Puppy Bowl V on Animal Planet for Dog Lovers
Discovery Channel's Answer to Super Bowl Airs February 1, 2009
Feb 1, 2009
There are not many things that are cuter than a puppy, and puppy lovers can get their fill during the Puppy Bowl on the Animal Planet. Adorable puppies from local animal shelters play at the Animal Planet Field to entertain animal fans.
Animal Planet Puppy Bowl V airs on Discovery Channel at 3:00 to 5:00 PM PM ET .
Puppy Bowl History
The first Puppy Bowl aired in on February 6, 2005, as counter programming for the Super Bowl.
In 2006, Puppy Bowl II introduced the Bissell Kitty Half Time Show for the 30 minute break from the big game. Adorable kittens from local animal shelters entertained views by frolicking and playing of the cat trees and large stands on the Animal Planet Field. The grand finale of the Half Time Show included blasts of confetti’s and streamers raining down on the kitties. The Bissell Kitty Show was a hit and has become a Puppy Bowl tradition.
Puppy Bowl III in 2007 added a tongue-in-cheek look at tailgate parties. Canines were seen lounging around outside the Animal Planet Stadium munching on snacks and treats while they watched the excitement of the Puppy Bowl on TV. The Tail Gate Party was not shown during Puppy Bowl IV but is returning for Puppy Bowl V.
Puppy Bowl IV in 2008 brought more puppies than ever, for the first broadcast in HD. Ref Andrew continued to oversee the puppy fouls and penalties.
Puppy Bowl V on February 1, 2009, introduces Pepper, the Parrot, who will sing a unique rendition of the National Anthem. Returning for the fifth year of the Puppy Bowl are Announcer Harry Kalas, Ref Andrew and the Kitty Half-Time Show.
All Star Puppy Lineup
An all star line up of rambunctious puppies includes 40 pups from area shelters. Join in the fun of watching the lively puppies as they play on Animal Planet Field.
- Alex is a 12 week old hound mix
- Bella the 12 weed old pit bull mix
- Braedyn the 12 week old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel / Bichon Frise
- Brandi the 12 week old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel / Bichon Frise
- Buster the 12 week old hound mix
- Candy Apple the 10 week old Weimaraner mix
- Candy Corn the 10 week old Weimaraner mix
- Charlie Brown the 9 week old Doberman mix
- Eli the 12 week old Australian shepherd mix
- Elvira the 10 week old Catahoula Cur Mix
- Griffey the 10 week old Labrador retriever mix
- Gypsy the 10 week old American Cocker Spaniel
- Indigo the 9 week old Weimaraner
- Isaac the 15 week old Miniature Pinscher
- Jacob the 15 week old miniature pincher
- Mac the 10 week old German shepherd
- Madeline the 9 week old Beagle
- Matilda the 9 week old Beagle
- Mercy the 9 week old Australian Shepherd Mix
- Moose the 12 week old Australian Shepherd Mix
- Ocee the 12 week old Pekingese
- Roscoe the 12 week old Terrier Mix
- Sammy the 12 week old Hound Mix
- Sarah Jessica Barker the 8 month old Chinese Crested
- Sawyer the 11 week old Jindo Mix (Korean Jindo Dog)
- Schroder the 10 week old Husky/Beagle
- Sugar the 12 week old Chihuahua
- Sugar Rush the 10 week old Weimaraner Mix
- Tricks the 10 week old Dachshund Mix
- Xander the 14 week old Pug
Puppy Bowl V airs on February 1, 2009 from 3 PM Eastern to 5 PM Eastern Time. The Animal Planet Puppy Bowl website offers more information, including a chance to vote for the best of Puppy Bowl and a Petfinder Pet Adoption Guide.
