Perhaps you have chosen to get a schnauzer puppy, and now you need to decide on a name that represents your little ball of fluff and teeth. Choosing the best name for your new puppy is important stuff, so choose wisely.
Remember that a name conjures up different emotions and feelings depending on what you decide on. It says quite a bit about you, the relationship you have with your dog and what you think of your dog.
For example, if you find it humorous to name your little miniature schnauzer "Killer," or "Goliath," other people may get a negative or hostile image of your dog. However, if you call your dog "Freddy, or Fluffy," people will get a whole different perspective of your dog.
Think long and hard also about how easy it will be to call your schnauzer’s name outdoors when you want him to come to you. Can he distinguish the sound of his name at a distance? For their health, learning to come when called can save them from a dangerous even life-threatening situation such as busy traffic on a street or an approaching wild animal or reptile. You want your dog to come when called, and having the right name and training can make all the difference.
So you need to be careful in selecting the perfect name for your new dog. Sometimes, you might get the dog and have him or her in your home for a day or two, so you can get a better idea of the dog's individual personality. You want to choose something that fits the dog, his or her personality and temperament. Something else to consider is how you want other people to respond to your dog, and how your dog will respond to strangers down the road.
Therefore be selective when choosing a name for your dog so that it fits their personality and the way you want others to respond to him/her. The way in which someone reacts to your dog could also have affect his behavior in the moment, as well as how they behave toward other strangers later on.
The following are the top ten most popular schnauzer dog names for males --
1. Max
2. Buddy
3. Charlie
4. Rocky
5. Cooper
6. Bear
7. Bentley
8. Duke
9. Jack
10. Toby
For female schnauzers, the following name choices seem to come up quite often --
1. Bella
2. Daisy
3. Lucy
4. Molly
5. Lola
6. Sophie
7. Sadie
8. Chloe
9. Coco
10. Maggie
You have no obligation to limit possible names to these lists – these are just to get you started.
Some people may choose to give their schnauzer a German name, as the dog breed actually originated in Germany. For a list of German names for dogs check out this link; http://www.schnauzers-rule.com/german-dog-names.html.
Many famous people have schnauzers. For instance, Usher has a Schnauzer named Scotty, Cesar Millan has a Miniature Schnauzer named Angel, Reese Witherspoon has a Schnauzer named Rudy, and Katherine Heigl has a Miniature Schnauzer by the name of Photo.
However, for strays or abandoned dogs, no one may know the dog’s previous name. Many dog adopters choose to change the dog's name to give them a fresh start, especially if they came from an abusive situation. The rescued schnauzer will appreciate a new name to associate with a new loving family. Just call them with a treat in your hand a few times, and the name will usually stick.
A schnauzer can be a friendly, energetic, loving companion. You should do your best to choose a name that fits them and their personality. You will probably spend many happy hours with your little companion.
So, pick a name that you can both be proud of, while you enjoy your many hours together in his or her new forever home.
Remember too, there are schnauzer stuffed animals for people who are between real fur kids - check out this adorable cuddly "Max" or "Bella" here.
