Where To Find The Coolest Dog Names
Choosing dog names should be fun, but sometimes it can be a real drag. Every name you choose just seems wrong.
Days turn to weeks, and still you can't seem to find the right name.
Eventually, you find one that may work. It's not perfect, but you decide to go with it. Bad mistake! Think about it, you'll be spending a lot of years with your dogs and calling his name thousands of times. So you'll want to pick a name that works.
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Need some help? Then read our top 10 dog naming tips below.
1.Where possible pick a name with one or two-syllables. They are great for calling out and your dog will recognize them quickly.
2.That's not to say that more unique, unusual names aren't a good choice too. But remember that lower name recognition can impact performance when you start training your dog. So if you want to name your Borzoi, Rasputin, in keeping with his Russian roots, that's quite okay. Just give him a shorter "all name", perhaps Raz.
3.Some names sound a lot like voice commands, and can cause confusion when you come to train your dog. For example, Sid" can sound a lot like "sit", and "Moe" can easily be mistaken for "no”.
4.You'd also be well advised to steer clear of names that can be confused with that of another pet or a member of your household. Not unless you want to confuse everyone.
5.Don't give your dog a name that will embarrass him. Beavis may be okay, but Butthead certainly isn't! Dogs have feelings too.
6.Consider choosing a name that in some way describes your dog – think about his size, breed, any special markings. "Titan" doesn't really work for a Yorkie, does it? Neither does Sweetpea suit a Pitbull.Of course, any of these could work, if you are trying for irony!
7.As cute as your puppy is now, remember that he will grow – and normally faster than you think. It may seem like a good idea to name your German Shepherd put "Gidget", but how well will that sit with the magnificent, muscular adult he will become.
8.A dog breed’s origins often provide a rich source of names. Think of the country of origin's famous people, places, traditions and institutions, and you’re halfway there.
Need some examples? How about, "Guinness" for an Irish Setter, "Yoko" for a Shibu Inu, or "Louis" to a French Bulldog.
9.And why not look at your own interests and hobbies for inspiration? Lets say you're nuts about football – you could try Marino, Namath, Montana, or just pick your own favorite player.
What's your passion? I'll bet it has are tons of great dog names just waiting to be found.
10.Finally, where appropriate, find out a bit about the name you've chosen for your dog. With the internet, that's a simple process, but no need to start googling, binging, or even yahooing.
Stop by at Best Dog Names HQ. We've pulled together a mega collection of the best dog names on the net. Your dog's name awaits.
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