Dan Schachner meant it to be a joke—not his job—as the referee for "Puppy Bowl XXI" or any other faceoffs between Team Ruff and Team Fluff that he’s overseen since 2011. But make no mistake ...

Puppy Bowl 2025 referee Dan Schachner revealed behind-the-scenes secrets about the annual event that happens right before the Super Bowl — including how they handle the furry competitors ...

Referee and devoted dog dad Dan Schachner will once again ensure that the puppies follow the rules in this action-packed, adorable showdown. ParadePets recently caught up with Schachner to find ...

As 142 rescue pups are rostered on and off the "Puppy Bowl XXI" field, regular referee Dan Schachner looks back at past attempts to give him a helping paw with scorekeeping. (Feb. 4) EXCLUSIVE ...

Puppy Bowl XXI is set to air on Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, TBS, truTV, Max and discovery+ starting at 2 p.m. ET, and referee Dan Schachner tells ABC Audio this year they’re showcasing ...

Longtime Puppy Bowl referee and animal rescue advocate Dan Schachner has one sure-thing bet before Super Sunday: Strangers will drop unsolicited DMs into his Instagram account seeking top dog intel.

Returning referee Dan Schachner teases some of the rescue pup cuteness - and rulebreaking - in store, in "Puppy Bowl XXI." (Feb. 6) Tom Hanks ‘storms out’ of SNL 50th anniversary concert after ...