Dog Names-What's yours called & why?
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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26-06-2009, 04:30 AM
Lucy, was originally going to be Yuma (City in Arizona, we thought desert and red because she is a Red Grizzle) but when we saw her she didn't look like a Yuma, so after much deliberation we chose Lucy, not sure how it came about but we like it and it fits well with Ellie.
Ellie already has a range of nick names – El, Smelly Ellie, Ellie Belly and Pooper. Goodness knows what Lucy will become. lol
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Location: Kent UK
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02-07-2009, 06:37 PM
Elsa who we recently lost was named after the lion in 'Born Free' as I loved the name and the film.
Rio my 18month old was named after the duran duran song 'her name is Rio' we were going to call her Molly but it seemed a bit to gentile for her.
And Oliver my 12 yo was so named because it just worked. I think you just know when you find the right name.
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Location: North Wales, UK
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02-07-2009, 08:47 PM
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Location: Ireland
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02-07-2009, 09:54 PM
Brego Lurcher was named after the horse in LotR, my fav movie of all times.
Bogey APBT was named after Humphrey Bogart, because he's small, handsome and he used to hump alot as a pup
Mouse Terrier was named by my 4 yro. It's self explanatory.
And Bordeaux Otterhound was named by his breeder and responded to his name when I got him as an 18 month old doglet.
McGinty Lurcher is named after an old Irish song, involving a man called McGinty and his goat. McGinty Lurcher hates goats
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Location: B'ham (nr the airport)
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03-07-2009, 10:26 AM
Originally Posted by Stumpywop 
Hi,
When I was growing up I remember particularly a Doberman called Otto ('cos my Mom decided he had to have a German name) and an Irish Setter caled Baron (registered name, Copperplate Confusion - again my Mom's idea thinking I/Setters were elegant and noble!)
My last GSD was called Jaikei. I went to B'ham Dogs' Home with the intention of getting a dog and calling it Jake. I ended up with a bitch so had to make it a little more feminine, hence she was called Jaikei.
Zane is so called jsut because my 4 year old liked the name. Ellie is so called because it rhymes with smelly and by God she stinks after she's eaten. Murphy (rescue dog who had to go back to his fosterer at Xmas) was already named when we had him. Yiannis was named because my 4 year old liked the name.
I wouldn't normally agree with kids naming ALL of the pets in the house, but I think my Son has done well so far - apart from the goldfish: he's called "Fish" 'cos we couldn't think of anything apropriate.
Laura xx
To follow on from my last post on this thread:
"Seto" only came to me a short time ago. He's 10 years old and was named by his breeder.
"Karel" is the named picked, once again, by my 4 year old. She'll be ready to come to me around October time. I'm assuming I'll get a bitch although I don't really mind whether the new pup is male or female. Although there are far too many males in my house at the moment!!
Laura xx
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Location: Sussex,UK
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10-07-2009, 01:27 PM
Cracker = because he is crackers!
My sister has Cooper as in a mini,cos he is
and she has Hermit, one day he will come out of his shell!
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Location: Leicestershire
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13-07-2009, 12:16 AM
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Location: West Sussex, UK
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21-07-2009, 01:38 PM
lily is a tribute to my lurcher who was called leo aka lil (he came with that name) and lily a black lab i had the pleasure of knowing who was such a sweet, special girl.
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