A bobblehead figure of Babydog, the English bulldog owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Wisconsin.
A bobblehead figure of Babydog, the English bulldog owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Wisconsin.
Babydog is going to be commemorated as a bobblehead figurine.
The unveiled the first bobblehead of the English bulldog owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Friday morning.
Babydog stole the spotlight during an appearance at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday in Milwaukee.
In a news release, the bobblehead figurine is described as Ƶsitting on a circular red, white, and blue base bearing her name, the bobblehead of Babydog has her mouth open and tongue out. A replica of the original First Dog of West Virginia, the white, tan, and brown Babydog Bobblehead showcases her cute, stubby legs, along with an abundance of folds around her face.Ƶ
The bobbleheads will be individually numbered to 2,024. They are only available through the .
Expected to ship in December, the bobbleheads cost $30 each, plus a flat-rate shipping charge of $8 per order.
Babydog, who will turn 5 years old on Oct. 27, was a Christmas gift to Justice and his wife Cathy from their children in 2019. The family also has two Boston terriers named Lucy and Ellie. Babydog often travels with Justice on appearances throughout the state.
According to the West Virginia GovernorƵs website: ƵWhether it be special appearances on the biggest of stages, like the GovernorƵs State of the State address, or simply meeting people and shaking paws in her travels, Babydog always makes everyone smile everywhere that she and the Governor go.Ƶ
On the second night of the RNC on Tuesday, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Justice, who is running for a seat in the U.S. Senate in November, took the stage to address the crowd. Shortly after beginning his speech, he said, ƵI know that a lot of you want to meet my little buddy. So, if Babydog could come on out here.Ƶ With that said, Babydog trotted across the stage and was hoisted onto a chair next to Justice as the crowd cheered.
Many people also remember COVID-19 pandemic-era slogan: ƵDo It For BabydogƵ as Justice made Babydog a mascot for his vaccination sweepstakes.
Called Ƶa mainstay in West Virginia politics,Ƶ Babydog is also featured on JusticeƵs Senate campaign website. A section reads: ƵAt the heart of Jim JusticeƵs campaign team is Babydog, the beloved English bulldog. (Babydog) symbolizes warmth, love, and connection. (She also) spreads cheer and fosters unity.Ƶ
ƵWeƵre excited to offer the first bobblehead of Babydog, the First Dog of West Virginia,Ƶ said Phil Sklar, National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO. ƵAlready popular among West Virginians, Babydog added many more people to her growing fan club with her appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.Ƶ
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