Naming A Small Dog

Small Pooch Names

Size really is not what it is all about. Seriously. Just ask a Chihuahua � or bark at one. A dog may be small in stature but have a personality that is larger than life. Just like Tattoo from Fantasy Island. "The plane! The plane!"

In fact, it is very common for a smaller dog to be extremely active, outgoing and have a distinct personality that contradicts its physique. So there are a number of ways one can go when it comes to choosing small dog names.

For starters, some pet owners like to focus on the disparity between the animal's size and its behavior. Some smaller dogs do not seem to realize their own size and will act fearlessly when around larger animals ( Napolean? Bone-apart? ) While this may not be the smartest course of action for the pup, you have to give him style points. You will know when the little guy gives you a curious look and you can hear Gary Coleman's voice asking "What you talkin' about, Willis?"

This dog might be a perfect fit with a name like Scrappy, Bonsai or Rascal. Something that shows that while the dog may be smaller than most, he seems to be the only one who doesn't know it. And that is part of his charm.

Let us not forget the little dog names for those with barks that sound more like Mariah Carey hitting that impossibly high note than an actual sound a dog should make. This should illicit name ideas like Pipsqueak, Squeaky, Beaker or Sonic (like Sonic The Hedgehog). If the dog is female, you might even stick with Mariah or Carey.

Smaller dogs have become very popular in the past several years, especially in Hollywood. Whether it is Paris Hilton and her Chihuahua ( Tinkerbell ) or any other celebrity pooch, throw a doggy bone in L.A. and they'll come a runnin'.

Most smaller dogs make great pets for people who live in apartments in the city, and they have a loud enough bark that they can be useful as watchdogs for your home. Because of the size and personality combination, names for a little dog can take on many different meanings. That is one of the things pet owners get the most fun out of. Besides watching the mailman sweat off a few pounds when approaching your house.