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Smallest dog to ever compete at the Puppy Bowl has sadly passed away
Animal Planet has announced that the smallest dog to ever compete at the Puppy Bowl has sadly passed away.
Sweetpea, a 1.7-pound Cavapoo, featured in the 20th anniversary of the Puppy Bowl show as the all-time smallest pup to compete.
Puppy Bowl’s smallest dog has sadly passed away
The Puppy Bowl is an annual�television program on Animal Planet that mimics an American football game similar�to the Super Bowl, using puppies.
Shown each year on Super Bowl Sunday, the competition shows a group of puppies playing inside a model stadium with commentary to accompany their actions.
Puppy Bowl 2024 was the show’s 20th anniversary, titled Puppy Bowl XX.
Sweetpea was the all-time smallest dog to feature in Puppy Bowl XX, a tiny Cavapoo weighing only 1.7 pounds, as per IndyStar reports.
On February 11, Animal Planet announced via a broadcast at the end of the Puppy Bowl that Sweetpea had sadly passed away.
The announcement, as well as a post on Twitter/X, showed a photograph of the adorable dog along with the statement:
“Sweetpea was rescued by a shelter that specializes in helping special needs puppies. Sadly, she was unable to overcome her health issues. We dedicate #PuppyBowl XX to her memory.”
Animal Planet has not yet specified the health issues Sweetpea was unable to overcome.
A TikTok creator named @gooddoggytreats shared insights into the competition, explaining that Sweetpea was the smallest Puppy Bowl dog ever.
Sweetpea was a tiny Cavapoo weighing 1.7 pounds
The Cavapoo, sometimes known as a Cavoodle, is a cross between a Poodle and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Over the years Cavapoos have become increasingly popular pets due to their playfulness, affectionate nature, and low tendency to shed as My Family Vets explains.
A Cavapoo’s size varies based on whether they have a miniature or toy poodle parent, so height ranges between 914 inches, and weight averages 825 pounds.
Weighing 1.7 pounds, Sweetpea sure was a tiny Cavapoo pup.
In addition to small Sweetpea, Puppy Bowl XX also featured a Great Dane weighing 72 pounds named Levi, who was introduced as the biggest puppy in the competition.
@lucymorgan94 shared footage onto TikTok showing Sweetpea performing during the Puppy Bowl.
Puppy Bowl fans are devastated by Sweetpea’s passing
Animal Farm’s tweet announcing the unfortunate death of Sweetpea has currently received over 125,000 views, more than 2,000 likes and a comment section full of heartbreak.
Beneath the post, a user named @KayBee624 wrote: “Oh my goodness this makes me so sad. She was my favorite of the Puppy Bowl.”
@KathyRon agreed in their comment: “Mine too! He was so timid and shy, I wanted him to have a happy ending!”
Over on TikTok, a fan named @mia.danae explained that the news of Sweetpea’s passing meant that their “whole day is ruined.”
Another TikTok user named @it_neener shared a video explaining the Puppy Bowl tragedy after learning that Sweetpea had passed away.
On Twitter/X, @cathrynacook wrote: “Oh no! We were cheering so hard for her sweetheart. Feeling absolutely gutted but know she is happy at the rainbow bridge and in good health and able to play.”
A fan named @lacedwithstace commented: “So glad we all got to meet her & fall in love with her during Puppy Bowl XX today! She deserves a Hall of Fame spot for sure. Love you forever, Sweetpea! Rest in infinite Peace & Love, you majestic, beautiful angel.”
