The competition was ‘ruff,’ but all dogs were winners at this year’s Goddard Bowl! We asked Fox 8 viewers to submit their pups to compete and randomly selected ten to participate.

The 21st annual game will feature a “Puppy Combine” pre-show for the first time, showcasing all of the pets up for adoption

If you want to watch the Puppy Bowl with friends and meet the six Iowa puppies, head over to Paws & Pints from 12-4 p.m. on Sunday. All six puppies are expected to attend along with other dogs from AHeinz57 for the humans-only party. Tickets are $15 in advance for adults or $5 for kids. Adult tickets will go up by $5 at the door.

Puppy Bowl 21 leads off the schedule before the big game, where dogs get out to showcase their athleticism and competitiveness in the hopes of landing a "furever" home. In terms of the NFL calendar, perhaps the Puppy Bowl can compare to the Senior Bowl,

A Minnesota dog won Most Valuable Puppy during Sunday's edition of the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet. Another local dog also played in the game for the winning team. (FOX 9) - A Minnesota dog earned the top individual honor at the Puppy Bowl on Sunday.

The Puppy Bowl is the iconic lead up to the Super Bowl every year. Get all the details for Sunday's Puppy Bowl XXI.

The pups from Team Fluff weren't the only winners. See freeze-frame highlights from the 21st edition of the Puppy Bowl.