Help us choose a dog

[tradosaurus]

If it was a male dog I would name it "Bandit".

 

[Rockbadchild]

or ''Askhim'' ... the it goes like this ''' ho cute what its name .... Askhim ....

 

[paulsharvey]

Deliah and then get a large breed male named Samson?

 

[WinterDeere]

Love these names, guys. The breeder had been calling her Paisley, which my wife liked, and now my kids have confirmed. So I guess we're taking the easy path and sticking with the breeder's name!

 

[zzvyb6]

We have an albino crocadoodle. Call him 'Pursey' cause that's where he's headed. Not the friendliest, but is a good watch and guard pet. Self feeding, stays outside, doesn't bother the dog, and scares the geese and deer poachers away. No more un-wanted hot air balloon landings either, now that I think of it....

 

[drumminj]

Love these names, guys. The breeder had been calling her Paisley, which my wife liked, and now my kids have confirmed. So I guess we're taking the easy path and sticking with the breeder's name!

The breeder we're getting our boxer puppy from is using the spice girls as her naming paradigm for this litter. While we're getting "sporty" (so it could be a lot worse!) our breeder did not set us up for success like yours did

 

[WinterDeere]

The breeder we're getting our boxer puppy from is using the spice girls as her naming paradigm for this litter. While we're getting "sporty" (so it could be a lot worse!) our breeder did not set us up for success like yours did

Our breeder was Anabaptist. I'd guess they probably know of the Spice girls, but probably couldn't name all five!

 

[scootr]

My grandad bred Dachshunds. Hi advice was a good name was short and started and ended with a hard consonant so the dog could hear it clearly. Sadly he passed when I was 10 but -
My heeler is named Tag. The papered named is Hashtag.
It stuck because he would sneak up and nip your heels then run away... Tag your it.

 

[Jstpssng]

I stick with bird dogs. I run into people who get a GSP, Weim, etc. When the dog gets to be 6 months old or more, they whine, "Where is the off switch on this dog?" I tell them it's 5 miles away if they run. The dogs are bred to be athletes. They have to run like they have to breathe.

We are doing day care for a Rhodesian Ridgeback who does not do well alone. He's a 120 lb. muscular monster with separation anxiety. He was bred to run with horses and hunt lions in South Africa. He destroyed the interior of the neighbor's house, so they built a kennel. He destroyed the kennel, and started running the road looking for them. He ended up at our house, and settled right in with our pack. They drop him off on the way to work and pick him up on the way home. Our pack is a standard poodle and an English springer. He has never done any damage. As long has he has company, he is a sweetheart.

Don't people do their homework before getting a dog? Apparently not, they just see a puppy and say "Oh, it's so CUTE!"
End rant.

To the OP, congratulations on your new pup. I am sure based on your various posts here that it has found itself a good home.
My experience has been that if you don't rush it, the dog will show what his name should be.

 

[WinterDeere]

That's exactly what we've always done in the past, Jstpssng. Live it with a few days, the name will become obvious. Our last dog was Alice, because she reminded me of the little old school secretary at my elementary school, named Alice. The two prior to her were Cassie, the dumb blonde, and (Dirty) Harry.

Tougher to wait on a name to appear with kids in the house, they want instant gratification, but there's still time to change.

The naming advice I've always heard was 2 syllables, and make sure it doesn't rhyme with or sound like any common command word. Dogs can apparently distinguish 2 syllable names more easily than 1 syllable, but it's still short enough to not be confusing.

Anyway, we've been calling her Paisley today, I think it might stick... but you never know for sure, until they've had a chance to relax in their new surroundings and show their true colors.

 

[check]

Ended up with a female Boston Terrier, per kids and mom’s choice. Now about picking a name…

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… and no, it won’t be “Peeve”.

I LOVE Those dogs. When I was a kid, my neighbor used to bring to them walking by our place, and they would always wiggle their bums in glee big time when they saw me and make these wild snorking noises and be happy as clams. That was maybe 60+ years ago, and I have always thought of them as happy dogs since then. Good choice!

 

[5030]

Way back when we had a Heeler as well and Heelers are as smart as Aussies with one exception... They don't shed nearly as much.

At our age we were looking for a mature pup which is why we have Wyatt. It would pain me greatly and my wife as well, if Wyatt outlived us because what would become of him when we are no longer around.

He don't need to be discarded again. I want him to live out his life in comfort and security and get all the dog treats he requires.

Laying next to me right now.

 

[scootr]

My heeler developed glaucoma, bad breeding. We did eye drops up to 5 times a day until the pain was so bad they took his sight. No more pain. Sad but it is what it is and he has tried to adapt. With that said me working at home has been a god send for him. He mostly sticks close to me. We have always slept and ate together. Heck, sometimes we pee together lol. He is 10 or 11 and lost sight 2 years ago. I'm teaching verbal commands like go left, go right, look out.
Lucky for him I'll always be here for him, god willing I can be his eyes till the end.

 

[jyoutz]

Name her Dee-O-Gee (Dog).

 

[DGZRT]

My vote is a Golden doodle. Best family dog we have had . Easy to train . Very smart . Good with kids . Obeys very well and loves every one . Doesn’t shed .

 

[4570Man]

My vote is a Golden doodle. Best family dog we have had . Easy to train . Very smart . Good with kids . Obeys very well and loves every one . Doesn’t shed .

My doodle is a big baby that loves everyone but the no shedding gene skipped him. He leaves balls of hair everywhere.

 

[WinterDeere]

Name her Dee-O-Gee (Dog).

I had a good friend growing up named Dave, who had a cat named "DC". One day we're hanging out at his house, as we'd done for many years, and I finally thought to ask him what "DC" stood for.

"Dave's Cat"

Brilliant name, stupid of me to never connect the dots.

 

[jyoutz]

I had a good friend growing up named Dave, who had a cat named "DC". One day we're hanging out at his house, as we'd done for many years, and I finally thought to ask him what "DC" stood for.

"Dave's Cat"

Brilliant name, stupid of me to never connect the dots.

My tongue in cheek suggestion is an actual name that an acquaintance named his dog. When he first told me the name, it took a little while for me to catch on to the joke.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

I hear ya... My favorited dog advice is exactly that, a good dog is a tired dog... but it sure helps when they have a companion. That's a beautiful and very capable dog (Rhodesian Ridgeback) ... On that note I am a pretty competent dog trainer but I know my limits as far as training skills, time availability for training, exercising and life style, some breed I simply wouldn't get because of it, I wish more people would have the same logic, it would result in less dog being put down or end up in animal shelter.

Brought my Lab bird hunting last week, I later check and she ran for 16km (9.9miles) (she had breaks throughout the day). I was going slow on a quad (walking speed) and she was so exited trying to pick up scent that I couldn't tell when she was actually pick up tracks for most of the journey. I though she would be out for at least two days after that but no she was lazy for the bigger part of the next day and that was it. I tried to get her on the quad (usually has no problem with it) since I knew she has been running for a while but no chance.

My first dog as a kid was a border collie/Aussie cross, on 45 acres. I roamed that land for hours, but the dog would spend hours exercising himself. It's where I learned to appreciate smart dogs. He taught me how to train dogs, which is easier than most people realize.

 

[Gem99ultra]

We've evolved to now adopting only dogs from the local humane society. After 60 years of buying and adoping registered and/or pure bred dogs I've found mixed breeds usually have fewer health problems. I have had some wonderful pure bred 'friends' though including Boxers, Doberman's, Stafford Terriers, Manchester Terriers, and Rat Terriers. I loved 'em all, but facts are facts - mixed breeds seem to be hardier.

Our current dog is a mix of Chihuahua and Dachshund. Smart as could be, even picked up hand signals instantly. But she very rarely barks. I think she picked up that feature from our only adopted cat, which doesn't meow - not at all. Zero sound; reason unknown.

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