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   Faith Reaperposted 10 years ago

   Meet our newest family member as of 6:30 this evening, who does not yet have a name ...
   
   Now that we have him, we are trying to pick a name that fits him. He is a Chocolate Labrador.  I thought of Cocoa if he were a female, but alas, he is male.  Then I thought of Buster Brown and online I saw a ton of names for chocolate labs, one was Hershey.  My childhood Labrador was named Brownie and he was a yellow lab LOL. Have you ever owned a chocolate lab and, if so, what was his name? We may have to wait a few days to get to know his personality.
   
   

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   lambservantposted 10 years ago

   Funny because when I got the email notification I thought it was going to be a new grandchild.
   
   Those eyes are as sweet and charming as I've ever seen. Possible names:
   
   Oscar (the oscar awards are coming)
   Barnabas (son of encouragement from the book of Acts)
   
   I will keep thinking and get back. Darling darling darling. Congrats.

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      Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Haha...aw, l was thinking of Oscar too! Although, I do love Barnabas!  Thank you for the great name ideas! No more grands in the future that I know of LOL

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      lambservantposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Faith, it is imperative that you let us know the final decision so we can all send him a warm, wonderful, hubpages welcome.

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      Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Oh, I will dear one. Oscar was the first name that popped into my head when I saw him. So we will see : )

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      lambservantposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Latte, Mocha

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      Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Aw, again, those are perfect!  I love Latte and Mocha ... perfect.  Keep them coming!  Blessings

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   Bronwyn Hansenposted 10 years ago

   Congratulations on your new arrival! My chocolate Lab is named Rusty, due to the appalling condition he was in when I rescued him.
   Comedian Griff Rhy-Jones has a choc Lab called Cadbury.

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      Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Aw, bless you for rescuing Rusty! Cadbury is adorableb too. Thank you for sharing and answering with the great names!

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      lambservantposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Cadbury, that's a cool name.

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      Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, very cool and I meant adorable before. Need to get off this phone to respond!

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   dragonflycolorposted 10 years ago

   Unfortunately, all of our animals we have named after famous people...
   Fred
   Scooby
   Velma
   Daphne
   Shaggy
   Butch (Cassidy)
   Sundance (Kid)
   
   We either need a Scrappy, Earp, Clyde, or maybe be Miley.  What do you think? 

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      Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Hi dragonflycolor...oh, all of those are awesome names! Haha I love Scrappy, Earl and Clyde too : ) so cute. Boy, I am going to have a hard decision lol with all of the great name choices. Thank you!

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   Jackie Lynnleyposted 10 years ago

   Blackie is the first thing that came to my mind but as I sat here trying to think like my mom the name Moses came to me. So there's two more for you. Or you know, Sampson is cute, too.

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      Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Jackie, oh now I love those too lol. Wow, I will try to figure out what fits his personality best. I am really liking Sampson!

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   Rochelle Frankposted 10 years ago

   Yes. Our Chocolate Lab was a big teddy bear. He came to us from a previous owner and was already named Hershey. Cadberry sounds a little more upscale, and Giardelli is a bit of a mouthful. Godiva wouldn't work for a male.
   Nothing can steal your heart like a Lab pup.

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      Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Oh, I know he was a sweetheart, your Hershey. Guardrail is a mouthful but creative. Yes, we just love Labs. In the past we have had two black labs and one yellow lab. Appreciate the great answer!

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   duffsmomposted 10 years ago

   I am on my second choc. lab. His name is Tully and my last one was Duffy.  My next one would be Dewey, or Cubby.  Great dogs and such clowns.
   
   Everyone goes with a color name - leap outside the box. We had black labs, Brian and Mitch.  We have a Leonberger whose name is Alex.

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      Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Hi duffsmom, oh, how cute are your two names.  I had a Cubby growing up.  We had a black lab named Brutus.  That is a thought about leaping outside the box of the color names.  Thanks for answering!

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   Rayne123posted 10 years ago

   such a cute puppy I love him
   I like the names Abel and Micah
   Good luck
   Blessings

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      Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Laurie, He is a cutie and I love him too.  Aw, those are really great names.  Wow, so many great names to choose from .... Thank you for answering dear one!

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   Romeos Quillposted 10 years ago

   Congratulations Mrs. Reaper....it's a boy! lol! Here's a few suggestions for your new, choccy addition I've come up with for you:- Bungle, Minstrel, Zippy, Sabre, Whisper, Play-dough, Huggy Bear, Slippy, Chortle, (Willy) Wonka, Kofi, Conker, Cat, Romeo , Captain Cola, Mr. Tickle, Pepper, Doctor Dribble, Beanbag, Sir Eatalot, Muzzletov, Niblet, Sergeant Sponge, Bo-bo, George's Nightmare, Elvis, Ploppy, Nugget, Scarf-Face, Mister Ted, Bigfoot, Aero, Sausage, D'ogtagnan, Caesar, Bumbag, Brownie The Second, Mowgli, Robber, Burger, Sweepy, Backdraft, Chewsy, Dinner For One, Crispy, Typo, Wobble, Bubble, Chicken, Riddler, Tinker, Moomin, Wiggle, Psycho and Gnasher. Oscar that you're thinking of sounds great. I hope you finally choose one that you really like. Have fun!
   R.Q.

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      Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      LOL, wow, dear Romeos, you are very creative there with the many names!  Thank you! LOL, "George's Nightmare"  haha so true!  Yes, this Brownie is actually brown HA.  I have much to think upon for sure! Oh, Romeo is really cute too : ) hehe  Hugs!!!

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      lambservantposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      You know, Romeo would be a cool name too. You could get him a sister and name her Juliet. Have you made a decision yet?

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      Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, Romeo would be a very cool name, and I like Juliet too if we were to get a female.  Well, my husband seems to like the name Max LOL, so that may be his name.  I will run Romeo by him though, as it is pretty cool.

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    ExpectGreatThingsposted 10 years ago

    He is adorable! Congratulations!! My little brother got to name our chocolate lab puppy, and he picked the name "Snickers". It was probably the only kind if chocolate he had ever eaten. He was about 4 years old.

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       Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Oh, how cute!  I love that ... "Snickers" so adorable.  Thank you for sharing!

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       lambservantposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       sound's like Oscar is in the lead.

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       Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Haha Lori ...just so happens my husband just mentioned he likes Oscar : )

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       ExpectGreatThingsposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       I love the name Oscar!

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       Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Yes, I love Oscar too, but my husband likes Max, which I do as well, so... Hmmm LOL

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    bravewarriorposted 10 years ago

    My ex-boyfriend had a Chocolate Lab who died recently of old age. His name was Jake (the dog, not the boyfriend). He was an awesome dog. I was truly heartbroken when he died.

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       Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Sha, thank you for answering.  Oh, I am glad Jake had a long life and I know he gave your ex-boyfriend a life of unconditional love and you too.  Yes, it is so sad when they leave us.  I like the name Jake.  Thank you for sharing!

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       RTalloniposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Jake is such a satisfying name to speak as well as to hear. 

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       Rayne123posted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Faith, sorry for picking anywhere to give you another name, however I cant answer again. But another name that came to mind is Cinder

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       Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Laurie (Rayne), oh, I love that and how perfect.  I answered Anna's comment too but I don't see it, now I can't comment.  I love Charlie too, as in Charlie Brown. My husband likes Max, so I believe we have a Max now.  I appreciate the great names!

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    teaches12345posted 10 years ago

    What a cute puppy!  I agree that waiting a few days will help to match the name to the character. Yes, so many names to choose from, aren't there?  I'm sure you will find the right one.  You will have to write a hub on this one. 

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       sallybeaposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Faith Reaper - how beautiful is that!  I just love the breed, quite one of my favorite.  May the little fella bring you much joy.

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       Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks so much teaches and sallybea!  Yes, so many great names for sure.  I have no doubt he will bring us much joy over the years with that unconditional love they give.  Hugs to you both

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    savvydatingposted 10 years ago

    Now that's what I cal a beautiful Lab. My step sister has a Lab. His name is Licorice. By the way. Congratulations on the new addition to the family.

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       Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Hi savvydating, thank you so much.  Aw, I love your sister's Lab name, Licorice!  Perfect.

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    Sparkleaposted 10 years ago

    OH, OH, OH, HOW VERY ADORABLE...I WANT TO HUG HIM!!
    
    CONGRATULATIONS!
    
    HIS EYES ARE SO BEAUTIFUL.
    IT TOOK US A FEW DAYS TO NAME OUR STRAY CAT, BUT MY CLOSE FRIEND HAS A LAB DOG.  SHE AND HER HUSBAND NAMED IT
    OLLIE.  I LOVE THAT NAME.  ALSO OSCAR.
    IF I THINK OF ANY MORE NAMES I'LL LET YOU KNOW. 
    WHAT A LUCKY DOG!  GOD BLESS SPARKLEA

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       Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Sparklea,  I know, it is so hard to not hug him all day long!  Oh, I love Ollie too!  Thank you for sharing.  God bless.

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    Wesman Todd Shawposted 10 years ago

    Congratulations on a new family member who will likely love you more than itself. I hope you are able to be the person your beautiful dog always will think you are.  Me, I wonder if dogs aren't the only creatures I should even bother with.

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       Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Wesman Todd Shaw, Thank you so much!  Yes, indeed, we humans can learn a lot from dogs and their unconditional love.  I can tell you are a dog lover no doubt!  My husband likes the name Max, so that may be it lol.

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    Craeftposted 10 years ago

    Labs are the best. I used to raise and train them for obedience and for leader dogs. Love the breed.
    
    With that out of the way, what are you into? Usually what I do is pay attention to their behaviour and adapt it to my interests.
    For example, we have a chocolate lab named "Coda." The reason is because my girlfriend and I both play piano and love music and we saved the puppy from the pound so the name represents ending that life for her to start a new one for the remainder of her "song" - "D.S. al Coda".
    
    My previous pit/lab mix was originally named "Sage" (which is an herb of calming) but after seeing her behaviour, I changed her name to "Ginseng" (an herb of energy).
    
    Personally, I don't like common names (Dakota, Cocoa [no offense], etc.). However, interesting takes on common names can be fun.
    When I worked in a vet clinic, we had a patient named "Phydeaux". We had a cat named "Sieti" (pronounced [see-AY-tee].
    
    Looking at the pic, I think "Cute Ass Dog" is a great name.    hehe
    Maybe "CAD" for short.  heh

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       Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Hello Craeft, Wow, oh, I love how you determine what to name your pets/dogs ...that is so awesome!  LOL, he is indeed that!!!  I like CAD too.  Thank you for sharing and love your reasoning behind the names you choose.

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    EGamboaposted 10 years ago

    Awwwww, how cute. I like Hershey, but you could also go with Carmen or Gandhi.

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       Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you so much, EGamboa.  Yes, Hershey is cute.  My husband likes Max though LOL

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    PegCole17posted 10 years ago

    Oh my, what an adorable face! I just want to squeeze and hug this little guy. He reminds me so much of our own black Labrador (mix from the SPCA) whom we named Tony Curtis. He is my constant companion and BFF. It is tough to pick out just the right name for your new friend but it will definitely come to you when least expect it.
    Enjoy that little bundle of love.
    Peg

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       Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks so much, Peg. Yes, he is hard to resist hugging for sure. We have had black and yellow labs before, but this is the first chocolate. I love your Tony Curtis.

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    Anna Havenposted 10 years ago

    Congratulations, he is lovely Faith Reaper, look at those big eyes.  I think he looks like a Charlie, I don't know why.
    He must have his name by now, I wonder what you choose?

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