With this site, you’ll never be at a loss when trying to choose a name for your new puppy. You can find a name for any puppy or breed of puppy from inside these pages ☺.
So, this naming guide is for anyone and everyone who owns a animal!
The names have been broken down into different sections and all the names are listed in alphabetical order for easier searching. But, I encourage you to consider any of the names from any section for your new pup.
Best Of Luck To You!
Kuvasz
History/Evolution:
An ancient breed, the Kuvasz can trace its origins to Hungary in the Middle Ages and Tibet and Turkey before that; the name probably is derived from the Turkish kawasz, meaning “armed guard of the nobility.”Although the Kuvasz declined during the two World Wars, breeders continued the breed. Kuvaskok (plural) were brought to the U.S. in the 1930s; the AKC recognized the breed in 1935. Today the Kuvasz remains a noble addition to family and farm.
Size:
Giant; females 26 to 28 inches, 70 to 90 pounds; males 28 to 30 inches, 100 to 115 pounds.Color:
White.Temperament:
Spirited, fearless, and protective. Devoted companion but not demonstrative; sensitive to praise and blame. Independent thinker.Energy level:
Medium.Best owner:
Confident, active owner in a rural or suburban home; may be overprotective when children are playing.Needs:
Daily exercise, fenced yard, twice-weekly brushing (more during shedding), socialization and obedience training. Enjoys colder climates.Life expectancy:
10 to 12 years.Labradoodle
History/Evolution:
The Labradoodle is the product of the Labrador Retriever and the Poodle, developed as a dog who could assist visually impaired people with allergies. The cross was a success, yielding some dogs with low-shed and low-dander coats; the Labradoodle has become popular, and breeders have continued with multigenerational crossings. Labradoodle associations try to establish the multigenerational Labradoodle as a recognized breed.
Size:
Varies: 15 to 65 pounds; Miniature, 14 to 16 inches; Medium, 17 to 20 inches; Standard, 21 to 24 inches.Color:
Varies: chalk, cream, gold, apricot, red, black, blue, silver, chocolate, and cafe.Temperament:
Energetic, sociable, friendly, joyful; affectionate, gentle, and sensitive. Clever and highly trainable. Excellent with children.Energy level:
Medium to high.Best owner:
Active family in suburban or rural home.Needs:
Daily exercise, leash, fenced yard; early, fair and consistent training; regular grooming (varies according to coat type), regular ear care.Life expectancy:
12 to 14 years.Labrador Retriever
History/Evolution:
Originally from Newfoundland in the 1800s, Labs were bred to work with fisherman to pull nets and retrieve fish. Later the dogs were honed to be game retrievers. Although black Labs were initially preferred, chocolate and yellow were accepted by the early 1900s. The breed’s intelligence and adaptability has propelled it into such canine careers as guide dog, search and rescue, and police work. Extremely gentle and eager to please, the Lab is incredibly appealing as a pet and remains the most popular breed in the U.S.
Size:
Large; females 211/2 to 231/2 inches, 55 to 70 pounds; males 221/2 to 241/2 inches, 65 to 80 pounds.Color:
Black, yellow, and chocolate.Temperament:
Outgoing, amiable, gentle, and obedient; nonaggressive toward all. Intense in the field, but calm and playful as a home companion; patient with kids.Energy level:
High, especially in puppyhood.Best owner:
Active owner or family in suburban or rural home.Needs:
Daily physical and mental challenges to stay occupied (and avoid pudginess), obedience training, secure fencing (around yards and pools), weekly brushing.Life expectancy:
10 to 12 years.Lakeland Terrier
History/Evolution:
One of the oldest working Terrier breeds, the Lakeland Terrier was used by farmers in the lake districts of England to kill troublesome fox and vermin. With its narrow frame, the breed was able squeeze into rocky dens to chase after quarry; later, when fox hunting became fashionable, the Lakeland Terrier joined the hunt scene. Although this former working breed is best known today as a show dog or companion, Lakelands also do well in earthdog trials.
Size:
Medium to small; 13 to 15 inches, 14 to 20 pounds.Color:
Blue, black, liver, red, and wheaten; the wheaten may have a saddle of blue, black, liver, or grizzle.Temperament:
Bold, friendly, confident, and spunky. Quiet and well mannered with enough exercise. Reserved with strangers and usually aggressive toward animals.Energy level:
High.Best owner:
Active owner with training experience.Needs:
Daily exercise (walks, games), leash, fenced yard, patient and consistent training, combing once or twice a week plus some scissoring and shaping.Life expectancy:
12 to 16 years.
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