Giving your male dog the right name is important. You must choose your name because you and your dog will be companions for a long time. The name you choose for your dog reflects on you, your dog and your relationship.

Some key points when selecting a unique male dog name are:

* Choose a name that is easy to say and cry, preferably one or two syllables.

* How your dog behaves? What is your personality? You not name a dog 'Chaos' if it was sweet, gentle, and calm.

* What are your race, coat color and size? For example, not be a Chihuahua named "Fluffy" (unless you're at the irony).

* What is its purpose? Will it be a dog guardian, a hunting dog, or a traditional household pet?

* What is the origin of your race? For example, if you have a German shepherd, consider the German male dog names like Fritz. If you have an Irish Setter, maybe a dog name like Conan or Conner Ireland suited him.

* Encourage the whole family to participate in naming your dog.

* Give your dog a name that relates to or says something about their own interests. For example, if you like hiking and camping, maybe a "Scout" would be a good name for your dog.

* Choose several favorite names, and after trying with your new dog for a few days to see what you like and what seems to respond.

* Avoid names that could be confused with standard commands as a "Come, A" A "Stay," etc.

* Finally, do you like the name? After all, he's told every day (mostly with pleasure, sometimes with exasperation) for the next 10 years.

Valerie Goettsch is web master of My Favorite Dog, a website featuring dozens of articles and information on where to find the best of everything for your dog, from flea meds to beds, training and designer clothes.

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