Puppy bowl IX lineup

Puppy Bowl IX is on the horizon, and we know you're just as excited as we are to see the playful pooches romp around the puppy-sized playing field, not to mention the all-kitten halftime and, of course, the hedgehog cheerleaders. In case you, like us, can't bear to wait until Sunday for this epic showdown, we've got a little pregame action for you: a slideshow featuring some of the puppies in the starting lineup

Agatha

Breed(s): Miniature Pinscher
Sex: Female

Video: Puppies predict Super Bowl

Age: 9 weeks
Fun Fact: Loves to be the center of attention and get everyone going.
Adoption Organization:IMPS (Internet Miniature Pinscher Service)

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Aurora

Breed(s): Siberian Husky/Retriever mix
Sex: Female

Bing: Puppy bowl IX

Age: 10 weeks
Fun Fact: Loves to play, play, play, and she loves toys.
Adoption Organization:Wayside Waifs

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Biscuit

Breed(s): Puerto Rican Sato
Sex: Female

Video: Meet Biscuit

Age: 12 weeks
Fun Fact: Her mom is Julia Roberts, so she is destined for greatness.
Adoption Organization:The Sato Project

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Blitz

Breed(s): Terrier mix
Sex: Female

Bing: Super bowl 2013

Age: 11 weeks
Fun Fact: Rode on a plane, a subway, and in a taxi in 24 hours.
Adoption Organization: SPCALA

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Chestnut

Breed(s): Labrador Retriever/Australian Shepherd mix
Sex: Male

Video: Meet Chestnut

Age: 9 weeks
Fun Fact: Loves to play and snuggle.
Adoption Organization: Bonnie Blue Rescue

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Copper

Breed(s): Dachshund/English Pit Bull mix
Sex: Male

Bing: History of the puppy bowl

Age: 9 weeks
Fun Fact: Loves to shred paper.
Adoption Organization:Furever Dachshund Rescue

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Daisy

Breed(s): Yorkshire Terrier
Sex: Female
Age: 12 weeks
Fun Fact: Likes to wrestle with her two brothers.
Adoption Organization: Shih Tzus & Furbabies

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Harry

Breed(s): Chocolate Dachshund Smooth
Sex: Male
Age: 12 weeks
Fun Fact: Is a lovable little terror.
Adoption Organization: Furever Dachshund Rescue

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Koda

Breed(s): Catahoula/Boston Terrier mix
Sex: Male
Age: 4 months
Fun Fact: Voted cutest puppy in Howl's Kitchen Manhattan. He is an expert at riding the subway.
Adoption Organization: Howl's Kitchen Rescue

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