The 20 Wackiest Names of Westminster Dog Show Winners

Maybe they give unofficial points for naming your dog something absurd? I hope so.

by Sam Ferrigno

These are the registered names of the winners of past Westminster Kennel Club Dog Shows. For those of you not familiar with the naming process of show-dogs, it’s a pretty big deal. According to DogChannel.com, the name of a show dog can tell the story of its origins.

The first name is usually the name of the kennel the dog was bred in. This is often a made-up word that has some sort of sentimental value to the breeder, like a combination of family names, or even hobbies.

The second part of the name is unique to the dog itself. Often, the dog is named after something that happened the day it was born. For example, a dog born on MLK day might be named “Free At Last.” Weird, right? That barely scratches the tip of the iceberg. Here’s a list of the strangest names I found in the list of past show-winners. You can’t help but wonder what the breeder was like and what the heck was happening when these dogs were named.

Tickle Em Jock, a.k.a. Jock
Scottish Terrier, 1911

The 20 Wackiest Names of Westminster Dog Show Winners

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