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As with physical characteristics, every dog has its own personality beyond characteristics of its breed. Get to know your dog a little before you decide on its name.
3. Choose a dog name according to your pet's breed.
Do you have a German shepherd or Labrador? Do you have a Maltese Terrier or Poodle? These breeds are traditional breeds and we've come to associate them with specific types of names inspired by their appearance and pedigree. Golden retrievers are often called Sunny or Goldie. Pure breed dogs tend to demand more impressive names, while strays tend to be given cuter names.
5. Choose a dog name according to your interests.
You may be a classics scholar or a music lover. You may like fast cars or a certain world city. Maybe you want to choose a name for your dog that's related to hobbies and interests that inspire your life. Maybe you read Horace? That's an impressive name for an impressive dog. Maybe your all-time favorite city in world is Sydney? Then call your dog Sydney. This is one way of ensuring a unique dog name that has extra significance for you.
Remember: dog names should be no more than one or two syllables. They should not sound similar to other names within family and should definitely not sounds like commands. Remember that name will last for term of dog's life, so try to think ahead and be certain that name you choose will suit dog (and you) in years to come.
Dean Erickson. Journalist, and web site builder Dean Erickson lives in Texas. He is the owner and co-editor of dog-names-directory.info on which you will find a longer, more detailed version of this article.