Westminster Dog Show: Living Inspiration and Heartwarming Stories of Pets' Love

Westminster Dog Show: Living Inspiration and Heartwarming Stories of Pets' Love

The names of the dogs participating in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show are so complex and unique that even a random password generator would get exhausted trying to match them! For example, the name of the Brussels Griffon, “GCHG CH Calicops Sassafras Gonnakikurass.” His owner, Fred Ortiz, says, "She's a bit of a savvy girl, and her name says it all." However, she is known to everyone by the name ‘Wrassy.’

The Westminster show began on Monday night, where each breed of dog is being judged, culminating on Tuesday night with the “Best in Show” award. In the semifinals, the judges have selected several dogs, including a Bichon Frise, a German Shepherd, a Shih Tzu, and a Whippet.

The names of show dogs carry a lot of significant information. Their “registered” or formal names typically contain details related to their achievements in dog shows and competitions. For instance, "GCHG" and "CH" are symbols denoting the dog’s championship level in shows. The names may also indicate which kennel or breeder the pet was born in.

Many professional dog trainers and show dog owners follow a pattern when naming their dogs. For example, Rachel Adams and Alberto Montilla name their dogs in alphabetical order – the first dog starts with 'A,' the next with 'B,' and so on.

Some owners name their dogs humorously. For instance, I am McLaughlin, the owner of a Norwegian Buhund dog, names his dogs after themes related to food or jokes. His dog, “GCH CH Cloudpointe Nothing Betta Than This CGC,” gets its name from a seafood-themed name.

Additionally, many dog names at the show carry a touch of joy. Chris Hardwick and Lydia Hearst, whose dog "GCH CH Aberdeen’s Zoltar RN BN-V," or simply “Zoltar,” was named in memory of the fortune-telling machine character in the movie Big.

Meanwhile, among other dogs, “GCH CH Bugaboo’s Give Me S’more” was named after the theme of sweet treats, like graham crackers used to make s’mores.

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is not just a competition, but also an extraordinary reflection of each dog's history and their owners' sporting talent.