A record 150 canines from 72 shelters lit up the screen, but only one team could be the top dogs of Puppy Bowl XXII.

Animal Planet's annual Puppy Bowl was held on Sunday, featuring eight dogs from Connecticut.

Teams Ruff and Fluff competed on a miniature field in an event designed to raise awareness for animal shelters and rescue ...

While there were no dogs from Rhode Island shelters that played in the Puppy Bowl, there were over a dozen from New England that were shown in the puppy-filled event. Team Ruff's Lobster Roll of Maine ...

Twilight scored a last-second touchdown on Sunday to lead Team Fluff to a 73-69 victory against Team Ruff in Puppy Bowl XXII.

Team Fluff defeated Team Ruff in this year's 22nd Puppy Bowl, which raises awareness for U.S. shelters and rescue groups.

While Super Bowl 60 could be a game defined by the defenses, this year's Puppy Bowl saw Team Fluff defeat Team Ruff 73-69 in thrilling offensive shootout that saw two touchdowns in the final 90 ...

Team Ruff vs. Team Fluff returns for Puppy Bowl 22. This popular pre-Super Bowl event features adoptable dogs from shelters across the U.S. (Photo: Animal Planet) ...

The winning team at the 2026 Puppy Bowl included a dog who had already died months before the broadcast aired.

Boba, who came from the Humane Society of Missouri, scored three touchdowns and helped Team Fluff clinch a dramatic victory.

Even if you don’t usually watch the Super Bowl, but you’re a pet lover, you might still tune in for the pre-game event ...

Meet Boba, the Midwest dog who claimed Puppy Bowl XXII MVP and led Team Fluff to victory. Discover his story and learn how to adopt a dog near you.