HomeDogs TrainingWhat's in a Dog's Name: 5 Tips for finding the Right Name for your Best Friend
By Dean Erickson
Your choice of pet name is important. Here are some things
to think about before naming your pet. Your dog's name says as
much about your pet as it does about you. There are literally
hundreds of potential names you can give your dog, but it has
to be the right one. Your dog will become a unique member of
your family and his or her name will be heard often. So, it's
of vital importance to get it right.
Browse the Internet websites that are dedicated to dogs for
dog name suggestions. You'll find ideas for female dog names,
male dog names, cute dog names, even Latin dog names!
You choice of name can depend on one or more of the
following categories:
1. Choose a dog name according to gender.
Do you have a boy dog or a girl dog? Maybe you want to
choose a dog's name that reflects its gender. The most popular
female canine names in the US today are Molly, Lady, Princess
and Missy, to name a few. The most popular male canine names
are Sam, Max, Duke and Rocky, to name only a few.
2. Choose a dog name according to your
pet's physical characteristics.
Every dog, regardless of its breed, has certain unique
physical characteristics. Every breed comes with its own set
of physical attributes: coat, markings, color or size, but
each dog is unique. Pinpoint the uniqueness in your dog and
come up with a unique dog name that reflects your dog's
singularity.
3. Choose a dog name according to your
pet's character or personality.
As with physical characteristics, every dog has its own
personality beyond the characteristics of its breed. Get to
know your dog a little before you decide on its name.
4. Choose a dog name according to your
pet's breed.
Do you have a German shepherd or Labrador? Do you have a
Maltese Terrier or Poodle? These breeds are traditional breeds
and we've come to associate them with specific types of names
inspired by their appearance and pedigree. Golden retrievers
are often called Sunny or Goldie. Pure breed dogs tend to
demand more impressive names, while strays tend to be given
cuter names.
5. Choose a dog name according to your
interests.
You may be a classics scholar or a music lover. You may
like fast cars or a certain world city. Maybe you want to
choose a name for your dog that's related to the hobbies and
interests that inspire your life. Maybe you read Horace?
That's an impressive name for an impressive dog. Maybe your
all-time favorite city in the world is Sydney? Then call your
dog Sydney. This is one way of ensuring a unique dog name that
has extra significance for you.
Remember: dog names should be no more than one or two
syllables. They should not sound similar to other names within
the family and should definitely not sounds like commands.
Remember that the name will last for the term of the dog's
life, so try to think ahead and be certain that the name you
choose will suit the dog (and you) in the years to come.
Dean Erickson. Journalist,
and web site builder Dean Erickson lives in Texas. He is
the owner and co-editor of www.dog-names-directory.info
on which you will find a longer, more detailed version
of this article.
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