Man's Best Friend:
The Dog

Trendy She-Dogs' Names.

by Gail Jones

So you may ask, what is so important about a dog's name? Just what does it matter what your female dog's name is? The answer is maybe a fair bit, because your dog's name defines him or her in the eyes of your neighbours, especially if you have a rather small dog. For what a small dog lacks in stature it can make up for in attitude. For a small dog, being cute will get her everywhere. But what is a cute dog without a cute dog's name?

Cute dog names are really meant for female dogs or bitches. Abby, for example is a very cute dog name. When you match the name with a mental image, you will probably see a little Westie or a Labrador pup romping around on a lawn in your mind's eye. Other cute female dog names are Queenie, Beauty, Becky and Blackie. All of these cute dog names seem to embody a bundle of fur that has a sweet nature and just loves cuddles. They all allude to a cute appearance and a very happy dog owning experience. (article continues below)

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However, there seems to be very few cute dog names available for male dogs. This could be because it reduces the masculine image that male dogs should have. Still, there are some male cute dog names about. Bobby, Casper, Patch and Spot are all cute male dog names that have the same effect as the female ones do. However, you do have to make sure that you have the right kind of male dog to give a cute dog name to, because if you get it wrong, he will sound ridiculous.

Cute dog names can be very appropriate for male and female members alike of certain breeds and can help to develop a lovable personality, because of the affection it will be shown. But be warned, you do not want to leave your dog open to ridicule so choose when to use cute dog names very carefully.

Whilst dogs are very intelligent animals, they can't process the same amount of information that we can. As a result, dog names should never be more than two syllables.

If they are more than that, it is very rare that a dog will actually respond. Max, Sam, Lady, Molly and the like are excellent dog names because they are short and the syllables are hard-sounding. They readily respond to those dog names and it can improve your chances of training them successfully.

However, dogs names (can|should help them shape an identity of their own. Common names don't allow them to do that, so finding something simple but unusual can help their characters no end without reducing their ability to respond to a command.

I would bet money that most pet owners do not think of the points mentioned above when thinking of dog names for a new pet. Instead, dog names are chosen on a whim, but it really is well-worth putting a bit more thought into it, for your dogs mental health if nothing else.