What is the name of Lorelai Gilmore’s dog in the original series?

Lorelai Gilmore’s dog in the original series is named Paul Anka. She adopts the large, unusual-looking dog during the sixth season, and the pet quickly becomes part of life at the Gilmore house.

The name refers to the Canadian-American singer Paul Anka, known for songs including “Diana” and “Put Your Head on My Shoulder.” Naming the dog after a famous musician fits Lorelai’s habit of using pop-culture references in everyday conversation and gives the pet an intentionally memorable name.

Paul Anka is different from Cinnamon, Babette Dell’s elderly dog, whose death becomes the subject of a town gathering. The canine characters are sometimes confused because both are connected to recurring Stars Hollow storylines.