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Animal Planet Premieres All-New Puppy Bowl Special Programming In Feb. Leading Up To Puppy Bowl XIV

– Pre-PUPPY BOWL XIV Programming Includes Puppy Bowl Presents: The Dog Bowl on Saturday, Feb 3 at 8PM ET/PT-


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This year for the first time, Animal Planet will premiere Puppy Bowl Presents: The Dog Bowl, a newly added furry football competition created for adult dogs living in rescues and shelters who are frequently passed over for their younger counterparts. The Dog Bowl, hosted by award-winning animal advocate Jill Rappaport will air during Road to Puppy Bowl on Saturday, Feb 3 at 8PM ET/PT leading up to the network’s premiere of PUPPY BOWL XIV on Sunday, Feb. 4. The one-hour special will feature all adoptable adult dogs in need of their forever homes.

Fifty dogs from over a dozen shelter will fill the roster of two teams of players, Team Paws and Team Tails, for what will be a full-scale matchup. The “Dogs Life” in-depth profiles will include NFL player Eric Decker and Jessie James Decker who run Deckers Dogs, a non-profit that trains rescue dogs to be to be service dogs for disabled vets; NFL player and animal advocate Logan Ryan; Tia Torres from Pit Bulls & Parolees; and Steve Greig aka @Wolfgang2242 on Instagram who has dedicated his life to caring for and helping to rescue senior dogs in need. Leading up to PUPPY BOWL XIV and The Dog Bowl are all-new PUPPY BOWL specials that include:

Thurs., Feb. 1 

8PM ET/ PT

  • Cute as Fluff


This one hour special takes cuteness to a whole new level in a one-of-a-kind feel good special that celebrates the most huggable heroes of the animal kingdom.  But what does it mean to be ‘Cute as Fluff’ and how far are our furry friends prepared to go to achieve the highest level of cuteness? Flying fur balls, hop-along heroes, curly tails and cat-walking dogs are just some of the amazing stories featured. These incredible creatures are not only changing our understanding of cuteness, they are changing lives. Hilarious and heart-warming, come meet the fluffy champions on a mission to prove they have what it takes to be truly, ‘Cute as Fluff’.

9PM ET/PT

  • Countdown to Puppy Bowl


Animal Planet looks back at the greatest moments from 13 years of PUPPY BOWL. The biggest plays, the cutest puppies, all of whom have been adopted to forever loving homes after their time on the field. PUPPY BOWL ‘rufferee’ Dan Schachner counts down the most memorable moments from past games, including some of the most incredible touchdowns, puppy penalties, and some of the most memorable puppy players to grace the gridiron. Countdown to Puppy Bowl also features a special sneak peek at the year’s biggest surprise: the unveiling of an all-new, state-of-the-art stadium, featuring more camera angles than ever before to get fans closer to all the PUPPY BOWL action than ever before.

10PM ET/PT

  • Puppy Bowl: Training Camp Confidential


As Team Ruff and Team Fluff puppy players prepare for their journey to this year’s PUPPY BOWL XIV, camera crews were embedded with each team to get a rare, behind-the-scenes, look at what it takes to become a PUPPY BOWL champion. Through hard-work, dedication, determination, and cuteness, each puppy puts forth everything they have in hopes of earning a spot on the final roster. Each team’s head coaches are also documented as they face tough decisions as they make roster cuts in determining the final line up and those puppy players who will take the field on Puppy Bowl Sunday.

About Animal Planet

Animal Planet, a multi-media business unit of Discovery Communications, is the network of hit franchise series and special programming dedicated to animals and the natural world that includes RIVER MONSTERS, DR. JEFF: ROCKY MOUNTAIN VET, PIT BULLS & PAROLEES, TANKED, TREEHOUSE MASTERS, THE VET LIFE and PUPPY BOWL, the largest non-sports TV event on Super Bowl Sunday. Animal Planet is the premiere TV, digital and social community for all things animal, providing immersive, engaging, high-quality content across all Animal Planet platforms including: Animal Planet television network, available in more than 90 million homes in the U.S., that is complimented with a deep Video On Demand offering; online assets www.animalplanet.com, the ultimate online destination for animal lovers and pet owners; the Animal Planet Go app that allows viewers to catch up on full episodes of their favorite shows anytime anywhere; Animal Planet L!VE, the go-to digital destination for round-the-clock, unfiltered access via live cameras around the globe in a variety of animal habitats; Animal Planet Social including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram via @AnimalPlanet and on Snapchat as AnimalPlanetTV.

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) satisfies curiosity and captivates superfans around the globe with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, lifestyle, sports and kids content brands including Discovery Channel, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Science and Turbo/Velocity, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports and Home of the Olympic Games across Europe. Available in more than 220 countries and territories, Discovery’s programming reaches 3 billion cumulative viewers, who together consume 54 billion hours of Discovery content each year. Discovery’s offering extends beyond traditional TV to all screens, including TV Everywhere products such as the GO portfolio and Discovery Kids Play; over-the-top streaming services such as Eurosport Player; digital-first and social video from Group Nine Media; and virtual reality storytelling through Discovery VR. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.


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