How to choose nicknames for toy terriers?

Miniature dogs of the Russian Toy Terrier breed are adorable at any age. Their fragility, grace and grace can touch even a person who is not prone to sentimentality. However, not everyone knows that behind the defenseless appearance of the dog hides a brave and brave heart devoted to the owner. Given such an amazing feature of this breed, choosing the name for your pet is appropriate - sonorous, noble and sophisticated. What can be called a toy terrier?

Some happy owners of toy terriers believe that in choosing a suitable name for dogs of this breed, a number of specific nuances should be taken into account. In their opinion, these miniature animals rarely nicknames, which usually give dogs large breeds. However, not all toy owners agree with this opinion. So, dog breeders often call their dwarf pets Atlanta, Athletes, Titans, Tysons, Jordans, and even Mukhtars with humor.

Experienced dog breeders recommend choosing harmonious and beautiful, but not very complex nicknames that are easy and convenient to pronounce. Practice shows that over time, the nickname Cleopatra shrinks to Cleo, Matilda turns into Motya, Marseillaise into Masya, and Brünnhilde into Brune.

It is not recommended to give a new pet a nickname worn by a previous pet who died from an illness or injury. Some superstitious pet owners believe that this can bring misfortune and trouble to a new dog.Psychologists do not advise doing this, claiming that every time a new pet is named after the previous animal, a person will mentally turn to sad memories. It is advisable not to use popular human names as a nickname for a new pet. In the future, this can lead to the emergence of awkward and delicate situations when walking.

Most often, novice dog breeders in choosing a suitable nickname for a new pet are guided by the features of its exterior, color, character. A great source of inspiration in the search for a sonorous name can be the hobbies of the owner himself, his hobbies, profession, favorite literature, music, films.

The tiny size of a toy terrier puppy can become a landmark in choosing the right nickname. As examples of funny and simple names, one can cite such options as: Mini (Minnie), Small, Slimmy, Baby (Baby), Baby, Button (Button), Kiddy, Tinky (Tinkerbell). Nicknames originally sound, going back to the translation of the words "small" or "tiny" in different languages ​​of the world. So, the little girl of the toy terrier can be called one of the following names:

• Teeny, Shoti;
• Mala, Malu;
• Malika;
• Klein or Klein;
• Paty or Patit.

The coloring of the animal is also capable of suggesting a cute and harmonious name for a puppy girl of the toy terrier breed. Here you can bring such possible options for clicks:

• Ashley, Gray, Grace, Haze - for pets of a gray color;
• Whitey (Whitey), Pearl, Snezha (Snezhka), Suga, Blanca (Bianca), Alba, Aisi (Aisa, Aiza), Krista, Brighta (Brighty), Squirrel, Belyasha, Claudia, Angie (Angie), Frosy - for dogs white, fawn or pearl color;
• Blackie, Nori (Noori, Noir), Ducky (Darki), Agatha, Knight (Find, Knightley), Piper - for puppies of black color;
• Brownie, Leela, Shoko, Ocher, Goldie, Sunset, Whiskey, Gemma, Foxy, Brandy, Reddy, Gina (Ginger), Paprika, Amber - for puppies of chocolate, light brown and red color;
• Lily, Lilac, Viola, Violet, Violet, Spinel, Chara, Jadi, Indie or Indira - for puppies of lilac-gray color.

The outward nobility and grace of the girls of the toy terrier breed is an excellent occasion to choose a beautiful royal name for the pet. So, as possible options, you can bring such nicknames here: Margot, Lizzie (Elizabeth), Emma, ​​Thea (Theodora), Leah, Eleanor, Adele, Isabella, Matilda, Concy (Constance), Bey (Beata, Beatrice), Bert, Charlie (Charlotte), Cleo (Cleopatra), Marlene, Josephine, Donny (Donatella), Elsa, Isolde, Peace (Mirabella), Arabella. Suitable for dogs of this amazing breed are beautiful female names belonging to ancient goddesses and mythological characters. For example, quite often the owners of toy terrier girls give such names: Athena, Hera, Medea, Aurora, Thea, Irida, Electra, Vesta, Diana, Dana, Ishtar, Shakti.

Very popular in relation to this breed are nicknames, dating back to the names of luxury brands and the attributes of a glamorous life. Examples of such nicknames for toy terrier girls are Tiffany, Fendi, Furla, Bugatti, Gucci, Calypso, Calista, Coco, Dora, Donna, Esprit, Eva, Fly, Erme (Erma), Isadora, Kylie , Laura, Chloe, Chanel, Prada, Dolce, Milan, Nomi (Naomi), Audrey, Posh, Salma, Sally, Tantra, Uma, Umbra, Vita, Winterra, Zarina, Zara, Bonnie. Other beautiful names for toy girls: Shanti, Darcy, Aina, Aster, Brida, Darin, Ida, Irma, Casey, Kayla, Katherine, Lima, Lima, Marta, Erin, Nancy, Utah, Ingrid, Layla, Lyalya, Connie, Corrie, Berta, Britney, Alice, Greta, Grand, Grade, Xena, Princesses, Queen.

Toy puppies of the toy terrier breed are playful, curious, sociable.They willingly show interest in everything that surrounds them, easily make contact with strangers and animals. These puppies may have the following nicknames:

• Joy (translated from English means "joy");
• Brivy ​​(translated from English meaning "brave");
• Lucky (from English - “lucky”);
• Pritti ("pretty");
• Nancy (“cute”, “cute”);
• Ricci (“rich”);
• Windy ("windy")
• Sweet or Sweetie ("sweet").

It is easy to choose a harmonious name for the toy terrier puppy, focusing on the color of the coat and the striking features of the pet's exterior. Here you can find the following common options for clicks:

• Carbon, Chernysh, Dark, Knight, Nigel, Nightwish, Schwartz, Agate - for puppies of black or black-brown color;
• White, Snowball, Marshmallow, Blank, Bright, Shine, Angel, Star or Stark, Ice, Salt, Pearl, Frieze, Belek - for animals of white or fawn color;
• Gray, Greg, Cloud, Ash, Steel, Chrome, Silver, Sylvester, Wolf or Wolf - for puppies of gray and smoky color;
• Badge, Latte, Mocha, Bounty, Snickers, Brown, Tobacco - for puppies of brown color;
• Fox, Orange, Gold, Sunset, Sunrise, Amber, Ginger, Amber, Jam - for puppies of red and brown-gold color.

The charm, become and elegance of toy terrier males often inspire animal owners to look for original, intricate and majestic nicknames. For example, some owners often opt for such nicknames: Count, Marquis, Consul, Duke, Viscount, Chevalier, Sultan, Baron, Prince, Sheikh. Other owners prefer to name their pets after famous personalities - historical, military and political. Here, as examples, one can cite such legendary names as Caesar, Tamerlane, Genghis Khan, Aurelius, Lucius, Napoleon.

There are glamorous nicknames for puppy boys of the toy terrier breed:

• Carden;
• Dior;
• Maser (Maseratti);
• Apple
• Maybach;
• Cartier;
• Rolex
• Escalade;
• Infinity
• Aston
• Bentley
• Porsche
• Prado.

Funny nicknames for dogs of small breeds associated with weapons themes sound funny. Such nicknames include: Colt, Walter, Nagan, Mauser, Stan, Winchester (Vinc). Other possible options: Brass knuckles, Stiletto, Harpoon, Dagger, Nunchak, Broadsword. In the selection of beautiful and sonorous dog names, one of the most popular topics is associated with history and ancient mythology. Turning to her, you can easily pick up an original nickname for your pet. The most popular names for this topic are: Zeus, Hermes, Amur, Argo, Antei, Theseus, Abder, Amon, Ajax, Borey, Bacchus, Hector, Veles, Helios, Danai, Dardan, Loki, Mars, Parnas, Sirius, Scythian, Sylvanas, Troy, Horse.

Common foreign names are another source of inspiration., able to tell the owner of a toy boy a suitable nickname for a pet. Most often, toy terrier breeders prefer these names: Archibald (Archie), Benjamin (Ben), Vincent, Harry, Oscar, Arthur, Gordon, Dylan, Harold, Lucas, Edward, Jake, Jeremy, Dundee, Freddy, Logan, Joseph , Jason, Aiden, Tyler, Dexter, Richard, Arnie (Arnold), Donald, Mark (Marcus).

Nicknames chosen in accordance with the nature of the animals are popular among owners of Russian toy terriers. For example, playful, bold and energetic dogs are often called Igruly (Igrunami), Shustrikami, Skoda, Buyanami.Quite often, restless pets are given such nicknames: Typhoon, Buran, Hurricane, Tsunami, Vortex (translated from English means “whirlwind”), Spindle (translated from German means “spindle”).

In search of a harmonious and original nickname for a toy terrier You can be inspired by the theme of your favorite feature films and animated films.. The most popular nickname options here are: Assol, Dorian, Ariel, Fiona, Gerda, Jasmine, Malvina, Artemon, Dantes, Ostap, Don Quixote, Don Juan, Elli, Romeo, Hamlet, Juliet, Othello, Tarzan, Conan , Ivanhoe, Sherlock, Watson, Turandot, Figaro, Valmont, Carmen, Til, Robin, Carlson, Peter Pen, Barbossa, Turner, Ursulla, James Bond, Alice, Lolita, Winnie, Tiger, Dean, Gatsby.

Dog names associated with the professional activities of their owners sound very funny. The most ridiculous examples here are: Pixel, Syringe, Tweezers, Whatman, Flash Drive, Reader, Forex, Kulman, Compass, Pharma. Quite popular are nicknames associated with the monetary theme. For example, quite often owners of toy terriers give their pets the following names: Ducat, Guilder, Bucks, Euro (Evra), Tugrik, Schilling, Dinar, Penny, Frank (Franka), Pound (Funtik), Lei (Leia).

The description of the toy terrier breed indicates that these smart dogs have a good memory and quickly get used to their nickname. With the right approach, perseverance and regular training, you can teach your animal to respond to a name in just a few days. At first, it is important to constantly contact the puppy by name. Whenever the animal responds to the call of the owner, it must be encouraged to treat. As a treat, it is allowed to use slices of a boiled heart or slices of hard cheese.

It is necessary to repeat the nickname before and during the puppy's food intake. So you can develop the desired reaction to the pet’s name. You should pronounce the nickname as often as possible, even if there is no special need to call the dog. During training, you should strive to immediately respond to the puppy's name, even if he is very passionate about something. The pet's reaction to the owner's call should be lightning fast.

You should not modify the nickname when referring to the puppy - for example, pronounce it in a diminutive form. You need to call the dog in an even, calm and confident voice. It is unacceptable to shout at an animal if it does not immediately respond to the master's voice. It is strictly forbidden to use brute physical force in the process of training a puppy to a name. It is also forbidden to punish the animal, seeking from him the desired reaction.

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