Six puppies with special needs will appear at Puppy Bowl XX, Animal Planet’s 20th Puppy Bowl.
Puppy Bowl XX is just around the corner, and Animal Planet is planning the “puppiest” Puppy Bowl ever to celebrate 20 years of the canine sporting event.
Puppy Bowl 2024 will air on February 11 as a three-hour special featuring more than 131 puppies, the most dogs ever to compete in the Puppy Bowl. The competing pets, split between Team Ruff and Team Fluff, come from 73 shelters and rescue centers in 36 states and territories.
Among the dogs that go out on the field are six puppies with special needs. PEOPLE has an exclusive look at this sextet of talented dogs. The puppies are eager to show that dogs with special needs can achieve anything their hearts desire.
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Read on to learn about the six special needs dogs joining the 2024 Puppy Bowl, and don’t forget to get ready for the big furry game. Animal lovers can watch Puppy Bowl XX on Sunday, February 11 at 2:00 PM ET/11:00 AM PT on Animal Planet, Discovery, Discovery +, TBS, TruTv and Max.
Skipper
Skipper, a deaf American pit bull mix who competes in Puppy Bowl XX.
Planet Animal
Skipper of Angel City Pit Bulls was born deaf, but her hearing loss did not affect her love of learning. The American pit bull mix is attentive and patient, which has helped her master 10 tricks already.
Moosh
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Moosh, a deaf Australian Shepherd mix, earned his name because he’s a huge coward, according to Green Dogs Unleashed in Troy, Virginia. The dog loves to wrestle with his adopted brothers and sisters, play in the snow and cuddle – of course.
Puzzle
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Riddle, a pug mix is playing in the 2024 Puppy Bowl on February 11th.
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This pug/hairy terrier mix was born at Pug Nation in Los Angeles after his pregnant mother was taken in by a California rescue. Riddle arrived after a difficult birth and was later found to have cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological condition that affects his mobility and coordination. That didn’t stop Riddle from running, playing in the Puppy Bowl, and enjoying life.
Stryker
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Stryker, a deaf border collie mix is playing in the 2024 Puppy Bowl.
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This deaf border collie mix started out shy in Green Dogs Unleashed, but quickly came out of his shell. The pup, who learned to do tricks using hand signals, is now an unstoppable force who loves to try new things like swimming, doing puzzles, Frisbee and playing dog soccer.
Mr. Bean
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Mr, Bean, one of six special needs dogs competing in the 2024 Puppy Bowl.
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This papillon mix was born without front legs and lived as a stray before he was taken in by the city-based shelter in West Palm Beach, Florida. The shelter contacted Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary for help, and the rescue took care of Mr. to Bean. Since his rescue, Mr. Bean thoroughly enjoyed many new adventures, including the Puppy Bowl.
Xinia
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Xinia, a deaf Australian shepherd mix who will appear in Puppy Bowl XX.
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Like Moosh, Xinia is a deaf Australian Shepherd mix from Green Dogs Unleashed. She is all about making friends. The energetic pup loves to encourage the dogs around her to play, run and have fun, making her an ideal addition to the Puppy Bowl 2024 roster.
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