Thursday, 1 November 2012

Puppy Names

To be perfectly honest, choosing the right puppy name has been the hardest task in the whole process of getting a dog. It's dreadful!
I have known B7 for close to 4 weeks now. I've seen him several times and still, every time I show someone a picture of him they ask,
"He's so cute. What's his name?"
and I've responded with a prolonged pause "...."

The thing is, I have many names I have thought of, but B7 is so young, that his personality hasn't had a chance to develop. I feel like I can't get a name to stick yet, because the last times I've seen him he's only been a cuddly, little lump. Now, he has his puppy teeth, he can see and he's very good at toddling around- he's practically a real dog!

I see him Friday, and will be testing out a few names to see if they fit.

In no particular order, my list is so far (with inspiration):

-Pippin (LOTRs)
-Pan (Peter Pan)
-Whistler (Blade or the mountain)
-Jasper (Ski mountain)
-Wash (Firefly)
-Westley (TNG)
-Archer (Stargate: Atlantis)
-Apollo (BSG)
-Helo (BSG)
-Thor (Marvel)
-Jarvis (Ironman)
-Hopper (Paintball)
-Finn/Finnigan (HP)

I desperately want to name him Cyrano, or Jean-Valjean... but those don't roll off the tongue easily...

Name suggestions are welcome! The Nerdier, the better :)

-Brandolyn

Fun Fact of the day:
Puppies need several shots to fight against illness: Parvo and rabies to name a couple.
1 set of shots should be done at 8 weeks (before you get your pup)
4 weeks later, at 12 weeks your pup needs her 2nd set of shots
4 weeks after that, at 16 weeks your pup will need her 3rd and final puppy vaccinations.
HOWEVER
Some vets will try to split up the 3rd set of shots, and make a "4th" appointment for shots. This then charges you and extra "exam fee" for the extra appointment.
Watch out for that... You don't want to spend more money on your pup, or put your dog through more stress if you can avoid it.

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