Dog Race

Each name is a dog running across the grass. The first dog to finish is the name picked. Every dog has the same chance of winning.

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Names

One name per line, up to 60 names.

Race settings

Animal
Race length

Past winners

No races yet.

    What is a dog race name picker

    A dog race picks one random name using a pack of dogs. You type a list of names and each name is given to a dog. They all run for the finish line, and the first one there decides who is picked.

    It is only a game for choosing a name. It has nothing to do with real dog racing and there is no betting.

    What the dogs look like

    • Six coats: brown, cream with brown spots, black, tan, grey, and white with black spots.
    • Some dogs have pointed ears and some have floppy ears.
    • Body length varies more than for the other animals, so some dogs are long and low and others compact.
    • Tails wag all through the race.

    The coat and ears come from the name itself, so the same name always gives the same dog.

    How to run a dog race

    1. Type your names, one per line, up to 60 names.
    2. “Dogs” is already selected under Animal.
    3. Pick a race length: 10, 20 or 30 seconds.
    4. Press “Start race” and wait for the first dog to finish.

    When to use the dog race

    • Picking who presents first in a team meeting.
    • Sharing out chores: who takes out the bins, who washes up, who walks the dog.
    • Prize draws in pet groups and clubs.

    You can type pet names instead of people, one per line, and see which one comes first.

    Common questions

    Is a long dog or a dog with pointed ears faster?

    No. Every dog follows the same random speed rule. Shape and coat are only visuals.

    Can I choose the breed?

    No. The name decides the coat and the ears. To get a different dog, change how the name is written, for example by adding a surname.

    What if two people have the same name?

    Each line is still its own racer. Two dogs with the same name are drawn differently so you can tell them apart.