Need help coming up with
good dog names?
Dog names say a lot about
dogs, but they also say a lot about owners! Every day, puppies are
named using words that they will eventually come to know as their
identities. How do you determine which name to give your pet? There
are different methods people use to determine dog names. With luck,
thousands of dogs and puppies will be saved from "Fido" this year!
:::No offense to my readers who picked that name (you know who you
are):::
The majority of people
choose dog names with two syllables ending in "y" or "ie." Experts tell
us that dogs are more likely to recognize one or two syllable names.
They also recommend avoiding "puppies only" words and descriptions.
Although your Great Dane looks small at 8 weeks of age, "Half Pint"
probably won't fit when he's a year old. On the other hand, some people
do choose oxy-moronic names, like calling their Shih Tzu "Bruiser" or a
Bull Mastiff "Tiny."
Traditional dog names like "Buddy" and
"Lady" may seem overused, but they arouse comforting thoughts of good
dogs and puppies in many people's pasts.
Many people reported
choosing dog names based on a childhood pet. (This is also a reason
they choose dogs and puppies of a particular breed.) Baby books are
often helpful to the struggling namer. It is also important to consider
what the dog will be called every day - if you chose "Samantha" for your
pug because you like the name, but the whole family calls her "Sammy,"
be prepared to correct gender misconceptions. Also be careful about
naming based on a current popular trend. Changing the name of your
best pal from "Pokemon" to something more topical in a few years may affect his
training and obedience.
Click here for some
thoughts on picking good
female dog names.
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