OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – St. Cloud-based Florida Little Dog Rescue Group has announced that seven of its pups are set to steal the spotlight in Puppy Bowl XX on Animal Planet, airing Sunday, Feb. 11.
The record-breaking Puppy Bowl will feature 131 puppies from 73 shelters and rescues across 36 states and territories, organizers said in a news release.
Among the lineup, Sweetpea, the all-time smallest pup at 1.7 lbs, and Levi the Great Dane, the largest at 72 lbs, will add excitement to the three-hour television matchup.
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Representing Florida Little Dog Rescue Group are Elinor (Chow Chow), Athena (Chihuahua), Beemo (Schnauzer/Dachshund), Dash (Pomeranian), Wilson (Westie), Chester (Corgi), and Taylor (Shih Tzu). Adding to the thrill, Bubba (Puppy Bowl XI) and Clara (Puppy Bowl XV) are set to be inducted into the Puppy Bowl Hall of Fame, the rescue group said on its website.
“We are so excited to have such amazing pups help people all over the country learn what amazing pups you can find in rescue, as every one of the pups playing in Puppy Bowl is a rescue/shelter pup,” the organization said.
Viewers can catch the pre-game show at 1 p.m., followed by the main event at 3 p.m. on Feb. 11.
In a unique twist, this year’s Puppy Bowl features puppies taking over production, operating cameras, directing from the control room, and even coaching Team Ruff and Team Fluff.
To celebrate Puppy Bowl XX, Warner Bros. Discovery is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society, matching donations to cover adoption fees for their pet lifesaving centers nationwide from February 7-14. Text PUPPY to 707070 or visit PuppyBowl.com/donate to double your impact or find a shelter near you.
Audiences can also visit PuppyBowl.com for more information on participating pups, the full photo gallery, and to vote on the Pupularity Playoffs.
Super Bowl LVIII featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers takes place Feb. 11 beginning at 6:30 p.m. on CBS.
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