Choosing a name for the girl-dachshund
The choice of a name for a dachshund girl is a very responsible matter and should be approached with all seriousness. It is not recommended to delay the choice of a nickname for your pet, as the dog must get used to the name that will accompany it throughout its life.
What to consider when choosing a name?
It is not recommended to choose a name for a dachshund-girl puppy until it is purchased. A pre-made nickname may not suit the pet in character and appearance, which must be reflected in the name of the dog. When choosing a name for your dachshund, be sure to evaluate its size and color.
In order for the puppy to quickly remember his nickname, it should not be long. It is desirable that the name of the dachshund girl should consist of no more than two syllables. It is easier to pronounce a short nickname for the owner, and even if a long name is recorded in the documents and the dog, it is allowed to use its shortened version in everyday life. In addition, dogs are known to only respond to the first syllables of their name.For example, if you wanted to name your favorite Josephine, then you can briefly call her Josie.
For a dachshund, you should not use too aggressive nicknames, such as Bad-tempered, Plague, Witch, Bully. In this case, there is a possibility of adjusting the character of the dog under its name and negative attitudes towards your dog around. As a rule, more cute and funny nicknames are suitable for girls' dachshunds.
Perhaps your pet will tell you how to name it.
You can also think about whether the chosen name of your pet will sound ridiculous from the outside, causing laughter. A dog can feel a mocking attitude towards itself because of such nicknames as Bulka, Chicken, Sausage. This will affect her character and behavior.
Sometimes the owners choose the name of the dachshund, I listen to my inner world. No wonder there is an opinion that all dogs become outwardly similar to their owners. Consider this fact, since the choice of a name can further emphasize this similarity.
When choosing a name for a tax, keep in mind that options in which the first letters coincide with the first letters in the commands are not suitable. For example, you should not call your pet Funta or Fusya, since there is a command "fu" for dogs.
Very often, dachshunds are named after their favorite actors, heroes of feature films and cartoons. Nicknames such as Lady Bug, Glucose, Mickey, Sharon, Diaz are used. Often, the owners choose several names for their pet at once, and then call them one by one to the dog and monitor the reaction. The puppy will happily respond to the name he likes.
In order to choose a nickname, you need to pronounce it several times with different intonation.
Popular nicknames
By temperament
As a rule, due to their natural instincts, dachshunds show incredibly healthy activity. For such pets, such nicknames as Vaksa, Bullet, Toffee, Belka, Blot, Yolka, Zhuzha, Basya, Bonya, Bee, Alpha, Strelka are perfect. Kind, sweet and affectionate dachshunds are called: Vanilla, Vispa, Pugovka, Mila, Laska, Lyalya, Babette, Tina, Tusya, Mimi, Mink, Tina. Dachshunds girls are very smart and in order to emphasize this, the owners give them the following names: Umka, Bunny, Lapa, Laska, Knop, Lady.
Calm dachshunds girls take well such nicknames as Tisha, Tina, Mira.
In appearance
For red color
If you have become the happy owner of a charming red-haired dachshund girl, then you can safely use the following name options: Ryzhik, Ryzhulya, Chanterelle, Fox, Zlata, Iskra, Gaby, Jesse, Jessica, Larry, Bronzi.
For black
Nicknames such as Ada, Agatha, Darka, Daxi, Giza, Sheni, Laila, Nikta, Knight, Tomka, Suama, Foxy are great for black girls.
For two-tone
Two-tone girls-dachshunds look very impressive. For them, such names are chosen as Loch as Gaby, Didi, Agira, Tigra, Juna, Kayleigh, Countess.
Out of habits
Sometimes the pronounced habits of the pet suggest a suitable nickname. For example, if your girl loves to yawn, then you can call her a name that is consonant with the sound made when yawning - Aika. If your pet loves to sleep, then the nickname Slippy, Sonya or Sonya will perfectly harmonize with her. As is known, Dachshunds are hunting dogs, and by nature they have a curiosity, a craving for research. In this case, the name Mink, Pulka, Iskra, Umka, Energy, Dizi is suitable.
Beautiful options with decoding the meaning
A nickname with a meaning can emphasize the individuality of a dachshund girl.
- Hell. The origin of this name has Hebrew roots and translates as "decoration". This is a very effective nickname, emphasizing that the dog is a faithful friend decorating the mistress or owner.
- Alpha. This is the first letter of the Greek alphabet, so it is believed that a dachshund with this name will always show leadership qualities.Such a nickname is ideal for active dachshund babies who have a desire to be the first in everything.
- Gloria. The meaning of this name is "glory". It is believed that a dachshund girl with such a nickname will certainly bring glory to its owners by participating in exhibitions and various events. Gloria loves home comfort, capricious and capricious.
- Jessica. The translation of this name from the Hebrew sounds like "God is watching." Dachshunds are usually very attentive dogs, so this nickname is perfect for them.
- Nessie. This is the name of the Loch Ness monster. Despite this, the name sounds pretty and cute, and goes well with the elongated body of the dachshunds.
- Elbe. This is the name of the river that originates in the Czech Republic and flows in Germany. Its length is more than a thousand kilometers and makes it possible to draw an analogy with the long body of dachshunds.
- Bagheera. This is a famous character in the work of Kipling. Dogs with such a nickname are patient, neat, kind.
- Flora. Kind, often barks loudly.
- Barbara. Associated with caring and responsiveness.
- Babette... Dachshunds with this name are the very calm and peacefulness.
- Zilla. Curiosity and craving for communication.
- Adeline. The very kindness and affection, loves children.
- Lizzie. This name suits dachshunds with a wayward character.
- Lime. Demonstrates good breeding and discipline.
- Tina... Able to experience and sympathize.
- Gilda... Spoiled, requires strict training.
- Irma... Gives preference to the mistress, wayward, often shows her independence.
- Neva... Cheerful, loving to frolic with children.
- Hilda. Shows caution in dealing with children, does not like cold weather.
- Daisy... An excellent watchdog and caring mother, but sometimes she shows aggression.
For the characteristics of the breed, see below.