The lineup for this year’s Puppy Bowl has been announced, marking the first time this year that the whole internet has been asked to be collectively starry-eyed. This year, for Puppy Bowl XII, Animal Planet has enlisted 49 fully adoptable puppies from shelters across the country, encompassing dogs of all sizes and football ability. While some dogs, like English Bulldog Countess, look to be natural scrappers capable of keeping any ball from crossing the goal line, others, like a Havanese named Andy Cohen, seem like they’ll be bigger snoozers than bruisers.
Select photos and “athletic” attributes are below, as are some promotional videos advertising the event. The full lineup is on Animal Planet’s site, and for all the real life dog-on-dog action, be sure to catch the Puppy Bowl Sunday, February 7 at 3pm Eastern.
Boris: Has a New Year’s resolution to learn a new language
Cooper: Dreams of catching a ball at Wrigley Field
Darby: When it comes to The Hunger Games, he’s “Team Peeta”
Magic: Can bark in Spanish
Miss Sassy: Wants to travel with Anthony Bourdain
Ranger: Loves the New York Times crossword puzzle
Star: Stayed up late to see the Supermoon
Wrinkles: Thinks Botox is for wimps