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The most popular dog names and dog breeds in 2005

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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 instructions˙ (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 darling 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

Most popular boy dog names

1. Max
2. Jake
3. Buddy
4. Lucky
5. Rocky
6. Sam
7. Buster
8. Casey
9. Charlie
10. Cody
11. Bear
12. Duke
13. Toby
14. Jack
15. Harley
16. Bailey
17. Rusty
18. Murphy
19. Shadow
20. Shelby
21. Sparky
22. Barney
23. Sammy
24. Winston
25. Zeus
26. Riley
27. Oscar
28. Tucker
29. Teddy
30. Gizmo

Most popular girl dog names

1. Maggie
2. Molly
3. Lady
4. Daisy
5. Sadie
6. Lucy
7. Ginger
8. Chloe
9. Abby
10. Bailey
11. Sasha
12. Sophie
13. Sandy
14. Zoe
15. Dakota
16. Princess
17. Katie
18. Bella
19. Annie
20. Angel
21. Chelsea
22. Chloe
23. Bella
24. Missy
25. Roxy
26. Bo
27. Coco
28. Brandy
29. Tasha
30. Heidi

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