The Affenpinscher is a terrier-like toy breed of dog. This dog is filled with spunk and personality. The Affenpinscher travels well and loves to be with you, they do well in families and guarantee to make you smile.

Famous for protecting livestock, the Belgian Malinois is now known for protecting man. The Belgian Malinois has become a favorite of the military and police forces. This dog needs dedication and experience in order to be in a family environment.

Border Collies are considered by many to be one of the most intelligent and trainable dog breeds. They require a lot of exercise and training. The Border Collie needs constant activity and a job but if given that they make great family dogs.

This popular breed comes in three different coats and two sizes so there's a Doxie for everyone! The Dachshund's long bodies and short legs give them a great personality as well as make them perfect for city living.

German Shepherds were the original canine movie star before the breed became popular as police and military dogs. Most loved for their intelligence and versatility, German Shepherds are extremely loyal and will be protective of their family.

Frequently given the title of perfect family pet the Golden Retreiver is one of the most popular dog breeds. Typically called the Golden for short, their obedience, willingness to please their families, and loving nature has earned them this title.

Rottweilers are no nonsense creatures who need lots of attention and training. However, the Rottweiler can also be extremely friendly if trained properly to your lifestyle. They're versatile and protective and are best with experienced owners.

A relatively new breed, the Doberman was first bred less than 150 years ago. Bred to be tough, they often have a bad reputation for being aggressive. Dobermans today are less aggressive and with proper training can be great family pets.

This popular dog is a hound's hound. The Beagle is a charming and upbeat dog, who love their owners. Beagle's have big voices and love to bark, but they are affectionate with kids and families.

Cardigan Welsh Corgis are known to have a bit more drive and a longer tail than their look alike the Pembroke Corgi. Being highly intelligent the Cardigan Corgis are trainable but are herding animals so they may not be the best for small children.

Small, spirited, and foxy, the Norwich Terrier is a popular breed amongst Hollywood. The Norwich Terrier is full of energy, needs regular grooming, but their ability to interact well with children makes them a favorite amongst dog lovers.

You don't need an expert to tell you that there are many active dog breeds! From pointers to spitz, large to small, the possibilities are endless if you're looking for an energetic dog. In this episode, we highlight the most popular active breed dogs

Able to trace its lineage back to the 6th millennium B.C, the Saluki is one of the oldest breeds in history. The Saluki is a very adaptable dog that needs room to run and has a skittish temperament so they are not the best for small children.

Love the dog? Hate the Odor? Then the Vizsla is for you! No odor combined with their smooth coat, lean figure, and overall majestic look make them a popular dog breed. Extremely affectionate the Visla is a great family dog!

Claiming the title of tallest dog in the world the Great Dane is also one of the most gentle. This gentle giant loves to cuddle and try to be a lap dog. The Great Dane is great with families as long as they are trained early on to be with children.

If you like cute and cuddly dogs, the Lhasa Apso is for you. With a beautiful coat and sweet personality, you'd be hard pressed to find a better companion. The Lhasa Apso doesn't shed much making them a great option for people with allergies.

Small, spirited, and foxy, the Norwich Terrier is a popular breed amongst Hollywood. The Norwich Terrier is full of energy, needs regular grooming, but their ability to interact well with children makes them a favorite amongst dog lovers.

Cardigan Welsh Corgis are known to have a bit more drive and a longer tail than their look alike the Pembroke Corgi. Being highly intelligent the Cardigan Corgis are trainable but are herding animals so they may not be the best for small children.

Capybaras are really giant rodents! It sounds a little daunting, but they are very loyal and as long as you have a place for them to swim they stay extremely happy.

Curious, energetic, and mischievous, the ferret is considered the clown of the animal world and they were even kept as pets by royalty.

Cute, fuzzy, and small enough to fit in your pocket, the hamster makes a great first pet.

Descendants of giant South American rodents, the guinea pig is now a sweet, cuddly critter that is perfect, even for a small child. Just make sure they have good pellets to eat and their bedding is kept clean.

If you're not squeamish, geckos are a cool and exotic pet that is neither fuzzy or feathery. But, you do have to feed them live insects.

Soft, fluffy, with a twitchy nose, rabbits make great companions. They are interactive and playful. They can even be trained to use a litter-box.

Some talk, some sing, and some only screech but parrots are super intelligent pets that can be very demanding. Be prepared if you want a parrot.

Keeping the fans a top priority, Puppy Bowl IX saw the addition of hedgehog cheerleaders to this year's festivities. Puppy Bowl IX goes down in history as one of the toughest-fought AstroTurf battles ever.

See how this Labrador Retriever is settling in at home since starring in Puppy Bowl XI.

Hear from Boomer's parents about this Shepherd's new life post-bowl.

This Yorkshire Terrier is making a nice life for himself post-bowl. Learn more about how he's doing!

Henry rolls into the end zone for his second TD of the game. I smell an MVP contender!

This little Havanese from Team Fluff is now living the life as a Jersey girl. Check in on Rosie.

This year, Animal Planet teamed up with shelters and NFL teams across the country to promote the importance of adoption and to find as many forever homes for our furry compatriots as possible. This is the Road to Puppy Bowl.