What are some good things to keep in mind when naming a purebred puppy?

I have a 'call' name for her already. The breeder told me there was some crazy formula to it, but never elaborated.

What are some good things to keep in mind when naming a purebred puppy?
I have a pure bred Shitzallot......I call her Dammit
Reply:it uslly has 3 names in it your last noame if you can make it work my x brother in law called is lab misty gray sky misty for short
Reply:Well, basically, when you register your dog, you can't just call it "Rex" on the registration papers because there are already a bazillion Rexes.





Like, I had a purebred named Daisy. But even Daisy Doodle didn't work, because it was taken - so we called her Daisy Queen of the Urban Frontier.





The AKC just wants to be able to easily differentiate between dogs.
Reply:Congrats on your new puppy :)
Reply:Regardless of whether it is a purebreed or not,a dog will respond to your voice's inotation, not a name. Granted, if you call your dog "Snooks" right now, and he responds, that is a given. If, however, you call him "Buddy" with the same inflection or tone you use when you call him by "Snooks", it is more than likely he will respond to it. I called my last dog by several different pet names--pun not intended, but there it is--and he still responded to each, because he knew I was calling him to respond to me. The breeder was full of sh it. My opinion. The breed is not relevant. I may be proven wrong, but it sounds like horse pucky.
Reply:The only thing I've ever read that had to do with dogs is that that names with an "e" ending are easier for them to understand. Don't know if these dogs told people that or what...But I just named my dog Zoey because it fit her. And yes, it's on her papers not Zoey Zoo Boombaga Tuffy or some crap like that.
Reply:Most people use parts of the parents names . I bought an akita puppy and the fathers 1st name was Diesel and the Mothers 1st was Thunderfoot ! So I named the puppy Dozer Diesel Thunderfoot ! Call him Doze
Reply:Two syllables is important...no more, no less. Typically a 'call' name for a female should begin and end w/ a vowel and or a soft consonant and be no longer than six characters. Some believe that a hard consonant midway is beneficial, yet I disagree...for females the softer the better, name-wise, that is ;) The possibilities are endless. I can't believe I actually answered one of your questions w/ a bit of a clue!





Edit: and yes, the AKC requires three names. My girl is "Ayla Ebe Swanson". Happy for you!
Reply:Pets usually end up naming themselves.


I had a cat named Visa. She was everywhere I wanted to be.
Reply:Normally you name your puppy off of its personality. I named my Pom off of his looks. You never want to name him the same name as someone or another pet he'd be around that could get her confused. And her name should be short one to two syllables. And you absolutely never wanna call her a cuss word or something that you wouldn;t call your own child. I know it sounds bizzare but every time you say damn it she will come running. And later you will regret it and it may be too hard to change her name. Another thing you may want to try is picking out 3 names and call her all 3 of them at different times and see which one catches her attention more!! hope this helps!
Reply:That a rose by any other name would still be a rose.





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Reply:BALLSNIFFER, call her what she is and keep it simple...
Reply:Just because it's a purebred dog doesn't mean it has to adhere to some formula. Some people if they are planning to breed it will name it (depending on the litter letter) and that name will take precedence on the papers along with the kennels name. And as your dog wins titles the title letters will preced the name. Your call name is kind of like it's middle name. I'm trying to put this in lay terms so please do not think I am being insulting or rude. But many people who will read your question may not know either if I go into technical terms.
Reply:Uhh. lol


Just name the poor thing.


Doesn't matter if she's a pure bred, a mutt, or a catdogmousepig.


Just give her a name that suits her personality, is quick and easy to say, and suits your personality as well!
Reply:I guess i dont understand bc i have a pure breed dog and his name is just sam
Reply:Some people like to use a mixture of the sire and dam's show names for their pup's name. Others simply use a phrase, a collection of words, or a play on the call name. It's up to you. Unless you're going to be showing your dog, it's simply a formality for registration.