Posts Tagged ‘new dog’

32 Unique Food-Themed Dog Names

What's Your Mutt DNA Small merle dachshund dog sitting behind crates overflowing with pears

Are you looking for a name for your new dog that’s a little different? A name that, when you call it at the dog park, won’t have 3 different pooches running up to you? Here are some food-themed  ideas if you just can’t quite come up with something unique on your own.   Belekoy A…

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10 Unique Nature-Inspired Dog Names

What's Your Mutt DNA Dog on top of mountain overlooking sea of clouds

Are you looking for a name for your new dog that’s a little different? A name that, when you call it at the dog park, won’t have 3 different pooches running up to you? Here are some nature-inspired ideas if you just can’t quite come up with something unique on your own.   Calla A…

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12 Unique Dog Names Inspired by Famous Artists

What's Your Mutt DNA Portrait painting of a hound dog with its paws up on a table

Are you looking for a name for your new dog that’s a little different? A name that, when you call it at the dog park, won’t have 3 different pooches running up to you? Here are some ideas inspired by famous artists if you just can’t quite come up with something unique on your own.…

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10 Unique Space-Themed Dog Names

What's Your Mutt DNA Silhouette of a dog walking down a mountain with the sunset in the background

Are you looking for a name for your new dog that’s a little different? A name that, when you call it at the dog park, won’t have 3 different pooches running up to you? Here are some space-inspired ideas if you just can’t quite come up with something unique on your own.   Arabella One…

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19 Unique Dog Names Inspired by Mythology

What's Your Mutt DNA A painting titled "Pallas Athena and the herdsman’s dogs" painted by Briton Riviére in 1876 depicting the goddess Athena looking over 5 hunting dogs

Are you looking for a name for your new dog that’s a little different? A name that, when you call it at the dog park, won’t have 3 different pooches running up to you? Here are some mythology-inspired ideas if you just can’t quite come up with something unique on your own.   Dewi A…

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Breed Spotlight: Dalmatian

What's your Mutt DNA Adult dalmatian dog standing in field of flowers with forest in the background

History The origin of the Dalmatian is widely debated, although it is accepted that the breed has been around for centuries. Art and literature from Europe, Asia, and Africa all provide compelling arguments that they are the Dalmatian’s place of origin. According to The New Complete Dog Book, a official publication of the American Kennel…

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19 Unique Dog Names Inspired by Plants

What's Your Mutt DNA A Bernese mountain dog sitting in a field of blue flowers

Are you looking for a name for your new dog that’s a little different? A name that, when you call it at the dog park, won’t have 3 different pooches running up to you? Here are some ideas inspired by plants if you just can’t quite come up with something unique on your own.  …

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10 Unique Animal-Themed Dog Names

What's Your Mutt DNA Close up of a dog with a small bird sitting on its head

Are you looking for a name for your new dog that’s a little different? A name that, when you call it at the dog park, won’t have 3 different pooches running up to you? Here are some ideas inspired by the animal kingdom if you just can’t quite come up with something unique on your…

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18 Common Houseplants That Are Toxic to Dogs

Mixed breed dog in the garden holding hyacinth flower in mouth

Houseplants are a great way to brighten up and add some life to a room. However, if you have pets around the house, it’s important to do research on what plants may be toxic or harmful to them. Most plants are only harmful if consumed but may also cause skin irritation if your pet rubs…

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Breed Spotlight: Akita

Akita dog standing in a grassy yard with trees in the background

    History What the American Kennel Club recognizes as the “Akita” breed is what every other country recognizes as the “American Akita”. There is also a breed called the “Japanese Akita”, or “Akita Inu”, that is not recognized by the American Kennel Club. However, the American Akita and Akita Inu have a joint origin…

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