List of Jack Russell Terrier Nicknames

Anyone who watched the famous comedy "The Mask" remembers one of the direct characters in the film - a small, intelligent and funny dog ​​named Milo. This small and smart dog of the Jack Russell Terrier breed has become a real personification of playfulness and friendliness, so people often give birth to her for her. It is necessary to emphasize the individual properties of the dog - it is important to come up with a suitable name for it. What criteria should be followed when choosing a female and male name for the Jack Russell Terrier?

Jack Russell Terrier is considered a hunting breed that originated in the UK and won the hearts of people around the world. It is difficult to argue with the pretty appearance of these animals, as well as with their activity and ingenuity. This dog will become a true friend to all family members, including children, and will give a lot of positive emotions.

The choice of a name for a Jack Russell terrier puppy should be taken seriously and responsibly. It should reflect the characteristics of the breed, such as activity, agility, mischief and high intelligence, as well as appearance. But do not forget about the individual characteristics of the pet. With one or another nickname, the owner demonstrates a warm attitude towards his dog and even gives it certain features.

• Before purchasing a dog, you should ask the breeders if there is already a nickname for the puppy. If a Jack Russell Terrier already responds to a name, it may not make sense to change it. It will not be easy to teach a pet to a new name.
• Do not rush to the choice of nicknames - better a couple of days to follow the behavior of the puppy. This is the only way to reveal his individual peculiarities, otherwise the owner risks to be trapped.
• Nickname is better to choose the whole family. This approach will contribute to the convergence and the creation of a common positive attitude to the pet. After all, if someone does not like the chosen name, then in the future the negative associations associated with the nickname can go on the puppy itself. Therefore, the choice of name must necessarily be the main topic of the family council.
• It is better to have a simple nickname, preferably no longer than two syllables. So it will be not only more convenient for the dog itself, but also for the owner. Constantly calling out your dog with a long name will be inconvenient. But if, nevertheless, the choice fell on a nickname of three or more syllables, then it is better that it can be reduced by pronunciation, for example, Raphael easily transforms into Rapha.
• If the dog is not acquired for the first time, it is better not to call it the name of the previous pet. So the uniqueness and individuality of the animal will be lost, wrong associations will be built, and subsequently distorted perception. A normal relationship with Jack Russell Terrier and any other breed in this situation will not work.
• It is better that the nickname begins on a consonant letter. It is believed that in this way the dog will more easily perceive and remember his name, he will be more alive and active in responding to it.
• The name must be unique. The owner should think about the nickname, and not to call Jack Russell Terrier first common nickname. Otherwise, there may be confusion on walks when a casual meeting of the dog-namesake.
• In search of the original nickname, you can refer to cinema, cartoons, computer games, as well as exploring various space or geographical terms.Many owners call their dogs in honor of great scientists, composers and even presidents. Much more interesting to meet on the street Jack Russell Terrier, whose name is Roosevelt, and not Rex.
• A dog's nickname should reflect not only the characteristics of character or color, but also gender, so there is a clear division of nicknames into male and female. This is especially important for walks, where you can meet the owners with other dogs. The socialization of the Jack Russell Terrier is an important moment of education.
• Do not name the dog after a friend or family member to avoid confusion. In general, human names are not the most appropriate option for an animal in terms of ethics.
• The name of the dog should not only fit the pet itself, but also not contradict the age features and social status of the owner. For example, a solid middle-aged man dressed in a suit cannot be associated with a dog named “Keksik”. To avoid ridiculous situations, especially on walks, you should think about the name of Jack Russell Terrier, given its own image.
• It is believed that the dog's nicknames in which the letter "p" is present contribute to the emergence of aggression from their owners.

Usually this breed has two names. One of them gives himself a breeder when the dog is born. It is long and complex, intended for an exhibition or competition. Usually the main criterion in choosing a nickname is the litter number. For example, a dog has its first pregnancy, which means puppies will have names with the letter A, the second with B, and so on.

When the puppy gets to the owner, but he gives him an already simple nickname, which will be easily remembered by the dog and will not cause inconvenience in the pronunciation of the owner. Sometimes breeders may be asked to give a certain nickname to the puppy, but more often the new owners have to turn on the fantasy and choose independently.

When accustoming a dog to a name, it is important to create favorable associations with the pet in relation to its name. It is better, at first, to call the dog by its name before feeding and with words of praise addressed to it. And scolding a Jack Russell Terrier for a fault is better without using a nickname so as not to develop negative associations in the dog. Also, it is not necessary to replace the nickname with its diminutive form, otherwise the puppy will perceive that and the other option as different names, and it will be difficult for him to get used to them.

Female Jack Russell Terrier have a more calm and docile character in contrast to males.

• All the softness of the character of the dog can be reflected in such aerial nicknames like Marshmallow or Vanilla.
• You can focus on the small size of the breed, calling the dog Tiny, Barbie, Baby, or Lobule.
• It is easy to emphasize external data with the help of the name Snowflake (if the dog has a white woolen coat).
• It is necessary to take into account the English origin of Jack Russell Terriers, therefore such female names as Naomi, Nicole, Mary, Selena perfectly suit the dog.
• Often the owners are looking for nicknames for these pets in the music industry and call the purebred girl Nota, Gamma, Agatha, Harp, Melody. You can call a dog in honor of the heroine of a movie or cartoon, for example: Gerda, Gadget, Jasmine.
• Beautiful will sound female names that have certain meanings.

Picking up a nickname for a dog, should observe his character and behavior.

• If the puppy does not show signs of activity too much, then the nickname Sloth or Sonya will be most welcome. But the dog, which is difficult to sit on the ground for more than a minute, is suitable name Fidget, Shustrik or Sonic.
• It is worth paying attention not only to the peculiarities of character, but also external data.For example, a black puppy will be named Black, and a dog with a birthmark can be called Spot.
• No one has canceled the English nicknames for this breed: Loyd, Austin, Neil, Devin, Ford, Rolex.
• Do not forget about the characters of the movie, cartoons or comics. For example, Jack Russell Terrier in the movie “Mask” was called Milo, and in the movie “Rich Richie” - Dollar. It would be appropriate and original to look like a Jack Russell Terrier named after a superhero, for example: Flash, Stark, Batman, Logan, X, Hulk. The last nickname will look a bit ridiculous, but, for example, in the film “Legally Blonde”, the main character of the Chihuahua was Giant (Bruiser). Why not?
• If the dog shows the wonders of intelligence and ingenuity, the owner can christen him the Egghead, Sherlock, Plato, Socrates.
• Jack Russell Terrier is a real mischief. Therefore, a particularly bullie dog can be called a bully, sly or pirate.

If the owner is difficult to come up with a unique and original name, You can refer to the proven and universal name options:

• the boys call Jack Russell Terriers the hosts: Beam, Baron, Puntik, Wolf, Donut, Crumb, Ball, Bruce, Jay, Chester, Baksik, Stich, Miguel, Queen, Floyd, Oscar, Gus, Drake, Jack, Taylor, Buster, Gray, Lars, Astik, Archie, Zach, Zeus, Gavroshem, Gross, Kyle, Link, Achilles, Blade, Boston, Thunder, Hercules, Max, Patrick, Fox, Finn, Caesar;
• as for the girl, she can be called: Belka, Chapa, Yula, Button, Lyalya, Hanoi, Naida, Berta, Chloe, Roxy, Jetta, Daisy, Gloria, Lima, Bella, Tyra, Alma, Laura, Vita, Dmi, Danaia , Eva, Bug, Gold, Zita, Irma, Mira, Button, Kiki, Monica, Monroe, Nika, Nyusha, Stella, Tiara, Chapa, Sheila.

Nickname for Russell Terrier boys and girls a huge number. The owner is important to build on the external data of the dog, the characteristics of its behavior, their own feelings and interests. It is important that the nickname causes pleasant associations for all family members, fits the dog by character, and also reflects its individuality.

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