1 day ago · 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 ...

A long time advocate for dog rescue and fostering, Dan works with countless other rescue groups around the country helping to raise money for their benefit. In 2018 Dan was awarded the “Animal Welfare Hero” award from the Baltimore Humane Society.

Puppy Bowl referee Dan Schachner and dog trainer Victoria Schade Courtesy Warner Bros. Discovery There are multiple endings. This year’s Super Bowl is a big deal for Kansas City Chiefs lovers ...

3 days ago · Dan Schachner and Emerson. Dave Allocca / StarPix “There’s many different euphemisms we can use like pooch puddle or fertilizing of the field, tinkle on the 20, turd and long,” he continued.

2 days ago · 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 out what we can expect from the gridiron this year, where more than 140 dogs are looking for their forever homes.

Dan Schachner was born on 20 February 1974 in Oceanside, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Blue Bloods (2010), The Following (2013) and Unforgettable (2011).

Feb 5, 2024 · Dan Schachner has been the referee for the Puppy Bowl for over a decade. "This is my 13th year," Schachner, who will be the ref for the upcoming Puppy Bowl XX, tells PEOPLE. "This is...

Feb 7, 2024 · In late 2023, Dan Schachner adopted a puppy named Whistle, who will be his assistant referee during 2024's Puppy Bowl. The poodle mix will be the first-ever assistant referee in the longstanding show's history.

Feb 9, 2024 · "If you've ever been around a puppy, you can multiply that by a hundred, and that's my job," said "rufferee" Dan Schachner, who is returning for his 13th straight year as the Puppy Bowl's only human on the field.

Feb 13, 2022 · Schachner, a former NFL referee, was the only human to take the field at the game Sunday, which featured 118 adoptable dogs. The dogs who participated in the Puppy Bowl hailed from 67...