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Title: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2021, 02:41:48 PM
So, there's going to be a new addition to the pack in mid-March, a male German Shepherd puppy named...named... :notsure:

I came up with a list but people have found issues with each of my suggestions. In the order I thought of them:

Loki -  God of mischief sounds perfect, but what if he's turns out to be an obedient dog?
Finn - People have a difficult time saying this, comes out as 'Finny'
Duque (Duke) - "Too aristocratic", my mother said.
Alex - short for Alexander, meaning 'protector of mankind'. "Too common".
Jaeger - "Wut?" said my mother. "How about Hunter instead?"
Iago - I think this is a nice-looking word but a Shakespearean villain just isn't a good fit.

*deep breath*

Kaiser - "Like the beer?"
Skyler - "Meh."
Benji - "Small dog name"
Kenji - means 'strong and vigorous' in Japanese. Mom:  ::)
Asher - "What, as in 'Ash'?"

The list goes on...

She suggested Argos based on Odysseus's dog of Homer's The Iliad. It's different...and nerdy, so that gets a plus from me. :grin: I'm still undecided, though.  :-\

Anyone have any suggestions? It can be in other languages other than English, too. Preferably 2 syllables at most.

What I know about the pup is he's going to be strong and determined, according to the breeder, and both his parents are mostly black with a bit of brown on their legs and chest. It's likely nameless will be similarly coloured.   
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Randy on January 27, 2021, 02:57:04 PM
Eye-Byte (I bite)
Scooby (From the cartoon - not sure what kind of dog Scooby is anyway.)
Schweinhund - (German for pig-dog. Well, he is a German Sheppard, right? Never mind.)

I don't know. I'm the person who named a cat once called "Meow". Well, I asked the cat what it wanted to be called and she said, "Meow." So Meow it was.

Anyway, pay no attention to me,
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 27, 2021, 02:58:13 PM
Rolf. I picture you standing on the porch, calling him.  ;D
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2021, 03:15:19 PM
Quote from: Randy on January 27, 2021, 02:57:04 PM
Eye-Byte (I bite)
Scooby (From the cartoon - not sure what kind of dog Scooby is anyway.)
Schweinhund - (German for pig-dog. Well, he is a German Sheppard, right? Never mind.)

I don't know. I'm the person who named a cat once called "Meow". Well, I asked the cat what it wanted to be called and she said, "Meow." So Meow it was.

Anyway, pay no attention to me,

iByte :grin:

Well, he has a microchip, so... :lol:

LOL When I was young I would help and feed stray and feral dogs on the street and named one of them 'Dog' just because I wasn't able to come up with another name. :lol: Meow is a good one! Perhaps it means something in Cattish. :grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2021, 03:16:44 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 27, 2021, 02:58:13 PM
Rolf. I picture you standing on the porch, calling him.  ;D

Heheh, that would be pronounced 'Holfy' around here, and that sounds a bit like a sneeze. :grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 27, 2021, 10:52:18 PM
Too bad it's not another female so I could suggest "Hope".

How about Ajax -- yes, I know, the cleanser, but I like the way it sounds.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2021, 11:21:38 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 27, 2021, 10:52:18 PM
Too bad it's not another female so I could suggest "Hope".

How about Ajax -- yes, I know, the cleanser, but I like the way it sounds.

I like Hope! :tellmemore: It's a good name.

I like Ajax too (Ájax, in Portuguese, would sound a little different). Rolls off the tongue. Easier to shout than 'Argos'. :snicker:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Icarus on January 28, 2021, 01:35:18 AM
Please pardon my sad and still angry recollection of an episode in the not too distant past.  It involves a dog. The dogs name was Deeogee That is a combination of the letters D,O,G  He was a helluva lot more than a deeogee

K9s are important members of our police and sheriff departments.  One of our heroic  Alsatian cops was an official officer of my sherriff's department.

A sheriff deputy and his dog stopped a speeder. The speeder was revealed to be a vicious criminal with a long rap sheet.  The perp shot the sheriff, K9 partner dog attacked the perp.  The bad guy shot and killed the dog too. That did not sit well with the local citizens, including me, and even less well with the sheriffs deputies.  They chased the perp through a thick woods until they found him hiding under a huge fallen log.  64 shots later the bad guy will never kill another sheriff or another dog.

The sheriff deputy was a veteran cop who was publicly regarded as a good and decent guy.  The dog was his constant and beloved partner.  The dog got every bit as much respect and tears as his human companion did. Rightfully so.

Both the deputy and his dog were buried with full military honors. In Florida a K9 is a fully accredited officer of the law. Deeogee will be long remembered. 

Silver, if you name him Ajax, the contraction will become; Jax or Jack. . That is a good and honorable name for a loyal companion.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: hermes2015 on January 28, 2021, 03:02:56 AM
Of course, I like Loki, because some see him as the Norse equivalent of Hermes,

https://mythologycomparison1321.weebly.com/comparing-hermes--loki.html
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: No one on January 28, 2021, 04:13:18 AM
Deohgee
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Magdalena on January 28, 2021, 05:47:56 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2021, 02:41:48 PM
So, there's going to be a new addition to the pack in mid-March, a male German Shepherd puppy named...named... :notsure:

I came up with a list but people have found issues with each of my suggestions. In the order I thought of them:

Loki -  God of mischief sounds perfect, but what if he's turns out to be an obedient dog?
...

Odin?   :notsure:
Or
Odie.
Odie, the fictional dog who appears in the comic strip Garfield by Jim Davis.
;D
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 28, 2021, 12:05:31 PM
Quote from: Icarus on January 28, 2021, 01:35:18 AM
Please pardon my sad and still angry recollection of an episode in the not too distant past.  It involves a dog. The dogs name was Deeogee That is a combination of the letters D,O,G  He was a helluva lot more than a deeogee

K9s are important members of our police and sheriff departments.  One of our heroic  Alsatian cops was an official officer of my sherriff's department.

A sheriff deputy and his dog stopped a speeder. The speeder was revealed to be a vicious criminal with a long rap sheet.  The perp shot the sheriff, K9 partner dog attacked the perp.  The bad guy shot and killed the dog too. That did not sit well with the local citizens, including me, and even less well with the sheriffs deputies.  They chased the perp through a thick woods until they found him hiding under a huge fallen log.  64 shots later the bad guy will never kill another sheriff or another dog.

The sheriff deputy was a veteran cop who was publicly regarded as a good and decent guy.  The dog was his constant and beloved partner.  The dog got every bit as much respect and tears as his human companion did. Rightfully so.

Both the deputy and his dog were buried with full military honors. In Florida a K9 is a fully accredited officer of the law. Deeogee will be long remembered. 

Silver, if you name him Ajax, the contraction will become; Jax or Jack. . That is a good and honorable name for a loyal companion.

Can't say I sympathise with the perp in this case.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 28, 2021, 12:07:28 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 28, 2021, 03:02:56 AM
Of course, I like Loki, because some see him as the Norse equivalent of Hermes,

https://mythologycomparison1321.weebly.com/comparing-hermes--loki.html

I also like Loki! :grin: It was my first choice, but then along comes my mother and poisons it by saying it sounds too much like 'louco/louca' (crazy).  ::) 
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 28, 2021, 12:09:31 PM
Quote from: No one on January 28, 2021, 04:13:18 AM
Deohgee

Too long. :grin: It has to be a name I can yell quickly and easily.  :P
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 28, 2021, 12:16:06 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 28, 2021, 05:47:56 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2021, 02:41:48 PM
So, there's going to be a new addition to the pack in mid-March, a male German Shepherd puppy named...named... :notsure:

I came up with a list but people have found issues with each of my suggestions. In the order I thought of them:

Loki -  God of mischief sounds perfect, but what if he's turns out to be an obedient dog?
...

Odin?   :notsure:
Or
Odie.
Odie, the fictional dog who appears in the comic strip Garfield by Jim Davis.
;D

I like Odin! But it sounds quite different and better in English than in Portuguese (something like, Oh-Geen, with the G as in George). :sad sigh: 

Odie is a cute name! :grin: :notes:

OH-GEE! COME HERE RIGHT NOW OH-GEE! :foottap:

Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Randy on January 28, 2021, 03:38:44 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 28, 2021, 12:16:06 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 28, 2021, 05:47:56 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2021, 02:41:48 PM
So, there's going to be a new addition to the pack in mid-March, a male German Shepherd puppy named...named... :notsure:

I came up with a list but people have found issues with each of my suggestions. In the order I thought of them:

Loki -  God of mischief sounds perfect, but what if he's turns out to be an obedient dog?
...

Odin?   :notsure:
Or
Odie.
Odie, the fictional dog who appears in the comic strip Garfield by Jim Davis.
;D

I like Odin! But it sounds quite different and better in English than in Portuguese (something like, Oh-Geen, with the G as in George). :sad sigh: 

Odie is a cute name! :grin: :notes:

OH-GEE! COME HERE RIGHT NOW OH-GEE! :foottap:
How about Belvadere? I don't know how it is spelled but it sounds regal.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: hermes2015 on January 28, 2021, 03:50:38 PM
Marcos.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 28, 2021, 08:33:19 PM
Quote from: Randy on January 28, 2021, 03:38:44 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 28, 2021, 12:16:06 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 28, 2021, 05:47:56 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2021, 02:41:48 PM
So, there's going to be a new addition to the pack in mid-March, a male German Shepherd puppy named...named... :notsure:

I came up with a list but people have found issues with each of my suggestions. In the order I thought of them:

Loki -  God of mischief sounds perfect, but what if he's turns out to be an obedient dog?
...

Odin?   :notsure:
Or
Odie.
Odie, the fictional dog who appears in the comic strip Garfield by Jim Davis.
;D

I like Odin! But it sounds quite different and better in English than in Portuguese (something like, Oh-Geen, with the G as in George). :sad sigh: 

Odie is a cute name! :grin: :notes:

OH-GEE! COME HERE RIGHT NOW OH-GEE! :foottap:
How about Belvadere? I don't know how it is spelled but it sounds regal.

That's a pretty name, but one syllable too long, I think.  :( Where did you get it from? :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 28, 2021, 08:34:10 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 28, 2021, 03:50:38 PM
Marcos.

I'm looking for something exotic.  :P ;)
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: No one on January 28, 2021, 08:39:52 PM
Miura
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Icarus on January 28, 2021, 08:47:31 PM
Choose a name that is easily enunciated and a name that has a dominant first syllable.  This is for the benefit of easy recognition by the dog.  A sound with a structure such as "Bolo" or something of the sort.

One of my beloved dogs was given the registry name; Midwatch Helmsman.  We never called him by that name, he was Sailor.   The registry name was appropriate because he did take care of things during the night. His call name, Sailor,  was all wrong because he did not like riding in boats at all.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 28, 2021, 08:56:23 PM
These are the parents:

(https://i.imgur.com/eJKucH9.jpg)

(Left pic is the mother and the father is on the right)

Aren't they beautiful? :tellmemore: I had never seen a German Shepherd dog with that kind of colour pattern before, apparently they're called "bicolour".  8)

The breeder will send me pics of the puppy this weekend, probably, after he selects the right one for me.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 28, 2021, 09:00:01 PM
Quote from: No one on January 28, 2021, 08:39:52 PM
Miura

Isn't that a car? :notsure:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 28, 2021, 09:02:06 PM
Quote from: Icarus on January 28, 2021, 08:47:31 PM
Choose a name that is easily enunciated and a name that has a dominant first syllable.  This is for the benefit of easy recognition by the dog.  A sound with a structure such as "Bolo" or something of the sort.

One of my beloved dogs was given the registry name; Midwatch Helmsman.  We never called him by that name, he was Sailor.   The registry name was appropriate because he did take care of things during the night. His call name, Sailor,  was all wrong because he did not like riding in boats at all.

Good naming tip!  :thumbsup2:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: No one on January 28, 2021, 09:09:57 PM
(https://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/img/layout/icon_quote.jpg)this guy:
Miura

(https://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/img/layout/icon_quote.jpg)Argentium:
Isn't that a car?

Yes, an exotic one. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FThumbs%2520Up.png&hash=e8ea77880ad2978fd09f5791a5436d85008666d2)
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 28, 2021, 09:20:30 PM
Quote from: No one on January 28, 2021, 09:09:57 PM
(https://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/img/layout/icon_quote.jpg)this guy:
Miura

(https://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/img/layout/icon_quote.jpg)Argentium:
Isn't that a car?

Yes, an exotic one. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FThumbs%2520Up.png&hash=e8ea77880ad2978fd09f5791a5436d85008666d2)

Hmm... :chin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: billy rubin on January 28, 2021, 09:38:54 PM
hmmn

i dunno what to name a dog until you know he's like.

here's the dogs iv've had, in reverse order of appearance

harley
ygmir
death
major
jack
turner
monkey david
bluto
dump dog
curtiss
coalie
fletcher
phoca
hansel
gretel
princess
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 28, 2021, 10:47:48 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on January 28, 2021, 09:38:54 PM
hmmn

i dunno what to name a dog until you know he's like.

here's the dogs iv've had, in reverse order of appearance

harley
ygmir
death
major
jack
turner
monkey david
bluto
dump dog
curtiss
coalie
fletcher
phoca
hansel
gretel
princess

Makes sense to name a dog after you know what it's like, but namelessness gives me anxiety, heheh.

Hmm...Valium. :notsure:

Probably not.  ;D
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: billy rubin on January 28, 2021, 11:17:27 PM
lol

q
i once read of a man who had a dog named 'Cough, becuse she was always underfoot on the stairs
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: No one on January 28, 2021, 11:27:59 PM
Ninguém
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 28, 2021, 11:42:40 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on January 28, 2021, 11:17:27 PM
lol

q
i once read of a man who had a dog named 'Cough, becuse she was always underfoot on the stairs

:snicker:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 28, 2021, 11:43:45 PM
Quote from: No one on January 28, 2021, 11:27:59 PM
Ninguém

:lol: I considered naming him Nemo but others thought that was a fishy choice.  ::) Go figure.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: No one on January 28, 2021, 11:53:43 PM
Are you just clowning around?
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 29, 2021, 01:34:02 AM
"OFF THE COUCH!" ;D Since we let ours up on the couch, probably not a good call...
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 29, 2021, 02:12:05 AM
Quote from: No one on January 28, 2021, 11:53:43 PM
Are you just clowning around?

Maaaybe :grin:

Nemo is a cute name, though.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 29, 2021, 02:14:55 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 29, 2021, 01:34:02 AM
"OFF THE COUCH!" ;D Since we let ours up on the couch, probably not a good call...

:lol:

Joy responds more to "No!" than to her own name. I wonder why... :notsure:

:grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 29, 2021, 03:02:58 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 29, 2021, 02:14:55 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 29, 2021, 01:34:02 AM
"OFF THE COUCH!" ;D Since we let ours up on the couch, probably not a good call...

:lol:

Joy responds more to "No!" than to her own name. I wonder why... :notsure:

:grin:

That reminds me of a cartoon I saw many years ago, with a child in it, tagged, "Young child caught in a 'no' storm". :grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: hermes2015 on January 29, 2021, 04:23:59 AM
Cerberus? Maybe not — I assume the dog only has one head.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 29, 2021, 03:02:23 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 29, 2021, 03:02:58 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 29, 2021, 02:14:55 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 29, 2021, 01:34:02 AM
"OFF THE COUCH!" ;D Since we let ours up on the couch, probably not a good call...

:lol:

Joy responds more to "No!" than to her own name. I wonder why... :notsure:

:grin:

That reminds me of a cartoon I saw many years ago, with a child in it, tagged, "Young child caught in a 'no' storm". :grin:

:grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 29, 2021, 03:03:20 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 29, 2021, 04:23:59 AM
Cerberus? Maybe not — I assume the dog only has one head.

I love these mythological names, but Cerberus is too long.  :(

:lol: I sure hope he has only one head!
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: No one on January 29, 2021, 03:29:41 PM
Ayygee
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 29, 2021, 03:33:00 PM
Quote from: No one on January 29, 2021, 03:29:41 PM
Ayygee

Did a puppy just walk on your keyboard? :P
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: No one on January 29, 2021, 03:37:50 PM
AG

Symbol for silver on the periodic table.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 29, 2021, 03:40:06 PM
Quote from: No one on January 29, 2021, 03:37:50 PM
AG

Symbol for silver on the periodic table.

:doh: Of course!
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 29, 2021, 06:48:09 PM
One more for Team Iago! My grandmother's favourite.   ;D
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Icarus on January 29, 2021, 08:01:57 PM
Lago........OK, but please not Mara-Lago.

Silver, I suspect that you are aware that German Shephards have a high incidence of hip dysplasia. Responsible breeders, especially expensive breeders, have their pups carefully x-rayed to determine whether the hip socket tissue and bone is normal.  Dysplasia can occur even when both parents are perfectly normal.

Dysplasia is much more likely to occur in larger breeds of dogs. Less prevalent, but not unheard of, in smaller breeds.   My beloved Irish Setter, Molly, was dysplastic.  I spent a small fortune for a surgical procedure and the ensuing physical therapy that let her be able to run and play.  It worked for several years but she finally succumbed to the misfortune of her anatomical flaws. Dear God I loved that beautiful red girl.  She was my constant companion.

Where I go, dog follows
Where I stop, dog settles
When I am lost, dog finds me
When I am joyful, dog joins me
Who I am, dog knows
What I need, dog becomes







Please be sure to discuss this with the breeder. 
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: billy rubin on January 29, 2021, 08:54:45 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 29, 2021, 03:03:20 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 29, 2021, 04:23:59 AM
Cerberus? Maybe not — I assume the dog only has one head.

I love these mythological names, but Cerberus is too long.  :(

:lol: I sure hope he has only one head!

i believe one of the customary translations of cerberus is


spot.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 29, 2021, 10:52:33 PM
Quote from: Icarus on January 29, 2021, 08:01:57 PM
Lago........OK, but please not Mara-Lago.

Silver, I suspect that you are aware that German Shephards have a high incidence of hip dysplasia. Responsible breeders, especially expensive breeders, have their pups carefully x-rayed to determine whether the hip socket tissue and bone is normal.  Dysplasia can occur even when both parents are perfectly normal.

Dysplasia is much more likely to occur in larger breeds of dogs. Less prevalent, but not unheard of, in smaller breeds.   My beloved Irish Setter, Molly, was dysplastic.  I spent a small fortune for a surgical procedure and the ensuing physical therapy that let her be able to run and play.  It worked for several years but she finally succumbed to the misfortune of her anatomical flaws. Dear God I loved that beautiful red girl.  She was my constant companion.

Where I go, dog follows
Where I stop, dog settles
When I am lost, dog finds me
When I am joyful, dog joins me
Who I am, dog knows
What I need, dog becomes







Please be sure to discuss this with the breeder.

Oh, it's not Lago, but Iago, with an I :grin:

Yes, I'm aware of the hip and elbow dysplasia issue, my last German Shepherd had it in her later years. That's why I bought a working-line pedigree GSD (they're closer to the original dogs bred in Germany by the founder of the breed), and not the show line dog with the sloped back and structural issues. IMO, those breeders of those show line dogs are destroying this awesome breed.  :( 

Here's a pic of the visual differences:

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pVx96Anqcv4/hqdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 29, 2021, 10:53:09 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on January 29, 2021, 08:54:45 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 29, 2021, 03:03:20 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 29, 2021, 04:23:59 AM
Cerberus? Maybe not — I assume the dog only has one head.

I love these mythological names, but Cerberus is too long.  :(

:lol: I sure hope he has only one head!

i believe one of the customary translations of cerberus is


spot.

:rofl: Sounds legit!
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Randy on January 30, 2021, 01:05:45 AM
How about Sparky?
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: billy rubin on January 30, 2021, 01:14:56 AM
Meaning & History
Latinized form of the Greek Κέρβερος (Kerberos), which possibly meant "spotted". In Greek myth this was the name of the three-headed dog that guarded the entrance to Hades.

https://www.behindthename.com/name/cerberus

struth
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Icarus on January 30, 2021, 04:31:12 AM
Silver I agree that the "show line" profile of the GSD is not the best of options.  I do not like that look very much but it does give the dog the appearance of speed.   I seriously doubt that the old time Schutshund breeders opted for that kind of anatomy.

My police GSD K9s cost a prince's ransom  (about 10 to 15 K)  and they do not generally look like the show type. They are all out for business, agility, speed, intelligence, and unwavering loyalty to their handler.

My police department has about 10 K9 (dog) officers. The Lakeland PD K9 unit has won the national championship K9 trials several times. I am really proud of them.  More than one of their dogs is a Malinois, not a GSD.  The Mals have a different set of behavior patterns but they are equally as efficient in search, find, and withhold duties.  They are  generally a few pounds smaller than the GSD but still a factor to be reckoned with for the bad guys.  Both the GSDs and the Mals are often helicopter transported and have no problem with the noise and tippy activity of the Heli.

A Mal was on the mission when our elite military killed Osama Bin Laden. His duty was to make sure that no one escaped the compound where Osama was hiding.  Pretty grim stuff but that is the way the world and its' humans are so seriously fucked up.




Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Tank on January 30, 2021, 08:36:06 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 29, 2021, 03:02:58 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 29, 2021, 02:14:55 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 29, 2021, 01:34:02 AM
"OFF THE COUCH!" ;D Since we let ours up on the couch, probably not a good call...

:lol:

Joy responds more to "No!" than to her own name. I wonder why... :notsure:

:grin:

That reminds me of a cartoon I saw many years ago, with a child in it, tagged, "Young child caught in a 'no' storm". :grin:

True story. I have a sister, Vivian, she is 15 years older than me. When I was 2 to 3 somebody asked me my name. Apparently I replied Viverchris.  ;D
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 30, 2021, 12:05:29 PM
After much back and forth, we've settled on a name! :grin: Iago it is.   ;D Thanks for all the suggestions and for making this a fun thread! :grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 30, 2021, 12:06:05 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on January 30, 2021, 01:14:56 AM
Meaning & History
Latinized form of the Greek Κέρβερος (Kerberos), which possibly meant "spotted". In Greek myth this was the name of the three-headed dog that guarded the entrance to Hades.

https://www.behindthename.com/name/cerberus

struth

:o
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 30, 2021, 12:43:43 PM
Quote from: Icarus on January 30, 2021, 04:31:12 AM
Silver I agree that the "show line" profile of the GSD is not the best of options.  I do not like that look very much but it does give the dog the appearance of speed.   I seriously doubt that the old time Schutshund breeders opted for that kind of anatomy.

My police GSD K9s cost a prince's ransom  (about 10 to 15 K)  and they do not generally look like the show type. They are all out for business, agility, speed, intelligence, and unwavering loyalty to their handler.

My police department has about 10 K9 (dog) officers. The Lakeland PD K9 unit has won the national championship K9 trials several times. I am really proud of them.  More than one of their dogs is a Malinois, not a GSD.  The Mals have a different set of behavior patterns but they are equally as efficient in search, find, and withhold duties.  They are  generally a few pounds smaller than the GSD but still a factor to be reckoned with for the bad guys.  Both the GSDs and the Mals are often helicopter transported and have no problem with the noise and tippy activity of the Heli.

A Mal was on the mission when our elite military killed Osama Bin Laden. His duty was to make sure that no one escaped the compound where Osama was hiding.  Pretty grim stuff but that is the way the world and its' humans are so seriously fucked up.

I don't like the look of the "frog-legged" show line  GSD either. It looks deformed. It may give an appearance of speed but they don't look so stable in their gait.

I paid US$549,23 for the puppy, besides the cost of two additional vaccines and his food. US$549,23 doesn't look like much but that's equivalent to 3,000 of local currency, which is more than my monthly grant money.  :money: Why did I agree to pay that much? Exactly because I wanted a healthier dog than my last GSD (which I got from a store).

I loved my last GSD dearly, when I laid eyes on that poop-covered puppy in a metal cage I fell in love with it and took her home. She was ill, and developed parvovirus soon after (unless she was already sick when I took her home, no way of knowing now). The money I had saved (I paid R$100 for her, equivalent to US$18,31 today) by buying from a store quickly blew up into thousands, and she almost died. Twelve years later she lost the use of her hind legs and thousands more were spent trying to ameliorate her condition, until the inevitable choice to finally put her to rest was made.

When I adopted Joy it was the same thing. I adore Joy, but in the past 2 months I have spent upwards of  RS$5,000 (US$915,38) on her because of her illness. I'm certain she came to me sick. Maybe I'm just unlucky.

Now I'd rather shell out a huge amount of money for a puppy from a responsible breeder if that means it is less likely to develop certain diseases afterwards. And working-line GSD are less likely in that regard.

I thought about getting a mongrel as they are way less prone to suffer from genetic diseases, but I'm an incurable fan of the GSD breed.  ;D
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 30, 2021, 12:47:52 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2021, 08:36:06 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 29, 2021, 03:02:58 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 29, 2021, 02:14:55 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 29, 2021, 01:34:02 AM
"OFF THE COUCH!" ;D Since we let ours up on the couch, probably not a good call...

:lol:

Joy responds more to "No!" than to her own name. I wonder why... :notsure:

:grin:

That reminds me of a cartoon I saw many years ago, with a child in it, tagged, "Young child caught in a 'no' storm". :grin:

True story. I have a sister, Vivian, she is 15 years older than me. When I was 2 to 3 somebody asked me my name. Apparently I replied Viverchris.  ;D

:grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Icarus on January 31, 2021, 12:30:35 AM
Silver you have gotten a really good deal for the money that you paid.

A good quality GSD in the U.S. is in the four figure range.  The Bernese Mountain Dog  that I wanted from a reliable, knowledgeable, breeder was almost $3000.  :money:

I wish you, Joy, and Lago the best of eventual outcomes surrounded by plenty of love for one another. 
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 31, 2021, 12:41:19 PM
Quote from: Icarus on January 31, 2021, 12:30:35 AM
Silver you have gotten a really good deal for the money that you paid.

A good quality GSD in the U.S. is in the four figure range.  The Bernese Mountain Dog  that I wanted from a reliable, knowledgeable, breeder was almost $3000.  :money:

I wish you, Joy, and Lago the best of eventual outcomes surrounded by plenty of love for one another.

R$3000 (local currency) is still 3 grand, it is in the four-figure range.  :-\. That's about three minimum wages (40 hours/week) here in Brazil.  I don't spend that kind of money on fixed monthly bills. That's what you pay to rent a good house in an affluent neighbourhood here.

And I bought a male pup. Females from that breeder are 3,500 bucks.   :twitch:

But anyway, I believe it's money well spent. :grin: Like I said in a previous post, I want a good quality GSD dog.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Randy on January 31, 2021, 12:45:21 PM
Call him "Stop That". You'll probably be saying that a lot and he'll eventually respond to it anyway thus killing two birds with one stone.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 31, 2021, 12:46:48 PM
Quote from: Randy on January 31, 2021, 12:45:21 PM
Call him "Stop That". You'll probably be saying that a lot and he'll eventually respond to it anyway thus killing two birds with one stone.

:lol:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 03, 2021, 11:59:06 AM
Penny
Marvin
Pudding
BP
PB
Gage
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2021, 12:03:02 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 03, 2021, 11:59:06 AM
Penny
Marvin
Pudding
BP
PB
Gage

:rofl: I sense a teeny bit of bias, there. :P
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Tank on February 03, 2021, 07:53:31 PM
Barker?
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2021, 08:06:51 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 03, 2021, 07:53:31 PM
Barker?

I sure hope not! :lol:

Joy is a high-pitched barker. Today a moving truck parked outside and she...would...not...stop...the ear-piercers. ::)
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 03, 2021, 08:51:50 PM
Congratulation on the new puppy, dogs are so awesome...I swear we hoomans don't deserve them.

There have been a lot of good and funny suggestions...may I suggest Fabian?

It's a good Christian name ::)

When I was young a friend of mine had a dog named Asshole,...yes Asshole! (He was also a German Shepherd)

We loved the name and the dog, and I have to say the dog certainly earned his name, especially when he was a puppy.

Older folk at the time found the name offensive, and his vet refused to list his name as Asshole, he also couldn't get him tagged as Asshole by the city so his official name was "Bob" AKA "Asshole"

I also had a friend who's family's dog was name was "Mister". He told me there were some hilarious times when they would be outside chasing the dog and yelling out his name. My friend said every man in earshot would turn around when they were yelling the dogs name.
One time I was out at the lake with my friend and his family at their cottage, and we had stopped by the local marina, and the dog had gotten out of the car, and my friends dad was yelling at the dog to get back into the car, so he's yelling, "Mister, Mister"!! Damnit Mister, get your ass over here and get in the car"! There was an old man close to the dog and he thought my friends dad was yelling at him so he came over, and asked him what the hell his problem was.

The two of them almost got into a fight....so maybe "Mister Asshole" would be a good name for your pup? 8)
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2021, 08:59:14 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 03, 2021, 08:51:50 PM
Congratulation on the new puppy, dogs are so awesome...I swear we hoomans don't deserve them.

There have been a lot of good and funny suggestions...may I suggest Fabian?

It's a good Christian name ::)

When I was young a friend of mine had a dog named Asshole,...yes Asshole! (He was also a German Shepherd)

We loved the name and the dog, and I have to say the dog certainly earned his name, especially when he was a puppy.

Older folk at the time found the name offensive, and his vet refused to list his name as Asshole, he also couldn't get him tagged as Asshole by the city so his official name was "Bob" AKA "Asshole"

I also had a friend who's family's dog was name was "Mister". He told me there were some hilarious times when they would be outside chasing the dog and yelling out his name. My friend said every man in earshot would turn around when they were yelling the dogs name.
One time I was out at the lake with my friend and his family at their cottage, and we had stopped by the local marina, and the dog had gotten out of the car, and my friends dad was yelling at the dog to get back into the car, so he's yelling, "Mister, Mister"!! Damnit Mister, get your ass over here and get in the car"! There was an old man close to the dog and he thought my friends dad was yelling at him so he came over, and asked him what the hell his problem was.

The two of them almost got into a fight....so maybe "Mister Asshole" would be a good name for your pup? 8)

:lol: 'Mister' and 'Asshole' are creative names for sure but I think I'll pass. :P Fabian is a cute name, I like it! People 'round here would pronounce it differently though. ::) Fah-bee-un. :notsure:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Tank on February 03, 2021, 09:14:55 PM
Fenton!!!

Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2021, 09:23:10 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 03, 2021, 09:14:55 PM
Fenton!!!



:rofl:

FENTON! Oh Jesus Christ! Oh Christ! Oh Jesus Christ! :lol:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Tank on February 03, 2021, 09:29:04 PM
It's an absolute classic! :rofl:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Randy on February 03, 2021, 10:08:53 PM
I don't know what that was about but it was hillarious! :grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2021, 10:43:57 PM
Quote from: Randy on February 03, 2021, 10:08:53 PM
I don't know what that was about but it was hillarious! :grin:

Some guy lost control of his dog and it chased a herd of deer while he yelled and called after it. :grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 04, 2021, 12:00:03 PM
The breeder has finally chosen the pup and the first photos are in!  :jumps:

(https://i.imgur.com/BnkbZYN.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/531AhwC.jpg)

Is he a fluffy beauty? :tellmemore:

There's also a video. :grin:



:love:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: No one on February 04, 2021, 01:41:29 PM
Alf.
Rex.
Fido.
Smaug.
Dingo.
Bob.
Lotza Amor Fofo.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 04, 2021, 04:05:18 PM
Quote from: No one on February 04, 2021, 01:41:29 PM
Alf.
Rex.
Fido.
Smaug.
Dingo.
Bob.
Lotza Amor Fofo.

Lotza Amor Fofo will be its nickname. :grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Icarus on February 05, 2021, 03:38:32 AM
Precious little guy.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 07, 2021, 12:47:51 AM
Quote from: Icarus on February 05, 2021, 03:38:32 AM
Precious little guy.

We're going to be best friends, Joy, Iago and me. :love:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 08, 2021, 03:24:52 AM
What a little love!  So is Iago the final answer?
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 08, 2021, 03:32:14 AM
You could always call him "The poopy little puppy!" :P One of our dogs left about .5 pounds of poop on the floor yesterday morning. :o We lock the dog door at night to keep the beagle/dachshund mix from running outside at all hours after dark and barking like a...dog, and annoying the neighbors. And to keep the raccoons out.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 08, 2021, 11:01:30 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on February 08, 2021, 03:24:52 AM
What a little love!  So is Iago the final answer?

99% final answer :grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 08, 2021, 11:02:37 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 08, 2021, 03:32:14 AM
You could always call him "The poopy little puppy!" :P One of our dogs left about .5 pounds of poop on the floor yesterday morning. :o We lock the dog door at night to keep the beagle/dachshund mix from running outside at all hours after dark and barking like a...dog, and annoying the neighbors. And to keep the raccoons out.

I'm hoping he'll soon outgrow that :snicker:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 08, 2021, 11:14:44 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 08, 2021, 11:02:37 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 08, 2021, 03:32:14 AM
You could always call him "The poopy little puppy!" :P One of our dogs left about .5 pounds of poop on the floor yesterday morning. :o We lock the dog door at night to keep the beagle/dachshund mix from running outside at all hours after dark and barking like a...dog, and annoying the neighbors. And to keep the raccoons out.

I'm hoping he'll soon outgrow that :snicker:

Not a puppy, she's ~14 YO. Today it was runny poop. My son is going to take her to the vet.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 08, 2021, 11:28:25 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 08, 2021, 11:14:44 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 08, 2021, 11:02:37 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 08, 2021, 03:32:14 AM
You could always call him "The poopy little puppy!" :P One of our dogs left about .5 pounds of poop on the floor yesterday morning. :o We lock the dog door at night to keep the beagle/dachshund mix from running outside at all hours after dark and barking like a...dog, and annoying the neighbors. And to keep the raccoons out.

I'm hoping he'll soon outgrow that :snicker:

Not a puppy, she's ~14 YO. Today it was runny poop. My son is going to take her to the vet.

Poor thing.  :(
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 09, 2021, 10:06:52 PM
I can pick the new baby up on the 8th of March :grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Tank on February 10, 2021, 08:31:16 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 09, 2021, 10:06:52 PM
I can pick the new baby up on the 8th of March :grin:

:woohoo!: :woohoo!: :woohoo!: :woohoo!: :woohoo!:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 10, 2021, 02:30:13 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 10, 2021, 08:31:16 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 09, 2021, 10:06:52 PM
I can pick the new baby up on the 8th of March :grin:

:woohoo!: :woohoo!: :woohoo!: :woohoo!: :woohoo!:

Can't wait! :grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 11, 2021, 01:44:54 PM
It's official. Iago it is. :grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 11, 2021, 03:48:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 11, 2021, 01:44:54 PM
It's official. Iago it is. :grin:

Iago Montoya?

(https://i.imgur.com/GyT8iTp.jpg)

Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Randy on February 11, 2021, 05:11:58 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 09, 2021, 10:06:52 PM
I can pick the new baby up on the 8th of March :grin:
Hey, March 8 is just around the corner. It won't be long now. :grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 11, 2021, 11:53:36 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 11, 2021, 03:48:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 11, 2021, 01:44:54 PM
It's official. Iago it is. :grin:

Iago Montoya?

(https://i.imgur.com/GyT8iTp.jpg)

Wasn't it Indigo Montoya? :notsure:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 11, 2021, 11:54:01 PM
Quote from: Randy on February 11, 2021, 05:11:58 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 09, 2021, 10:06:52 PM
I can pick the new baby up on the 8th of March :grin:
Hey, March 8 is just around the corner. It won't be long now. :grin:

:smilenod:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 12, 2021, 01:06:48 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 11, 2021, 11:53:36 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 11, 2021, 03:48:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 11, 2021, 01:44:54 PM
It's official. Iago it is. :grin:

Iago Montoya?

(https://i.imgur.com/GyT8iTp.jpg)

Wasn't it Indigo Montoya? :notsure:

Ok yes,technically it was Indigo, but the wittle puppy won't know that.  8)

Just saying the full name could be Iago Montoya...has a nice ring to it 8)

Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 13, 2021, 10:09:50 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 12, 2021, 01:06:48 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 11, 2021, 11:53:36 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 11, 2021, 03:48:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 11, 2021, 01:44:54 PM
It's official. Iago it is. :grin:

Iago Montoya?

(https://i.imgur.com/GyT8iTp.jpg)

Wasn't it Indigo Montoya? :notsure:

Ok yes,technically it was Indigo, but the wittle puppy won't know that.  8)

Just saying the full name could be Iago Montoya...has a nice ring to it 8)

It does! Not too keen on Iago pooping in my slippers, though.  ;)
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 13, 2021, 10:10:22 PM


Here he is learning to play fetch.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Randy on February 14, 2021, 10:55:10 PM
Already training him I see. Can he do tricks yet?
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 15, 2021, 11:34:47 AM
Quote from: Randy on February 14, 2021, 10:55:10 PM
Already training him I see. Can he do tricks yet?

Not sure. Will ask. :grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: billy rubin on February 15, 2021, 05:56:40 PM
don't teach him to speak or he will never shut up when he wants something
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 15, 2021, 06:44:38 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on February 15, 2021, 05:56:40 PM
don't teach him to speak or he will never shut up when he wants something

He'll probably learn that from Joy.  ::)

Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: No one on February 15, 2021, 09:43:43 PM
Will the pupster be bilingual?
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 15, 2021, 10:43:35 PM
Quote from: No one on February 15, 2021, 09:43:43 PM
Will the pupster be bilingual?

Probably not. :popcorn:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 15, 2021, 11:34:29 PM
Portuguese

Barkinese
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 17, 2021, 10:40:29 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 15, 2021, 11:34:29 PM
Portuguese

Barkinese

:smilenod: :grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: hermes2015 on February 18, 2021, 03:41:47 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 17, 2021, 10:40:29 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 15, 2021, 11:34:29 PM
Portuguese

Barkinese

:smilenod: :grin:

The babies are Portugoslings.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 28, 2021, 09:38:26 PM
Sad news: Iago will not be coming home on March 8, he will be staying with the breeder for an additional 3 weeks after March 8 as per the vet's recommendation because of Joy's highly contagious illness.  :cryandrun:

Joy is well, but even though she is now asymptomatic she will be shedding the virus for some time, and since Iago is still very young he is at high risk even though he had his third shot today. So the breeder's vet recommended Iago get a fourth shot in 3 weeks, then stay another week away from Joy in order to develop a proper immune system response. Being a month older will also lessen the likelihood he gets infected.   

So yeah, feeling a little down right now. :sad sigh:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: billy rubin on March 01, 2021, 12:39:22 AM
bummer
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 01, 2021, 03:50:05 AM
I'm certain that you appreciate having your new pup being as healthy as can be, so the delayed delivery has to be bittersweet.

Have you considered not calling "him late to dinner"?  ;D
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Tank on March 01, 2021, 11:03:35 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 28, 2021, 09:38:26 PM
Sad news: Iago will not be coming home on March 8, he will be staying with the breeder for an additional 3 weeks after March 8 as per the vet's recommendation because of Joy's highly contagious illness.  :cryandrun:

Joy is well, but even though she is now asymptomatic she will be shedding the virus for some time, and since Iago is still very young he is at high risk even though he had his third shot today. So the breeder's vet recommended Iago get a fourth shot in 3 weeks, then stay another week away from Joy in order to develop a proper immune system response. Being a month older will also lessen the likelihood he gets infected.   

So yeah, feeling a little down right now. :sad sigh:

Better safe than sorry  :therethere:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Randy on March 01, 2021, 04:25:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 28, 2021, 09:38:26 PM
Sad news: Iago will not be coming home on March 8, he will be staying with the breeder for an additional 3 weeks after March 8 as per the vet's recommendation because of Joy's highly contagious illness.  :cryandrun:

Joy is well, but even though she is now asymptomatic she will be shedding the virus for some time, and since Iago is still very young he is at high risk even though he had his third shot today. So the breeder's vet recommended Iago get a fourth shot in 3 weeks, then stay another week away from Joy in order to develop a proper immune system response. Being a month older will also lessen the likelihood he gets infected.   

So yeah, feeling a little down right now. :sad sigh:
That's a bummer. I know how you looked forward to that day.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 01, 2021, 08:41:32 PM
Yes, I'd rather wait a few more weeks for the fluffy newcomer to come home and not get sick than risk his health and life. There was a lot of expectation surrounding the new puppy coming arriving next week...I cleaned out the new dog room and everything, so I really felt it when the breeder urged me not to bring him home yet. I don't know what came over me. :sad sigh:

Poor Joy. She'll have to wait a little longer for her companion too, though she has no idea.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Icarus on March 02, 2021, 12:10:08 AM
Your decision is wise and compassionate even though it will delay your much anticipated homecoming for Lago. :felix:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2021, 12:38:20 AM
Quote from: Icarus on March 02, 2021, 12:10:08 AM
Your decision is wise and compassionate even though it will delay your much anticipated homecoming for Lago. :felix:

I agree it was the best decision given the circumstances.

Oh, it's IAGO, with an I. "Lago" means "lake", heheh  ;D
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: No one on March 02, 2021, 01:28:14 AM
Didn't that spear shaking guy have an Iago in one of his plays?
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2021, 01:50:01 AM
Quote from: No one on March 02, 2021, 01:28:14 AM
Didn't that spear shaking guy have an Iago in one of his plays?

Yes, but no one needs to know he was a huge villain :secrets1:

:grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Randy on March 02, 2021, 05:04:49 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 01, 2021, 08:41:32 PM
Yes, I'd rather wait a few more weeks for the fluffy newcomer to come home and not get sick than risk his health and life. There was a lot of expectation surrounding the new puppy coming arriving next week...I cleaned out the new dog room and everything, so I really felt it when the breeder urged me not to bring him home yet. I don't know what came over me. :sad sigh:

Poor Joy. She'll have to wait a little longer for her companion too, though she has no idea.
You mean you haven't told her yet?!?
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2021, 11:03:45 AM
Quote from: Randy on March 02, 2021, 05:04:49 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 01, 2021, 08:41:32 PM
Yes, I'd rather wait a few more weeks for the fluffy newcomer to come home and not get sick than risk his health and life. There was a lot of expectation surrounding the new puppy coming arriving next week...I cleaned out the new dog room and everything, so I really felt it when the breeder urged me not to bring him home yet. I don't know what came over me. :sad sigh:

Poor Joy. She'll have to wait a little longer for her companion too, though she has no idea.
You mean you haven't told her yet?!?

I have, but she just gives me this long stare, barks and invites me to play fetch. :lol:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Randy on March 03, 2021, 01:07:10 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2021, 11:03:45 AM
Quote from: Randy on March 02, 2021, 05:04:49 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 01, 2021, 08:41:32 PM
Yes, I'd rather wait a few more weeks for the fluffy newcomer to come home and not get sick than risk his health and life. There was a lot of expectation surrounding the new puppy coming arriving next week...I cleaned out the new dog room and everything, so I really felt it when the breeder urged me not to bring him home yet. I don't know what came over me. :sad sigh:

Poor Joy. She'll have to wait a little longer for her companion too, though she has no idea.
You mean you haven't told her yet?!?

I have, but she just gives me this long stare, barks and invites me to play fetch. :lol:
Which one of you catches the stick? :snicker1:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 03, 2021, 02:31:35 AM
Oh, that's mean! :snicker1:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 03, 2021, 08:42:42 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 28, 2021, 09:38:26 PM
Sad news: Iago will not be coming home on March 8, he will be staying with the breeder for an additional 3 weeks after March 8 as per the vet's recommendation because of Joy's highly contagious illness.  :cryandrun:


So, Iago's coming home on April Fools Day?
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 03, 2021, 10:30:04 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on March 03, 2021, 08:42:42 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 28, 2021, 09:38:26 PM
Sad news: Iago will not be coming home on March 8, he will be staying with the breeder for an additional 3 weeks after March 8 as per the vet's recommendation because of Joy's highly contagious illness.  :cryandrun:


So, Iago's coming home on April Fools Day?

I think on March 29 or 30. :grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 03, 2021, 10:32:40 AM
Quote from: Randy on March 03, 2021, 01:07:10 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2021, 11:03:45 AM
Quote from: Randy on March 02, 2021, 05:04:49 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 01, 2021, 08:41:32 PM
Yes, I'd rather wait a few more weeks for the fluffy newcomer to come home and not get sick than risk his health and life. There was a lot of expectation surrounding the new puppy coming arriving next week...I cleaned out the new dog room and everything, so I really felt it when the breeder urged me not to bring him home yet. I don't know what came over me. :sad sigh:

Poor Joy. She'll have to wait a little longer for her companion too, though she has no idea.
You mean you haven't told her yet?!?

I have, but she just gives me this long stare, barks and invites me to play fetch. :lol:
Which one of you catches the stick? :snicker1:

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8d/4d/4b/8d4d4bf409626871f7dace83c2df462f.gif)
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: billy rubin on March 03, 2021, 05:26:14 PM
you realize that by the time you finally get this pup home the first name will have expired and you're going to have to choose another?
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Tank on March 03, 2021, 07:09:35 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on March 03, 2021, 05:26:14 PM
you realize that by the time you finally get this pup home the first name will have expired and you're going to have to choose another?

Secondus?
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 03, 2021, 09:49:10 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on March 03, 2021, 05:26:14 PM
you realize that by the time you finally get this pup home the first name will have expired and you're going to have to choose another?

:chin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 04, 2021, 01:14:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/YWfnb0X.png)

Look at how beautiful he is! :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: hermes2015 on March 04, 2021, 01:18:48 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 04, 2021, 01:14:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/YWfnb0X.png)

Look at how beautiful he is! :tellmemore:

Not bad, although not really my type. The dog is cute.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 04, 2021, 01:22:31 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on March 04, 2021, 01:18:48 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 04, 2021, 01:14:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/YWfnb0X.png)

Look at how beautiful he is! :tellmemore:

Not bad, although not really my type. The dog is cute.

:rofl: I was talking about the dog.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: hermes2015 on March 04, 2021, 01:27:48 PM
A natural mistake for someone of my persuasion.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 04, 2021, 01:29:48 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on March 04, 2021, 01:27:48 PM
A natural mistake for someone of my persuasion.

:grin: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 04, 2021, 01:37:13 PM
I'm getting a little worried about introducing Iago to Joy at the end of the month. Joy, having been an only child for the past 3 months or so, is a bit fearful and anti-social around other dogs and Iago, being as big as he is (and will only get bigger) will intimidate her for sure.

Because of her condition I haven't socialised her with other dogs. Just the other day at the vet's she tried to attack a curious Spaniel who just wanted to sniff her butt. 

At least he's being well socialised so it's only half the trouble.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 04, 2021, 03:05:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 04, 2021, 01:14:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/YWfnb0X.png)

Look at how beautiful he is! :tellmemore:

Holy Hannah, that's a puppy?  I'd be intimidated, never mind Joy.  Is there a chance of introducing them from a distance a couple of times before he joins the household, so she's at least a little used to him?
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 04, 2021, 03:38:08 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on March 04, 2021, 03:05:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 04, 2021, 01:14:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/YWfnb0X.png)

Look at how beautiful he is! :tellmemore:

Holy Hannah, that's a puppy?  I'd be intimidated, never mind Joy.  Is there a chance of introducing them from a distance a couple of times before he joins the household, so she's at least a little used to him?

:lol: Yes,  that's a 3 month old puppy.  ;D

That's actually a good idea, introducing the two to each other on neutral ground, as Joy is getting quite territorial. However, I doubt the breeder will allow her to interact with him and then take him back to the kennel because of her contagious disease. He mentioned he has other puppies that would be at risk.  But the first introduction will ideally be in neutral territory.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Tank on March 04, 2021, 04:48:03 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on March 04, 2021, 01:18:48 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 04, 2021, 01:14:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/YWfnb0X.png)

Look at how beautiful he is! :tellmemore:

Not bad, although not really my type. The dog is cute.

I knew you'd say that even before I saw your post :D
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: hermes2015 on March 04, 2021, 06:46:59 PM
Sorry, I just couldn't resist.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Tank on March 04, 2021, 10:03:30 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on March 04, 2021, 06:46:59 PM
Sorry, I just couldn't resist.

So I've heard  :snicker1:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2021, 07:25:15 PM
Iago comes home next Sunday! :love:

I asked the breeder for a video of Iago today and he sent me this:



Oh my...goodness.  :o

Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Tank on March 21, 2021, 07:43:20 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2021, 07:25:15 PM
Iago comes home next Sunday! :love:

I asked the breeder for a video of Iago today and he sent me this:



Oh my...goodness.  :o

:rofl:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 21, 2021, 09:54:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2021, 07:25:15 PM
Iago comes home next Sunday! :love:

Oh my...goodness.  :o

Please tell me Iago is the small one.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2021, 10:19:05 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on March 21, 2021, 09:54:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2021, 07:25:15 PM
Iago comes home next Sunday! :love:

Oh my...goodness.  :o

Please tell me Iago is the small one.

Iago is the small one. :lol:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Randy on March 24, 2021, 02:19:32 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2021, 07:25:15 PM
Iago comes home next Sunday! :love:

I asked the breeder for a video of Iago today and he sent me this:



Oh my...goodness.  :o
It seemed like the day would never get here and suddenly it's upon us. I know you are excited. I hope he and Joy get along early on.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 24, 2021, 11:50:31 PM
Quote from: Randy on March 24, 2021, 02:19:32 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2021, 07:25:15 PM
Iago comes home next Sunday! :love:

I asked the breeder for a video of Iago today and he sent me this:



Oh my...goodness.  :o
It seemed like the day would never get here and suddenly it's upon us. I know you are excited. I hope he and Joy get along early on.

:smilenod: :grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Icarus on March 24, 2021, 11:52:40 PM
I think that I saw a Rottweiler in that vid. All of them seem to be happy with one another.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2021, 01:04:49 AM
Quote from: Icarus on March 24, 2021, 11:52:40 PM
I think that I saw a Rottweiler in that vid. All of them seem to be happy with one another.

Yes. I only hope he adapts to Joy and my home well and continues to be a happy dog.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Magdalena on March 25, 2021, 03:44:19 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2021, 01:04:49 AM
Quote from: Icarus on March 24, 2021, 11:52:40 PM
I think that I saw a Rottweiler in that vid. All of them seem to be happy with one another.

Yes. I only hope he adapts to Joy and my home well and continues to be a happy dog.
Awww... :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Icarus on March 25, 2021, 11:18:53 PM
A Rottie in the video, not a Rottie strain in Your new puppy.  Just to be clear with my remarks,

The Rottweiler, if that is what it was, seems to get along well with the GSDs. 
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 27, 2021, 07:39:32 PM
Iago is home!
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Tank on March 27, 2021, 07:48:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 27, 2021, 07:39:32 PM
Iago is home!

:frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 27, 2021, 08:00:58 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 27, 2021, 07:48:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 27, 2021, 07:39:32 PM
Iago is home!

:frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic:

:lol: That's what Silver's going to do with that frisky new dog!
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 27, 2021, 09:37:54 PM


(https://i.imgur.com/5GcmtXf.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/gtoah2N.jpg)

:love:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 27, 2021, 09:57:07 PM
Sassy tongue hanging out!  :D He's not going to be too big, or he'd have bigger paws. Right?
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 27, 2021, 11:24:44 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on March 27, 2021, 09:57:07 PM
Sassy tongue hanging out!  :D He's not going to be too big, or he'd have bigger paws. Right?

His paws are huge! He's 2 months younger than Joy but he's already her size. Looks like he'll grow to be a big dog, probably around 40kg.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 27, 2021, 11:54:11 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 27, 2021, 07:39:32 PM
Iago is home!

Hooray!  So much fun you're going to have with those two beauties.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: hermes2015 on March 28, 2021, 04:14:21 AM
Good! That went well.
:thumbsup2:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Tank on March 28, 2021, 09:32:18 AM
More pictures, more pictures, more pictures!!!  ;D

That looked like it went well!
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 28, 2021, 09:02:51 PM
He's adapting well to his new home and Joy, I think everything will be ok. :grin:

He has diarrhea though, so I'll be taking him to the vet tomorrow for a check-up. Hopefully it isn't anything serious. I'll be really pissed off it it was.

More updates and photos soon. :grin:
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 28, 2021, 11:20:57 PM
Power nap time:

(https://i.imgur.com/AEW8Kx7.jpg)

(A bit blurry, I didn't want to get closer so as not to wake him)
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 28, 2021, 11:25:01 PM


Iago and Joy: Who comes out on top?

Spoiler
It seems Iago is the top dog.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: No one on March 29, 2021, 12:01:22 AM
Dogs rule!
Humans drool!
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Magdalena on March 29, 2021, 01:55:46 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 28, 2021, 11:25:01 PM


Iago and Joy: Who comes out on top?

Spoiler
It seems Iago is the top dog.
Wasn't lago playing with a Rottweiler a few days ago?
:o
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: billy rubin on March 30, 2021, 12:48:08 AM
this is why two dogs are always easier than one
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2021, 02:01:09 AM
Quote from: No one on March 29, 2021, 12:01:22 AM
Humans drool!

Eh, I only drool when in deep slumber.  ;D
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2021, 02:03:24 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 29, 2021, 01:55:46 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 28, 2021, 11:25:01 PM


Iago and Joy: Who comes out on top?

Spoiler
It seems Iago is the top dog.
Wasn't lago playing with a Rottweiler a few days ago?
:o

Yes!  ;D He's already established himself as the little king of the household. Joy's status as reigning queen is under threat. 
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2021, 02:04:20 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on March 30, 2021, 12:48:08 AM
this is why two dogs are always easier than one

Agree. Joy's transferred most of her excessive energy to him now.
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2021, 02:05:48 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/HZ4nY23.jpg)
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: Tank on March 30, 2021, 12:14:38 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2021, 02:05:48 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/HZ4nY23.jpg)

You should change his name to Stop That! Because that's what you'll spend most of his life shouting at him :D
Title: Re: Searching for a name for new puppy
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2021, 12:24:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 30, 2021, 12:14:38 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2021, 02:05:48 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/HZ4nY23.jpg)

You should change his name to Stop That! Because that's what you'll spend most of his life shouting at him :D

Heh, you can see it in his face, the I'm-gonna-make-yout-life-hell! expression.  ;D

I'm just joking, he's a mostly well behaved sweetheart. :smilenod: And way more sensitive to correction than Joy.