Dachshund puppies are cute, unusual in appearance, but very beautiful and noble animals. It is precisely because of the contrast between character and appearance that their owners often have difficulty choosing a nickname for their new pet. To facilitate this choice, we’ll talk about how to choose a name for a dachshund dog, depending on its color, character and unique features.
What to consider when choosing?
A puppy in the house is always a joy and pleasant chores. For the most part, they are associated not only with the improvement of the corner for a new pet, but also with the choice of his nickname. If the owner wants the name for the dachshund boy to be not only sonorous and unusual, but really suitable for him, The following recommendations from the breeders of these unique animals should be considered:
- the nickname should be short, because the dog will take a long time to get used to a dog that is too long, and in emergency cases, while the owner speaks it out, a disaster can happen to the pet; if you really liked some long name, then you can simply enter it in the animal’s passport, and from it you can come up with a derivative shorter and no less sonorous for daily use;
- you should not choose too ridiculous nicknames that can humiliate a dachshund boy, moreover, such names in certain circumstances are sometimes impossible to even pronounce;
- choosing what to name your male dog, you should take into account its character, color or some unique features inherent only to this pet; so the animal will quickly get used to the name, and others will understand what it was given to him in honor of;
- you should not choose too aggressive nicknames, some breeders believe that in animals the name also leaves its imprint on their character, as well as in humans;
- It is not necessary to give dogs and names of people;
- nicknames in which there is a complex combination of sounds and letters should also be avoided, especially if there are small children in the house - they can distort the nickname of the animal, as a result, the dog will get used to the wrong name.
If you want the pet’s nickname to be beautiful, sonorous, unique and suitable for him, you should first carefully observe the puppy, study his manners and habits, and only then proceed to compile a list of the most attractive nicknames.
List of interesting names
Despite the fact that the dachshund is a small breed of dog, the number of names for its representatives is huge. Choosing a specific nickname, in addition to the above tips, it should be remembered that males of a red or black color should not be called too simple names - Chernysh or Ryzhik.
Dachshunds are noble dogs, therefore, the names of representatives of this breed must be appropriate.
Funny
Even such nicknames that cause a smile on the face should be noble. It’s good to choose a nickname for your pet, given its unusual character characteristics. The most popular nicknames in this category are the following:
- Troll;
- Fantik;
- Big Top;
- Kinder;
- IPhone
- Pompon;
- Gnome;
- Fufelschmertz.
Choosing a funny nickname for your pet, you should avoid those that humiliate the animal - Stupid, Moor and so on.
Noble
It is such beautiful and sonorous nicknames that are best suited to dachshund boys. As such a bright and colorful nickname, you can choose the following:
- Agate;
- Adonis;
- Amadeus;
- The Grand Prix;
- Darling
- Gerard;
- Ital;
- Corsair;
- Magnate;
- Craft;
- Orley
- Largus;
- Citron;
- Yunei;
- Yangel.
Choosing a noble nickname, you can give double nicknames to dachshund dogs, but you should immediately take care of the home version of the short nickname, namely:
- Bonifantius - Stink;
- Rocket fight - Fighter or Rocket (rocket boy);
- Little fox - Foxy (little fox);
- Rapid Fire - Rapid (fast fire);
- Angel ice - Aysik (angel eyes).
It is worth paying attention to the fact that the owner knows exactly the translation of the chosen nickname, otherwise you can get into an awkward situation. Such double nicknames can describe both the unique qualities of the pet and its appearance. They sound noble, and allow in any situation to highlight the uniqueness of his dog against the background of other animals.
Russians
If the nickname in a foreign language does not appeal to the owner of the dachshund boy, You can study the list of the most popular names in our native language, namely:
- Nectar;
- Narcissus;
- Opal;
- Radar;
- Sapphire;
- Jaguar.
But it is best to refuse such primordially Russian nicknames as Barbos, Tuzik and Sharik. These nicknames are suitable for ordinary thoroughbred yard dogs. And the dachshund is an elite dog with a noble birth, with such a nickname the dog will look simply inappropriate and even stupid.
Highlights
Most owners of dachshund boys still prefer to give nicknames to their pets, based on their personal qualities. Depending on the color of the male, they may call:
- Knight;
- Gold;
- Black
- Sunny
- Fox
If a pet loves to eat tasty food, then his nickname may be suitable and funny - Meatball, Hot Dog, Obzhorka. Depending on your personal qualities, you can choose for a dog and any of the following nicknames:
- Sniff;
- Fly;
- Lazy;
- Happy;
- Hasti;
- Sly;
- Slippy.
In fact, there are a lot of options for nicknames for male dachshunds. If there are some of the most liked options for a name for a new pet, but you can’t decide on a choice, then you should turn to the dog for help. To do this, the nicknames are slowly listed and closely monitored by the reaction of the dog, the one to which the animal will react most clearly, is usually left.
How to teach a nickname?
Breeders and experienced dog trainers say that the first three months of a puppy's life are the most important, at which time he should be accustomed to a new nickname. To do this, throughout the day, you must regularly pronounce the name of the dog and look carefully at it. Repeat until the puppy runs to the owner. It is also worth remembering about the promotion, the animal should be praised orally, stroked and given a small treat. This procedure is repeated for several days in a row.
As soon as the puppy begins to respond to the nickname the first time, the frequency of his call to the owner can be reduced, eventually turning to the animal and calling him only when it is really necessary. When the dachshund dog remembers his nickname well and immediately gets distracted by it, you can begin to train the puppy further and accustom him to new teams.
When choosing a nickname for a puppy of this breed, it is important to remember that the chosen name should not only be sonorous, beautiful, like the owner of the animal, but also must be suitable for the pet itself, emphasizing its uniqueness.
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