Let’s talk about meine hunde namen. It’s like choosing a tattoo. You don’t want to change it every few weeks unless you really want to confuse your dog. Believe me, this whole naming thing has taken me on a journey.
Kafka was first. Listen to me before you assume I’m a literature snob. This dog had eyes that seemed to be lost in thought. He was probably wondering why his owner kept asking him for a bath when mud would suit him perfectly. Franz Kafka was chosen because it matched his soul.
There was Schnitzel. You’ve succeeded if you are giggling when you hear the name. She was the most food-loving dachshund I had ever seen. It was a strange thing to call her Schnitzel, but it made sense. The people at the park always laughed when I called her Schnitzel.
Enter Tesla. No, it’s not the car. It is named after Nikola Tesla. This Australian shepherd could outsmart even me on the best of days and had enough power to power an entire town. He was a clever cookie, or should I call him an electric biscuit?
Next, Pudding waded into our lives; an English Bulldog that had more rolls than a baker and a face you couldn’t resist smushing. As sweet as pie and as soft as… well, pudding? It was a name that fit him like a glove, or like comfy pajamas in the morning on a lazy sunday.
Odin was a natural choice for those who love mythology. Odin was proud to carry his name. He had the stature, strength and eyes of a Norse God.
Pixie, a Jack Russell Terrier who had springs in her legs and a lot of energy, was a mischievous dog. Her name perfectly captured her fairy-like behavior; she would dart around in glee, and disappear into thin air at times (or so it appeared when searching for her).
Austen soon joined our crew – inspired by Jane Austen, because why not? This Golden Retriever brought joy and peace, just like reading “Pride and Prejudice”, on a quiet day.
Echo is a Border Collie who can mimic vocal sounds. The name was chosen because of his ability to mimic sounds such as doorbells and cat meows.
You have them: Kafka Schnitzel Tesla Pudding Odin Pixie Austen & Echo – each name tells a story in this book about life with dogs.
It wasn’t just about choosing names that were popular, or even trying to be different. The idea was to capture their quirks and uniqueness in syllables, giving them something that said a lot without saying a word.
You’ll be amazed at the sounds you can make without spending a fortune! Everyone starts somewhere, and most often it’s by saying “hello”, wrong. Enjoy your learning experience! You’re right in the middle where memories are waiting to be created.