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Dog Names: Finding Unique, Cool, And Funny Names For Your Dog
By Richard Livitski
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Congratulations!….after searching long and hard at
 the shelters,
thru the newspaper and even enlisting friends and family in your
search, you’ve found the right dog! So what’s next? Giving him/her a
proper name of course!
Oh…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….
1. 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.
2. 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”.
3. 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 Poodle?
Jalapeno: 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 is “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,
Attila for a small dog.
If you spent as much time as you did when finding the perfect dog,
why not spend a little extra time in finding the perfect name? Your
dog will thank you for it!
About the Author: Richard Livitski is a dog lover who runs a website
dedicated to helping others find not only the perfect dog name, but
also breed, training, and grooming information at...
http://www.dog-names-and-more.com
Source:
www.isnare.com
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