Travis Kelce Says His New Dog ‘Lights Up My Day’ After Introducing Her to the World in Fashion Campaign: ‘She Crushed It’
Travis Kelce Says His New Dog ‘Lights Up My Day’ After Introducing Her to the World in Fashion Campaign: ‘She Crushed It’
Becca LongmireTue, September 1, 2026 at 2:13 PM UTC
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Travis Kelce with his dogCredit: Courtesy of Lachlan Bailey -
Travis Kelce said his new dog “lights up” his day while speaking to Vogue about the pup’s involvement in his new Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2026 campaign
“She crushed it, and actually really fit into that Tommy aesthetic, too,” the Kansas City Chiefs tight end said of the white Samoyed’s appearance in the shoot
The campaign marks the first time the fluffy pooch has appeared publicly alongside her famous owner
Travis Kelce is one proud dog dad.
While speaking to Vogue about Tommy Hilfiger’s Fall 2026 campaign, Kelce, 36, introduced his fluffy white pooch — a Samoyed whose name is being kept private — for the first time in public.
PEOPLE has confirmed that the canine posing alongside Kelce in the Vogue shoot is the athlete’s own pet, marking the first time the pup has appeared publicly alongside her famous owner.
Travis Kelce is seen at a Tommy Hilfiger photo shoot on April 14, 2026 in New York City’s Central ParkCredit: Aeon/GC Images
When discussing how beautiful the animal was, Kelce told the outlet, “Are you kidding me?” adding, “She lights up my day.”
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end mentioned that the Hilfiger creative team had been speaking about casting a dog for the shoot when he suggested his own pup.
“We figured, why not her? She crushed it, and actually really fit into that Tommy aesthetic, too,” Kelce told Vogue. “Those are some of my favorite shots.”
Travis Kelce and Taylor SwiftCredit: Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty
The American Kennel Club describes the Samoyed breed as “smart, social, mischievous dogs who demand love and attention.”
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Kelce’s dog also appeared in a stylish video accompanying the athlete’s Hilfiger announcement, which was filmed at New York City’s Plaza Hotel.
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The clip saw Kelce meet several fashionable friends, including Gigi Hadid, Frances Tiafoe and Carmelo Anthony, while strutting through the iconic location. However, it was his fluffy white pooch that stole the show.
As Kelce stopped in one of the Plaza Hotel’s rooms to drop his bags in the video, he was greeted by the dog, who looked up at the NFL star before cuddling in alongside him on the couch.
Taylor Swift and her cat MeredithCredit: Taylor Swift/instagram
The recently released Hilfiger campaign features Ace Frehley’s famous cover of “New York Groove.”
In a statement, Kelce said fashion designer Hilfiger “brought us into his world at The Plaza,” adding, “it doesn’t get more classic New York than that.”
“There’s a magic to this city, and I love that you never know who or what’s around the corner. We had a blast tapping into that unique energy with a cast who truly embody the vibes that make this city so special,” the athlete added.
Rumors started swirling that Kelce had gotten a dog earlier this year, ahead of his July 3 wedding to Taylor Swift, 36. In March, footage shared on social media appeared to show a fluffy white dog getting out of one of Swift’s vehicles.
Rumors then intensified later in the month when Kelce was photographed traveling with a furry dog that looked similar to the pooch in the campaign.
After welcoming the pup to the family, Kelce and Swift’s pet count is now believed to be up to four, with Swift already being a devoted cat mom toMeredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button.
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