List of popular nicknames for the Chihuahua

Despite the miniature size, Chihuahua dogs are distinguished by their lively, perky and courageous character. Experienced breeders claim that each dog of this breed has its own unique and unique disposition, developed intelligence and good memory. Given these characteristics of the Chihuahua, it is important to choose the right name for the pet, to which the dog should easily and quickly get used to. What nicknames are suitable for these funny kids? What should be considered when choosing a suitable name?

In choosing a suitable nickname for a dog, dog handlers recommend giving preference to monosyllabic and easily pronounced variants. The experience of many dog ​​breeders shows that any long nickname over time still takes on a shortened and simplified form.Even for pedigree animals, in whose pedigrees intricate and complex names are prescribed, the owners prefer to give short and succinct nicknames.

Besides, the nickname should be easily perceived by the animal itself... In order not to mislead the dog, in the future you should not modify its nickname (for example, to call the animal a name in a diminutive form instead of a full one).

Another important condition that must be taken into account: the nickname should not be in tune with the basic commands used in the process of education and training. For novice dog breeders, this may seem strange, but Chihuahuas are quite easy to train and remember the basic commands well during training.

Even if the breeder does not plan to closely train his miniature pet, dog handlers do not recommend completely abandoning his upbringing. This is primarily due to the fact that most dwarf breeds are characterized by the desire to dominate in the "owner-dog" ligament.

The unique features of a pet are a whole group of parameters that can be of significant help in finding a suitable nickname. Such parameters include such individual characteristics of an animal as:

• coloring;
• character, habits, temperament;
• remarkable features of appearance.

Chihuahua dogs can have a wide variety of colors - white, black, chocolate, fawn, brindle, blue and even lilac. Two- and three-color colors are not uncommon. Depending on the color of the fur coat, a small pet can choose one of the following nickname options:

• Blackie, Chernysh, Ugol (Ugolyok), Tar, Carbon (for black puppies);
• Whitey, Belyash, Snowball (Snowflake), Zephyr, Blank (Blanca, Bianca), Albo, Alba, Suga, Salt, Svetik (for white animals);
• Smokey, Gray, Grieg, Gregory, Gray, Cloud (Claudia), Smoke (Haze), Mist, Mist, Ash or Ashley (for gray animals);
• Bezh (Beja), Badge, Pale, Latte (for fawn and beige puppies);
• Brownie, Choco, Hennessy (for brown puppies);
• Reddy, Bordeaux, Ruby, Amber, Brass, Copper, Ryzhik, Fox (Foxy), Goldie, Ocher, Ducat, Gulden, Ecu, Orange, Mango, Persimmon, Brandy, Whiskey, Sunset, Jam (for red-colored puppies).

It is known that the color of a Chihuahua can be either uniform or variegated, containing impurities of other shades. A striking confirmation of this is the original color of the Chihuahua, called "tricolor". Such coloration may include specks, minor spots, tan marks, "cloaks" or "blankets" - large spots that completely cover the back and tail.

Chihuahua puppies are usually curious, friendly, and agile. They are interested in learning about the surrounding space, in contact with the owner and other animals. Professional breeders believe that cowardice, aggressiveness or fearfulness of this breed is unusual, and therefore these qualities are usually attributed to vices and defects.

If a small pet willingly shows curiosity and activity, it can be called one of these nicknames:

• Naughty man;
• Pickle;
• Stimulus;
• Vander;
• Miracle;
• Funtik;
• Spindle (translated from German means "spindle");
• Joy;
• Toy;
• Tinder;
• Tiger;
• Jump.

Puppies that are distinguished by courage, playfulness and restless character can be given the nickname Skoda or Shkodnik, Jet, Tyson, Stealth or Stella; Leon (Leo), Lionella, Cleo (Cleopatra or Cleopa), Mars, Ares, Fly, Phantom, Presto, Casper.

For kids with a calm character, nicknames such as: Adagio, Still, Silence are suitable. As the simplest options in this case, you can offer such nicknames as: Tikhon (Tima, Timofey), Tisha (Silence), Miron (Mirosha).

Chihuahua is a fashionable breed in demand in secular and aristocratic circles. Owners of such animals, most often, try to pick up harmonious nicknames in a foreign manner.

The most popular nicknames in this regard are such examples as: Archie (Archibald), Mirabella, Cameo (Camellia), Joseph or Josephine; Argon (Aragorn), Donatello, Leonardo, La Gioconda, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes, Nemesis, Carmelita, Charlotte, Donatella, Rich (Richard), Benjamin, Benedict, Brunhilde, Elsa, Eleanor, Isabella, Isolde.

For example, quite often Chihuahua owners call their pets such female and male Mexican, as well as Spanish names:

• Antonio, Armando, Adora, Adonsia, Abigail, Alicia, Alejandro, Angel, Angelica;
• Bernardita, Beniamino, Bertrando, Bruno, Blanca, Bonita;
• Vicenta, Virginia, Vanessa, Valentino, Vico;
• Gabriel, Garcia, Grace;
• Deborah, Dolores, Dorothea, Diego, Domingo;
• Isidora, Yolanda, Izaura;
• Callisto, Carla, Calotta, Cassandra, Catalina, Carlos;
• Lucrezia, Louise, Lourdes, Luis;
• Manuel, Mateo, Macarena, Magdalena, Marianna, Matra, Miguel;
• Noemie, Normitta, Narcissa, Nestor;
• Osvaldo, Olivia, Octavia,
• Paloma, Paula, Penelope, Perla, Pedro, Pamela, Pablo;
• Rafaela, Ramon, Ramona, Roquel, Ricardo, Rebecca;
• Salvador, Samantha, Saturina, Cecilia, Cesaria, Segundo, Celia, Salvador, Serafin, Santino, Santiago;
• Tekito, Teofila, Teresa, Theodora;
• Uriel, Ursula, Urrakita;
• Facundo, Feliciano, Franco, Francisco, Feliz (Felicia);
• Jorge, Jesus, Justo, Jose, Juan, Javier, Hugo;
• Eliseo, Eloise, Elizabeth, Eleanor, Elias, Enrique.

The nicknames of Chihuahua dogs, which go back to the theme of Mexican cuisine, sound very funny and amusing. As examples, you can cite such options as: Tortilla (Tortillas), Burrito, Salsa, Enchilada, Fajita, Quesadilla, Tacos, Tequila, Chimichanga.

If the owner of a Chihuahua really wants to emphasize the special status and nobility of his pet, he can choose a nickname for him on a historical theme. For example, small puppies showing ingenuity, courage and curiosity can be named after great commanders, orators, emperors, military strategists. Examples of such nicknames here are such variants of the names of cult personalities as: Caesar, Hannibal, Attila, Genghis Khan, Tamerlane, Belisarius, Macedonian, Saladin.

Other options are Eisenhower, Patton, Fletcher, Guderian, Rommel, Schwarzkopf, Napoleon. The names of famous historical figures can also be considered as possible versions: Cicero, Aurelius, Heraclitus, Plutarch, Seneca, Galen, Celsus, Lucius.

Chihuahua puppies girls, in turn, can be named after the most beautiful and famous women in ancient and modern history. It is worth mentioning such legendary female names as: Nefertiti, Andromache, Radegunda, Cleopatra, Marilyn, Marlene, Greta, Vivienne, Audrey, Grace, Margaret, Marilyn, Bridget, Sophie, Ingrid, Heidi, Claudia, Naomi, Cindy, Eve.

This miniature breed has appeared in the center of public attention relatively recently. A significant role in its popularization was played by secular society and bohemia.

Examples of such common nicknames include the following:

• Tiffany;
• Gucci;
• Versace;
• Prada;
• Armani;
• Dior;
• Chanel;
• Birkin;
• Dolce and Gabbana);
• Cardin;
• Chloe.

Brands belonging to the largest auto concerns are also very popular. They are also very often used as trendy nicknames for dwarf dogs - Ferrari, Maybach, Bentley, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Alfa Romeo, Subaru, Suzuki, Porsche (Cayenne), Bugatti, Infinity, Volvo.

Nicknames in one way or another related to the theme of luxury are also quite in demand. Examples of dog names such as Rolex, Graff, Mont Blanc, Tissot, Nice, Luxury, Cartier, Perignon, Carat can be cited here.

However, there are also some Chihuahua owners who welcome humor in the choice of nicknames for their pets. Similar funny names for dogs of this miniature breed here include: Giant, Giant, Atlant, Athlete, Boeing, Samson and Titan.

For how to name a Chihuahua, see below.