Pupularity Playoffs: Meet Team Ruff

Introducing Paulie. As a member of Team Ruff, this American Staffordshire Terrier/Dutch Shepard mix comes from Rescue City in New York. He's a BIG BOSS when someone comes to take his toy. Watch Puppy Bowl XVII on Sunday, February 7 at 2pm ET on Animal Planet.

Introducing Gus. As a member of Team Ruff, this Beagle/Shih Tzu mix comes from the Danbury Animal Welfare Society of Connecticut. Gus loves to hang out as a spectator, but he can come out of nowhere to score big. Watch Puppy Bowl XVII on Sunday, February 7 at 2pm ET on Animal Planet.

Introducing Stitch. As a member of Team Ruff, this pup is an interesting mix of Treeing Walker Coonhound and American Staffordshire Terrier. Stitch comes from Vermont's Rutland County Human Shelter and is not afraid of having a good time. Watch Puppy Bowl XVII on Sunday, February 7 at 2pm ET on Animal Planet.

Introducing Muffin. As a member of Team Ruff, this Terrier mix comes from New Jersey's Match Dog Rescue. Watch out for Muffin's signature "Sweet Roll" move she plays on her opponents. Get excited for Puppy Bowl XVII on Sunday, February 7 at 2pm ET on Animal Planet.

Introducing Tank. As a member of Team Ruff, this Rottweiler/Boxer mix comes from Charlie's Crusaders Pet Rescue in Mississippi. Tank might live up to his name, considering he doesn;t let his size stop him from playing with the big pups. Watch Puppy Bowl XVII on Sunday, February 7 at 2pm ET on Animal Planet.

Introducing Lucy. As a member of Team Ruff, This Beagle/Blue-tick Coonhound mix comes from the Danbury animal Welfare Society of Connecticut. Lucy's passion and extroverted nature will serve her well. Watch Puppy Bowl XVII on Sunday, February 7 at 2pm ET on Animal Planet.