Retriever on the Puppy Bowl field.
Bingo
This American Staffordshire Terrier and Siberian Husky mix plays for Team Fluff. And Bingo was his name-o.
Bluey
This Team Ruff player with one blue eye is an American Staffordshire Terrier and Siberian Husky mix.
Chip
This Team Fluff starter is an American Staffordshire Terrier and German Shepherd mix.
Chunky Monkey
This fluffy little pup with an adorable name is a Chow Chow and Irish Red and White Setter mix.
Comet
This Team Ruff competitor is an American Staffordshire Terrier and Boxer mix.
Cosmo
This Australian Cattle Dog with a celestial name plays for Team Ruff.
Cream
Cream is just one of the many dogs in attendance at this year's Puppy Bowl.
Duke
This Great Pyrenees and Standard Poodle mix that plays for Team Ruff is pure royalty.
Dwight
You can find Dwight, a Labrador Retriever and American Staffordshire Terrier mix, playing for Team Ruff.
Erica
This Border Collie Mix is a starter for Team Fluff.
Fletcher
Fletcher is an American Staffordshire Terrier and Beagle mix.
Fozzie
This fluffer is a Norwegian Elkhound Mix.
Gizmo
This adorable Beagle and Shih Tzu mix plays for Team Ruff.
Glimmer
This Beagle and Bloodhound mix with a shimmery name is a player for Team Fluff.
Gus
Sweet little Gus is a Beagle and Cocker Spaniel mix.
Hank
This Dalmatian can be found on the Puppy Bowl field as a starter for Team Fluff.
Hanson
This Mixed Breed reps Team Fluff.
Hashbrown
This adorable Mix Breed pup plays for Team Ruff.
Hope
Catch this Beagle and American Fox Hound cutie repping Team Ruff at the Puppy Bowl.
Hunter
This American Staffordshire Terrier and Australian Shepherd mix has the sweetest eyes.
James
James is a Team Fluff player and a Labrador Retriever and German Shepherd mix.
Jay
This fluffy Border Collie and Labrador Retriever mix reps Team Fluff.
Jett
You can catch Jett on the Puppy Bowl field playing for Team Fluff.
Lee
Lee, a Labrador Retriever and German Shepherd mix, plays for Team Ruff.
Lionel
This adorable American Staffordshire Terrier and Boxer mix reps Team Ruff.
Lucy
Sweet little Lucy is a Beagle and Bluetick Coonhound mix.
Marshall
This tiny Boston Terrier is a starter for Team Fluff.
Mary Anne
Miss Mary Anne is an American Staffordshire Terrier and Boxer mix.
Michael
This sandy colored pup is a Beagle and Labrador Retriever mix.
Milky Way
This Team Fluff starter with one super sweet name is an American Staffordshire Terrier and Boxer mix.
Muffin
This sweet little Team Ruff starter is a Terrier Mix.
Pacific
This little pup with a big name is a Chihuahua and Miniature Pinscher mix.
Paulie
This Team Ruff starter is an American Staffordshire Terrier and Dutch Shepherd Dog mix.
Peaches
There's something sweet about this American Fox Hound pup on Team Ruff.
Pippa
Pippa is an adorable Chihuahua and Tree Walker Coonhound mix.
Ray
This little ray of sunshine is an American Staffordshire Terrier and Chow Chow mix.
Rumor
Rumor, an American Staffordshire Terrier and Australian Cattle Dog mix, is a starter for Team Ruff.
Sasha
You can find this American Staffordshire Terrier and Boxer mix playing for Team Fluff.
Spaulding
Spaulding might be small, but this Hairless Terrier is full of power.
Stitch
This American Staffordshire Terrier and Treeing Walker Coonhound mix plays for Team Ruff.
Tank
Tank, a Team Ruff starter, is a Rottweiler and Boxer
Theodore
This fluffy Team Fluff pup is a Great Pyrenees and Australian Shepherd mix.
Tina
Tiny little Tina is a Chihuahua and American Staffordshire Terrier mix.
Todd Furly
This Team Ruff player with two names is an American Staffordshire Terrier and Boxer mix.
Tony
Tony, a Team Fluff starter, is an American Staffordshire Terrier and Australian Shepherd mix.
Vinnie
This American Staffordshire Terrier and Dachshund mix reps orange for Team Ruff.
Xena
Team Ruff has this adorable American Staffordshire Terrier and Labrador Retriever mix on their team.
Yogi
This zen little dog is a German Shepherd and Siberian Husky mix.
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