Help me name my new Standard Poodle puppy

[rfisher]

My new puppy will be here in 5 weeks. I can't decide on a name. He's a black/cream phantom Standard Poodle. Here's what I've considered. Help me decide!

 

[Jimena]

I voted. I know too many Zeus, Apollos and Lokis.

I want a picture of your new puppy! Congratulations!

My neighbor has two Standard Poodles, one black and one cream, father and son. Rondo and Czerny. Rondo (the father) is a handful. But Czerny is much more calm and sweet. They're both gorgeous.

 

[rfisher]

I voted. I know too many Zeus, Apollos and Lokis.

I want a picture of your new puppy! Congratulations!

My neighbor has two Standard Poodles, one black and one cream, father and son. Rondo and Czerny. Rondo (the father) is a handful. But Czerny is much more calm and sweet. They're both gorgeous.

Thanks! He's only 3 weeks old now, but I'll post a pic as soon as he comes home. My other two SPOOS are/were solid blacks. This is my first phantom. One of mine is a since he was a puppy. The other was much more laid back, but also much more devious. The problem with the breed is the human has to work at being smarter or the dog ends up in charge.

 

[quartz]

Axel. Or Lutz.

 

[Vagabond]

Stan.

 

[taf2002]

I like Apollo & Loki but not Viper. I wouldn't want him to live up to his name.

 

[rfisher]

I like Apollo & Loki but not Viper. I wouldn't want him to live up to his name.

Well, Loki was the god of mischief and chaos so there's that.

 

[taf2002]

Well, Loki was the god of mischief and chaos so there's that.

OK then, Apollo it is!

 

[JJH]

I vote Loki because he's a trickster. You can never tell what a trickster will do. Good? Bad? Both at the same time?

I see @rfisher posted while I was typing, but expressed it better. 2 thumbs up!

 

[quartz]

I feel like Greek god names have been super popular for pets for a while now. Probably Rick Riordan’s fault.

 

[Buzz]

How about Kojak? After the tv show from the 70s.

ETA:
I did vote for Loki…

 

[Judy]

Loki. I really like that name.

 

[Sparks]

Clearly, the choice is Loki

 

[Simone411]

I don't know why exactly. I voted for Raven, Zeus and Loki. ITA with others here. I believe Loki is the choice!

 

[Judy]

Congrats on getting your new pup in a few weeks .. let the puppy shenanigans begin

 

[SamChez]

“Sam” of course!

Please nix Nyx, sounds like underwear.

Congratulations!

 

[Aussie Willy]

I would call him Trevor, Kevin or Brian.

 

[rfisher]

I would call him Trevor, Kevin or Brian.

Common people names won't work as we hope to compete in obedience trials and there could be people with those names around which confuses the dog.

 

[Aceon6]

You can narrow it down by saying “no, name, NO” and “name NO” until you’re certain what you don’t want. Your welcome from my nephew who, unfortunately, let his kids name their dog Nova.

 

[Aussie Willy]

Common people names won't work as we hope to compete in obedience trials and there could be people with those names around which confuses the dog.

Sorry just having fun. Wasn't being serious.

 

[rfisher]

You can narrow it down by saying “no, name, NO” and “name NO” until you’re certain what you don’t want. Your welcome from my nephew who, unfortunately, let his kids name their dog Nova.

I know others who named their dog Nova and the dog had issues when told NO! And the owners wondered why the dog didn't pay attention to either their name or the command.

 

[Sparks]

Nova in Spanish means "no go"

 

[MacMadame]

Axel. Or Lutz.

My neighbor has a dog named Axel. He's some kind of guard dog mix and rather fierce.

I voted for Loki (and others) but I do have to say that Loki has become a very popular dog name so it's kind of like naming your kid Matthew.

 

[Simone411]

I know others who named their dog Nova and the dog had issues when told NO! And the owners wondered why the dog didn't pay attention to either their name or the command.

That definitely could present a problem. My niece named her dog, Rolo, after her favorite candy! Rolo is a brown and silver Schnauzer (face is brown and body is silver), and that name fits him really well.

 

[quartz]

My neighbor has a dog named Axel. He's some kind of guard dog mix and rather fierce.

I voted for Loki (and others) but I do have to say that Loki has become a very popular dog name so it's kind of like naming your kid Matthew.

One of our town’s police dogs is named Axle (not Axel).
Loki is everywhere.

 

[SkateSand]

Do you have to name your puppy before you get him? With all my dogs, we spent some time with them until the right name came to us. I voted for Raven because when you are mad or in a big hurry, that's easy to say.

 

[rfisher]

Do you have to name your puppy before you get him? With all my dogs, we spent some time with them until the right name came to us. I voted for Raven because when you are mad or in a big hurry, that's easy to say.

Not really, but it's good to start using their name right away if you want them to start learning recall. I used hand signals with my older Poodles as well as voice commands. That's been very helpful as they've lost hearing as they age. Plus, I'll get him microchipped and want the company to have the information. We start puppy kindergarten two weeks after I get him and he should know his name by that point if you've said it about 75 times.

 

[cholla]

Call him Shark, let him loose on a crowded beach, call him back very loudly and watch people fly

I voted for Viper (that's so me ) and Raven.

 

[once_upon]

Oreo


Ok, Apollo

 

[rfisher]

Call him Shark, let him loose on a crowded beach, call him back very loudly and watch people fly

I voted for Viper (that's so me ) and Raven.

A prancing fluffy Poodle named Viper does have a certain cachet.