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BIG Book Of Puppy Names: Picking Your New Puppy’s Name Doesn’t Have To Be A Chore!

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Flooglebinder.com Names 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds In America

Lancaster, PA (PRWEB) February 13, 2006

Flooglebinder.com has named the 10 most popular dog breeds in America. “There’s a breed out there for everyone, it all comes down which one is going to win over your mind and your heart.” That’s only one of the many important points made along with the top 10 most popular breeds that people are choosing today in America. The list is available at:

http://www.flooglebinder.com/pets/top-10-most-popular-dog-breeds-in-america.html.

Deciding which breed is going to be “the one” is never an easy decision and there are a variety of reasons that people choose the breed they do. “Adopting an animal into your life to be a part of your family is a rewarding experience and a very important decision. You want to be certain you’re picking the dog that’s going to fit your lifestyle and make the perfect companion for you.”

In naming the top 10 most popular dog breeds, http://www.Flooglebinder.com helps someone on the search for that canine companion to realize the differences between different breeds. Dogs such as Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers might be a better choice for someone who is looking for that larger, highly active dog that not only makes a wonderful companion at home but that they can take out for activities such as swimming and even hunting. Where as smaller dogs such as the Yorkshire Terrier and the Chihuahua may be better suited with someone who wants that tinier dog whose perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon is curled up on their master’s lap. Whatever someone’s preference, all of these dogs have made the top 10 list according to http://www.Flooglebinder.com. Their popularity is a prevalent choice among many Americans.

“The choice of breed that is going to be ideal for you is never an easy choice, so take your time with research and make sure that your dog is going to fit your personality and meet the expectations you expect it to bring to your life.”

Whether your preference is large or small, active or even-tempered, Flooglebinder.com has named the top 10 most popular dogs in America and reviewing this list may help your decision for the furry friend that can’t wait to become a part of your family today.

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Find Great Dog Names For Male Dogs and Puppies

Find Great Dog Names For Male Dogs and Puppies

If you have just brought a new male dog into your home, there is a good chance that you have a lot on your plate, but before too much time passes, you will want to think about naming him.

There are plenty of naming suggestions out there for dogs, and if you stick with a few simple rules, it will help you narrow down the name choices some. Remember that you should always think about keeping the name short and clear, so that your dog can easily figure out who you are talking to. One and two syllable names work best. Try and find names that don’t rhyme with a common command, like “stay,” “no,” or “sit.”

When you are considering great names for your male dog, you’ll find that titles tend to do quite well. We’ve all known plenty of dogs named King or Duke, and even Prez, but you’ll find that you are in a definite minority if you decide to name your dog Representative or Senator. Keep it short and try calling it out the back door to see how many odd looks you get.

You can also take a look at names that have a mythological background. Take a look at the heroes and kings in the old stories and see if you feel inspired. A particularly bright dog might easily take on the name Merlin, while one that seems a little underwhelming in the brains department might make a good Ivan, after the Simple Ivan of the Russian stories. Think about the myths that you loved as a kid and figure out if there are any stories that remind you of your own new puppy.

When you are looking around for names, you can always take a look at names that come from different countries. For instance, you might choose a Russian dog name for a dog that is a Russian wolfhound mix, like Semyon or Sergei, or if you have an adorable shiba inu, you can choose as Japanese name, like Akira or Shinji. We know a Shiba named Tofu. Don’t be afraid to roam far abroad for your dog’s name. Similarly, always ask before you name your puppy after a family member or friend. In some cultures, where small children aren’t even supposed to be named after family members, how much worse do you think it’ll be if you name a dog after them?

When considering the names for your male dog, remember that he will grow up. While Scraps might be a great name for a small playful puppy, keep in mind that that small puppy can easily grow up to be a dog that weights upwards of sixty pounds. Think about your dog’s ancestry and think about how he might look when he is grown.

When you are considering a name for your new male dog, find one that suits him and try it out for a few days. You’ll may find that there’s some trial and error involved, but you’ll be happy you took the trouble when you find the right name!

Need help finding male dog names? Find even more suggestions at http://www.popular-dog-names.com


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Poll: Do you refer to mixed dog breeds by certain names?

Question by MINT~ie: Poll: Do you refer to mixed dog breeds by certain names?
Labradoodle for Labrador Retriever – Poodle mixes, for example.

I don’t. A mutt is a mutt. They aren’t breeds, they’re mixed breeds. They won’t ever be breeds, so why not just call them by their parents breeds, instead of using those silly, sometimes confusing, names.

Best answer:

Answer by Lorrainey Bainey
I agree. I call em mutts. I have a mutt.

Give your answer to this question below!

iParenting Media Awards Names iPlay’s Lift Off Rocket And Diggity Dog Board Game as Outstanding Products of 2007

Parsippany, NJ (PRWEB) August 25, 2007

International Playthings, Inc. (IPI) announces that two of its iPlay products – the Lift Off Rocket and Diggity Dog board game – have been recognized by iParenting’s as “Outstanding Products of 2007.” All products acknowledged by iParenting are thoroughly evaluated by knowledgeable reviewers to determine which ones meet or exceed iParenting’s rigorous standards.

The evaluation process created by the iParenting Media Awards program is so thorough that it has attained certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO is the world’s largest developer of standardization regulations, and only a fraction of the companies that attempt this certification achieve it.

“It is an honor to have two toys from the iPlay product line selected as this year’s Outstanding Products,” said Susan Tice, Senior Product Manager and Public Relations Director for International Playthings, Inc. “The iPlay brand comprises a broad range of unique, high-quality, and educational products designed to appeal to children of all ages. The Lift Off Rocket and Diggity Dog board game are excellent examples of that.”

Explore outer space with iPlay’s Lift Off Rocket, which features lights, sounds and three separate areas of play – a cockpit, living quarters and cargo area. Kids can press the rocket’s button to hear the lift off sequence, realistic rocket sounds and see the boosters light up. The Lift Off Rocket playset also includes two astronauts, a space dog, alien, dune buggy and moon crater. The Lift Off Rocket play set, for ages 18 months and up, is available through specialty retailers at a MSRP of .00.

Help the puppies find their bones! Diggity Dog by iPlay is a memory board game for children ages three and up. The game is for two to four players and features an electronic barking dog that barks the number of spaces that players must move their puppies. When a player’s puppy lands on a space beside a dog bone, the player picks up the bone with the dog’s magnetic nose. If the color of the underside of the bone matches the player’s puppy, the player gets to move the bone into their puppy’s dog house. The Diggity Dog board game is available through specialty retailers at a MSRP of .00.

The iParenting Media Awards program was created in response to the challenge that parents face when seeking outstanding products for their families. The iParenting Media Awards are the largest certified and audited evaluation system of children’s and parenting products in the industry. Professional reviewers carefully evaluate more than a thousand items, but only the ones that meet or exceed iParenting’s high standards receive an iParenting Media Award.

iPlay’s Lift Off Rocket and Diggity Dog board game are two of four products distributed by IPI to earn top honors from iParenting this year. Also included are the Earlyears’ Animal Shape Sorter and Earlyears’ TAGGIES Shaggie Taggies.

About International Playthings, Inc. (IPI)

Since its inception in 1967, IPI has excelled in the delivery of innovative and entertaining products with integrity, superior play value and child developmental qualities to consumers. Over the course of its 40-year existence, IPI has grown to become one of the largest and most respected suppliers of quality products to the North American specialty industry.

A subsidiary of Grand Toys International, Limited, (Nasdaq: GRIN), IPI offers a comprehensive range of proprietary and distributed brands comprising a wide variety of award winning play things including games, infant toys, preschool toys, dolls, educational toys and activity toys. Additional information on IPI, its brands and individual products can be found at www.intplay.com.

About iPlay

iPlay is International Playthings’ proprietary brand that encompasses preschool toys, games and outdoor toys. iPlay toys encompass a full spectrum of innovative, high quality products that provide years of playtime fun. From high-tech to low-tech to classic to new – iPlay offers something to suit every child’s tastes.

Media Contacts:

Susan Tice                        Andrea Harvey

International Playthings, Inc.            R&J Public Relations, LLC

(973) 316-2500 x 232                (908) 722-5757

sue.tice @ intplay.com                 aharvey @ randjpr.com

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6 Ways to Find the Perfect Dog Name

Last week, we began discussing how to select the perfect name for your pup. And, undeniably, our single favorite answer to the dog-name question is…it depends. Well, this week we’re continuing our series with some additional suggestions for all new dog owners. Hopefully, one of these six ideas will spark your imagination. If not, don’t worry. We’ll keep this series alive until each and every pup has their appropriate title.

The Dog Name Game

Actually, there are countless tips & methods for you to discover the perfect name for your beloved pooch. To keep you moving forward, here are some of our favorite suggestions:

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What Would You Name This Pup?

  1. Consider traditional “human” names.  Sam, Lucy, Jack, Oscar, Harry, and Betty are perennially among the most popular.
  2. Don’t forget about your dog’s color, personality, or physical traits. Does your pup act like a diva? Or perhaps she has a Wigglebutt when she walks.
  3. Think about your favorite pop-culture references to literature, fashion, music, art, and history. Who has influenced you in the world of pop?
  4. Focus on a specific geographical location. What’s your favorite city, state, or country?
  5. Brands are always popular. Do you have a favorite drink, movie, handbag, or television character?
  6. Hobbies typically inspire. Are you a singer? Dancer? Athlete? If so, consider specific terminology relating to your hobby/sport for inspiration.
Any other ideas? Also, we’d love to know what names you’ve come up with!

How to Pick the Best Dog Name

Last week, we wrote about the 10 Most Popular (and Wacky) Dog Names of 2008. Well, the reader response was incredible, and so we’ve decided to continue the conversation about names and delve deeper into the subject. There are nearly 50 million households in America with a dog, and collectively we’re welcoming thousands of new pooches into our homes every day. But with all of these new four-legged residents, a common question continues to surface: What should I name my dog?

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Seek Input from the Entire Family

Over the next few weeks, we are going to extensively cover the topic of dog names and share with you surefire ways to find the perfect name for your pooch. Are you just going for the most popular? Or do you want the weirdest, strangest, most unusual? Perhaps you’re seeking female dog names or male dog names. Ah, you want cute names for small dogs, right? Big dogs? Well, no matter what criteria you’ve established, we’re going to cover them all.

We continue to hear about your household angst surrounding this major decision, but naming your dog doesn’t have to be so agonizing. In reality, this is a joyous occasion, and the naming process should be creative and fun. You probably just need some suggestions to get those creative juices flowing; well that’s where we come in.

In fact, here’s a quick preview of what we’ll be discussing over the next few weeks in this new series…

Music Makes for Great Dog Names
Here is one example of how some family friends of ours chose a name for their newly-adopted pup. The parents brainstormed on their all-time favorite musicians—I’m talking all the way from Miles Davis, Johnny Cash, and Otis Redding on up to Notorious BIG and Mariah Carey. Avid music lovers, the couple then wrote each name on a piece of paper, put them in a hat, and asked their baby girl to pick one. And that was it…they had a name!

An even more creative solution (if an “unusual name” is your goal) would have been to place all of the artists’ first names (i.e. Miles, Otis, Mariah, and Notorious) into one hat, and then place all of their last names (i.e. Davis, Redding, Carey, and Cash) into a separate hat. Then, their daughter could have selected a random first name and then paired it with a random last name. What do you think of these potential titles:

  • Mariah Redding
  • Notorious Cash
  • Otis Davis
  • Miles Carey

Also, think about your favorite song titles, lyrics, and instruments. The only rule in naming your dog is…there are no rules! Think outside of the doggy box, and find a totally unique word to describe your totally unique pooch.

The Ultimate Dog Name Guide
Be sure to check in over the next few weeks as we review all the best ways to find a perfect name for your dog. We’ll go over the most popular, weirdest, strangest, and most unusual…names for female dogs, male dogs, small dogs, big dogs. And what if you already have a dog–or if you adopt siblings–and you need complimentary names? Or perhaps you want to honor your pooch with the family surname…oh boy, this is getting serious. We’ll cover all of this and more, so make sure you subscribe for new updates and get the latest articles delivered directly into your email box.

How did you name your dog? We’d love to know!

Most Popular (and Wacky) Dog Names

In our heart of hearts, we all knew this was coming…and just like the Hollywood babies, our nation’s pups are getting more, ahem, *unique* names these days. According to the Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) database of nearly a half-million dog names, the most popular come as no surprise. You’ve got the typical Max, Molly, Lucy, and Daisy…awww so cute!

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"Edward Scissorpaws" or "Sir Lix-a-Lot"?

But VPI wasn’t done combing the data. They decided to examine the most unusual canine names as well. And these are…well, see for yourself:

  1. Rush Limbark
    Political views aside, this one’s kind of adorable. You know, in that can’t-stand-to-hear-other-people-say-my-dog’s-name kind of way.
  2. Sirius Lee Handsome
    Clever, very catchy. But a three-word name? Sounds too serial killer-ish.
  3. Rafikikadiki
    Even though it takes multiple attempts to slooowly sound this one out, I can see the appeal of various nicknames (i.e. “Raf”, “Kik”, and “Freaky Diki”).
  4. Low Jack
    Do you really want to name your pooch after a car anti-theft system? Why not just go with “The Club” or “Door Lock”?
  5. Meatwad
    This one’s not terrible. It’s vivid, unique. While we’re on the carnivorous path, I’ll toss in “Meatball”, “Meat-head”, and “Meatie Pie”.
  6. Peanut Wigglebutt
    Very good! I don’t think it’s the “Peanut” part so much as it is “Wigglebutt”. We have a friend here in Atlanta who’s Beagle has the Wiggliest butt of them all.
  7. Scuddles Unterfuss
    Certainly one of the most intellectual names on the list. I have a sneaky suspicion there’s a pop culture reference at play here but can’t put my finger on it…any ideas?
  8. Sophie Touch & Pee
    Is this the dog’s name or a description of how she acts? Quick disclaimer, any name which contains a bodily fluid is out of bounds.
  9. Admiral Toot
    I can see many a toy breeds with this cuddly title. But I wonder, does “Toot” refer to farting? If so, are you admitting that your pooch is ranked the highest in passing gas?
  10. Spatula
    Ahhh, and here it is. One word. Simple and to the point. Where would the world be without the spatula? No omelets or pancakes…no way to get the last bit of brownie batter out of the bowl…but I still can’t imagine yelling “Spatula!” at the top of my lungs across the dog park.

The Traditional Top 10

In case you’re wondering, here are the actual “most popular” dog names for ’08:

  1. Max
  2. Bailey
  3. Bella
  4. Molly
  5. Lucy
  6. Buddy
  7. Maggie
  8. Daisy
  9. Sophie
  10. Chloe
What are your favorite dog names? We’d love to know what you think!