Mr, Bean, one of the six dogs with special needs competing in Puppy Bowl 2024.Photo:Animal PlanetPuppy Bowl XXis almost here, and Animal Planet is planning the “puppiest"Puppy Bowlevery to celebrate 20 years of the canine sporting event.Puppy Bowl 2024 will air on Feb. 11 as a three-hour special featuring over 131 puppies, the most dogs ever to take part in Puppy Bowl. The competing pets, divided between Team Ruff and Team Fluff, are from 73 shelters and rescues across 36 states and territories.Among the dogs taking the field are six puppies with special needs. PEOPLE has an exclusive look at this sextet of talented canines. The puppies are eager to show that dogs with special needs can accomplish anything their hearts desire.Read on to learn more about the six dogs with special needs joining Puppy Bowl 2024, and don’t forget to prepare for the big, furry game. Animal lovers can tune in to Puppy Bowl XX on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT on Animal Planet, Discovery, Discovery +, TBS, TruTv, and Max.SkipperSkipper, a deaf American pit bull mix competing in Puppy Bowl XX.Animal PlanetSkipper ofAngel City Pit Bullswas born deaf, but her lack of hearing has not impacted her love for learning. The American pit bull mix is attentive and patient, which has helped her master 10 tricks already.MooshAnimal PlanetMoosh, a deaf Australian shepherd mix, has earned his name because he is a giant snuggle bug, according toGreen Dogs Unleashedin Troy, Virginia. The pup adores wrestling with his foster siblings, playing in the snow, and cuddling — of course.RiddleRiddle, a pug mix playing in Puppy Bowl 2024 on Feb. 11.Animal PlanetThis pug/wire-haired terrier mix was born atPug Nation L.A.after the California rescue took in his pregnant mother. Riddle arrived after a difficult birth and was later determined to have cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological condition that affects his mobility and coordination. This hasn’t stopped Riddle from running, playing in Puppy Bowl, and enjoying life.StrykerStryker, a deaf border collie mix playing in the 2024 Puppy Bowl.Animal PlanetThis deaf border collie mix started out shy at Green Dogs Unleashed but quickly emerged from his shell. The pup, who learned to do tricks through hand signals, is now an unstoppable force that loves trying new things like swimming, puzzles, frisbee, and playing dog football.Mr. BeanMr, Bean, one of the six dogs with special needs competing in Puppy Bowl 2024.Animal PlanetThis papillon mix was born without front legs and lived as a stray before a county municipal shelter in West Palm Beach, Florida, took him in. The shelter contactedBarky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuaryfor help, and the rescue took over Mr. Bean’s care. Since his rescue, Mr. Bean has greatly enjoyed numerous new adventures, Puppy Bowl included.XiniaXinia, a deaf Australian shepherd mix that will appear in Puppy Bowl XX.Animal PlanetLike Moosh, Xinia is a deaf Australian shepherd mix from Green Dogs Unleashed. She is all about making friends. The spunky pup loves encouraging the dogs around her to play, run, and have fun, making her an ideal addition to the Puppy Bowl 2024 roster.
Mr, Bean, one of the six dogs with special needs competing in Puppy Bowl 2024.Photo:Animal Planet
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Puppy Bowl XXis almost here, and Animal Planet is planning the “puppiest"Puppy Bowlevery to celebrate 20 years of the canine sporting event.Puppy Bowl 2024 will air on Feb. 11 as a three-hour special featuring over 131 puppies, the most dogs ever to take part in Puppy Bowl. The competing pets, divided between Team Ruff and Team Fluff, are from 73 shelters and rescues across 36 states and territories.Among the dogs taking the field are six puppies with special needs. PEOPLE has an exclusive look at this sextet of talented canines. The puppies are eager to show that dogs with special needs can accomplish anything their hearts desire.Read on to learn more about the six dogs with special needs joining Puppy Bowl 2024, and don’t forget to prepare for the big, furry game. Animal lovers can tune in to Puppy Bowl XX on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT on Animal Planet, Discovery, Discovery +, TBS, TruTv, and Max.SkipperSkipper, a deaf American pit bull mix competing in Puppy Bowl XX.Animal PlanetSkipper ofAngel City Pit Bullswas born deaf, but her lack of hearing has not impacted her love for learning. The American pit bull mix is attentive and patient, which has helped her master 10 tricks already.MooshAnimal PlanetMoosh, a deaf Australian shepherd mix, has earned his name because he is a giant snuggle bug, according toGreen Dogs Unleashedin Troy, Virginia. The pup adores wrestling with his foster siblings, playing in the snow, and cuddling — of course.RiddleRiddle, a pug mix playing in Puppy Bowl 2024 on Feb. 11.Animal PlanetThis pug/wire-haired terrier mix was born atPug Nation L.A.after the California rescue took in his pregnant mother. Riddle arrived after a difficult birth and was later determined to have cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological condition that affects his mobility and coordination. This hasn’t stopped Riddle from running, playing in Puppy Bowl, and enjoying life.StrykerStryker, a deaf border collie mix playing in the 2024 Puppy Bowl.Animal PlanetThis deaf border collie mix started out shy at Green Dogs Unleashed but quickly emerged from his shell. The pup, who learned to do tricks through hand signals, is now an unstoppable force that loves trying new things like swimming, puzzles, frisbee, and playing dog football.Mr. BeanMr, Bean, one of the six dogs with special needs competing in Puppy Bowl 2024.Animal PlanetThis papillon mix was born without front legs and lived as a stray before a county municipal shelter in West Palm Beach, Florida, took him in. The shelter contactedBarky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuaryfor help, and the rescue took over Mr. Bean’s care. Since his rescue, Mr. Bean has greatly enjoyed numerous new adventures, Puppy Bowl included.XiniaXinia, a deaf Australian shepherd mix that will appear in Puppy Bowl XX.Animal PlanetLike Moosh, Xinia is a deaf Australian shepherd mix from Green Dogs Unleashed. She is all about making friends. The spunky pup loves encouraging the dogs around her to play, run, and have fun, making her an ideal addition to the Puppy Bowl 2024 roster.
Puppy Bowl XXis almost here, and Animal Planet is planning the “puppiest"Puppy Bowlevery to celebrate 20 years of the canine sporting event.
Puppy Bowl 2024 will air on Feb. 11 as a three-hour special featuring over 131 puppies, the most dogs ever to take part in Puppy Bowl. The competing pets, divided between Team Ruff and Team Fluff, are from 73 shelters and rescues across 36 states and territories.
Among the dogs taking the field are six puppies with special needs. PEOPLE has an exclusive look at this sextet of talented canines. The puppies are eager to show that dogs with special needs can accomplish anything their hearts desire.
Read on to learn more about the six dogs with special needs joining Puppy Bowl 2024, and don’t forget to prepare for the big, furry game. Animal lovers can tune in to Puppy Bowl XX on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT on Animal Planet, Discovery, Discovery +, TBS, TruTv, and Max.
Skipper
Skipper, a deaf American pit bull mix competing in Puppy Bowl XX.Animal Planet
Skipper ofAngel City Pit Bullswas born deaf, but her lack of hearing has not impacted her love for learning. The American pit bull mix is attentive and patient, which has helped her master 10 tricks already.
Moosh
Moosh, a deaf Australian shepherd mix, has earned his name because he is a giant snuggle bug, according toGreen Dogs Unleashedin Troy, Virginia. The pup adores wrestling with his foster siblings, playing in the snow, and cuddling — of course.
Riddle
Riddle, a pug mix playing in Puppy Bowl 2024 on Feb. 11.Animal Planet
This pug/wire-haired terrier mix was born atPug Nation L.A.after the California rescue took in his pregnant mother. Riddle arrived after a difficult birth and was later determined to have cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological condition that affects his mobility and coordination. This hasn’t stopped Riddle from running, playing in Puppy Bowl, and enjoying life.
Stryker
Stryker, a deaf border collie mix playing in the 2024 Puppy Bowl.Animal Planet
This deaf border collie mix started out shy at Green Dogs Unleashed but quickly emerged from his shell. The pup, who learned to do tricks through hand signals, is now an unstoppable force that loves trying new things like swimming, puzzles, frisbee, and playing dog football.
Mr. Bean
Mr, Bean, one of the six dogs with special needs competing in Puppy Bowl 2024.Animal Planet
This papillon mix was born without front legs and lived as a stray before a county municipal shelter in West Palm Beach, Florida, took him in. The shelter contactedBarky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuaryfor help, and the rescue took over Mr. Bean’s care. Since his rescue, Mr. Bean has greatly enjoyed numerous new adventures, Puppy Bowl included.
Xinia
Xinia, a deaf Australian shepherd mix that will appear in Puppy Bowl XX.Animal Planet
Like Moosh, Xinia is a deaf Australian shepherd mix from Green Dogs Unleashed. She is all about making friends. The spunky pup loves encouraging the dogs around her to play, run, and have fun, making her an ideal addition to the Puppy Bowl 2024 roster.
source: people.com
