Who Was That Dog at the RNC Convention? Meet BABYDOG

If you’ve been watching the convention or reviewing viral clips, it’s likely you’ve seen this one of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice delivering remarks and the camera going to a wide angle revealing he has a chonky Bulldog on stage with him the entire time.

BABY DOG FOR STATE https://t.co/kbie5TS7je

— Jennifer Zilla (@jennifer_zilla) July 17, 2024

So who exactly is this charming doggo? Meet Babydog, West Virginia’s fearless mascot. Babydog belongs to Governor Jim Justice and makes regular appearances with the Governor bringing her constituents joy, peace and true patriotic inspiration. Babydog is a four year old, 60 pound English Bulldog. She has been with Justice every step of the way as he runs for U.S. Senate to replace Sen. Manchin who is not seeking re-election. 

Here are some of Baby Dog’s best moments over the years: 

This is Governor Jim Justice’s profile photo on X on his official account: 

Baby Dog broke ground on a new Farmers Market in West Virginia 

Everyone of her looks for National Dog Day 

Happy National Dog Day! These are some of my favorite photos of Babydog, my top paw-litical strategist! #WVSen pic.twitter.com/dj1jpi7yHq

— Jim Justice (@JimJusticeWV) August 27, 2023

She makes an excellent camera ready Fox News correspondent 

You better bet, when I am elected to the Senate Babydog is going with me! pic.twitter.com/RemAQKdq76

— Jim Justice (@JimJusticeWV) May 5, 2023

“Babydog it’s cold outside…”

Merry Christmas from Babydog Justice! pic.twitter.com/tccYd2sfiO

— Jim Justice (@JimJusticeWV) December 18, 2020

Babydog is a far better weatherman than Punxsutawney Phil 

🚨@BabydogJustice waddled into the bedroom and proclaimed spring is on its way and is hurrying along!

"Phil is wrong! So we’re going with Babydog" – @WVGovernor @JimJusticeWV

⬇️ Read More: https://t.co/63V3gc6xUg pic.twitter.com/eZTnyEsFSR

— Jim Justice (@JimJusticeWV) February 3, 2022

Her triumphant entry to convention was almost as iconic as President Trump himself 

Babydog introduced at the @GOPconvention🐾 pic.twitter.com/i0YZsTXi7o

— Sean McCallister (@SAMcCallister) July 17, 2024

This artists reimagining of famous works really improves them 

I Photoshop Babydog Justice into a different piece of art every day until I forget: Day 11 pic.twitter.com/CmbiVobnXO

— Caity (@caitycoyne) July 1, 2024

Babydog works hard, plays hard

Babydog is AF ✊🏻🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/X7sH1FZTyz

— Pinesap🌲✝️☦️🇻🇦 (@Pinesap3wasc) July 17, 2024

Babydog has inspired many an accessory 

The creativity of our students is truly remarkable. Members of Wirt County High’s Future Business Leaders of America delivered this year’s winning lapel pin design, and look who it is! The talented Allison Neff created the winning submission—Babydog said she loved it! pic.twitter.com/n4dLfZJy4e

— Governor Jim Justice (@WVGovernor) April 7, 2024

Babydog is an icon in her sleep

Even Babydog needs her rest after a busy day keeping an eye on things around here. She's in deep snooze mode, probably dreaming about the start of buck season! pic.twitter.com/WIweyGB3wt

— Governor Jim Justice (@WVGovernor) November 17, 2023

We love you Babydog!