Kerry Washington awed everyone last year with a new addition to her family: a golden, shaggy-haired puppy named Cinnamon. Her fans were instantly smitten by the new pet and expressed their love in the comment section. Here is everything we know about Kerry Washington’s dog Cinnamon’s age and breed.
How old is Kerry Washington’s dog Cinnamon?
Kerry Washington’s dog Cinnamon is more than a year old. In one of the interviews published on July 27, 2024, with People, Kerry Washington described Cinnamon as a “6-month-old puppy” who came along with her to Europe where she was shooting her film “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.”
At the time, the star admitted, “Six-month-old Shih Tzu-Yorkie Cinnamon has had a tough time. I was up walking her at 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. She’s brand-new, so we’re freaking out!” The star even took her furry friend to Paris for Couture Week in June 2024.
More than Kerry Washington, it was her kids who were excited to welcome Cinnamon to the family after their pet pooch, Josie, died. She said, “They really have wanted a dog for quite some time, and my dog, Josie, passed away about three years ago, so it took my husband and me a while to be ready. We love Cinnamon.”
What breed is Kerry Washington’s dog Cinnamon?
The breed of Kerry Washington’s dog Cinnamon is Shih Tzu-Yorkie mix, also known as Shorkie. They are a cross between the Shih Tzu and Yorkshire Terrier dog breeds. They are friendly pets with adorable looks. Their lifespan is 10-15 years.
Before Cinnamon, Kerry Washington had a pet, Josephine “Josie” Baker, who passed away in 2021. She paid a heart-touching tribute to her beloved pet in Instagram in May, 2021, sharing she was devastated by the loss as Josie “was a witness” to her life and journey.
