Creating the perfect Puppy Bowl party is easy! Assuming your event is going to be pet-friendly, you can create fun food and activities that adults, children and even animals will love. We've got some great tips and party ideas that will make your Puppy Bowl party a paw-sitively purr-fect!
Decorations
Get your guests in the spirit of the game with these fun decorations:
Consider serving chili, dips or ice creams in personalized dog bowls. Try this project from Discovery Home's Party Girl, Cathy Riva.
Materials:
New Dog Bowls (plastic or metal)
Paint Pens
Glitter Glue
Use paint pens to write the name of your furry guests or to draw paw prints, dog bones or footballs. With glitter glue, markers, or stickers decorate the bowl in any fashion you like.
Serve your party foods in the bowls and when the party is over, rinse and dry the bowls and send home with your guests. A functional and easy party favor!
Watching the Puppy Bowl may make some of your furry friends hungry for some homemade treats. These delicious recipes will keep the pups busy while the human guests are eating. These recipes are courtesy of Two Dog Press (you will be leaving AnimalPlanet.com).
Peanut Butter Bones
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1 package dry yeast 1/2 cup lukewarm water 1 cup mashed potatoes 1 cup milk 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 cup chicken stock |
1 cup chunky peanut butter 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup rye flour 1/2 cup rice flour 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose white flour |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 ° F (165 ° C).
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water. In a large saucepan, mix together the potatoes, milk, molasses, stock and peanut butter. Heat, stirring frequently until boiling. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Add yeast mixture. Gradually blend in the egg, wheat, rye and rice flours. Add enough white flour to form a stiff dough.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth (about three to five minutes). Shape the dough into a ball and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Using cookie cutters, cut out biscuits. Place on ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 1/4 inch apart. Gather up the scraps, roll out again, and cut additional biscuits.
Bake for 45 minutes. Let cool overnight. Makes several dozen bones that freeze well, with the consistency of pizza crusts — a favorite snack for most spoiled dogs!
Parmesan Herb Treats
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1 package dry yeast 1/4 cup lukewarm water 2 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk 2 tablespoons dried parsley |
1 teaspoon oregano 2 teaspoons dried minced garlic 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup rye flour 1/2 cup rice flour 1 cup cracked wheat |
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For the Glaze - 1 egg, 1 tablespoon milk |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 ° F (165 ° C).
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Add stock, oil, cheese, dry milk, and herbs. Gradually blend in the flours and cracked wheat. Add enough wheat flour to form a stiff dough.
Transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth (about three to five minutes). Shape the dough into a ball and roll out to 1/2-inchthickness. Using round or crescent-shaped cookie cutters, cut out treats. Place on ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 1/4 inch apart. Gather up the scraps, roll out again, and cut additional biscuits.
Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk for the glaze. Brush the biscuits with glaze, turn and brush other side. Bake for an additional 30 minutes. Let cool overnight.
Makes about four dozen 3-inch treats.
Harry’s Party Pupcakes
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1 large apple 1 1/2 cups wheat flour 1/4 cup oatmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons honey |
2 eggs 1 cup grated cheddar cheese For the Frosting 8 oz. Neufchatel cheese (low-fat cream cheese) 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 2 tablespoons honey 2-3 tablespoons flour carrot shavings grated carrots |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 ° F (200 ° C). Grease muffin tins.
Core, slice and mince the apple (use a food processor if you have one). Set aside. In a large bowl, mix together flour, oatmeal, baking powder and baking soda. In a medium bowl, blend together the yogurt, water, oil, honey and eggs, then stir in the apple and cheese. Add to the flour mixture and stir until mixed.
Spoon into the muffin tins, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let rest in the muffin tins for a few minutes, then remove and set aside to cool.
For the frosting, combine the Neufchatel cheese (at room temperature), honey and yogurt until smooth. Add enough flour to thicken the frosting to a good spreading consistency. Frost the pupcakes, sprinkle them with finely shredded carrots as garnish, and you're ready for a doggone good party!
Makes 16-18 pupcakes. If you prefer a single-layer cake, spoon the batter into a sheet pan and bake for an extra 15-20 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean). Let the cake cool, then frost and decorate with carrot shavings.
The adults and children will be entertained by the Puppy Bowl game and food and the Kitty Half-time Show will gather a big crowd. But just in case the kids get a little restless, here are some fun games and crafts to keep them busy:
Pin the Tail on the Puppy – Just like Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Have your favorite dog image blown up and tape it to the wall. Create a tail with heavy paper or use a feather or bow. Have the children take turns trying to pin the tail on the puppy with their eyes shut or blindfolded.
Puppy, Puppy, Kitten – Just like "Duck, Duck, Goose." This game involves the children sitting in a circle. One child goes around the circle lightly tapping the other children’s heads, saying "Puppy." When the child taps someone’s head and says "Kitten," both children must run around the circle in hopes of being the first to sit down. Whoever is left standing is "it."
Puppy Trainer Says – Just like "Simon Says", only the "Puppy Trainer" tells the crew of children to do different dog tricks. He or she always starts with "Puppy Trainer says" and adds the trick, like "Puppy Trainer says sit" or "Puppy Trainer says roll over." If the puppy trainer doesn’t say "Puppy Trainer" before the trick, and children do the trick anyway, they are out of the game. The winner is the child who outlasts all other game players.
Personalized Doggie T-Shirts by Party Girl, Cathy Riva
Cover an area in newspaper and let the kids help decorate t-shirts for their dogs or cats.
Materials:
T-shirts (depending on the size of your friends' pets, try toddler and children t-shirts in a range of sizes)
Felt Fabric
Fabric Glue
Safety Scissors
Use scissors to cut out desired patterns or letters from the felt fabric for your T-shirt design. Take fabric glue and place on the back of the felt. Place on the back of the shirt in any fashion you like, and let dry for 30 minutes before placing on your pet.
Put your Puppy Bowl party favors in a doggy bag. Try this project from Discovery Home's Party Girl, Cathy Riva.
Doggie Gift Bags
Materials:
Collapsible Travel Dog bowls
Rope Chew Toy
Large Safety Pins
Masking Tape
Dog Toys
Dog Treats
Take the masking tape and wrap it around part of the rope on the chew toy.
Tip: Use the part of the rope that is on the inside of the toy. This will make it easier when pinning onto the bag.
Use the large safety pin to pierce through taped rope and pin onto the inside of the collapsible bowl — making a handle.
Place dog toys, dog treats and any other gift you want to include inside of the bowl. Voila!
Other paw-sibilities to include in your doggie gift bags:
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