Variants of nicknames for boys of small breeds
Choosing a suitable name for a small breed boy puppy, the owner of the animal usually focuses on the features of its exterior, character and habits. However, not only they are able to suggest a beautiful, sonorous and original nickname for a pet. What can you call a small breed boy puppy? What ideas can be a source of inspiration for finding a worthy dog name? Let's try to figure it out.
Features of the choice of a nickname
Experienced dog breeders recommend focusing on easy-to-pronounce and simple options when choosing a nickname for a small breed puppy. It is preferable that the name of the puppy consists of 1-2 syllables. Observations show that monosyllabic nicknames are easier to recognize and remember by animals.
You should not give preference to nicknames that are consonant with the basic commands used in the training process.
So, for example, the nicknames "Fur" or "Pound" can cause certain difficulties in the further training of the dog to command "Fu!"
Cynologists believe that pets should not be called popular human names. This can lead to awkward walking situations in the future. It is best to give preference to rare names of foreign origin - English, French, Spanish.
It is advisable not to call the puppy the nickname of the previous pet that died as a result of illness or injury. It is widely believed among dog breeders that this can negatively affect the fate of a new animal.
Suggesting a suitable nickname for a small pet are capable of such features as:
- breed;
- color;
- character and habits;
- Distinctive features of the exterior (for example, physique, marks and spots, shape and fit of the ears).
In search of an original and euphonious nickname for a dwarf puppy-boy, its owner can turn to the sphere of personal hobbies, hobbies, professional activities or, for example, to the topic of his favorite literature, films, music.
The range of topics that can suggest a beautiful name for a small pet can be endless here.
Pet name and breed
Many owners of small breed dogs in search of a suitable name for a pet often stop at options that sound like the name of the breed of the animal. For example, owners of Russian or English toy terriers often give their pets such nicknames as Toy, Tai, Tosha, Toychi... The owners of Yorkshire terriers-boys, in turn, often give preference to such variants of names as Yosya, Yosha, Yo-yo and even Yorick.
Possible nicknames for boys of other small breeds:
- chihuahua - Chit (Chitty), Chip, Chisha, Chizh;
- French lapdog (Bichon Frize) - Frize, Bish, Bishop, Franz, French, Frize;
- Jack Russell Terrier - Jack, Russell, Ross (Rossi), Jackie, Jerry, Gerald;
- welsh corgi - Welsh, Willie, Korg, Corrie, Velkor;
- Norwich Terrier - Norwich, Norvig, Norte;
- scotch terrier - Scotch, Scotty, Scottish, Scortie;
- miniature pinscher (miniature pinscher) - Pinch, Pin (Pinny), Zwerg;
- Sheltie - Shell, Shelt, Sheltes;
- Maltese lapdog - Malta, Malton, Maltese.
Name and color of the puppy
Color is an excellent guideline that allows you to easily choose a beautiful and harmonious name for a small breed boy puppy. Here you can use both the most popular variants of nicknames in Russian, and the original names in a foreign manner.
The most common examples here are the following options:
- Belyash, Nord, Snezhok, Zhemchug, Ice, Zephyr, White, Blank, Bright, Angel, Sugar, Pearl, Albo, Shine - for puppies of light color (white, fawn);
- Black, Noir, Dark, Knight, Agate, Carbon, Nero, Finster, Schwartz - for dark-colored boys-dogs (black, black and tan);
- Brown, Brune, Bruni, Choco, Whiskey, Ginger, Amber, Copper - for puppies of brown, brown-red color;
- Gold, Sunset, Fire, Spark, Red, Fox, Orange, Citrus, Citron, Lemon - for puppies of light red and red color;
- Smokey, Ash, Silver, Earl, Gray, Chrome, Tin, Stagnum - for gray and smoky animals.
Name and character of the pet
Dogs of small breeds usually have a bright and extraordinary character. Some of its features are determined by the breed, others depend on the temperament of the animal, and others appear already in the process of raising a puppy.
So, puppies with a fighting and perky character are usually given such nicknameslike Brawler, Whirlwind, Vortex, Wild, Car, Storm, Typhoon, Battering ram. Names such as Harley (Harley), Fast, Rapid, Flink, Pronto, Courage, Strike, Jump also sound quite funny.
Calm babies of dwarf breeds can use the following names: Silence, Miron (Mirosha), Calm, Breeze. Other options are Myrtle, Kind, Casper, Gooddy, or Goodwin.
Exterior features and nickname
The small size of the pet is a good guideline that can help in finding a suitable name for a small breed puppy. The most popular foreign nicknames associated with this parameter are Minnie, Shot, Malik, Baby, Klein, Parvus. Other common and simple names are Kid, Krosh, Bobblehead, Mizer.
Puppies with a graceful physique are often given such nicknames as: Slim, Lin, Olympic, Nice. Strong babies, in turn, may be suitable for such names as: Butuz, Krepysh, Stark, Zeus, Titan, Vulcan.
Review of beautiful names
In search of an exquisite and euphonious name for a pet, the history of the origin of its breed can help. So, for example, a dog whose breed was bred in the UK can be called any beautiful English name.
Popular male English names - George, Joseph, Jacob, Jason, Harry, Henry, Gordon, Stanley, Edward, Leo, Frankie, Charles, Oscar, Michael, Paul, Jack, Stephen, Jean, John, Anthony, Rupert, Nigel, Archie (Archibald). These name options can be used when choosing a nickname for a pet whose breed was bred in England. Such breeds, in particular, include: Jack Russell Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Pug, Sky Terrier, Sheltie.
Many small dog breeds are bred in Germany. Here you can cite as examples such representatives: Pomeranian, Biewer-Yorkshire Terrier, Miniature Pinscher. For such dogs, classic German names are suitable - Hans, Werner, Theodor, Otto, Helmut, Ulrich, Sigmund, Dietrich, Konrad, Klaus, Jan.
Small dog breeds bred in France: Bichon Frize, French Bulldog, Continental Toy Spaniel (Papillon and Phalene). Representatives of these breeds are suitable for traditional male French names - François, Julien, Leon, Louis, Stephane, Luc, Andre, Thierry, Martin, Michel.
Other rare and beautiful names - Arnold, Adolf, Bern, Wolf, Wilhelm (Willie), Graham, Dexter, Dylan, Bartholomew, Bakhtiar, Avner, Adil, Velvel, Guy, Albert, Vito, Istvan, Darius, Diodorus, Decimus, Dominik, Clement, Kurt, Crispin, Christian, Ernar, Jerome, Linkey, Markel, Marcello (Marchi), Maddison (Maddy), Thaddeus, Terry, Edmund.
Very often, owners of small dogs give their pets nicknames that have a certain meaning. The most popular examples here are the following names: Lucky (translated from English means "lucky"), Joy ("joy"), Ricci ("rich"), Brave ("brave"), Sweetty ("sweet"), Smile ( "Smile"), Diamond ("diamond"), Grandis (translated from Latin meaning "big"), Aurum (translated from Latin means "gold").
Funny options
Dog owners often prefer to give their animals funny names with humor. Among the simplest, shortest and most popular examples here are options such as Shpuntik, Spool, Screw, Zhuzha, Bulya, Fifi, Knop (Knop), Chubby, Funtik, Donut, Pretzel, Cupcake, Plush, Bucks, Tikki, Butch, Ruff, Raisin, Bagel, Cracker.
Other cool dog names that can be called a small breed dog - Ramses, Tyson, Caesar, Cerberus, Caesar, Yandex, Yahu, Google, YouTube, Kaiser, Zorro, Terrible, Ali, Gangster, Samurai, Hippie, Biker, Rambo, Tractor, Hercules, Octopus, Kraken, Sphinx, Apollo, Boeing , Cruiser.
Many funny variants of nicknames can be found in the subject of feature films and cartoons. Turning to her, you can name the pet by the name of some famous character. The most common options are Hulk, Shrek, Pumbaa, Timon, Simba, Sinbad, Goofy, Pluto, Scooby-Doo, Luntik, Toby, Totoshka, Artemon, Frodo, Sherlock, Stirlitz, Watson, Tarzan, Baloo, Bim, Robinson (Robbie) , Megre, Bassoon, Dundee, Gummy, Scrooge, Donald, Dantes.
The nicknames of small dogs related to the professional activities of the owners or their hobbies sound very funny.
As examples here you can cite such variants of names as Cooler, Flash, Reader, Sound, Fishman, Chip, Sprint, Run, Pixel, Swim, Compass, Kuhlman, Bike, Song, Step, Trekker, Slalom, Streetrace.
Popular fancy nicknames
Quite often, owners of small dogs name animals after famous personalities - scientists, actors, writers, composers, military leaders, politicians. Such variants of nicknames sound original and unusual.
Here are some examples of such names: Einstein, Newton, Cicero, Seneca, Depardieu, Presley, Chaplin, Darwin, Presley, Hitchcock, Richard, Aurelius, Lucius, Napoleon, Hannibal, Methodius, Euclid, Barclay, Schubert, Chopin, Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Gandhi, Clinton, Dassin, Doyle, Remarque, Scott, Green, Burton, Connery, Cage, Hopkins, Reed, Jackson, Reno.
Very popular among small dog owners are subjects related to fashion, social life, well-known brands and trade marks.Turning to this topic, you can call the pet Glamor, Fashion, Cartier, Cardin, Rolex, Dior. Other possible options are Gucci, Versace, Bugatti, Bentley, Maybach, Aston, Porsche, Prado, Apple, Lux, Swarovski.
Many versions can be suggested by the topic of money and wealth. The following nicknames can be cited as possible options: Tugrik, Gulden, Schilling, Pence, Frank, Euro, Dinar, Penny.
As you can see, there are many sources of inspiration when looking for the right nickname for a small dog. You just need to arm yourself with imagination, be patient and carefully observe your pet.
The most popular nicknames for small dogs in the video below.