So, a new pet has appeared in your home - a well-fed and stocky Caucasian Shepherd puppy.
You have arranged a comfortable enclosure for him in advance, built a warm booth, and maybe even purchased food in reserve.
All that remains is to come up with a suitable and sonorous name.
What nickname can highlight the character, appearance and habits of a Caucasian?
Let's choose together!
What does a nickname mean in a shepherd's pedigree?
In the pedigree of a purebred puppy, the name is most often already indicated. It can be very simple, or, conversely, complex and difficult to pronounce.
There may be two reasons for this:
- All littermate puppies are named with the same letter to facilitate club documentation.
- The name of the nursery is attached to the name, for example: Dixon “Luxor” or Truman “Luxor”, etc.
If you applied for a puppy in advance, the breeder can write down in the documents the name that you came up with.
If the dog already has a passport name, this does not mean that you are obliged to use it at home. You can use simplified derivatives of this nickname, or even come up with something of your own.
Geographic nicknames
Another good way to choose a nickname that matches a particular breed is to refer to the geographical names and landmarks of the area where the breed originates and lives.
Geographical nicknames for a boy dog:
- Alagir
- Argun
- Ardon
- Arkhyz
- Baku
- Bosphorus
- Grozny
- Gudermes
- Derbent
- Yerevan
- Kodor
- Magas
- Mozdok
- Nalchik
- Samur
- Sevan
- Elbrus
Geographical nicknames for a girl dog:
- Adjara
- Ananuri
- Anapa
- Bagrata
- Batumi
- Borjomi
- Vardzia
- Gremi
- Dadiani
- Enguri
- Icheri
- Cash register
- Kuma
- Kura
- Rioni
- Ritsa
- Svaneti
- Sioni
- Sunzha
- Teberda
- Ushba
- Shawls
- Shkhara
Faithful Ritsa
How does it affect character?
In England there is one sarcastic proverb: “Give an excellent dog a bad name and you can safely drown him . There is some common sense in it, even if we omit all the mystification and superstition regarding the fact that the name influences the fate of the bearer.
The Caucasian Shepherd is a powerful guard breed, which by its nature is tuned to the systematic execution of security and service commands.
Accordingly, the nickname should be short and sonorous so that the pet can quickly respond in case of emergency.
When choosing a nickname, be sure to pay attention to the character, habits and appearance of the dog, but do not exaggerate or ridicule them. The dog will certainly feel the disdain in your voice and will not trust you.
The pet will deliberately ignore all commands.
And also, you should not name the dog by a human name or in honor of someone from your environment . The dog must distinguish and recognize its name among others. The more often you say a name without addressing your pet, the more nervous and angry he becomes.
Expert opinion
Kozhevin Semyon Kirillovich
Expert dog handler.
“If you can’t decide on a name the same day you get a dog, don’t rush. Observe the puppy's behavior and character. Perhaps some features will evoke pleasant associations in you, and the name will appear in your head on its own. We came up with a nickname for our dog based on the same principle. As soon as one of the household members left the territory of the house, she immediately sat down and froze as if enchanted, looking at the gate. The nickname suggested itself - Chara (abbr. from Enchanted).
The most “fluffy” and “shaggy” names
The Caucasian wolfhound is famous for its striking appearance with thick and fluffy fur. Nicknames based on appearance are very popular and the type of coat is no exception.
Nicknames for shaggy boys:
- Barash
- Weeds
- Vinny
- Wolf
- Cloud
- Koltun
- Koltush
- Lump
- Forester
- Lokhmach
- Misha
- bear
- Oduvan
- Pow
- Pooh
- Pukhlik
- Pukhlyash
- Fluffy
- Fluff
- Fog
- Jerboa
- Umka
- Chubay
- Chewbacca
- Chuf
Big and fluffy Chewbacca
Nicknames for fluffy girls:
- Beard
- Mitten
- Vlas
- Vlasya
- Christmas tree
- Shaggy
- Kucherya
- Lama
- Nyusha
- Panda
- Pooh
- Pushinka
- A gun
- Pumpkin
- Needles
- Sharma
- Brush
How to choose the right name for a dog?
A nickname is the first thing a dog should remember during training.
The following 5 rules will help you choose a name for your puppy and start raising it:
- The nickname should please all family members. It should be pronounced without negativity or irritation in the voice, so that the animal does not feel guilty for no reason.
- The nickname should be short, clear and understandable. It is better if the name begins with letters such as: B, D, R, C, or a combination thereof. It is better not to use dull sounds.
- Do not call your dog by a human name or give it a popular and fashionable nickname. This can confuse a pet walking on the same area with numerous namesakes.
- The nickname must correspond to the breed qualities and appearance of the dog. For example, nicknames such as Caramel or Baby will be appropriate for a toy terrier, but not for a Caucasian shepherd dog.
- Watch your dog's reaction. Choose a few names you like and watch your pet's response. Which combination of sounds does he show more interest in?
To make it easier for you to choose a name, imagine how you call a dog in a critical situation (a thief has broken into the house or you have been attacked) . Analyze which nickname will sound most concisely and clearly in these circumstances.
Names for boys dogs
Males of this breed are large and formidable dogs with a rather complex character. Diminutive names, as well as nicknames that sound funny or outright mocking, are not suitable for them. Male Caucasian Shepherds are often called:
It is important that the name reflects their strength, courage and devotion, speaks of their ability to overcome difficulties, endure difficult conditions and emphasizes their pride and fortitude.
Beautiful
The nickname of a representative of this breed should be harmonious and reflect his best qualities and features. The following options are popular:
A few more common options: Arnie, Agate, Azart, Baron, Hector, Thunder, Joker, James, Jack, Kazbek, Colt, Fierce, Milord, Oscar, Roger, Richard, Titan.
With meaning
Not all owners choose a nickname for a pet based only on its euphony or correspondence to the dog’s external characteristics and its character. For many, it is important that the name has some meaning, a certain meaning.
What to name the boy?
Male Caucasian Shepherd Dogs are large “bears” with pronounced breed characteristics, a stern and strict look, which often hides a rather affectionate and loving heart.
The following selection of nicknames with meaning will help you make a choice based on the personal characteristics of the pet.
For those tough on the outside but soft on the inside
- Buddy;
- Hans/Hans;
- Lucas;
- Tobby, Tobias;
- Chuck;
- Archie;
- Richie;
- Woody;
- Harry;
- Garrett;
- Grinch;
- Zach;
- Larry;
- Sally;
- Milo;
- Pumbaa;
- Pluto;
- Roger;
- Scooby;
- Urwin.
For the active and brave
- Sancho;
- Arnie, Arnold;
- Kurt;
- Cyrus;
- Rick;
- Sancho;
- Stalker;
- Courage;
- Cosmo;
- Fire;
- Pegasus;
- Perseus;
- Tyson;
- Caesar;
- Hawk;
- Shaman;
- Macho;
- Fierce;
- Major;
- Mustang.
By color
- Bruno;
- Wolf;
- Robbie, Bob;
- Marble;
- Choco;
- North;
- Mars;
- Ed;
- Spotty;
- Cloud;
- Casper;
- Frost;
- Golden;
- Amber;
- Copper;
- Sunrise;
- Sunset;
- Ash;
- Smokey;
- Frost.
By color
Often, owners of Caucasian Shepherds give the puppy a name in accordance with its color. This is a good way to give your pet a sonorous nickname, while emphasizing its appearance and features:
- gray - Wulf, Gray, Pebbles, Dusty, Casper, Ash, Ghost, Smokey, Smog, Flint, Shyla;
- brindle - Bruno, Mocha, Molly, Tabby, Choco, Shocco;
- red - Bronze, Goldie, Golden, Ginger, Sunset, Gold, Cloud, Leo, Lava, Flame, Red, Rosie, Phoenix, Foxy, Amber;
- white - Arctic, Blondie, Blanca, Igloo, Frost, Snow, North, Snezhka, White.
Representatives of the breed with piebald coat color are called Blackie, Vyuga, Resin, Dotty, Irbis, Karat, Marble, Merli, Tuchka, Ursula.
What to name the girl?
Girls are smaller and generally more affectionate than boys.
They get along better with children, thanks to their developed maternal instinct.
However, breeders note an interesting feature: if a female Caucasian Shepherd gets into a fight with an offender, she will fight to the last, defending her family with all her might.
If you are still in doubt about choosing a name for your pet, then check out our list: perhaps one of the names will very organically “fit” the character and appearance of your ward.
For the kind, gentle and affectionate
- Agatha;
- Amanda;
- Linda;
- Felli;
- Rachel;
- Jesse;
- Daphne;
- Krista;
- Rhonda;
- Mayan;
- Nanni;
- Pixie;
- Sonya;
- Chara;
- Smiley;
- Utah;
- Pippi;
- Mickey;
- Marfa;
- Audrey.
For the active, brave and charming
- Betty, Tris, Beatrice;
- Gabi;
- Gerda;
- Estra, Ella (Estrella);
- Mira, Miranda;
- Puma;
- Spark;
- Star;
- Screw;
- Arrow;
- Basta;
- Storm;
- Tundra;
- Bullet;
- Courage;
- Priestess;
- Yula;
- Cerra;
- Luck;
- Kameta.
By color
- Debbie, Deborah;
- Ursula;
- Gwen;
- Sima, Sera, Fima, Seraphim;
- Bertha;Goldie;
- Blondie;
- Hanni;
- Zlata;
- Lava;
- Bronze;
- Sandy;
- Pebbles;
- Suga;
- Scarlett;
- Sheddy;
- Arctic;
- Flame;
- Flamey;
- Ginger;
- Buffy.
Little-known characters from films and cartoons about animals can serve as an example of a good and sonorous name.
Top 50 popular nicknames
Top names for a boy:
- Altai
- Alto
- Arafat
- Argo
- Arman
- Ascetic
- Athos
- Achilles
- Baikal
- Bard
- Leopard
- Velvet
- Golden eagle
- Boatswain
- Jack
- Walter
- Veles
- Viking
- Viscount
- Winter
- Knight
- Leader
- Volt
- Harold
- Hector
- Grant
- Thunder
- Dayman
- Dantes
- Derkhan
- Joy
- Drogan
- Duncan
- King
- Condor
- Laertes
- Neptune
- North
- Oscar
- Pirate
- Richard
- Ruby
- Rex
- Spartacus
- Sultan
- Tarzan
- Fog
- Flint
- Hyde
- Sherwood
- Hawk
Top nicknames for girls:
- Ira
- Alba
- Alma
- Squirrel
- Bima
- Velda
- Venus
- Vista
- Snowstorm
- Gamma
- Hera
- Gerda
- Gloria
- Gordy
- Delta
- Digma
- Dixie
- Eve
- Zarya
- Irma
- Spark
- Guillemot
- Lady
- Linda
- Lyra
- Magna
- Martha
- Marfa
- Nelma
- Norm
- Panda
- Pandora
- Puma
- Rhonda
- Rumba
- Sandra
- Arrow
- Tina
- Umka
- Ursula
- Fabby
- Festa
- Fort
- Fortune
- Frida
- Fursa
- Hayta
- Hana
- Janika
Beauty Puma
What should you not call it?
So, you already know what names might be suitable for a dog of the Caucasian Shepherd breed.
Now it’s worth talking in more detail about which names should definitely be excluded:
- Nicknames suitable exclusively for “pocket dogs”. As a rule, they sound very soft, gentle and diminutive.
- Nicknames that are fashionable at the moment. Perhaps due to the popularity of a film or cultural phenomenon, as was the case in their time with Rex, Mukhtar and Lassie.
- Offensive, offensive or abusive nicknames should be immediately excluded, as this implies not only a deterioration in the relationship with the dog, but also a lot of embarrassment when communicating with the veterinarian or fellow dogs.
- Don't call your dog a name that sounds like a command.
- Do not use several names at once, as this confuses the dog, especially at the stage of socialization and adaptation.
IMPORTANT!
To summarize all of the above: the dog should have a rare, but easy to pronounce nickname.
The pet should have no doubt that you are calling him.
Majestic and formidable names
Dogs of this breed have a menacing appearance and impressive size: males have about 68-75 cm at the withers, females - 64-71 cm. A small, cute and fluffy puppy will eventually turn into a large and serious dog, so you can choose a nickname that will match the external characteristics of an adult dog.
Names for menacing and serious boys:
- Adonis
- Empire style
- Ares
- Astan
- Baron
- Bogatyr
- Buran
- Knight
- Volcano
- Gaspard
- Hercules
- Graph
- Zeus
- Prince
- a lion
- Marquis
- Mars
- Prince
- Typhoon
- Tiger
- Tyrant
- Hurricane
- Faust
- Hyde
- Cerberus
- Shaitan
- Storm
Names for majestic and proud girls:
- Agatha
- Aster
- Bagheera
- Hess
- Gordy
- Storm
- Dasma
- Diva
- Crown
- Lei
- Magna
- Mars
- Siren
- Taiga
- Cloud
- Festa
- Fursa
- Horta
Elusive Storm
Attention! This breed is not suitable for timid and weak-willed owners. These dogs take second place in the ranking of the largest breeds in the world, so a person who is unsure of his abilities will not be able to cope with raising this animal.
German
girl
Let's find out what you can name a puppy or an adult dog, a girl of the most famous variety of the breed - German. Names for a German Shepherd girl are sonorous, beautiful, gentle names, maybe some kind of abbreviations. Choose them from various sources and whatever your eye falls on will be the name that will be attached to the animal forever. If the bitch looks sweet, gentle, kind, then nicknames like Daisy are more suitable. If she is closer to formidable, then something like Hera.
How to name a German girl: beautiful names with meaning
- Anastasia - the heroine of the cartoon of the same name
- Ariel - the little mermaid
- Belle is a character from Beauty and the Beast, a romantic person
- Snow White
- Nut - mechanic from Chip and Dale
- Athena - goddess of war
- Aphrodite - goddess of beauty
- Demeter - goddess of fertility
- Psyche - personifies the soul and breath
- Spring is the time of year
- Snowflake - weather phenomenon
- Jasmine is a flower, or a cartoon heroine
- Fun
- Cinderella - the girl who lost her shoe
- Margarita, Daisy
- Assol - “Scarlet Sails”
- Adele
- Aster - flower
- Amanda
- Anfisa
- Anita
- Ice (Ice)
- Amber is the name of a fictional city
- Bagheera - black panther
- Bonya
- Betty
What a beautiful girl! - Bessie
- Bulya
- Bianca
- Blanka
- Barbara
- Bridget
- Bastet - goddess of beauty
- Bonitta
- Barbie doll
- Bun
- Wendy
- Gerda - protector of people
- Glafira
- Gamma
- Thunderstorm - weather phenomenon
- Hansel is a character from a Brothers Grimm fairy tale.
- Gina
- Jessica
- Jennifer
- Dusya
- Dolly - sheep
- Judith
- Christmas tree - coniferous tree
- Europe is one of the parts of the world
- Josephine
- Julia
- Zenna - Warrior Princess
- Zara
- Zolda
- Isabelle
- Toffee - candy
- Lavender - plant
- Yasmin
- Emilia
boy
How can you name a German Shepherd boy puppy or adult dog? Is there a ready list of names? Here everything is rougher, more powerful, stronger and tougher. Don't confuse a boy with a girl and don't call a male dog the same as you would a girl. In this case, there cannot be pet names. For the simple reason that it won’t look very nice if, for example, you go out to the park and call: “Funtik, come to me!” It will look quite strange.
How to name a boy beautifully - beautiful and Russian names for a male German Shepherd (suitable for a puppy too):
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