Funny Names For A Dog
Funny Names For A Dog
Funny Dog Names Based On Physique
Life is all about the laughter. It is what makes everything else worth it. So when it comes time for you to name your new pooch, tap into that humorous side of your personality. After all, laughter is the best medicine.
People names, unless they are a character on a sitcom, are generally not supposed to be funny. If your first reaction involves laughing out loud upon meeting someone and hearing their name, some might go so far as to question your social skills. But silly dog names that are chuckle-inducing put you in the clear. In fact, it is fun.
People often choose funny dog names for enjoyment and to put a smile on others' faces. It can also endear your dog to them. Owners that put in the effort to come up with a fun dog name also usually spend more time playing with their pup and getting its personality to shine through. As a result, it is rare that you come across a canine with a funny name that is boring to be around.
So where does one start their search for side-splitting doggy names? With the dog, of course. The most common jumping-off point is the physical appearance of the animal. Is he big? Is she small? Is he pudgy? Is she muscular? Does the dog have small and pointy ears or long and floppy ones? Is he a dachshund worthy of the name Captain Weiner McSchnizel of the Puppy Brigade ?
Take a really good look at your dog and be honest about what you see. Some of the best funny dog names are based on physical appearance. Especially names that exaggerate certain features. The word may not be that funny when said by itself. But when said in sight of a dog that it suits, the laughs might never stop rolling.
If the dog has its head perpetually titled to one side like many animals do when they are curious, try Taco. Why Taco? Think back to the old TV commercials where everyone's head was tilted to the side. They were like that because they could not stop eating tacos. They had Taco Neck Syndrome. Get it?
For a dog that constantly has his or her tongue hanging out and drooling, how about Hooch, in honor of the dog from the Tom Hanks movie Turner & Hooch? Or Sloppy Joe? Slick? Slurpy? A hound with really big eyes could be Bug (for bug-eyes). If your dog has an ample rear bumper, try going with Sir Mix-a-lot, in honor of the rapper who likes � well � you know.
Be creative and let out the funny.
Funny Dog Names Based On Coloring
The best funny dog names are not ones that are just funny by themselves. The most laughs will come from names that fit your dog well. If someone looks at the pup but has trouble associating the name with him or her, it loses the laugh factor. But if you can look at a dog and believe that the name really fits, bring on the fun.
Start by examining your new friend. What color is his coat? Is there more than one color? If so, does the mix in his coat create any funny or unusual shapes or patterns? The answers to these types of questions provide a number of silly dog names to choose from.
If you have ever looked up into the sky and could have sworn that the clouds were formed in the shape of monkey swinging from a tree, or Ross Perot's face, you'll understand. Sometimes the coloring of a dogs coat makes an image you weren't even looking for jump right out at you. There's a possible name.
If a dog has spots all over his body, call him Freckles . If they are brown spots, maybe Coco Puff. If your pooch has a nose that is another color in stark contrast to the rest of his body, try Snout, Toucan, Shnoz or Beaker.
The more people can look at a dog and get the name without you having to explain it to them, the better it is. When people can get it on their own you'll know that the name you went with was a good one.
For a dog with a coat that hovers somewhere between brown and orange, you could always go with George, Hamilton, or go for broke with George Hamilton for the full name. At least you know that your dogs coloring is natural.
A skinny pup with a white coat could be Bones. One with golden/yellow coloring and a stretch of white fur along the belly and chest could be called Twinkie. Maybe a short and comically long dog like a Dachshund could be Twinkie. And for fun you can always toss in a humorous modifier. Maybe Sheriff Twinkie or Deputy Pickles. Captain Twinkie ?
Funny names for your dog can come from just about anywhere. From coloring, size, personality, odd habits. The most common methods of measuring the worth of a funny name are 1) Does it require a lot of explanation; 2) Does it fit your dog; 3) Is it so silly that you'll get tired of it or be embarrassed to use it in front of other people?
