For ages, dogs have been used by hunters to assist in sniffing out prey, finding animals that have been shot down, and tracking burrowing animals. Especially breeds like pointers and hounds were bred for this purpose. In wanting to appear tough, many hunters will choose hunting dog names for their pets, hoping to instill fear…
Because of the line of work, police dogs have a need to be viewed as tough, strong, and somewhat aggressive. They must also be intelligent and easily trained. Most of the time, German shepherds and Doberman pinschers are the chosen breeds for police work, though Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, and Brestons are also popular for…
Rescue dogs are trained as heroes, and often times, they achieve goals that humans can only dream of. These dogs have many abilities, including finding lost individuals based on a scent, leading people out of tunnels, and helping people out of other sticky situations where, many times, other people can’t go. For this reason, rescue…
Because of the culture of the people who utilize the strength of the breeds, sled dogs often end up with very cultural names. Most sled dog names will come from Inupiaq, the language used in the North Slope or in Central Yup’ik, the language spoken by the greatest number of native Alaskans. There are also…
There are two strategies to choosing beagle dog names, aside from just picking a name you like. First of all, beagles are hounds, a dog typically used for hunting. These small hunting dogs were used to track down foxes and sniff out their burrows and holes. They have keen noses, and they have a very…
The Dachshund, fondly referred to as the “weenie dog”, comes in three sizes and three varieties. Choose from short-haired, wire-haired, and long-haired dogs, as well as normal, miniature, and toy breeds ranging from a mere 8 pounds and less than 12 inches high to the largest breed at 20 pounds and up to 18 inches…
The Golden retriever is one of several retriever breeds, including the Labrador retriever, all of which were bred as hunting dogs. These were used (and often still are) by hunters to literally retrieve the kill – usually duck and other fowl that is smaller and shot from a distance and landing in an unknown location….
Labradors are fun and interesting dogs that come in many varieties and can be quite entertaining as pets. They are playful, fun loving, and energetic dogs, which is why they are some of the most popular pets in the United States. Because of their bright personalities, Labrador names are usually quite upbeat and often reference…
Newfoundlands are considered to be “giant” dogs, weighing over 100 pounds in most cases. Often used as a working dog in Newfoundland, these beautiful, gentle dogs actually have webbed feet and a water resistant coat of hair to aid them in swimming and getting around in the snow. Known as gentle giants, these dogs were…
Poodles come in many varieties, ranging mostly in size. While the idea of the French poodle has led most people to believe that the breed originated in France, the actual origin is unclear and thought to be Central Europe or Russia. Because of the acceptable haircuts for show dogs, the poodle is often pictured as…