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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. 

Puppy Prevails in Safe Seat Lawsuit

A Brooklyn, NY puppy named Rumpi has won in court after being sued for allegedly stealing a spot on the couch.  According to court documents obtained by The Fluffington Post, the puppy stood accused of taking a prime place at the end of the couch that had been occupied by one Howard W. Baines of 175 Penn St.

Baines alleged that he only vacated the seat for “a few minutes” to get a snack from the fridge while the two were watching a basketball game.  When he came back, he testified, “Rumpi was sitting on my seat and he wouldn’t move at all.”

Marcia Streiber, an attorney for the defense, argued successfully that because Baines failed to call “safe seat” when he got up for a snack, the seat became fair game.  Judges agreed, and Baines was ordered to pay court fees.

Via kwordd.

PHOTO OP: Surprise!

Via @TheSarahBear08.

PHOTO OP: Serious

Via kotaro2007.

Dog’s Bout With Vacuum Ends in Stalemate

A New York pup named Franklin had gone three rounds with a vacuum cleaner Sunday evening when the ref finally called it a draw.

“Every time the vacuum came around, Frank would just hide under the bed,” says spectator Cal Demay. “It’s a pretty cheap way to fight, but he’s definitely safe under there. The ref was right to call it – it wasn’t going anywhere.”

The vacuum’s manager has already called for a rematch.

Via @Drelly.