As soon as a cute and funny puppy appears in the house, the new owner is faced with the question of choosing a nickname for him. This is a word that will be repeated in the house many times, and may also determine the future fate of the animal and the characteristics of its behavior. Therefore, such a matter as naming a pet must be approached with all responsibility.
By naming a little puppy, the owner chooses his fate
General recommendations for choosing a name for a dog
Zoo psychologists believe that an animal’s name should evoke only positive emotions in the owner and those around him, therefore, when coming up with a name for a dog, you can remember pleasant places, your favorite food, or those things that make you smile.
It is advisable to choose a nickname that is not too long (no more than 3 syllables), otherwise it will be difficult and inconvenient for the owner to pronounce it, and the dog simply will not perceive it.
When choosing a name for a pet, you can focus on the color of its fur, size and eye color. If you spend a couple of days observing the puppy, you can determine some of its character traits and basic habits, which will also help give the pet a good, and most importantly, a suitable nickname.
It is highly recommended not to use obscene and vulgar words as a zoonym, as well as nicknames that sound similar to training commands.
The first will confuse others and cause negativity towards the dog, and the second will confuse the animal when training begins. Note! It is undesirable to name a dog after friends or loved ones - they may be offended.
Also, this situation can lead to confusion when both people and animals respond to the call. It is absolutely unacceptable to give pets derogatory nicknames, no matter how funny they sound.
Description of the breed
Pekingese resemble a fluffy ball that jumps and barks loudly. Here are their main features:
- height reaches from fifteen to twenty-five centimeters,
- weight – from two and a half to five and a half kilograms,
- the back is flat, the ribs protrude, the back of the body is narrower,
- powerful chest,
- short and strong legs, feet slightly pointing in different directions,
- the tail is set high, thrown behind the back, framed by long and thick fur and hangs to the side,
- a fur collar and straight hair on the neck, forming a mane. The same fur on the hind legs and ears,
- massive head, not at all a smooth transition from the muzzle to the forehead,
- huge black eyes with a black frame,
- well fitting lips,
- flat and large black nose,
- the ears are hanging, heart-shaped, reaching to the cheekbones, well pubescent,
- the neck is plump and short,
- the front half of the body is more powerful than the rear,
- thick undercoat.
The dog can be any color except chocolate. Albinos are also excluded. The marks should be symmetrically located.
Features of choosing a name for a Pekingese
The choice of nicknames for the Pekingese is almost limitless; you can choose one that matches any letter of the alphabet. However, the first thing to consider is the size of the animal.
The Pekingese is a cute and funny dog of very compact size, and calling it Thunder or Bogatyr would be simply stupid. The dog's muzzle is flattened, and when he shows his teeth, he simply smiles. Pekingese have a very expressive appearance with huge round eyes - this property can be used when choosing nicknames for Pekingese girls and boys
By nature, representatives of the breed are cunning and assertive, as well as somewhat capricious and finicky, since they are of royal origin and are accustomed to growing up in the hands of the nobility and in their palaces. Therefore, aristocratic, as well as exotic-sounding “oriental” zoonyms will come in handy for the Pekingese.
Respecting the puppy's pedigree
To give a sonorous and unusual name to a Pekingese girl or boy, you can use the method that is used for the nicknames of purebred dogs. By adding the first letters of the parents' names, you can get an original, unusual name for your pet.
- This name is unlikely to be given to a neighbor's dog, or even in nearby yards. If the dog has a pedigree, then often you don’t have to rack your brains over the name; it is already included in the passport issued by the canine service.
If the nickname is very pretentious, difficult to pronounce, then, following the accepted rules, it is enough to name the dog so that the nickname corresponds to the first letter of the name indicated in the documents.
Nicknames for Pekingese boys
The first thing people pay attention to when meeting a new pet is its color. Depending on the color of the fur, a Pekingese boy can be called Black, Schwartz, Coal, Nero, Apricot, Red, White, Snowball, Milk, Amber, Smoke, Leva, Chang (sand color).
For brutal males
Pekingese boys, despite their modest size, can be terrible bullies, capricious and somewhat brutal, and excellent bell watchmen.
Such individuals can be given the appropriate “fighting” nickname: Arnie, Boss, Schwarzenegger, Bolt, King, Bruce, Mars, Scout, Dad, Caesar, August.
Pekingese can look very brutal
Funny and cool nicknames
Cute and funny dogs will be very “befitting” with the same funny and cool names (children come up with them especially cool): Smile, Hobbit, Chicho, Bucks, Bux, Vinnie, Lux, Laiki, Elfik, Buggy, Gavs, Mao.
Foreign nicknames for boys
Names that differ from the usual Russian ones sound very beautiful and unusual; they harmonize well with the exotic appearance of the Pekingese. For example: Enrique, Gray, Maurice, Dave, Dobie, Leo, Justin, Charlie, Arthur, Kurt, Joni, Miguel, Eric, Sheldon, Marek, Derek Texas, Brian.
Names of your favorite characters
When solving the problem of what to name a Pekingese boy, owners often turn to their favorite characters from books, films (including cartoons), sports, and the Internet community.
This list can include: Ringo, Ivanhoe, Ermak, Dante, Diesel, Pele, ScoobyDoo, Pax, Casper, Vinnie, Tyson, Rambo, Baloo, Zipper, Keanu, Neo.
Nicknames for Pekingese girls
The female Pekingese is a cute fluffy creature, reverent and loving attention, slightly selfish, but affectionate and easy to train. Girls easily remember their nicknames, so the owner simply needs to reward his pet with a suitable sonorous name.
Beautiful names
Beautiful and gentle-sounding zoonyms will suit the fluffy beauty, such as: Bella, Dolly, Molly, Sherry, Deya, Medea, Savelina, Josephine, Aphael, Celine, Bonita, Guzel, Nymph, Mallow, Cleo, Beata.
Beautiful names suit Pekingese girls
Cool nicknames
Even in such an aristocratically “imperial” breed as the Pekingese, one can discern comical features.
- If you beat them in the nickname of a female, it can turn out very funny and playful: Toffee, Cranberry, Buska, Panda, Plum, Zhuzha, Buka or Byaka, Pusya.
- Old Russian names will also look cute: Glasha, Lyusya, Fekla, Stepasha, Akulina.
Additional Information. Children often call their pets cartoonishly: Gadget, Belle, Ariel, Barbie, Simba, Zara, Umka, Maya, Moana.
Aristocratic names for girls
A noble dog name will only emphasize the aristocratism of the breed and its centuries-old history, giving the dog a sedate and imposing character: Niloya, Kalilla, Diana, Agatha, Lady, Queen, Grace, Dame, Khyurem, Patricia.
Aristocratic nicknames are good for royal Pekingese
Foreign nicknames for girls
A beautiful-sounding foreign name will add mystery to the dog (here you can use proper names, because the chance of meeting the “namesake” is small).
As an example, you can take: Sherry, Jesse, Donna, Kerry, Faya, Chloe, Emma, Gella, Sandy, Vassa, Alba, Oprah, Irma, Aisha, Dora, Elise, Sharon, Dolce.
Attention! Of course, it’s a good idea to find out the meaning of this word before naming it, so as not to accidentally name the dog something indecent or inappropriate.
Names that reflect character
Sometimes even small Pekingese puppies already demonstrate their temper; they are, as a rule, bold and lively. If the owner “hits the mark”, the animal will happily respond to its name, otherwise you should choose another one as soon as possible so that the Pekingese does not get scared or offended.
A small but determined lion dog can be called: Quick, Shustrik, Beetle, Drago, Bumblebee, Archibald, Hurricane, Khaki, Diesel, Chuck, Boomer, Wind, Wolf, Addie, Norman, Viking, Bruce, Wheelis.
If your pet is the embodiment of calm and prudence, it should be Tobik, Paul, Lucky, Charlie, Danny, Lighty, Tootsie.
Some tips
Give your Pekingese a sonorous name consisting of several syllables, avoiding hissing sounds. This will make it easier for the dog to remember the name and you will have the opportunity to teach the puppy to respond to the name faster and complete this stage of training in the shortest possible time. Of course, learning a name will require patience and restraint from you, because the puppy is still small and does not want to react, constantly spin around and evade training.
Say the Pekingese's name every time in a favorable and calm environment; if you are angry, do not shout out his name, otherwise he will not want to remember it later. Keep in mind that the Pekingese is a proud, noble and at the same time playful dog, and that it is also brave and independent, this will help you take a closer look at your pet and carefully, unobtrusively train it in a playful environment.
Don't call your Pekingese an aggressive name or a person's name. If passers-by on the street turn around when they hear their name from your lips, it will be somehow inappropriate, because then they will discover that your address is addressed specifically to the dog. Too simple names for Pekingese, such as Chappa, Sharik, Druzhok, are not suitable for the breed; it is better to choose something “more sophisticated”, or something intelligent. But at the same time, it should sound and be easy to pronounce.
Before naming a boy Pekingese, study more information, because you determine his fate. Think about whether you want you and your dog to be laughed at on the street every time your dog's name is mentioned. If not, do not give funny and humorous names, after all, the Pekingese is a royal breed, and unnecessary humor is inappropriate here. The unique appearance of a short face in combination with abundant fur is enough, all this makes one think about a soft pillow or ... in general, everyone has their own opinion.
What to name a show dog
Pedigree puppies, which are planned to be used at exhibitions in the future, must be named brightly, memorablely and with meaning. As is customary among horse breeders, for show animals the nickname is formed according to the first names of the parents written in the puppy’s pedigree.
For example, a girl from Wolf and Danae will be Volda, and a boy from Harold and Selina will be Segar.
You can emphasize the Chinese origin of the Pekingese, but be sure to check its meaning with a dictionary.
Important! For a show career, dogs only need a noble, pleasant-to-hear name - humorous and simply cute nicknames are inappropriate.
Show Pekingese are often named after their parents.
What else can you pay attention to?
There are a few more points that will help you choose the most suitable name for your furry pet.
Chinese nicknames
Since the breed originates from Ancient China, nicknames originating from the Chinese language and culture are welcomed.
- For males: Bei (white), Jen (spine), Dong (oriental), Hei (sea), Longwei (dragon power), Huang (lucky), Shanghai, Beijing, Mao.
- How to call a Pekingese girl in Chinese: Jia (beauty), Peiji (rainbow), Mei (flower), China, Nuan (affectionate), Bao (lovely), Nima (shine).
Selection according to the personal characteristics of the owner
The owner of the dog can put his vital interests into his name.
- So, a music lover will name a Pekingese Flute, Note, Gobon, Queen, Nirvana, Mozart, Diva, Sandra, Kylie, Kurt.
- Flower growers have plenty of freedom - there are countless beautiful “flower” names suitable as nicknames: Yucca, Lavender, Peony, Laurel, Mimosa, Tulip, Jasmine.
- Lovers of computers and the Internet give Pekingese names in their own way: Flash, Mouse, Insta, Like, Post, Face (from Facebook), Klava, iPad, Mark, Gates.
Nicknames for white Pekingese
White (silver) coat color is very rare for this breed, so quite often the nicknames of white Pekingese emphasize this feature: Peresvet, White, Almaz, Arctic, Polyus, Leopard, Snezh, Snow, Nordic, Balina, Avalanche, Everest, Beyaz, Weiss , Siberia, Mel, Stella, Polaris, Icey, Sedoy.
Elina Bystritskaya with her pet
The choice of music lovers, film buffs, flower and nature lovers
Music lovers call Pekingese girls Flute, Strunka, Notka, Gamma, Quinta. Movie buffs can give the dog the name of a famous movie or pop star, Hollywood actress and top model: Monroe, Marceau, Lola, Angelina, Linda, Sandra, Jessica, Kylie. Flower themes are also acceptable for dog names: Rose, Astra, Mimosa, Chamomile, Violet, Yucca, Lavender and Gloria. Thunderstorm, Blizzard, Blizzard, Blizzard, Snow, Rainbow, Spring, Dawn, Dewdrop - various natural phenomena, seasons are sometimes reflected in dog names. Lagoon, Wave, Undine are a marine theme inherent in the names of dog names. Select a name based on the dog's month of birth. Everything is extremely simple here: March, May, August, September, October, December, and in the same spirit.
Star dog names
Many famous people share their home with Pekingese, being big fans of this breed.
Actress Elina Bystritskaya has an old friend Fira, and Alla Demidova has a pet and filming partner, Mickey. Sofiko Chiaureli had a girl, Lala, who went on tour with the artist.
Showman D. Kolyadenko doted on the shaggy girl Fanny, and the famous singer Valery Leontyev lived with the Pekingese Charlik for a long time. And even Patriarch Alexy II welcomed a Pekingese named Pusha.
Choosing a nickname for a tailed pet is not an easy task, but very interesting. If you manage to do this perfectly, the name will delight the owner and the dog throughout their life together.
Sense organs
It is a mistake to say that dogs do not have developed color vision. It is only very inferior to the human perception of colors. Animals cannot see red and orange colors, but they can distinguish about 40 shades of gray.
The most developed and important canine sense. Used to search for food, in social communication and to find sexual partners. An animal has the ability to select a specific source of odor and release it without mixing it with others. They can remember the smell for a long time and associate it with something.
Very sensitive. Dogs are able to hear ultrasonic frequencies. They have the ability to distinguish musical sounds.
They feel any touch to the fur, regardless of its length and thickness. At low temperatures, the wool becomes fluffy. If a dog stays in cold conditions for a long time, the coat becomes thicker. Nordic dogs without the slightest discomfort
. Animals love to be stroked and scratched. Unpleasant sensations occur when stroking the head and back. It is also a misconception that dogs love hugs.
They can discern taste worse than humans. However, they perceive sweets and love them very much.
Small dog breeds live twice as long as large ones. The record holder is a long-lived Australian shepherd named Bella, who lived for 29 years.
