Who to Watch in Puppy Bowl IX

We’re just over a week away from the most important sporting event of the year.  That’s right: it’s almost time for Puppy Bowl IX!  The ninth annual event pits some of the most adorable puppies on the planet against, well, other really cute puppies in a grueling test of their ability to… uh… actually, we’re not really sure what the rules are, but it’s a bunch of cute pups running around, what’s not to like?

You can scroll through our picks for puppies to watch during this year’s game in the gallery above.  But be sure to click here to check out the entire 35-puppy lineup!

Last year’s event drew a reported 8.7 million viewers. The Puppy Bowl airs on Feb. 3 at 3pm ET/PT on Animal Planet.  Check local listings.

All photos used with permission of Animal Planet.