Is your best canine buddy named Buddy? Or Bella? Or Max?
If so, you chose one of the most popular names of 2011 for your dog, according to Veterinary Pet Insurance Co (VPI), which sorted its database of more than 485,000 insured pets to determine last year's most popular pet names.
The top 5 dog names were Bella, Bailey, Max, Lucy and Molly. Rounding out the top 10, which showed no change from the previous year, were Buddy, Daisy, Maggie, Charlie and Sophie.
Interestingly, Bella also topped
So what's your dog's name? Take our poll, and if it's not on there, add it to the comments section. And while you're at it, upload a photo of your pooch.
All of our dogs came from calls either from the vets treating them for the shelters, or the from the shelters direct-we take only those cases that no one wants-we are one of the "last ditch efforts" and it has been worth every dollar we spent and every tear we shed--these "abused/abandoned disposal discards" gave back to us a hundred fold-I wish they could all be here today--God Bless everyone of you that helped a dog find love and shelter in your home, your lives and your heart.
One popular feature of the Aussies is a merle pattern coat, but it is not exclusive to Aussies. Another way to tell is a "mane" that is longer and stiffer hairs (usually stands up when the dog is excited), feathering of the legs is also present and often their eyes are bi colored - but not always! There are a lot of variables in Aussies, like my guy has a tail for instance, so it's difficult to differentiate. Some Aussies are bred for working stock and some are for show and both looks are completely opposite. Basically, you can make good guesses but if you are really interested 100% I'd get a doggy DNA test and find out.
Her eyes are both same color (dark brown -- nearly black) ala an Eskie & she's willowy like an Eskie would look if not for the fluffy fur -- very slender legs & nose. She's slightly taller than I remember our late Eskie being. Loves to jump & run. Her color isn't marled at all - it's that of a Sheltie tricolor.
I have also been blessed to have owned (and been owned by) a; Knuckles, AJ, and Laika previously. :)
I'm amazed to see two dogs named Pearl on here. This is the name the kids and I wanted to use but the breeder said she prefers her dogs to have two syllable names. I'm not so sure I should have listened to her........
Falcora, Brownie, Siouxsie, Machiatto, Snowflake, Redman, Tigerlily, Lily, Scout, Leopold, Paris, Daisy, Sammie, and alumni Addy, Izzy, Buzz, Bubsy, Rock Star, Beans, Sassy, Blue One, Blue Two, Spice, Rochelle, Bella..... The list goes on...and on, and on, and on... View all our adoptables at http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI851.html Adopt don't shop, and help us save a life! If you're looking for a breed other than pit bull type dogs, we can always help you find what you are looking for in another excellent, reputable local rescue.