Popular dog names, best dog names
The most popular dog names and dog breeds in 2005
According to the announcement of the
Department of Health, the most popular dog name was "Max" in New York in 2005.
The name was engraved on 1,228 of the 101,274 dog licenses the department issued
last year. Max followed by Lucky, Princess on second and the third places. Rocky
and Buddy still in the top-five ranking since 2004.
Consider the following important naming tips:
- Make a short-list of preferred names.
- Keep it simple, as possible.
- A couple of syllable names are best.
- Try to choose a name that is easily recognized.
- Is the name easy to call out?
- Base the name on how your pet acts!
- Names shouldn't sound like standard instructionsú (eg. Sit, stay ..etc.)
- Try it out. When you find a name you like, give it a test run for a few day.
- If it feels natural, keep it! Otherwise, try the next name on your list.
- If your pet is adopted, try and keep the name your pet already owns.
Most Popular Dog Names of 2005:
1. - Max
2. - Lucky
3. - Princess
4. - Rocky
5. - Buddy
6. - Coco
7. - Daisy
8. - Lucy
9. - Lady
10. - Shadow
Mixed breeds outnumbered any other variety in 2005, followed by Labrador retrievers.
Pit Bulls and Shih-Tzus captured 3rd and 4th place, rising from the 4th and 5th place
in 2004.
Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2005:
1. - Mixed
2. - Labrador Retriever
3. - Pit bull
4. - Shih-Tzu
5. - German Shepherd
6. - Yorkshire Terrier
7. - Chihuahua
8. - Poodle
9. - Maltese
10. - Cocker Spaniel
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Most popular boy dog names
1. MaxÂ
2. JakeÂ
3. Buddy
4. LuckyÂ
5. Rocky
6. SamÂ
7. BusterÂ
8. CaseyÂ
9. Charlie
10. CodyÂ
11. Bear
12. DukeÂ
13. Toby
14. JackÂ
15. HarleyÂ
16. Bailey
17. RustyÂ
18. MurphyÂ
19. Shadow
20. ShelbyÂ
21. SparkyÂ
22. BarneyÂ
23. Sammy
24. WinstonÂ
25. Zeus
26. Riley
27. Oscar
28. Tucker
29. Teddy
30. Gizmo
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Most popular girl dog names
1. MaggieÂ
2. Molly
3. LadyÂ
4. Daisy
5. SadieÂ
6. LucyÂ
7. GingerÂ
8. Chloe
9. AbbyÂ
10. Bailey
11. SashaÂ
12. Sophie
13. SandyÂ
14. Zoe
15. DakotaÂ
16. Princess
17. KatieÂ
18. Bella
19. AnnieÂ
20. Angel
21. ChelseaÂ
22. Chloe
23. Bella
24. MissyÂ
25. Roxy
26. BoÂ
27. CocoÂ
28. Brandy
29. TashaÂ
30. Heidi
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