We picked up a dog form the shelter today. Our last dog died in 1999, so it’s been a while for us. He is a Westie.. a West Highland White Terrier. He’s 5 years old and he needs a name. Got any ideas?
He was originally a puppy mill dog. He was used as a stud. Then he went to a family with three kids and both he and the family were overwhelmed. He ran away from home and was taken to the shelter where he’s been for about three weeks.
A few of the names that have been suggested: Hercules, Gus, Jack, Napoleon, Max, Stud Muffin among others. I liked Bits or Bitsy but I’m being overruled. What do you guys think?
Hamish McBits
He looks like a fidget to me
Hey! I just rescued a stray myself Photos here: http://mikefiresmith.blogspot.com/
Call him “Duke” because of his connections with the West!
BeeP…at least you have B&P in there…
I think he looks like a “Clover”. I have no idea why.
We had a similar looking dog several years ago-we called him ‘Scriffie’, although I also like taking the word ‘Dog’ or ‘Cat’ and putting the emphasis on different syllables as you spell out the word.
Dog would be ‘Dee-Oh-Gee’ and Cat would be ‘Cee-Ay-Tee’.
No question about it….new name is “Dumpster” A humper stud that was dumped.
Try this:
http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/names/celtic.htm#2
Well if he’s white, blond, and a major stud, it seems obvious…
I like Trick for a boy….my dog is Jules…registered as Turners Family Jules
What about Brian? It’s like the dog in Family Guy
Well if he’s five years old, wouldn’t he already have a name? I mean that’s like 35 in dog years.
All pets should be named for food.
In this case, Marshmallow.
Does he bark a lot? If so, call him Barker. If he doesn’t bark a lot, then I’d call him Spot.
How about Cozmo ? I don’t know why but it was the 1st name that popped in to my head
aw…. he’s so cute…. i like dericks suggestion (BeeP…at least you have B&P)
Ramon
He hasn’t barked at all. He’s very shy. He really hasn’t even explored the house much. He just lays my my chair here at my desk.
His original name was Jack. The shelter didn’t like Jack so they called him Napoleon. He doesn’t seem to answer to either of those.
The last WHW that I knew was named Grogan
He looks like an Oscar
“Mordiscos” (Bits in Spanish). If you prefeer a short name: “Mordi” 😀
It’s a different name.
I would go with Infidel or Infi.
Haggis.
Blackie.
THOR.
Benson.
Just call him ‘Patience’ and work with it from there. Good dogs come from their owners, not breeding.
Have a great weekend and a good trip to Florida,
Chris
MN
You should name him Major! Thats a cute name for a major stud!
Skipper
How do you like the name “Ty”?
My offers are:
Angus
Barclay
Maxwell (Max)
Murdock
Stewart
Mandingo.
I liked what Dave suggested, name him after food. i thought Marshmallow was cute….but then S’More hit me…..cuz he needs S’more lovin’. Congrats on your new dog…glad he’s out of his awful environment. I wish you all many happy years together!!!
I think he looks like a Gordon. He is quite the cutie btw.
Kramer
I, of course and all for Bits, but as your being overruled I think I like Gus or Angus. He is a scotty after all. Oooo! Scott!
He is a very nice looking dog and you are a lovely family for giving him a home. xo
Well, since he’s a stud, you should name him patzer.
Casper
I’m thinking “Magnum”, the stud muffin.
Bits
DJ – you took the words right out of my mouth.
(or fingers, as the case may be)
Lil Bit
Wesley.
As in Wesley the Westie. 🙂
He looks like a Dylan to me. Very, very cute!
He looks like a “Fritz”, whatever that is.
Rhymes with bits, I guess.
If he’s not house trained, it’s “Fritz and Feces”.
How about Buck or Bob?
Kudos for adopting your newest family member. He is adorable.
He needs a little respect, and watching you now for a while he will get it.
James comes to mind.
dave
Wes
KLAW.