It’s game time.
As a proud sponsor of Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl XIX, we DNA-tested all 112 of this year’s adoptable athletes. So you can know your favorite player’s full story.
Get ready for Puppy Bowl XIX
This year, the Puppy Bowl will feature more than 100 puppies from rescues across the nation—and we’ve DNA tested every single one of them. Why? Because we believe every player deserves to have their whole story told. Plus, after game day, their DNA report will provide the adoptable athlete’s future parents with a playbook on what kind of daily care will keep them healthy and happy. Tune into the game on Sunday, February 12 at 2 pm ET (11 am PT) on Animal Planet or discovery+ to see all the player’s DNA profiles.
Team Ruff
Bleu
A curious American Staffordshire Terrier mix from the Furever I Love Atlanta shelter in Atlanta, Georgia.
Little Mighty
A resilient Terrier-Pittie mix from IndyHumane in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Team Fluff
Pickle
A perky, playful Pomeranian mix from Florida Little Dog Rescue in St. Cloud, Florida.
Josh Allenhound
A fearless terrier mix from Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue in Buffalo, New York.
Which breeds are you most likely to find on the field?
Quarterback
Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, and German Shepherds are all even-tempered, skilled at playing catch, and light on their feet.
Running Back
Siberian Huskies, Greyhounds, Whippets, Border Collies, and Weimaraners are all lightning fast, alert, and super smart.
Wide Receiver
Flat-coated Retrievers, Jack Russells, Australian Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, and Vizslas are all strong, quick, tough, and have great vision.
Linebacker
Boxers, American Pit Bull Terriers, German Shepherds, and Tibetan Mastiffs are big, fast, and make for pro tacklers.
Punter
Irish Wolfhounds, Irish Setters, and Airedale Terriers would make great punters. These leggy pups have the best chance of scoring a winning field goal.
Defensive Tackle
Mastiffs, Dobermans, Rottweilers, Saint Bernards, Anatolian Shepherds, and Alaskan Malamutes are large, fast and have exceptional strength.
It’s not a Puppy Bowl party without treats.
The humans get chips and dip. The pups get popcorn, frozen peanut butter kongs, and chicken wing nibbles. Check out our blog post full of pet-friendly snack ideas for your Puppy Bowl party.
Ready to watch all the adorable action unfold?
Watch Team Ruff take on Team Fluff on Sunday, February 12 at 2pm ET (11am PT) on Animal Planet or discovery+.
Wondering which position your pet would play?
Find out where they’d fit in on the field with the DNA test that offers the most accurate breed reports, up to 210 health tests, and so much more.
