Ten Popular Male Puppy Names for 2013

Expecting a male puppy and in need of some help with a puppy name?

According to the pet naming experts at QuickCare, these are the 10 most popular male puppy names for 2013.  Which is your favorite puppy name?

Most Popular Male Puppy Names

1. Max
2. Buddy
3. Rocky
4. Bailey
5. Jake
6. Charlie
7. Jack
8. Toby
9. Cody
10. Buster

Why Two Syllable Puppy Names are Best

Why Two Syllable Puppy Names are Best

When it comes to naming pups, it is generally thought that two syllable names are the best.

Why? Because a one syllable name may result in some confusion for your dog. For example, if you name your female pup "Lass", she’ll likely misunderstand whenever she hears you say the word last, glass, laugh, etc.In addition, some one syllable names sound like commonly used dog commands, so calling your pup “Hail” might sound to him like the common command heal, and calling him “Noah” is very confusing with the command no.

4 Tips for Naming Your New Puppy

So the saying goes... what's in a name?

The name you choose for your new puppy can say a lot about you and a lot about how others will view you and your dog. People will judge your dog's personality by the name that you give him. Calling your dog "Killer" or "Danger" for example may make you feel safe and secure at home, but the truth is that your beloved canine may also be perceived as a menace to the community, simply because of his name!

There are a few simple guidelines for picking out the perfect puppy name. Follow these suggestions and you'll discover a name that sounds just right.

#1 KISS (Keep it Short and Simple)

You'll want to keep your pup's name short and simple for a couple of reasons. First, dogs tend to respond best to short commands and can get puzzled by long words. Keep your puppy's name short and simple, one or two syllables at most, and your puppy is sure to respond. Keep in mind that you can register a pure-bred puppy with a long name but still call him by his "pet name." Second, You are going to be using your puppy's name lots and lots of times each day so a short and simple name will be easier for you to use often.

#2 Your Puppy Will Not Always Be a Puppy

Your new puppy won't always be this a puppy, so keep in mind that you are choosing a DOG name also. Naming a St. Bernard pupy "Tickles" for example may seem like a smart choice when she's a baby, however you may regret it when she's 150 pounds!

#3 Get Some Help From the Pup

Yep, your little cutie can help choose his own name! Just take a good close look at him and focus on his personality. Does he have a grin or perhaps a bounce? Use his traits to help determine his name.

#4 Consider Your Pup's Heritage

If you have a purebred puppy then his breed likely originated in a particular country. If you have a Rottweiler or German Shepherd then a German dog name might be a neat choice. The same concept would go for your French Bulldog or Chinese Sharpei. Let your pup's heritage determine his name.

I hope these ideas helped, but the main thing is to show your new pup lots of love - enjoy your new puppy!

Why Do Puppies Cry at Night?

Why Do Puppies Cry?

Have you ever wondered why new puppies cry at night? Have you found yourself at the end of your rope with paper training? Are you having difficulty keeping your new puppy from jumping on visitors or barking all the time?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider picking up The Common Sense Guide to Puppy Care online. I have read the material and found it to be a very helpful care and feeding guide for new puppy owners.

After many years of working professionally with dogs, Kathy has taken her own experiences and condensed them into an easy to use guide.  No more chewed furniture or soiled carpet, The Common Sense Guide to Puppy Care by Kathy Davison is loaded with tips and strategies for making your new puppy experience both rewarding and pleasurable.

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Move Over Rover... A Fun Fact About Puppy Names

Here's a fun fact about puppy names...

Did you know that you will use your dog's name over 35,000 times during his lifetime? In fact, you'll use the name 5,000 time in the puppy's first year alone!!

For this reason, the simple act of naming your puppy is a very significant one. If you have kids, you should ask them what they want to name their puppy and really take their suggestions into consideration. Letting them participate in the puppy naming process will be something they remember for the rest of their lives!

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Naming a New Puppy: Choosing Pup Names Wisely

Naming a New Puppy: Choosing Pup Names Wisely

It's very important that you choose your new puppy's name wisely. A name like "Fang" can be super guests in your home that are already leary of dogs.

Your new puppy will quickly grow to become a major part of your family so it's important that you select a name you'll enjoy caling out again, and again, and again. New pups give you a fun opportunity to choose one of those names that you could never give one of your human children, so go ahead and get wild by picking something silly and outrageous!

Your new pup will lick you for it!