A variety of nicknames for small dogs

A four-legged pet has appeared in your house, and the first thing to do is to give it a beautiful and unusual name. Choosing a nickname is a serious matter, and you don’t need to hurry with it. Look at the puppy, watch him, highlight his individual characteristics.

The nickname should please not only the owner, but also the dog. It is necessary for the puppy to react positively to the new name, so he will quickly get used to it and with age it will be well distinguished among other words and sounds. Therefore, when choosing a nickname, you should follow simple recommendations:

• better if it is short, only 1-2 syllables;
• the nickname should be clear and ringing, tailed difficult to hear the deaf and hissing sounds;
• should not be in tune with the main teams, for example, Funtik is very similar to the command “Fu!”, and Fars reminds “Fas!”;
• It is not recommended to call the dog too popular a name, it is better to choose something original;
• choosing a name, look at the reaction of the puppy, it is important how he reacts to the combination of sounds.

The miniature size of the dog can be called using names such as Pixel, Gnome, Tiny, Button, Bead, Atom, Mouse and Micron. They are ideal for a small dog. In addition, they can be combined with beautiful foreign names, thus obtaining a double nickname, for example, Little Lucy or Baby Webster.

For small decorative breeds suitable English names with an aristocratic undertone:

• Barry;
• Buffy;
• Becky;
• Jane;
• Webster;
• Linda;
• Maxwell;
• Molly;
• Oscar;
• Rigby;
• Spencer;
• Sandy;
• Tilde;
• Chelsea;
• Sheila;
• Sherlock.

Among the Italian names, you can also find decent options which emphasize such features of an animal as loving, sociability and cheerful disposition:

• Gigolo;
• Annette;
• Bambino;
• Vanessa;
• Gucci;
• Gemma;
• Giovanni;
• Cappuccino;
• Mario;
• Susana;
• Simone;
• Fabio;
• Elda

If you want to pamper your pet, dress him in beautiful costumes and allow him to sleep on pillows, choose a refined French name for him:

• Adele;
• Bijoux;
• Jacqueline;
• Cavier;
• Kenzo;
• Leon;
• Lucy;
• Maurice;
• Paulette;
• Reni;
• Tison;
• Chevalier.

You can call a puppy and a Russian name:

• Bandit;
• Bim;
• Squirrel;
• Zhulya;
• Doll;
• Laska;
• Paw;
• Perun;
• Peach;
• Snowballs;
• Fog;
• Toshka;
• Umka;
• Chance.

When choosing a name, you should focus on the body of the animal: elegant French names are suitable for thin, smooth-haired dogs, and English names are for plump and fluffy dogs. You can call a dog, starting from the peculiarities of its color:

• completely black dog fit names Ember, Chernysh, the Imp, Blackie or Obama;
• white - Snowball, Marshmallow, Sugar, Crayon or Belyash;
• red can be called Red, Fox, Pepper, Pomegranate, Fox, Medoc;
• for a dog with chocolate fur, choose a name in honor of your favorite sweets, for example, Snickers, Brownies, Mocha, Mars, Chocolates, Twix or Toffee;
• males smoky or gray color suit names Ash, Gray, Silver, Smokey and Smoke;
• puppies with spotted fur coat is often called Harlequin, Motley or Fifteen.

From an early age the dog shows its character, watch the puppy's behavior:

• pet often eats a lot - surely he Zhorik, Baton or Patty;
• Those who bark loudly, suitable names Bell, Horn or Horn;
• the dog learns quickly and demonstrates high intellectual abilities - name it Jobs, Freud, or just Brain;
• if an animal shows leadership from the first day in a new house, give it a proud name King, Leader or Pharaoh.

Dogs-girls of small breeds are notable for their special charm. It is easy to choose a nickname, because all the cute and beautiful names, which, in turn, a huge amount:

• Athena, Agnes, Iris, Annabelle, Alisha, Alan, Amelie, Arsi;
• Bianca, Brandy, Bridget, Beatrice, Bella, Barbie, Bastet, Bonya, Betty;
• Venus, Vesta, Wendy, Wacy, Vivienne, Vanilla, Vesta, Violetta, Veld;
• Gell, Hera, Grace, Gwen, Gretta, Glory, Geisha;
• Dana, Dara, Daphne, Darlene, Jules, Dinah, Jeta, Jennifer, Jeanne, Daisy, Jessica;
• Eva, Ezhenka, Yelesta, Yesha;
• Jasmine, Gisele, Zheri, Zsuzsa, Jeannet, Joly;
• Zoe, Zara, Zetta, Zosia, Zuzu;
• Ivetta, Irene, Ilda, Iris, Isabel;
• Courtney, Komachi, Cora, Koi, Kerry, Kiwi, Christie, Button;
• Lira, Lana, Lotti, Lida, Linda, Lolita, Lilu, Laura, Lada, Lacoste;
• Mary, Muse, Monica, Martha, Merlin, Maggie, Michelle, Melanie, Mila, Mouse;
• Nancy, Ney, Nikki, Nyusha, Nanni, Nelly;
• Olivia, Olcie, Oira, Audrey, Ophelia;
• Polka, Passion, Pleya, Perry, Pixie, Penny;
• Ron, Rosa, Rojna, Roxana, Rapunzel, Rina, Rada, Richie, Rachel;
• Sarah, Cynthia, Santa, Sabrina, Arrow, Sonya, Selena, Suzy;
• Tutsi, Tiani, Tequila, Taffy, Teich, Taska, Trisha;
• Ulya, Ultra, Unagi, Unita, Ursula, Delight;
• Fairy, Fabbi, Phoebe, Fifi, Frans, Fanta, Flaphy;
• Chloe, Hannah, Happy, Helen;
• Tsatsa, Tsaritsa, Tseya, Tsara;
• Chara, Chase, Cheruti, Chita;
• Eureka, Elie, Elina, Elsa, Emilia;
• Juno, Youness, Yuna, Utah, Yusha;
• Java, Yasmin, Jasper.

You can call a puppy in a special way and with meaning. For a dog-girl, the following names will do:

• Aiko - the most beloved;
• Alpha - the first in everything;
• Artemis - hunter;
• Bon Bon - candy;
• Vesta - homemaker;
• Gerda - defender;
• Lyme - happiness;
• Nika - victory;
• Nixie - fairy;
• Rita - a pearl;
• Takara - jewel, treasure;
• Hannah - beautiful flower.

Choose who you want to see in your home: Artemis - a miniature hunter or Lyme - tailed happiness. And if your doggy is restless and funny, pick a cool nickname for it, for example, Bunting, Byaka, Bulka, Rumba, Diva, Berry or Lambada.

For a dog you should choose a worthy name, which would emphasize his masculinity and importance, despite the miniature size. There are many unusual and beautiful nicknames for dog boys:

• Cupid, Angel, Amigo, Antey, Archie, Astin, Amulet, Aramis, Athos, Agat, Almaz;
• Baster, Bonya, Bond, Bucks, Bingo, Barchi, Boomer, Blade, Benedict, Best;
• Winnie, Viscount, Vito, Wuddy, Valley, Vegas, West;
• Guy, Gandzh, Grice, Goofy, Homer, Ginter, Good, Guinness;
• Jerry, Jackie, Denis, Dario, Dexter, Dundee, Junko, Dickens, Jay;
• Euro, Eshka, Ezhi, Emelyan;
• Jean, Joseph, Jacques, Zhorik, Gerard;
• Zorro, Zolik, Zai, Zidane, Zag;
• Irbis, Impulse, Emerald, Eastwood, Eli;
• Casper, Kesha, Kent, Krosh, Kuks, Claude, Chris, Klaus, Kai, Kevin, Cupcake;
• Lime, Lokki, Lukas, Live, Lyon, Lars, Lucian, Lancelot, Leonard;
• Max, Marcel, Mickey, Marik, Marti, Marco, Marquis, Mario, Mike;
• Nick, Noris, Narcis, Nice, Newman, Napoleon, Neo, Nelson, Niko, Narzan;
• Oscar, Oliver, Orion, Octavian, Oddi;
• Pegasus, Pierre, Prince, Pluto, Pablo, Pouf, Pif, Pusher, Gingerbread, Prokhor, Plato, Pumba;
• Ricco, Rich, Raphael, Romeo, Rubik, Ringo, Robbie, Ray, Rico, Wright;
• Sky, Smes, Sam, Sunny, Simon, Stitch, Sensei, Snoopy, Smurf, Stephen;
• Teddy, Tishka, Toby, Thomas, Totoro, Toffee, Tokyo, Tyson;
• Walt, Success, Urman, Urfin;
• Fred, Phoenix, Phil, Franz, Flash, Fart, Forest, Fidel;
• Henk, Hugo, Harty, Javier;
• Candied fruit, Cent, Caesar, Cerium;
• Chips, Charlie, Chizh, Chase, Chester, Chile;
• Sherry, Sheldon, Skipper, Charles, Saffron;
• Alvin, Elf, Eichi, Eric, Andy, Elvis, Edward;
• Eugene, Yukki, Justin, Yppi;
• Yarik, Janusz, Yandex, Jacob.

Owners with a sense of humor love to choose funny names for pets:

• Artist, iPhone;
• Barmaley, Pancake, Hippo;
• Leader, Broom;
• Shoe polish;
• Doctor, Dracula;
• Jumble;
• Zhigan, beetle;
• Combat, Kudryash;
• Major, Mamai;
• Cucumber, Othello;
• Sprint, Gopher, Dandy;
• Truffle, Tankman;
• The Hobbit;
• Chanson, Bumblebee.

The puppy usually responds well to such nicknames, because the owner utters funny nicknames with a smile and enthusiasm. Another interesting option is to call the little dog a powerful name Leo, Cerberus or Tyrant. Warn guests that now there is a dangerous Cerberus living in your house, it will be fun when they are met by a charming spitz on the threshold. Tailor also appreciate this name, because it is treated with great respect.

No matter how you call your dog, the main thing is that the name be associated with positive emotions. Dogs feel fine the mood of the owner, and too offensive and aggressive nicknames will be perceived by them in a negative way. Call your puppy a beautiful or funny name, surround him with attention and care - and you will find a true friend who will give you bright emotions, devotion and your unlimited love.

More options for small dogs are given in the following video.