Top Dog Names

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If you need ideas for naming the new puppy I recommend you look at the lists of most popular dog names in 2007 petfinder.com has compiled from its 11,000 plus animal shelter and rescue group members.

I've included the top 10 cat names too because I've heard many of these used as dog and puppy names.

It can be difficult naming a puppy so I've added a third list of the top 10 most unusual names as a benchmark for wackiness!
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Famous Dog Names - 10 of the best

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scottish-terrier One of the advantages of dogs is that they are themselves. Unlike humans, dogs don't have the need to compare themselves to others and see how they measure up - so choosing a famous dog name will not make your dog feel he has to live up to the name!

I found this great article on the Savvy Dog Lover web site that sets out the 10 Most Famous Dogs of the 20th Century.

There are some [tag]good dog names[/tag] to choose from. If I was choosing a name I'd seriously consider Fala, the name of Franklin Roosevelt's dog which was a Scottish Terrier.

Here are five other famous dog names:

Belka - one of the dogs that went into space aboard Sputnik 5 (Strelka was the other dog);
Barry - a Saint Bernard rescue dog who reputedly saved over 40 people;
Gibson - a Great Dane who is included in the Guinesss Book of Records as the tallest living dog ;
Nipper - the HMV dog; and
Faith - the only known bipedal dog.

I hope this gives you some more ideas for choosing a dog name.

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Celebrity Dog Names - big dog names and names for mixed breeds

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boxer-with-sunglasses Last week I gave you a list of names chosen by the celebrities for their small dog breeds - click here to read the post.

Today I've got a collection of celebrity dog names for large dog breeds and mixed dog breeds.

In my post 'Do you need help choosing a name for your puppy?' I suggested choosing a dog name that grew with your dog, one you wouldn't be embarrassed calling out in the dog park.

I've found out that Venus Williams has a Pit Bull called Bambi, the same name Paris Hilton has chosen for one of her Chihuahuas. Perhaps you can get away with it if you are tennis celebrity, but personally I'd feel a little bit silly calling Bambi in the dog park and having a Pit Bull answer to the name!

Here is a list of celebrity dog names for large and mixed breeds:

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