Give the puppy a name. List of cool dog names

What original name should you give the dog? "Give the excellent little puppy bad name– and you can safely drown him,” say the British, and they are right. The name determines the character of the dog.

If you purchased a puppy (boy or girl) with a pedigree, then the club will give you a passport, which already indicates the name under which the puppy was registered. In this case, you may be advised to choose a home name that is similar to your passport name. It’s another matter if you came to choose a puppy without a pedigree and were already determined to name him Barbos, and you were greeted by a real Count. So don't rush to choose a name for your puppy before you meet him. As you watch your baby in the first days of his life in your home, you may notice something special about him that may influence your choice of nickname.

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Every 20-30 years, as is the case with people’s names, the fashion for certain nicknames returns. Today they can be divided into several logical groups:

personal foreign names: Alan, Jack, Gerda, Herman, Greta, Joy, Diana;
personal Russians and Slavic names: Emelya, Eremey, 3lata, Iskra;
through nicknames - suitable for dogs of any breed: Alpha, Vega, Mars, Thunder, Malt, Orion, Dymok;
nicknames-concepts: Mafia, Bucks, Prima, Crybaby, Bun;
first and last names famous people: Spartak, Caesar, Chubais, Pinochet;
names of heroes literary works and cinema: Malvina, Athos, Izaura, Clinton;
mythological characters: Antaeus, Aphrodite, Angel, Hera, Demon;
geographical names: Caucasus, Kazbek, Saigon, Vistula, Ronda from Nikolaevka;
words taken from foreign languages: Little king, Lady, Lord, Kurbashi;
nicknames - a set of sounds, without semantic meaning: Fifi, Akribeya-Jacqueline Karet lan Shaisit, Khash-Khash;
nicknames - names of animals: Snipe, Irbis, Leopard.

As you can see, most owners give funny nicknames, without thinking about their meaning, the impact on the dog’s character, and, most importantly, on how the dog itself will react to it. But when choosing a nickname, breeders always recommend paying attention to the fact that dogs react best and remember nicknames if they contain the sounds [r], [ch], [zh], [j], [d], [b] , but the sounds [х], [ш], [ш], [с] are perceived worse. And it is not recommended to give a “home” nickname that begins with a vowel sound - the animal may react to it with some delay.

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Selecting a nickname based on the dog’s zodiac sign

Everyone knows that in astrology numbers, planets, constellations are tightly intertwined - each number has its own planet, each planet has a connection with its own zodiac sign. In the same way, each letter has its own digital meaning, which means that any nickname has its own astral digital expression.

To get the astral number of your future nickname, add up the digital values of all the letters, if you can two-digit number, add its numbers together and continue until you get one.

59 = 5+9 = 14 = 1+4 = 5 – this is the astral number of the nickname.

So, your astral number:

1 – (TOBIK = 8+4+2+10+22 = 46 = 4+6 = 10 = 1+0 = 1) means it will suit those born under the signs of Leo or Aries, but will not suit Aquarius, Cancer or Libra;

2 – (CARAT = 22+1+6+1+8 = 38 = 3+8 = 11 = 1+1 = 2) means it will suit those born under the signs of Cancer and Taurus, but will not suit Scorpio and Capricorn;

3 – (MONK = 2+4+3+1+11= 21 = 2+1 = 3) which means it will suit those born under the signs of Aries, Capricorn or Scorpio, but will not suit Cancers or Libra;

4 – (GERDA = 4+6+6+5+1 = 22 = 2+2 = 4) which means it will suit those born under the sign of Gemini, but will not suit Scorpio and Pisces;

5 – (MARANA = 2+1+6+1+3+1 = 14 = 1+4 = 5) means it is suitable for those born under the signs of Virgo, Cancer or Pisces, but will not suit Sagittarius and Capricorn;

6 – (MARQUISE = 2+1+6+22+10+9+1 = 51 = 5+1 = 6) which means it is suitable for those born under the signs of Libra, Pisces or Taurus, but will not suit Aries, Scorpio or Virgo;

7 – (SEM = 7+7+2 = 16 = 1+6 = 7) means it will suit those born under the signs of Scorpio or Libra, but will not suit Aries and Cancer;

8 – (LADA = 1+1+ 5+1 = 8) means it will suit those born under the signs of Aquarius and Scorpio, but will not suit Taurus or Leo;

9 – (MONARCH = 2+4+3+1+6+11 = 27 = 2+7 = 9) which means it is suitable for those born under the signs of Pisces, Aquarius and Sagittarius, but will not suit Leo and Gemini;

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The table below will help you determine which astrological numbers correspond to the zodiac sign under which your pet was born.

Zodiac sign	Suitable number	Wrong number
Aries
Taurus
Twins


Virgo
Scales
Scorpion
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Fish

The meaning of the letters in the nickname

Many owners are concerned that a dog's name can seriously affect its character in the future. For those who take this very seriously, below is a “decoding” of how one or another letter of the name can affect the future fate of your pet. However, keep in mind that there are two different opinions about letter repetition:

a repeated letter “leaves its mark” only once, no matter how many times it is repeated;
the effect of a repeated letter is greater the more it is used.

A - the dog lends itself well to training and education;

B - the dog will be a good companion for long country walks;

B – the dog has high level intelligence;

G - the dog is picky in its affections and possibly squeamish;

D - the dog constantly hides something in its secret place;

E – the dog is the rightful owner in the house;

F – clean dog;

Z – the dog will require constant attention;

And – the dog is balanced and peaceful;

J - the dog is not distinguished by courage, therefore it requires a special approach to training;

K - the dog is stubborn, she will find a way to force you to follow her lead;

L – the dog loves coziness and comfort, you risk finding it in your bed;

M – the dog is very curious;

N - the dog will always be faithful to its owner;

Oh - this dog is the most tender and touching creature in the whole world;

P is a restless dog, she prefers walks and active games;

R – ideal dog – a wonderful protector, friend and play partner;

S is an extraordinary dog that will conquer anyone;

T - very active dog, will find something to do for both himself and the owner;

F – the dog is independent and self-sufficient, be careful, it can ignore commands;

X - the dog will experience all the joys and troubles with you;

Ts is a vengeful dog, remembers all insults well;

H - the dog understands everything, and you are lucky that she doesn’t talk;

Sh – cold-blooded dog;

E is a glutton dog, does not know when to eat in moderation, there may be problems with digestive system, especially in dogs with stomach problems;

Yu - the dog will be devoted to you no matter how you treat it;

I am a confident dog with self-esteem.

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When choosing a nickname for your pet, remember that it is not enough to come up with one, the dog must get used to it, perceive and respond to it, so pay attention to the advice of some breeders.

When choosing a nickname, remember that you will have to repeat it several times a day, 365 days a year, for at least 10 years in a row, and your pet will have to respond to it. Think about whether it’s worth darkening this time with an unpleasant name for you because of a momentary desire to appease or anger someone? Put all your real emotions, feelings, soul into the nickname, and the dog will reciprocate your feelings.
Do not name your dog after a living family member - this may offend the latter, and the dog will have a reason to ignore your commands.
Don't name your new puppy after a dead or missing dog - new life should start with a clean slate, both for you and for the baby.
If you are already the owner adult dog, then do not change her nickname - this could be a serious psychological trauma.
To help your puppy remember his name faster, call him by name when you call him to eat, treat him, play, while he eats, stroking him on the back.
If the puppy responds to the name, do not forget to praise him, pet him and treat him with a treat; after a few months, praise and petting will be enough.

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As you can see, choosing a nickname must be approached no less seriously and responsibly than choosing a name for a child, because a name is given for life.

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Instructions

Dogs can distinguish only the first two syllables well, so the name should not be too long. Some dog breeders believe that dogs can only distinguish vowel sounds in their names. In reality this is not the case. Thanks to research, it has been proven that dogs perfectly perceive consonant sounds.

You should not give your pet something that is difficult to pronounce. nickname, after all, you will be the one pronouncing it.

If you're going hunting with a dog, don't choose a name that starts with "i" since it's impossible to shout that vowel. To this day, fans argue about the use of the “r” sound in the nickname. Some believe that this sound causes negative feelings in the dog, as it sounds like a growl. Others, on the contrary, think that a name with the sound “r” will be perceived by the dog as a “native sound”.

When choosing a name, be creative. Don't name the dog popular name, such as Lassie, Akbar or Mukhtar - this will depersonalize your pet. If you find it difficult to find an original name for yours, use any list of nicknames.

If your puppy is a purebred puppy, then his nickname should have several parts. A dog purchased from a breeder may have a prefix in its name. This prefix will mean that you received a pet from good producers. It should not be longer than 15 characters. The prefix can consist of any number of words and is used both before and after the nickname.

When you buy a puppy from a breeder, it will already have a nickname. When choosing a nickname, the breeder must follow some rules. First, he registers and receives an official document for each puppy, which contains the chosen name. For one, all nicknames must begin with one letter, which indicates the serial number of the litter. So, when registering the first litter, all nicknames will begin with the letter “a”. According to the rules of the Russian Canine Federation, in one kennel, give the same nickname It will be possible again only after 30 years. The length of the puppy's full name including the prefix should not exceed 40 characters.

Unfortunately, change the puppy's name and prefix given by the breeder and indicated in official documents, impossible. But after the purchase, as a rule, the dog’s official name is shortened to a more homely and affectionate one, and the pet is accustomed to it.

Choosing a nickname for your pet is as important a matter as choosing a suitable name for a person. But unlike a person who gets his name back in infancy, and sometimes even before birth, you can choose a name for a dog based on the character, breed and appearance of the puppy, which comes into your home when it is already quite old.

Instructions

Purebred, according to the rules of the Russian Cynological Association, official Name assigned by the breeder. You can agree with him in advance so that the nickname you choose is included in. In this case, you will have to take into account that it will have to begin with a certain letter corresponding to serial number litter in which he was born.

You can use the unofficial one for " home use» nickname in which you will beat Name, assigned by the breeder. So the loud Philip IV Morning Star can easily transform into Filya and the dog will not feel deprived of love and respect for his noble family. The dog will respond perfectly to its name - Name, and also as an affectionate nickname.

It is better if the dog's name is short enough and consists of one or two syllables. By sound, choose one that will be clearly pronounced and that can be distinguished in the phonetic speech stream. They perceive and recognize perfectly

The appearance of a small but already barking creature in the house is a big event, which ultimately drives most of the newly-made owners into a stupor. When it comes to choosing a dog’s name, it’s not a sin for an experienced dog breeder to get confused. How to choose a name for a dog so that it suits both the owner and the animal, “the one”, one for life? Let's consider all the existing recommendations on how to choose the right name for a dog, and you decide for yourself which advice to choose.

It is believed that dogs perceive the same range of sounds as humans, plus higher frequencies that are inaccessible to human hearing. In fact, both humans and dogs hear a sound whose volume barely exceeds 20 Hz. The upper threshold is significantly different, for a person it is 20,000 Hz, and for a dog up to 70,000. However, this is not the point, four-legged animals hear certain sounds much further. That is, if the call is chosen correctly, the ward will hear the name without raising your voice, even if he is at a distance of more than 50 meters.

Naturally, natural characteristics vary depending on the breed and type of structure of the dog. Oddly enough, hearing acuity is not affected by the shape of the ears, breed, “profile” or other characteristics of the dog. A born puppy remains deaf for 10 to 14 days. Gradually, the developing hearing becomes sensitive to high-pitched sounds, including the squeaking of brothers and sisters and the whining of the mother. K 3 one week old, the puppy begins to distinguish human speech, more precisely, voiced consonants.

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An adult dog hears all sounds, however, the pet perceives some words quickly and clearly, while others with irritation. The secret is in the stress and construction of the word. Several voiceless vowels create hiss, that is, noise. The emphasis on the consonant makes the word voiced, a simple example, “Go eat.” Agree, the “magic phrase” can be said in a whisper, but the pet will hear it.

Advice! When choosing a nickname, use the rule of consonants and voiced sounds.

Disputes about longer nicknames “break down” in everyday life, you can choose a nickname for a dog consisting of 4 words, you can use the title name from the documents, you can claim the title of Guinness record holder by choosing a nickname longer than 1046 letters, however, in practice, everything these options are not viable. Most owners shorten the dog's name to 4 letters or 2 syllables. Archibald becomes simply Archie, and Maria Von Dietrich becomes Masha.

Advice! When choosing a nickname, keep in mind that you, your family, neighbors, and the dog itself will hear this name for at least 12–15 years. Don’t go to extremes by naming your dog after departed pets, relatives, or the hero of a TV series; fashion and emotions will pass, but the name will remain.

The meaning and energy of the name

If you consider the teachings about matter, the energy of objects and living beings to be far-fetched and unrealistic, skip this section. Many experienced dog breeders have encountered situations where a puppy acquired the qualities of its name. Lightning rushed like a racehorse, Buran could not live without troubles, the Sheriff strove for dominance over all living creatures, and only the wolfhound Martha quietly nibbled the grass and behaved quietly. Yes, such phenomena happen and it is useless to deny them. However, this does not mean that the name will necessarily affect the character of the dog. After all, the Titanic was called “with meaning,” but when it met an iceberg, everything ended tragically.

Advice! Energy matters, especially if you yourself believe in the “laws of the universe.” Don't try to choose the "perfect" name, but make sure it doesn't clash with your pet.

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You should not rely on the interpretation of names when considering human names. Not many Victorias have become winners in life, and Olegs are far from saints. Most interpretations of names are written by people and for people. If you are looking for the meaning of a name, think about what it means directly to you, this is much more important than “clichés” invented by someone.

Dog astrology

You can choose a dog's name based on its date of birth, yes, this happens. Progress has come a long way; now dog names are determined by date of birth or zodiac sign. How serious this approach should be considered is for the owners to judge. However, from experience, many owners agree with the zodiac description of their pets.

I'll name the dog after...

Trying to choose a name for a boy’s dog that will emphasize his masculinity and greatness, the owners think about the names of Gods, warriors, and generals. Zeus, Thor, Caesar, Ymir are beautiful and majestic nicknames, but not for a Pekingese or toy terrier. Little ones who need a winter sweater, who jump into their arms at the sight of a seasoned yard cat, also deserve courageous names. The name Richard, aka Rich, is perfect for a small male who carries a big lion’s heart in his small chest.

Zoonym is scientific term, denoting the name in its “animal” understanding. In other words, a nickname. Dog owners often stumble over the problem of choosing a name for their pet: diversity distracts attention, and the pursuit of fashion trends often turns out to be a losing proposition for the dog breeder. Long nicknames for “boy” dogs are difficult to pronounce, and exotic ones are often incomprehensible. What to start from when choosing?

There can be a great many stimulating factors in this matter. For some, the color of the animal becomes the primary factor. Some people prefer funny nicknames. And the third calls the pet by the name of his favorite pop singer or alphabetically lists the popular names of “boy” dogs. It is important to remember a simple thing. Breeders have the same rules. For ordinary dog owners who do not breed animals, it is completely different.

How do breeders choose nicknames for “boy” dogs...

Not long ago there was an opinion in society that purebred dogs must have long names. But they don't owe anyone anything. However, the logical chain that led dog breeders to this conclusion is worth finding. Three rules that breeders use when choosing names for puppies will help with this.

Name prefix. There is such a thing as a name prefix. She starts the nickname or ends it. The name prefix can be the name and surname of the breeder, the name of the area in which the nursery is located, or the name of the nursery itself. It all depends on the state and the relevant standards approved by the canine federation of that country. Any personal prefix used in Russia is registered with this organization. Otherwise, it cannot be called a prefix, and therefore will not be used in practice.
Litter registration. Each new litter must be registered. During the registration process, he will be assigned a letter corresponding to the order of the litter. If the litter is the first, it will be assigned the letter "A". If the fourth is the letter “G” (according to the order of the letters of the alphabet).
Single letter names. After assigning a sequence and a letter to the litter, the breeder has the right to name the puppies. It is important that all their nicknames begin with the letter assigned to the litter.

Both the name prefix and the official name of the animal have specific dimensions. The number of characters with spaces in the first one should not exceed 15. And the prefix together with the nickname should have a length of no more than 40 characters with spaces.

...and how ordinary dog breeders do it

When purchasing a puppy that has already been named, no one obliges the new owner to use the name given by the breeder. Practice shows that most often unusual “professional” nicknames do not take root in everyday life. IN best case scenario new owner selects a diminutive form for household use. And at worst, he radically changes his nickname. In the documents, one “name” remains, but in reality it is completely different.

If you decide to do the selection yourself, check out general recommendations. The list is based on real reviews experienced dog breeders.

Briefly and clearly . The shorter the name, the easier it is for both you and the dog. Four letters, clearly divided into two syllables, are the optimal selection criterion. A long name will still have to be shortened during operation so as not to “break” the language. And something too short, consisting of one syllable, will be more difficult for the dog to remember.
Without "r". Not exactly without, but with minimum quantity this letter. Some scientists believe that a consonant that sounds like a roar provokes aggression in dogs.
Pedigree Matching. Another rule about which dog owners have differing opinions is related to the consistency of the animal’s nickname and pedigree. Some say that mongrels have no right to bear the names of their brothers." blue bloods". Others oppose them, recalling the famous lines from “The Poem about the Red Mongrel” by Eduard Asadov: “After all, the body may be a mongrel, / But the heart is of the purest breed.” Everyone decides for himself which side of the barricade to take his place.
Matching appearance. Only a person with an excellent sense of humor can call a massive boxer a Gnome and a Chihuahua Napoleon. But it’s still better to have a nickname and appearance the dogs were not discordant with each other.

A number of dog handlers suggest that the presence of the letter “r” in the nickname makes it phonetically similar to the “dog” language. Therefore, the animal’s hearing does not identify such words as a human address to it.

Selecting a name by category

If you are wondering what to name a “boy” dog, you will have to look through a lot of names. Decide what exactly your choice will be based on. On the character traits or appearance of the dog. Or maybe you would prefer to name your pet after a famous television or book character.

Famous

At the suggestion of writers and film directors, dogs often become heroes of works of art. The table will help you remember the sonorous nicknames of four-legged celebrities who appeared in books and films. You may want to name your dog one of these names to immortalize him in history.

Table - Nicknames of famous “boy” dogs

Nickname	From which work?	Author
Azores	Poem “And the rose fell on Azor’s paw”	Afanasy Fet
Bim	Film "White Bim - Black Ear"	Sergey Rostotsky
White Fang	The story "White Fang"	Jack London
Alberg	The story "Carlson, who lives on the roof"	Astrid Lindgren
Buddy	Film "King of the Air"	Charles Martin Smith
Balto	Cartoon "Balto"	Simon Wells
Beethoven	Film series "Beethoven"	Brian Levant

Foreign with meaning

The list of foreign names for “boy” dogs includes names of Eastern and European origin. Each of them has an interpretation. The Russian translation of a foreign nickname can be used as a guide to determine how suitable the chosen name is for your pet.

Table - Nicknames with meaning for males

Eastern origin		European origin
Name	Translation	Name	Translation
Fuku	Happiness	Hard	Self-confident
Aiko	Darling	Simon	Loving children
Reo	a lion	Keen	Family Defender
Yoshiko	Obedient child	Quint	Obedient
Ryu	The Dragon	Buran	Hot temperament
Midori	Young	Rex	Trainable
Haru	Born in spring	Morgan	Loving people
Sumi	Clear	Gaston	Aristocrat
Toshi	Reflection	Amethyst	Inflexible
Ringo	Apple	Jack	Friendly

Oriental nicknames, unusual for the Russian ear, are often given to dogs of Japanese and Chinese breeds: Akita Inu, Shiba Inu, Hokkaido, Chow Chow or Bon Mouse. Names of European origin are more suitable for Shepherd dogs. And for hounds it is better to choose a nickname with a touch of aristocracy.

Simple

The meaning of nicknames for “boy” dogs is not always the decisive factor in the choice. Many dog breeders prefer simple Russian ones to pretentious and original names of foreign origin - more familiar and understandable to the population of our country. However, it is important that the nickname is not on everyone’s lips. When your name is heard on the site, only your dog should respond, and not a whole pack of namesakes that have nothing to do with you.

Table - Russian nicknames for “boy” dogs

"Colored"

Another common criterion for choosing a name is dog's fur, or rather, its color and pattern. Nickname chosen according to the color of the “boy” dog - illustration individual approach dog owner. Everything ingenious is simple. So you don't have to go far. Take a look at your dog's color and find a name in the table that matches it.

Table - Nicknames for males by color

To size

It is logical that the nicknames for “boy” dogs of small breeds, emphasizing their miniature size, should differ from the names for large dogs. The name is destiny. This rule works not only with humans, but also with animals. Therefore call Tibetan mastiff Lilliputian is not even worth laughing at. The table will tell you popular nicknames"boy" dogs large breeds, and will also offer several options for small and medium-sized pets.

Table - TOP 10 nicknames for males of large, medium and small breeds

other methods

There is no need to use second-hand names. Original nickname you can compose it yourself. To do this, you need to know the puppy’s pedigree and put together the names of its parents. There are hundreds of examples where such a layout sounds beautiful and fresh - without a touch of plagiarism. Owners of breeding stallions use this principle when choosing a name for their horse. If this method does not suit you, there are several others listed below.

Calendar. When buying a puppy, check with the breeder the exact date his birth. And when you get home, do a little analytical research on Google. Perhaps on this day some famous figure was born, whose surname or name can instantly transform into the name of an animal. Maybe this date is famous historical event, which could also be taken as the basis for a name for a male dog.
Phonetic. The sound of the name may reflect the character of the pet. For big guard dog It’s logical to come up with a formidable nickname with an abundance of hard consonants. While a miniature decorative “boy” would be more suited to a nickname with soft consonants or softening vowels.
Associative. Close your eyes and think about what your four-legged friend. Perhaps he is fluffy, like cotton wool. Or his fur is smooth as silk. Use associations as clues.
"Docking". It is believed that it is not worth calling dogs by human names. Firstly, confusion may arise during a walk when your cry of “Pasha!” Not only will your male dog come running, but also the namesake men, hurrying about their business, will turn around. And secondly, it may offend the feelings of upright-walking bearers of the name. No one is stopping you from erasing a person’s name beyond recognition. So from “Dmitry” we get “Dim”, and from “Alexander” we get “Lex”.

Scientists have come to the conclusion that domestic dogs only catch the first three or four letters pronounced by the owner. Therefore, between polysyllabic and easy nicknames for “boy” dogs, it is worth giving preference to the latter. The chosen name should not resemble basic commands in structure and sound (“Fu”, “Fetch”, “Come to me”, “Sit”). Otherwise, it will cause confusion in the pet's mind.

If you are a representative owner hunting breed, when choosing, immediately discard all nicknames starting with the letter “i”. The peculiarity of this fricative vowel is that it is impossible to shout it out loud. But when hunting, the dog will have to be called out exactly like that. And remember: beautiful nicknames for “boy” dogs they are good when not only the owner, but also the pet likes them. Which means the last word always behind the carrier.

Reviews: “According to the documents, the Duke of Buckingham, and at home Hera”

What does the puppy card say? As a rule, a nickname is a derivative of the full nickname. Well, for example, I had a male Yorkie puppy, according to documents the Duke of Buckingham, and at home his name was Hero (or Gerych). Well, or decide which letter you would like to name... In the litter with "B" I had "Bon-Bon Pari" (Bonya), Bon Vivan (Vivan - Vovan, as a result - Vovka) and simply Boniface (Fanya).

IrenaYou, http://malenkiy.ru/forum/topic/10764-imya-dlya-yorka-malchik/

I look for names for dogs in the pantheons of gods. A week ago my husband brought a puppy. They named her Odin, with an emphasis on O. We’ll take another girl later and name her Valkyrie. Regarding certain letters for a litter of puppies - this is only important for the official name in the documents. According to documents, my Yorkie's name is Golden Wizard Aegeus, but at home he is Alone. According to the documents, Erdel's name is Constant Ross Inka Illaria, at home Rossinka (Ross + Inka). You can type “dog names” into any search engine, but there aren’t many options there. Choose a name based on the dog’s character and what you expect from the puppy. Whatever you call the boat, that’s how it will float. Rossinka is not a guard dog at all, she behaves like a puppy. She named York so that she would have a bolder character. My friend has a Yorkie Tyson. You can name it after your favorite hero. As an option for the red dog Orange.

Rossinka, http://forum.forumok.ru/index.php?showtopic=40149

Do you remember in Zoya Zhuravleva’s book “Putka” she describes how a girl found this name for her puppy? Mom (who was initially against this puppy), seeing his puddle on the floor, reproachfully said: “What a good-for-nothing!” The daughter shouted: “No, he’s a good guy, a good guy!”, and then suddenly shortened this word to a nickname. So they began to call the dog: Putka. In general, when choosing a name, try saying it out loud quickly several times - the same way you will later have to call a dog: Fog-fog-fog, Laina-laina-laina, etc. This way you can check whether it will be convenient. They sometimes laughed at the owner of the dog named Frandy (from the English friend - friend) on walks, because for some passersby this nickname sounded like “brandy” - they asked why they called the dog that way, and not “vodka” or “ cognac."

Hunter, https://www.efl.ru/forum/threads/31118/all/

Our dogs have sonorous names. One is called Tau Pakalane according to his passport, and the houses are Tau, Tayusha, Leva, Levushkin, Khakhai, Khakhayusha, Tasha, Oliver, Moti Bernstein.) The other dog was officially named Pongo Mokolodi or the houses Donut, Pou, Pongano, Eddie, Map-mahan barakhsan, bandito-gansterito, kyrachan.))

Marya Ivanna, http://forum.ykt.ru/viewtopic.jsp?id=1754102&f=38

My griffon’s name is Nestor Danilovich, and he responds to both Nestor and Danilovich, and he’ll kiss Nesteryusha on the nose, and call the chain dog Barsik, no, of course he’s Dzhulbars, but he likes Barsik better.

Anna, http://www.krohotun.com/soderzhanie/imya-dlya-malchika.html#ixzz56Qe6qVNH

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Here he is, finally, at home! Such a small and warm bundle that looks at you with trusting eyes. No name yet, but already so close and dear. Or maybe it’s not him at all, but she? Charming and sweet, but at the same time such a minx! On the very first day, I managed to steal a piece of meat and gobble it up with gusto in the corner. So what should we call it after that?

But it will have to be called something. And it’s still better not “somehow,” but in a special way, so that you yourself like the nickname and it suits the dog. How to do it right choice? First, take a closer look at the dog, maybe his appearance will tell you who is in front of you: Chernysh, Ryzhik or Fluff? Or maybe he managed to show his unique character and earned the “title” of a Hustler or a Pirate?

For hunting dogs, it is better to choose short nicknames with sonorous consonants that are convenient to pronounce loudly. For example, Excitement, Wind, Pulka. It is advisable that the dog’s name does not contain the “i” sound, since it is very difficult to shout.

For service dogs that will actually serve, it is better to choose serious names. Such as Mukhtar, Palkan or Rex. “Northern” nicknames, for example, Buran or Vyuga, are more suitable for likes. Companion dogs are most often given the names of people: Styopa, Jackie, Dasha, Max. The main thing is that the dog’s name should not be too long or difficult to pronounce, otherwise you yourself will regret it when in a moment of danger you cannot pronounce it. It is best if it consists of one or two syllables, since dogs perceive these kinds of words well.

As for the sound “r”, the opinions of experts differ. Some consider it native to dogs, others insist that dogs associate this sound with growling, and therefore makes them hostile. In any case, it's up to you to decide. Keep in mind that dogs are good at recognizing both vowels and consonants. Therefore, even if Mulya and Bulya live under the same roof, they will both know their nicknames perfectly and react only to them.

And one last thing. Remember that a dog’s name, just like a person’s name, can influence not only the character, but also the fate of the pet. Therefore, think three times before calling a good-natured dog a Mean or Scoundrel. It's better to be Faithful or Friend. However, do not think too long about the name for your pet - after all, he will love you by any name.