Dog Names By Breed 

Unique Dog Names - Names for Your Dog or Puppy by Breed

Are you wondering what to name your new puppy? When you get a new pet, the first thing you want to consider is finding an appropriate name. After all, the name you give your pet will be his for his lifetime. It should be a name you are comfortable calling him, and one that has a little bit of meaning to you.

Airedale Terrier Dog Names - This is a medium to large size dog with a hard, wiry coat of black or grizzled mixed with tan. He has a distinctive face with a beard and is a high energy dog. Name Choices: Areo, Airy, Beardsley, Tanner, Senior, Vigor, Lively, Sparkle, Vivacity

American Eskimo Dog Names - This breed comes in toy, miniature or standard size and has a white or cream coat with a straight, long-haired, harsh coat. They are playful, energetic dogs who are good watchdogs. Name Choices: Eskie, Igloo, Tundra, Snowball, Chimo, Amarok (means wolf in Eskimo), Illa (partner or friend in Eskimo), Nanuk (polar bear)

Basenji Dog Names - Basenji’s are small dogs with a playful and curious disposition. It is an athletically built dog with a short, smooth coat. These dogs do not bark. Name Choices: Congo (another name for this type of dog), Silus, Benji, Zaire (where the dog originated from), Pygmy (once used to hunt Pygmies), Husher, Tranquility, Zulu

Beagle Dog Names - Beagles are small, good natured sociable dogs that make great family pets. They have short, dense coats that are typically tri-colored. They were originally bred in Britian for hunting purposes. Name Choices: Snoops, Hunter, Tracker, Cordial, Friendly, Cheery, Happy

Cocker Spaniel Dog Names - These are charming, gentle dogs who are especially good with children. They are a dignified, elegant little dog with a somewhat curly coat that comes in a variety of colors. Name Choices: Charmer, Allure, Enchanter, Charisma, Mellow, Melodious, Serene, Cocker

Collie Dog Names - The collie is a large dog with an intelligent, balanced sociable temperament. Its coat is fairly long and often multi-colored. This breed was a favorite of Queen Victoria, but it is most famous for its role as Lassie. Name Choices: Girlie, Victoria, Colin, Lassiter, Usher (for its herding trait), Drover, Marshal (meaning to gather together)

Dalmation Dog Names - This medium-large spotted dog is often associated with being a mascot for the fire department. It is a black and white spotted colored dog with a high energy level. This breed originated in Yugoslavia. Name Choices: Yugo, Speckles, Fleck, Smidgen, Dalmatia, Adriatica,

Great Dane Dog Names - This giant of a dog is patient with a gentle personality. It is a sweet tempered dog that makes a great family pet, but it does need a lot of room because of its large size. Name Choices: Goddag (means good day in Danish), Danza, Thug, Brutus, Goliath, Leviathan, Colossal, Hugo

Poodle Dog Names -  This small/medium/large dog is a popular family pet. It is intelligent and is often thought to be the most trainable of all breeds. They have a harsh curly coat. Name Choices: Curly, Crimpy, Doodle, Noodle, Loopy, Kinky

Labrador Retriever Dog Names -  This is a popular choice for a family pet. It is a medium-large dog with good natured, loving and loyal nature. It is a sturdy dog with short hair that comes in yellow, chocolate or black. Name Choices: Loyal, Trusty, Faithful, True, Labby, Comrade, Pal, Buddy

Scottish Terrier Dog Names - This small dog is independent, assertive and confident. It is a bold little dog with coarse wiry hair. The breed originated in Scotland and was once know as the Aberdeen Terrier. Name Choices: Haggis, Aberdeen, Bairn (meaning child), Touzie (rough or untidy), Mauchty (meaning mighty or powerful)

Summary: Dog Names Puppy Names by Breed - List of breed-specific dog and puppy names suggestions.