Congratulations! After searching long and hard at the shelters, through the newspaper and even enlisting friends and family in your search, you've found the right puppy! So what's next? Giving him/her a proper name of course!
So you think to yourself, just any 'ol name won't do. It's got to be unique, something different! Well, allow me to give you a few dog naming categories that will hopefully help you to come up with some really novel names for your four legged friend.
First though, when coming up with a name keep in mind a few things to watch out for.
- Stay away from names that might be potentially embarrassing to both you AND your dog. The name "Stinky" might be cute at first, but once the joke gets old, think of how you'll feel a year from now when you have to call "Stinky" home at night. Embarrassing names could also apply to negative words that might rhyme with your dogs name.
- There's been a tendency in recent years to give dogs human names. Though there's nothing wrong with this, be kind to your pooch and name him after someone you like. Also, if want to name him after someone you know, better check with that person first to see if it's alright. I'm not sure how much your human friend Max will like hearing, "Get off the couch Max!" or worse "We took Max to get fixed today."
- If possible, keep the name to one or two syllables. Dogs not only learn it quicker, but it makes them easier to train as well.
On with the names!...
In this article I've listed just 3 of the many dog name categories that might help you to think a bit outside the box when coming up with great puppy names. They are...
Unique Dog Names: Have you ever considered naming your dog after something that you eat or drink? I'm serious. Allow me to give you just a few examples that will hopefully get your creative juices flowing... Bon Bon: I can see this as a good name for a small black dog. Caviar: For a dog with expensive tastes. Maybe a good Poodle name? Jalapeño: A good name for a dog with a sometimes fiery disposition. Crouton: Another good name for a small breed. Maybe a Chihuahua? Latte: Possibly a good name for a black dog. Kahlua: I can see this name on a brown dog.
As strange as it sounds, many more food and drink related dog names can be as close as your refrigerator, pantry or liquor cabinet!
Cool Dog Names: The dictionary defines the word "cool" as something that's fashionable, or hip. To me, when it comes to dog names, a name that's "cool" is a name that one doesn't normally hear. One that is creative enough to be memorable. And that perhaps matches that particular dogs appearance or disposition. Here's just a few names from my site that I put into the "cool" dog name category for starters...
Aspen, Azure, Capri, Charisma, Denali, Java, Mahala, Maui, Mignon, Nirvana, Pirouette, Rio, Sahara, Sierra, Taboo, Tiara.
Funny Dog Names: By funny, I'm referring to cute dog names that will match it's physical appearance. Here's just a few ideas... Espresso: For an energetic black dog. Kisses: For a small affectionate pup. Brutus: For a BIG dog. Putt-Putt: For a dog with short legs.
Here's some additional ideas...
Big Dog Names: Barbarian, Big Foot, Butkus, Chewbacca, Genghis, Godzilla, Hummer, Terminator, T-Rex, Tsunami
Small Dog Names: Doodle, Gumball, Kewpie, Laptop, Nibbles, Widget
For additional funny ideas, think opposites! Peanut for a BIG dog, Moose for a small dog.
As you can see, it's easy to find http://www.dog-names-and-more.com/unique-dog-names.html unique dog names and considering that your dogs name will be used an estimated 15,000 times during her lifetime, isn't she worth taking a little extra time to pick a perfect name?
When Richard Livitski isn't busy running around after his own dogs, he's busy searching for more unique, cool and funny dog names for http://www.dog-names-and-more.com/ where dog names as well as other helpful dog related topics can be found.
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ohh .! i love your puupy. I have also have a black dog see here right now !Find your Blackdog names.
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Five Puppy Naming Tips
Here are five basic puppy naming tips that you can use to help pick out the perfect name for your puppy.
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1.) Keep it short and sweet. You should keep your dog’s name to one or two syllables so that it’s easy for it to understand. The longer a name is, the more confusing it will be for the puppy.
2.) End the name in a long vowel. This also aids in the dog’s recognizing its name. It will help to get the dogs attention when you call his name.
3.) Do not give your dog a human name. When you give it a human name, you make the dog one of “us”. And you’ll soon start treating it like a human and less like a dog.
4.) Naturally you’ll want to stay away from names that sound like obedience commands, like “sit”, “down”, “stay”, “come”, etc. Imagine giving the command, “Bit, sit.” You can see how the puppy would get confused.
5.) Finally, you should pick a name that you like! You can have it based on all sorts of themes and interests (cars, sports, hobbies, etc) that you are passionate about. Why not go with one of those?
Remember, these are just guidelines. You will know when you have picked out the perfect name for your new puppy.
Todd runs the website The Doggy Dispatch where you can get a free dog names report containing over 58 pages of themed dog names you can use for your brain storming. Get your free guide today at: Dog Names and Puppy Names - Find Unique Dog names http://blackdognames.blogspot.com
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Five Puppy Naming Tips
Here are five basic puppy naming tips that you can use to help pick out the perfect name for your puppy.
http://top-dognames.blogspot.com
1.) Keep it short and sweet. You should keep your dog’s name to one or two syllables so that it’s easy for it to understand. The longer a name is, the more confusing it will be for the puppy.
2.) End the name in a long vowel. This also aids in the dog’s recognizing its name. It will help to get the dogs attention when you call his name.
3.) Do not give your dog a human name. When you give it a human name, you make the dog one of “us”. And you’ll soon start treating it like a human and less like a dog.
4.) Naturally you’ll want to stay away from names that sound like obedience commands, like “sit”, “down”, “stay”, “come”, etc. Imagine giving the command, “Bit, sit.” You can see how the puppy would get confused.
5.) Finally, you should pick a name that you like! You can have it based on all sorts of themes and interests (cars, sports, hobbies, etc) that you are passionate about. Why not go with one of those?
Remember, these are just guidelines. You will know when you have picked out the perfect name for your new puppy.
Todd runs the website The Doggy Dispatch where you can get a free dog names report containing over 58 pages of themed dog names you can use for your brain storming. Get your free guide today at: Dog Names and Puppy Names - Find Unique Dog names http://top-dognames.blogspot.com
When naming a dog, I love something really unique. Actually "ecinaj" is a name of my old dog. It's my name reversed. :D I also want to share this site which I often get my other dogs' names. http://www.1dognames.com/categories.html
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What about the rules enforced by your kennel club? Here they are for most of the countries in the world:
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I mean - Prince Edward!!! What a funny name!!! hahah!! =)
Richard i appreciate your efforts how opulently you categorized the dog names. thanks for it. furthermore, Golden opportunity i liked your advises as well in the same regard.
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