Wow! What a fantastic response to our pet design contest! We had over 3,000 entries and as always it was tricky narrowing the list down. Because it was so difficult to choose, in honor of Webkinz’ 15th anniversary this year, we decided to select 15 finalists!
Now we want to hear what you think! The winning pet will be sold in Ganz eStore starting on Webkinz Day, April 29, 2020.
As always, we look at concepts that we believe would be a great fit for Webkinz World. We are not judging the entries based on artistic talent, but on ideas that we think would make great pets. Please keep that in mind when you make your selection. Whichever pet we select, the Webkinz art department will work their magic to make it fit the Webkinz style.
While the final decision is up to the Webkinz creative department, we will take your input in consideration when making our final choice. Check out the 15 finalists and let us know in the comments below which one is YOUR favorite.
Webkinz Pet Pangolin by purplepandacheetah
Tapir by lexieorrell
Tanuki by japanesetea
Stained Glass Turtle by camera34
patched giraffe by jaxcat1
Moonberry Dragon by snh1099
Icelandic Horse by lorelilee22
Greater Kudu by mybeemer
Golden Peacock by hobbitjedi
elkhound by furretts
Cotton Candy Capybara by kantokraze
Cactus Cat by 20littlered03
Bubble Googles by huggablehoneys4ever
Baby Sloth by seafoampeanut
Australian Cattledog by bizzykitty
The winner will have their design turned into a real virtual pet in Webkinz World and they will receive a code for their pet when it is added to Webkinz World. They will also receive a 1 Month Deluxe Membership to Webkinz, a virtual Pet Design Trophy, and all ten finalists will each receive a 6 pack of 2020 Winterfest Cookies, courtesy of Ganz eStore.
These are all great, it’s so hard to choose. I really like the Pet Pangolin, Stained Glass Turtle, Golden Peacock & Cactus Cat. Good luck to the finalists!!!!
Cactus Cat!
i adore that moonberry dragon and the bubble googles!! congrats to the finalists!
It is really hard to just pick one but I would have to choose the Stained Glass Turtle.
I choose the Moonberry Dragon, Stained Glass Turtle, Bubble Googles, Golden Peacock, Tapir, Greater Kudu and Elkhound.
My Top 3: Moonberry Dragon, Cactus Cat, Bubble Google!!!
WOW I’m a finalist in my first contest!?! I’m excited just because I made it this far! I love all of these potential pets! If the bubble Googles makes it I’ll buy one! I also like the cotton candy capybara and the Moonberry dragon! Good luck to all!
I love the baby sloth! I hope they make it into a lil kinz. I don’t have any of those and I would be so happy!
Congratulations seafoampeanut!!!! I loved your design, too! So many talented Webkinz fans! Good luck in the contest! -lorelilee22
I love the Cactus Cat! It’s adorable!
I’m glad people are enjoying my Tanuki design! I didnt think I’d make it on the list. Congrats to the others who made it too and good luck!
elkhound all the way.. always wondered why you never had this dog as a pet! they are so loyal loving and the greatest guard dog to any family. I know I had one his name was THOR they are quiet dogs they only bark when strangers are around. they will guard the family like they were their own. They are mild tempered. and love to be outdoors in the snow. the sumer heat is to much for them because they have 3 coats of fur. 1 on the outside which hold back the water and dirt. and the other two which is like lambs wool. after 2 years of shedding I had kept his fur and had it made into a blanket. it was so soft and warm. So it’s hard to keep them clean and they must be brushed daily to keep them looking their best. In WW2 the Germans tried to us them as guard dogs but the dogs soon turned on the handlers when they saw them hurting people. The dogs have a soft heart and will try to help people in trouble they do well as search and rescue in snow on land and also water they are strong swimmers. This is why I gave my dog the name THOR. Please pick this as the pet. thank you
What a lovely story – Thank you for sharing it with us, and giving us a little of this lovely animal’s history! I’ve always loved this breed and never knew any of this.
they also have a long blood line dating back to viking times. When they used them to protect their families and also used them to hunt ELK.. in some places they are still used to hunt that is why they are so good at rescue.
I enjoyed reading this. Thank you!