| If you have just brought a new male dog into your | | | | are any stories that remind you of your own new |
| home, there is a good chance that you have a lot on | | | | puppy. |
| your plate, but before too much time passes, you will | | | | When you are looking around for names, you can |
| want to think about naming him. | | | | always take a look at names that come from different |
| There are plenty of naming suggestions out there for | | | | countries. For instance, you might choose a Russian |
| dogs, and if you stick with a few simple rules, it will help | | | | dog name for a dog that is a Russian wolfhound mix, |
| you narrow down the name choices some. | | | | like Semyon or Sergei, or if you have an adorable |
| Remember that you should always think about keeping | | | | shiba inu, you can choose as Japanese name, like |
| the name short and clear, so that your dog can easily | | | | Akira or Shinji. We know a Shiba named Tofu. Don't |
| figure out who you are talking to. One and two syllable | | | | be afraid to roam far abroad for your dog's name. |
| names work best. Try and find names that don't | | | | Similarly, always ask before you name your puppy |
| rhyme with a common command, like "stay," "no," or | | | | after a family member or friend. In some cultures, |
| "sit." | | | | where small children aren't even supposed to be |
| When you are considering great names for your male | | | | named after family members, how much worse do |
| dog, you'll find that titles tend to do quite well. We've all | | | | you think it'll be if you name a dog after them? |
| known plenty of dogs named King or Duke, and even | | | | When considering the names for your male dog, |
| Prez, but you'll find that you are in a definite minority if | | | | remember that he will grow up. While Scraps might be |
| you decide to name your dog Representative or | | | | a great name for a small playful puppy, keep in mind |
| Senator. Keep it short and try calling it out the back | | | | that that small puppy can easily grow up to be a dog |
| door to see how many odd looks you get. | | | | that weights upwards of sixty pounds. Think about |
| You can also take a look at names that have a | | | | your dog's ancestry and think about how he might look |
| mythological background. Take a look at the heroes | | | | when he is grown. |
| and kings in the old stories and see if you feel inspired. | | | | When you are considering a name for your new male |
| A particularly bright dog might easily take on the name | | | | dog, find one that suits him and try it out for a few |
| Merlin, while one that seems a little underwhelming in | | | | days. You'll may find that there's some trial and error |
| the brains department might make a good Ivan, after | | | | involved, but you'll be happy you took the trouble when |
| the Simple Ivan of the Russian stories. Think about the | | | | you find the right name! |
| myths that you loved as a kid and figure out if there | | | | |