New Jersey Dog Names

Well known dogs of the past and present can be found in New Jersey. A Welsh Corgi by the name of Wally, for example, has nearly 100,000 Instagram followers and has begun a career as a celebrity dog for hire. Wally, age 7, has been hired for some modeling gigs, including the Queen Mary Two, a remastered cruise ship. Wally’s photos tend to show off his long tongue and happy disposition. His owners, Marc and Cynthia Dalangin, are frequently stopped when walking Wally with comments about the canine’s smile. They report that he has always enjoyed being in front of the camera, particularly when treats are available. 

Initially, his owners posted their photos of him on their personal social media accounts. But as people requested to see more of Wally, they started his own accounts. They initially welcomed Wally into their home when a dog show breeder decided that he was best suited to living as a pet and offered him to the couple. Wally’s fame has helped the couple raise funds for shelters and rescue centers, as well as bring smiles to those that they pass when he is enjoying an outdoor romp.

Tom Turcich and his canine companion, Savannah, are currently taking a break from a journey around the world at their family home in Haddonfield, New Jersey. In 2015, Tom left the home to begin a planned five-year trip to see the world. Along the way, he met Savannah, a Nova Scotia Retriever and a stray puppy, and she joined him on his adventure. Turcich’s Instagram account chronicles their adventures, which have taken them to three continents over two years, and is followed by about 26,000 fans. The stop in New Jersey is for medical reasons; somewhere in South America Turcich got a bacterial infection that was not diagnosed for months and he lost a large amount of weight. He and Savannah came home to his parent’s apartment so that he could recover. This means that Savannah’s walks are significantly shorter, at about five miles per day; at their peak, the pair were walking 25 miles daily. Now that his health has improved, Turcich is waited on medical clearance and planning the rest of his and Savannah’s journey.

A well-known dog from New Jersey’s history is Rex the Wonder Dog. Rex performed in a water show at Atlantic City’s Steel Pier in the 1930’s and 1940’s; as a water skier. While he did not use actual water skis, he stood on an aquaplane that was pulled by a boat. The pooch was able to ski along next to people and was a star attraction during this time, with many coming to see him.