Puppy Bowl XVI: Team Ruff starting lineup
Who made the Team Ruff starting lineup? Let’s find out.
From Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue in Colorado; an Australian Cattle Dog/Cocker Spaniel mix – ASPEN!
Aspen is a lifelong Denver Broncos fan, and she also likes hiking and snowboarding. She would love to meet Colorado Avalanche mascot Bernie someday.
From the Florida Little Dog Rescue in St Cloud, Florida; a Bulldog – BETTY!
Betty is a bookworm, especially a fan of Bruce Cameron novels and Spencer Quinn mysteries.
From AHeinz57 Pet Rescue in De Soto, Iowa; a Chihuahua/Dachshund mix – BRODY!
Brody would love to be Bob Costas someday once his playing career ends, and he’s known for his speedy Barry Sanders-like zooms out on the field.
From Miami-Dade Animal Services in Doral, Florida; a Chinese Crested Dog/Yorkshire Terrier mix – CAFECITO!
Cafecito has all the inside info on the best spots to spend Super Bowl week throughout the Miami area. He also knows the best pizza places and coffee shops.
From the Texas Old English Sheepdog Rescue in Argyle, Texas; a Boxer/Old English Sheepdog mix – CANDY!
Candy would love to be the next canine version of Mandy Moore or Kelly Clarkson some day, and is hoping that this will be her big break when it comes to TV.
From Angel City Pit Bulls in Los Angeles, California; an American Staffordshire Terrier – CRUMPET!
Crumpet is hoping to prove that people’s perceptions of pit bulls is a crummy one, showing how sweet they could be.
From the Double J Dog Ranch in Hauser Lake, Idaho; a German Shepherd – DAPHNE!
Daphne only has three legs, but her alert German Shepherd mind will help plan the Ruffers’ strategy to help her team succeed.
From AHeinz57 Pet Rescue in De Soto, Iowa; an American Eskimo Dog/Labrador Retriever mix – FERRIS !
Ferris has wheels, because life comes at you fast. He also has a mind full of shenanigans and different colored eyes.
From the Double J Dog Ranch in Hauser Lake, Idaho; a Border Collie/Shetland Sheepdog mix – FILBERT!
Filbert is out to prove that special needs doggos are just as capable and amazing as everyone else, even if they do go a bit slower sometimes.