What's in a Name?
You should probably not be giving your pet a confusing name.
Please remember that the pet-name you choose will be used dozens of times a day to call, praise and perhaps scold.
Pick a name that the pet can easily recognize. Animals respond better to one or two syllable names.
Choose a name that's both easy to call out and one that you are happy calling out. Calling out "Jack" or "Zoe" in the park may be far less embarrassing than calling out "Death Breath"!
For dogs avoid names that sound like the standard commands of No, Stay, Sit, Come, Down or Fetch.
For example "Joe" is probably too close to "No". It can be difficult for dogs to tell the difference between similar sounding words.
If choosing a long name keep in mind the shortened version. A long name will inevitably be shortened, but it may ruin the effect that you were originally looking for.
The pet's breed heritage can provide some useful inspiration. For example Orientals (Siamese and Burmese), German (Shepherds, Dachshunds and Schnauzers), French (Poodle), Scottish (Terriers), or Irish (Wolfhounds and Setters).
Waiting a few days to study your pets behaviour can help pick the right name...ie based on their personality..
Pick a name that will grow with the pet. For example "Kitten" may be less appropriate for a full grown cat.
Antje Joslin, veterinarian for Dogtopia, says that a dog's name should be simple enough for them to understand when they're being called.
"You will want the name to start with a letter that has a sharp, distinct sound. A name that starts with a 'D,' 'T,' or 'K' sound will be easy for your pet to learn.
A name that starts with an "S" or "F," which are softer sounds, could also be more difficult for your dog to understand.
"Avoid any names that sound similar or rhyme with the most common dog commands," she added. "Names that sound like 'sit,' 'stay,' 'heel,' 'no,' and 'come' could easily confuse your pup."
Here are the TOP 20 Dog Names
1.Max 2.Jake 3.Buddy 4.Maggie 5.Bear 6.Molly 7.Bailey 8.Shadow 9.Sam 10.Lady 11.Sadie 12.Lucky 13.Rocky 14.Lucy 15.Daisy 16.Buster 17.Casey 18.Cody 19.Brandy 20.Duke
Here are the TOP 20 Cat Names
1.Tigger 2.Tiger 3.Max 4.Smokey 5.Sam 6.Kitty 7.Sassy 8.Shadow 9.Simba 10.Patch 11.Lucky 12.Misty 13.Sammy 14.Princess 15.Oreo 16.Samantha 17.Charlie 18.Boots 19.Oliver 20.Lucy
As an aside, my family has had a Max, Molly, a Tiger, Smokey, Kitty and Shadow at one time or another..
SOO original :-)
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