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About Labrador Retrievers Labs of all colors originate from Newfoundland, where they assisted fishermen by retrieving errant fish that had fallen free of the nets, as well as by helping to haul nets from the icy waters.  In the 1800's the first Labs were brought to England via Labrador, thus the confusion in the breed's name and place of origin. Once in England, the breed was crossed with a variety of setters, spaniels and retrievers to improve upon the dogs' natural retrieving instinct.  The modern Labrador Retriever is an affectionate, good tempered dog that is excellent with children, making them the favorite dog breed in the Untied States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Australia and Canada. Labs also possess a keen sense of smell. As one of the ten breeds with the best sense of smell , they are used for search and rescue, bomb and narcotics detection and now in medical diagnosis.  Their gentle temperaments make them ideal therapy dogs and seeing eye-dogs for the...

Dogs and mankind hooked up approximately 15,000 years ago.  Over the ages, certain names have stood the test of time.  These one hundred and fifty dog names have been memorialized in comics, literature, film as well as our national consciousness. Many of these names are unisex, referring to markings or beneficial attributes. Classic Dog Names From Literature and Music Argos:  Faithful dog of Odysseus Blue:  William Faulkner's Sound and the Fury.  Buck: Call  of the Wild's central character, Buck is a sled dog in the Klondike . Cujo: Stephen King's title character, Cujo, once a beloved family dog, turns into a rabid killer thanks to a bat bite. Fang - Hagrid's dog in Harry Potter, as well as White Fang by Jack London. Jip - David Copperfield's wife's dog and one of Dr. Dolittle's animal companions. Lassie - Title character of Lassie Come Home . Nipper - The dog listening to the gramophone with the quote, "His master's voice." Sasha ...

Famous Tycoons Make Rich Names for Dogs For many of these illustrious tycoons, just the mention of their last name brings instant recognition of untold wealth and fortunes that changed the course of a nation. If you would like to pal around with a mogul mutt or purebred prince, consider one of these rich dog names for your best friend. Bezos, Jeff Branson, Richard Buffett, Warren Carnegie, Andrew Croesus Gates, Bill Gould, Jay Green, Hetty Hilton, Conrad Hughes, Howard Hutton, Barbara Jobs, Steve Kennedy, Joe Midas Morgan, J.P. Musk, Elon Reeve Onassis, Aristotle Oprah Rockafella, John D. Rothschild Soros Pickens,  T. Boone  Tesla Tudor Vanderbilt, Commodore Windsor Pet Names From Slang for Rich and Riches When considering opulent names for cats and dogs, chose those that evoke images of the landed gentry of  the baroque era. These synonyms for the splendor of the rich as well as their riches make excellent dog names. Kitties wil...

Unique Names for Brilliant Border Collies The smartest breed known to man, the border collie's intelligence is matched most closely by that of the Poodle. Bred purely for instinct and the desire to obey orders, these dogs are little geniuses at determining what their master wants and how best to achieve it for them.   Schemers and stalkers by nature, they bend their stock and human companions equally to their will. These unique names honor the cunning talents of the preeminent performance dog.  Dodger Flair Forte Foxy Journey Keen Knack Maggie Noble Panda Prism Puzzle Raven Riddle Rhyme Rogue Rook Rune Sage Savvy Shift Shine Skein Skill Slick Spirit Toby Trek Trixie Twist Wily Wizard Worthy Catchy Names for Border Collies "The Gathering Dog" The border collie is one of only two true "gathering" breeds.  This means that the border collies likes to round up stock and bring them to their master.  You can see this...

Mythology offers many meaningful name ideas for man's best friend. The names of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters can imbue your dog's name with magical powers and mystical abilities that allow them to anticipate your will. Choose your mythological dog name wisely, for some names may become a self-fulfilling prophecy! These names have been selected as some of the more meaningful and unusual names from mythology along with their stories. Feel free to recommend your favorite names from mythology in the comments section below. We always love new suggestions. Name Categories: Names for Female Dogs from Greek Mythology Names for Males Dogs from Greek Mythology Badass Big Dog Names from Folklore and Diverse Mythologies Names for Dogs from Norse Mythology Lyrical, Mystical and Mythical Names for Dogs  Nike - Winged Goddess of Victory     Photo Credit By Jörg Bittner Unna   Greek Goddess Names for Female Dogs Circe - Daught...

Prunella Fitzgerald de Puech Barrayre The beautiful Dalmatian is the only truly spotted dog breed, with it spots forming in black on white or liver on white patterns.  This ancient breed is depicted in Egyptian Pharaohs tombs as well as in Dominican monasteries, as far back as 1360. A versatile breed, they function well as sporting dogs, border sentinels, draft dogs, circus performers and coach dogs, but perhaps they are best known as the firehouse dog. This noble breed may be slightly aloof, but should never exhibit shyness.  Quick to learn and eager to please, they have been the darlings of circuses, often seen riding horses bareback. Warm and loving within the intimate family circle, they make wonderful family companions. Interestingly, the Dalmatian is born completely white, and only gradually begins to display his markings.  Here we see three week old puppies beginning to show their most predominant spots.  By eight weeks of age, we will have a better id...