Pupularity Playoffs: Meet Team Ruff
Meet the players on Team Ruff! These pawesome pups from the Starting Line Up are competing for the title of "Most Pup-ular" in this year's Pupularity Playoffs. Leading up to the big game, vote for your favorites each week.
The winner will be announced during the PUPPY BOWL PREGAME SHOW on Sunday, February 7 at 1p ET.
And don't miss these players in action during PUPPY BOWL on discovery+ and Animal Planet on Sunday, February 7 at 2p ET.
Puppy Bowl XVII | Meet Paulie 00:59
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Puppy Bowl XVII | Meet Paulie 00:59
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.
Puppy Bowl XVII | Meet Gus 01:01
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.
Puppy Bowl XVII | Meet Stitch 01:01
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.
Puppy Bowl XVII | Meet Muffin 00:59
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.
Puppy Bowl XVII | Meet Tank 01:01
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.
Puppy Bowl XVII | Meet Lucy 01:01
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.
Puppy Bowl XVII | Meet Bluey 00:58
Introducing Bluey. As a member of team Ruff, this American Staffordshire Terrier/Siberian Husky mix comes from Foster Dogs Incorporated of New York. Look at the size of his paws! Watch Puppy Bowl XVII on Sunday, February 7 at 2pm ET on Animal Planet.
Puppy Bowl XVII | Meet Fletcher 01:00
Introducing Fletcher. As a member of Team Ruff, this American Staffordshire Terrier/Beagle mix comes from the Green Dogs Unleashed of Virginia. Being Hearing impaired means Fletcher has a heightened sense of smell and a nose for toys. Watch Puppy Bowl XVII on Sunday, February 7 at 2pm ET on Animal Planet.