Beyond Blackey & Smokey - 10 Great Ideas for Naming Black Dogs
Excerpt : How can you look the dog in the eyes ever again? Every time you call his name, he wallows in shame. You've banished him to the lowest level of dog name hell - you've named your Lab "Blackey." Any
How can you look the dog in the eyes ever again? Every time you
call his name, he wallows in shame. You've banished him to the
lowest level of dog name hell - you've named your Lab "Blackey."
Any four-year-old can explain that a dog's name should reflect
something about him - the way he looks, the way he acts, what he
likes to eat... something. So most four-year-olds will take the
next most
Buy this Poster
obvious step - naming a black dog Blackey... or
Smokey... or something equally inane.
The thought that so many grown adults were not able to muster
more creativity could undermine our society's basic faith in
democracy. So let's hope that the over-abundance of such
uninspiring monikers is the work of children - parents' having
left the honor of naming the family pet to junior or sissy.
While
Buy this Art Print
common, this type of delegation is rarely a good idea.
Remember: Dogs can last half a generation; your little tyke will
be mighty embarrassed in college to own up to a dog named
Blackey.
So to help inspire you - or your little one - here are some more
unique names - and naming ideas - that might help you side-step
the pit of pet name remorse:
1. Dirty Stuff: Grunge, Pitch, Soot (or
Buy this Art Print
Sooty), Spade
2. Darkness: Dusky, Midnight, Shade (or Shady), Twilight
3. Black / Dark Clothing: Patch, Sable, Suede, Tux (or Tuxedo),
Velvet
4. Black Food: Gumbo, Goulash, Meatball, Meatloaf, Molasses,
Mushroom, Plum, Rib-eye, Roux (Avoid Pepper)
5. Coffee Derivatives: Chicory, Latte, Mocha
6. Dark Beers: Guinness, Porter, Stout, Xingu
7.
Buy this Matted Print
Also see :
First Aid For Dogs
If your dog is badly hurt in your home or while out and about with you, you should know how to administer first aid until you can reach a...read more
Removing Matts on Dogs
Before I discuss the tricks used to remove matts on your dog I
must emphasize a few things. If your dog is badly matted or
the matts are close to...read more
|
Small Black Dogs: (Also cute for very large dogs.) Scrap,
Smudge, Smidgeon, Speck, Splotch, Wisp
8. Black as Evil: (These can be particularly cute for very large
or very small dogs.) Cujo, Darth, Jezebel, Katrina, Lilith,
Mordor, Reaper, Smut, Snitch, Sorrow, Vader, Vice, Wicked
9. Traditional or Famous Black First Names: (Most appropriate
for African-American families.) Tanika,
Buy this Photographic Print
Aisha, Oprah, Bionce,
Latifa, Snoop
10. African Geography: Congo, Morocco, Rwanda, Uganda
About the author:
Randal Breaux runs the Internet Pug Club, a community of pug
lovers, featuring special screen savers, browser start pages,
electronic greeting cards, and more - all featuring the almighty
pug. Free Sign-Up: http://www.go-pugs.com
More Dogs Articles
~Dumb Dogs~
Dogs are smarter than most people give them credit for. People
often will say, "Dumb dog" referring to a dog. Is it possible
that they only pretend...
Leash Training for Dogs
Tired of your dog dragging you out the door and down the street?
Are YOU the one that needs a nap after taking the dog for a
walk? Maybe it's time...
Buy this Mounted Print
For Dog Lovers Like You and Me
|
sitemap
copyright yourdoginfo.com 2006
|
Recently Added Dogs Articles
Boxer Dogs: Clowns Not Guard Dogs
Boxers have been traced to exist for over a hundred years now.
They are said to have originated from Germany as the crossbreed
between the...read more
Boxers Dogs Make Great Family Dogs...
A breed of dog called a Boxer is very family-oriented and they always love to be around people. Treat them as family members. Never underestimate...read more
Dogs - Sport Options For Every Breed
Dog Sports for Every Breed
Engaging in sports is not only for humans. It is also well-loved
by our best friend, the dog. Dog sports do not only...read more
Scottish Terrier Dogs - Important Facts
Scottish Terriers are short-legged dogs, at a height of ten to eleven inches, comparatively heavy-boned, yet deceivingly trim. They are agile and...read more
Your Dogs Health - The Basics Every Pet Owner Should know
Your dog is probably stronger and healthier than most humans that you know. However, by taking him from his natural environment, where only the...read more
.gif)
CPR For Dogs
Anyone who has been to a CPR class is familiar with the basics of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. First you'll check to be sure the patient has a clear...read more
Dental Care For Dogs
Some people don't realize that dental hygiene is as important for dogs as it is for human beings. Just like in people, dogs' teeth can gather plaque...read more
Like Our Human Friends Can Us Dogs Have Allergies?
Humor magazines have had fun with the way some dog owners resemble their dogs but, whether or not the dogs look like their owners, dogs do suffer...read more
Norwegian Elkhounds Make Great Pet Dogs
Norwegian Elkhounds are an old breed, dating back to Stone Age
times in Scandinavia. Fossil dating confirms its long use as a
domesticated hunting...read more
The Flea Allergy In Dogs And Cats
Dogs and cats can suffer allergies due to the presence of fleas. The identified cause is the saliva of the fleas, especially when the flea has...read more
Some News About Dogs
|
