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Please could you help name my new dog?

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EthelTheTank Thu 29-Oct-20 12:06:08

Hello, I hope people don't mind me asking for some help but a few weeks back my daughters dog had some puppies and when they are old enough I'm going to bring one home.

But I'm really stuck on names for it so if anyone had any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated. My other dog is Craig. Thank you very much.

bluebirdwsm Thu 29-Oct-20 17:21:10

Percy
Oscar
Frank
Buddy
Ollie

DaisyL Thu 29-Oct-20 17:20:59

What are the parents called? My latest Labrador is called Incy because her father is called Spyda! I had one years ago called Harmsway - because you had to try and keep everything edible out of harms way.

Eviebeanz Thu 29-Oct-20 17:20:52

Jake

NotTooOld Thu 29-Oct-20 17:16:51

I once had a neighbour with an Alsation cross called Deep. No idea why.

How about Whitty after Chris Whitty? He seems like a nice man. Or, of course, you could go for Boris - or Starmer if you are of the opposite persuasion?

grannypiper Thu 29-Oct-20 17:15:52

Colin but i do like Angus also

Juliet27 Thu 29-Oct-20 17:10:32

ninathenana

Craig & REBEL (Hallwood)
??

Perfect !!

EthelTheTank Thu 29-Oct-20 17:01:23

I wasn't aware that a two syllable name is better, thank you for that information it is very helpful

Patsy70 Thu 29-Oct-20 15:50:06

Yes, Digby is great Ethelthetank. I've also heard that a two syllable name works better for responsiveness.

merlotgran Thu 29-Oct-20 15:30:04

DS's neighbour's dogs are called Gnarls and Barkley.

Jaxjacky Thu 29-Oct-20 15:23:30

Fritz

Ellianne Thu 29-Oct-20 15:23:27

Digby will be apt if he wrecks the lawn as most pups do!

sodapop Thu 29-Oct-20 15:21:30

I like Digby Ethelthetank your grandson chose well.

sharon103 Thu 29-Oct-20 14:33:37

Charlie, William, Harry, Archie?

Jane10 Thu 29-Oct-20 14:24:42

Grandtantje65 I was thinking of Lupin Pooter rather than anything lupine!
However, I'm liking the German names that other Grans have suggested. It's nice to have something so pleasant to think about.

Riverwalk Thu 29-Oct-20 14:15:22

Panzer

Ellianne Thu 29-Oct-20 14:15:21

I think I remember being told that a dog should have a two syllable name. It responds better.

mumofmadboys Thu 29-Oct-20 14:14:14

Brody, Prince, Sidney

EthelTheTank Thu 29-Oct-20 14:13:20

Thank you for all the suggestions I'm finding this really helpful. I live with my 2 grandsons who are six and so far they have suggested Lancelot, Percival and Digby.

I'm quite liking Otto and Colin so far from this thread.

NannaLyn Thu 29-Oct-20 14:11:18

Are they the ones with bushy eyebrows? If so, how about Denis or Healey?

seamstress Thu 29-Oct-20 13:57:21

Jeremy

rosecarmel Thu 29-Oct-20 13:50:35

Junia- Pronounced june ya- Or Junias- Pronounced june yas-

kittylester Thu 29-Oct-20 13:49:40

We had two Miniature Schnauzers. They were the best dogs ever. They were named by our 2 youngest daughters (so not out fault) Woody and Buzz.

Patsy70 Thu 29-Oct-20 13:49:18

Our dog is called Dylan, Glorybee. Other family dogs names: Dudley, Penny (a rescue already named), Ralph, Otto, Poppy, Betty. My friend has always had Schnauzers - Harvey, Scooter, Harley. My neighbour's chocolate Lab is called Trevor, she also has in the family Millie, Mary, Pea & Wendy. My son in law wanted to call his black Cocker Colin, but it was ruled out by the girls. Calling dogs 'proper' names seems quite popular these days. Maybe Wilf, Archie, Alf, Nigel, Bertie ....... Please let us know what you decide.

Spinnaker Thu 29-Oct-20 13:49:11

Love your user name - so I'd have to go for Thomas grin

SueDonim Thu 29-Oct-20 13:47:00

David.