Tuesday 12 July 2011

Tips on Choosing Female Dog Names

When it comes to choosing female dog names the problem is not where to find names, but how to pick from the thousands of choices. Great female dog names are everywhere. 


Don’t believe me? Okay then, here are some ideas to get you started...


First though let's find out the kind of name you're looking for. Tell me about your dog. What’s she like? What's her colour, size, and personality? Is she a Pitbull or a Shih Tzu?


A Boston Terrier and a Pug.

These things will, of course, impact on the name you eventually decide on. You want to choose a name that suits the dog don’t you?


Right, lets be a bit counter intuitive and come up with some tough girl dog names. When people think girl dogs, they generally think of cute, fluffy, lap dogs, with names to match, but what if you have a female Rottie or Doberman? 


Here are some tough dog names for girls; Boudica, a legendary warrior queen, Pantera, after the heavy metal band, or Alabama, after the butt-kicking anti-hero from the movie, True Romance.

Doberman puppy.


Let’s offset that with some of the cute and cuddly names we mentioned earlier. There are tons of these, so here’s a quick sample –  Bam Bam, Coco, Disney, Eggnog, Gidget, Hootie, I-Pod, Junebug, Maybelle, Munchkin,  Newbie, Peaches,  Q-Tip, Squidoo, Swoosie, Tuppence, Uschi, Womble, Zsa Zsa. There is no shortage of cute female dog names.


But what if you're looking for a name that sets your dog apart from the crowd, something a bit more off-the-wall? Abraxsas, Io, or Quarterflash do it for you? No? Then how about Isis, Nonotchka or  Souixsie?


There really is a name out there for every dog. All you have to do is think of something that you (or your dog) is interested in and the ideas literally drop into your lap. 



Is your dog a fashion hound?…Gucci, Dolce, Prada. Like music?…Joplin, Joan Jett, Latoya. Movie buff?…Hepburn, Garbo, Harlow. TV?...How about Oprah, Murphy (Brown) or Ally (McBeal)?


By now you’re probably beginning to see how easy it is to come up with a name for your female dog. What's that? You still need more? Okay then... What about first ladies?…Jackie O, Abigail (Adams), or Ladybird (Johnson). What about Royalty?…Beatrix, Cleopatra, or Maxima. 
Or you could name your dog after one of the great women of history, like Amelia (Earhart), Florence (Nightingale), or Helen (Keller).
  
See how easy that was? Now that you know the drill pick a subject you’re interested in, then write down as many names as you can think of (use Wikipedia if you must). Now narrow that down to your favorites and pick the one that really suits your dog to a tee.





Author: Pauline Nielsen


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Sunday 10 July 2011

The Proper Dog House Will Keep your Puppy Safe & Happy

Whether you have an outside dog or an inside dog that spends lots of time outdoors, you may be looking for a good dog house to match your dog’s needs.  A dog house can offer shelter from storms & cold and can also offer shelter from hot sun during the summer months and is vital for almost any dog owner that will allow their dog to spend lots of time out of doors.



Most dogs love to be outdoors.  They love to have the freedom to run, and they want to be able to enjoy only the things that your yard can offer, like the sights & smells of nature.  The problem for a lot of dogs that spend a lot of time outdoors is finding shelter when it’s needed.  A dog house is able to prevent your dog from having to sit in the hot sun & chance getting heat stroke during the summer months and you will be able to rest easy knowing that your dog is loving his time outdoors.



Most dogs don’t love big storms.  They don't like lightning & if they’re stuck outdoors during a storm it can be traumatic for them.  The problem is that if you leave your dog out & you’re not home when a storm rolls in, your dog might be left without essential shelter to comfortably ride out a storm.  This is why you ought to be sure to give your pooch a dog house to come back to when the weather becomes bad, even if your pet generally is inside.


So, you know about the need for a dog house, but what type of dog house will you get to keep your dog comfy & pleased no matter what the weather conditions?  There are a lot of different types of dog houses that you may want to select from, but here are a few basics to help you get started with your purchase:



- Any dog house you purchase should have a roof of some sort on it.  Lots of dog houses include shingled roofs just like homes.  This will help you to keep the inside of your dog house dry & the roof will offer shade from the heat of sun.  Also, a proper roof will help keep your dog warm during the cold months.


- Your dog house should also be large enough to accommodate your dog comfortably, but not so big that he has too much room.  You want him to be able to comfortably stretch out in the summer time to stay cool and curl up in the colder months of winter to stay warm.


- The outside of the dog house you pick should be weather proof.  You will not have to provide heat and air conditioning if you do not want to, but good solid walls on a dog house will ensure that the inside stays cool in the summer & warmer in the cold months.



Purchasing a proper dog house should not be a challenge, but if you don’t know what to look for, you might find that your dog is unhappy & uncomfortable, but if you select the ideal dog house, your dog will be cozy & happy no matter what the season or the weather.




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