What's the best name you've ever heard for a dog?
75- kimrussell
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I had a friend years ago who named their Llasa "Useless." Cute name, but not appropriate for this dog. This little thing was far smarter than both her owner and me. After a painful break-up in my 20's, I unexpectedly took over the care of a pup and named him Solo to represent how I felt at the time.
I currently own an Italian Greyhound whose name should be Monster or Spite Pooper. This smart little thing refuses to poop if he sees any sign at all that I'm going to leave the house - if I open my closet door, if I fix coffee, if I turn on the bathroom heater - all will lead my little darling to hold it until I leave. At home, no problem, as he gets kenneled for the few hours that I'm away. But, if I happen to be at my boyfriend's when I leave where there is no kennel, then, of course, nice little presents for us upon our return.
His name is, however, Winston. Cute story: When I went to get him from the rescue center, my sister-in-law was with me. She was holding him on the way home as we were talking about a name. I thought it should be something regal or Old World or with some sound of importance or foreign since he is an "Italian" greyhound. She suggested Winston. I said, "Oh, so his whole name would be Winston Churchill?" And she said, "No, actually, I was looking at that empty pack of cigarettes in your floorboard." Winston Ultra Lights and I have been fast friends for the past five years.
Any interesting stories behind your pet's name? Would love to hear them.
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someone called their dog. Stay.... it got a little messy, when they called. come Stay... the poor dog was always confused
80- caravalhophoto
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A friend named their dog (Pronounced DEE O Gee) spelt DOG
I spoke to this young boy who named his dog Chance. It was his second dog after losing his first one, and he told me "I named him Chance because he was my second chance at love". I thought that was adorable.....
Another acquaintance named her dog Kitten, and her cat Dog.....strange but true....;p;caravalhophoto wrote:
A friend named their dog (Pronounced DEE O Gee) spelt DOG
Love that!
69- PabstPenrose
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caravalhophoto wrote:
A friend named their dog (Pronounced DEE O Gee) spelt DOG
I've heard that one also. My buddy named his dog 'Frank,' after his dad who had died a year before. I see some importance now, in the name, seeing that a dog's supposed to be around for comfort, care, and to just be a buddy.
96- earnestshub
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My first dog's pedigree name was Teresa Princess of Drury Lane.
I called her Tessie and had her till I was fourteen.
A cocker Spaniel bitch, she was smart and well trained.
95- Crazdwriter
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My dog's name is Buffy...when we first got her we thought that we were going to be getting the runt of the litter, which we did only there were two a boy and a girl. We thoght we got the boy so I wanted to name him Scamp from the second Lady and the tramp movie...then we noticed that he was actually a she so we named her Angel, Scamp's girlfriend in the movie. But she is far from an angel.
she bites and runs around like a maniac...she is hilarious to watch. so mom said we should name her Buffy since she likes to bite and has drawn blood. so Buffy it is lol
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We have had two Rhodesian Ridgeback's. They are known for the ridge of hair that runs down their spine that grows in the opposite direction. So, we aptly named our first one Ridge.
The second Rhodesian Ridgeback came at a time when we were arguing with some Northern (Yankee) friends of ours about what you call a knit cap that you wear on your head in the winter. Down here in the south, we call them toboggans. Up north, they only know toboggans as a sled. This playful argument had gone on for months. When we bought our dog I threatened to name him Toboggan just to annoy them. I ended up naming him Toby, short for toboggan.- 95
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KCC Big Country wrote:
We have had two Rhodesian Ridgeback's. They are known for the ridge of hair that runs down their spine that grows in the opposite direction. So, we aptly named our first one Ridge.
The second Rhodesian Ridgeback came at a time when we were arguing with some Northern (Yankee) friends of ours about what you call a knit cap that you wear on your head in the winter. Down here in the south, we call them toboggans. Up north, they only know toboggans as a sled. This playful argument had gone on for months. When we bought our dog I threatened to name him Toboggan just to annoy them. I ended up naming him Toby, short for toboggan.I recently say something on the Animal Planet about Ridgeback's they are beautiful!
kimrussell wrote:
I had a friend years ago who named their Llasa "Useless." Cute name, but not appropriate for this dog. This little thing was far smarter than both her owner and me. After a painful break-up in my 20's, I unexpectedly took over the care of a pup and named him Solo to represent how I felt at the time.
I currently own an Italian Greyhound whose name should be Monster or Spite Pooper. This smart little thing refuses to poop if he sees any sign at all that I'm going to leave the house - if I open my closet door, if I fix coffee, if I turn on the bathroom heater - all will lead my little darling to hold it until I leave. At home, no problem, as he gets kenneled for the few hours that I'm away. But, if I happen to be at my boyfriend's when I leave where there is no kennel, then, of course, nice little presents for us upon our return.
His name is, however, Winston. Cute story: When I went to get him from the rescue center, my sister-in-law was with me. She was holding him on the way home as we were talking about a name. I thought it should be something regal or Old World or with some sound of importance or foreign since he is an "Italian" greyhound. She suggested Winston. I said, "Oh, so his whole name would be Winston Churchill?" And she said, "No, actually, I was looking at that empty pack of cigarettes in your floorboard." Winston Ultra Lights and I have been fast friends for the past five years.
Any interesting stories behind your pet's name? Would love to hear them.Cupcake, The puppy was a christmas present for the kids when they were little and since the tip of the puppies' tail was white like the frosting on the cupcakes they named her cupcake so yep ... I have a dog named cupcake
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A Doberman Pinscher named Satan.
Actually, it was his owner who deserved the name.My brother in law, who use to train guard dogs, named his German Shepherd K-10.
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Come on, Wolfgang!
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My brother and his daughter purchased this dog several years ago. I'm not sure of the breed type. When they came home with it, the dog was so small and its coat was so bright white, they decided to name the dog, Snowflake.
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Git
This may get a little convoluted, but: As a boy, one of my favorite books was My Friend The Dog by Albert Payson Terhune, a true lover of collies. The book was a collection of his short stories, and in one, the star was not a collie...but a wolf.
The wolf became close friends with a fugitive who set up camp in remote woods. One day the authorities arrived to arrest the man...the wolf attacked the lawmen and was shot to death, which gave the man a chance to escape. Except as I recall, he didn't, but was arrested while holding the dead wolf in his arms, crying.
He had named the wolf: "Collie".- 96
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ralwus wrote:
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Ralwus I gotta know, is Jano a bully? Does he beat up on cats and dogs?
All the Parrots I know are very pushy people! - 92
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Jado rules, yes, even out of doors. He is a real celebrity here and gets up on the house at times and carries on like a clown. Over 200 hundred words and he only bites me. But mostly he's gentle but will get on the floor and chase my four dogs away from me. LOL thanks for asking
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ralwus wrote:
Jado rules, yes, even out of doors. He is a real celebrity here and gets up on the house at times and carries on like a clown. Over 200 hundred words and he only bites me. But mostly he's gentle but will get on the floor and chase my four dogs away from me. LOL thanks for asking
Aplogies to Jado for getting his name wrong. Eric only play bites too thank goodness, the bird is half bloody beak!
I have known a lot of birds and always knew they are smart. In the last few years scientists are discovering how smart and it is amazing really. Thanks for letting me know about Jado, he is a fine looking chap!
