Often, before choosing a puppy, future owners think over the nickname first, and then reflect on the care and upbringing of the dog. And this is somewhat correct. After all, the nickname largely determines the nature and position of the pet in the family.
Labradors are unique creatures that embody at the same time grace and enthusiasm, an independent mind and obedience. To come up with a nickname for such a pet is not always easy. After all, I want her to be original and at the same time not artsy. Let's try to imagine what a nickname would be for a Labrador boy.
Bit of history
Before you start choosing a name for your pet, it is worth exploring the features of the breed. Labrador retriever was first bred on the island of Newfoundland in the 19th century and had an exclusively black color. In fact, a Labrador is a mixture of several breeds (presumably a setter, English Foxhound, curly-haired retriever). In Russia, these amazing creatures appeared only in the 60-70s of the last century.
Labrador character
Of course, the nature of any dog ​​depends on several factors: upbringing, heredity and its living conditions. However, do not forget about the natural aspect. Labradors were originally created as lifeguards, guide and baby nannies. Therefore, it should be assumed that for this they have the necessary qualities: kindness, endurance and the ability to train.
Nickname or fate?
As you call a ship, it will sail. This statement is perhaps familiar to everyone. And it can very well be applied to the choice of the name of the pet. A suitable nickname for a Labrador boy in this vein: Amigo, Bambino, Bandit or Hooligan . Everything will depend on who the owner wants to see next to him: a friend, a child or an independent dog, able to take care not only of himself, but also of the house.
Sometimes nicknames are born by themselves and are associated with a specific puppy story. So, if he came to his master from the nursery or was miraculously saved from an unpleasant situation, he would logically name such a lucky Lucky (Luck) or Happy (Chance) .
By color of wool
One common definition of a name is dog coat color. So, the original nicknames for black labradors (boys) are represented by the options: Buster, Baxter, Raven, Murphy, Smokey, Charlie or Chester . Again, you can use names with a certain meaning in the translation: Blackboy, Ranger, Champ (Champion) or Flash .
No less inventive may be the nickname for the Labrador (boy) fawn color. Among these: Axel, Archie, Winston, Jazz, Cody, Frankie, Eyck.
Favorite Heroes
Often, the choice of a nickname for a pet is associated with your favorite movie characters, literary works, or even real idols. In this case, the nickname for the boy Labrador is selected without a guide to his character. For example, Bart, Boomer, Werther, Homer, Mozart, Odyssey, Orion, Simbo, Sponge, Snoopy, Romeo, Frodo, Churchill , etc.
The original nickname for the black labrador dog (boy) must correspond to its outward, strict and graceful appearance. Therefore, options are relevant here: Byron, Bond, Batman, Hamlet, Zorro, Neo, Rocky, Santiago (or simply Tiago), Faust . From the Russian versions, these may be the names of the heroes of Soviet cinema: Gosh (“Moscow does not believe in tears”), Fox (“The meeting place cannot be changed”), Shurik (“Prisoner of the Caucasus”), John Silver (“Treasure Island”), Bender ( “12 Chairs”) or Uef (“Kin-Dza-Dza”).
Mythological sources can also be attributed to the same selection criterion. Among the original nicknames for Labradors can be: Zeus, Hercules, Hermes, Ajax, Paris . In order not to be mistaken, you can look through the dictionary and get acquainted with the character of the hero.
Status nicknames
Less commonly, such a breed as a Labrador is given nicknames with an aristocratic meaning: Baron (mainly for a boy with a black color), Basileus, Lord, Sultan, Caliph, Caesar. In this situation, it all depends on the tastes of the owners, the pedigree and the conditions in which the Labrador is kept. A beautiful nickname for a boy here can include three words: his own name and nicknames of his parents. This will be recorded in the passport. In abbreviation, these options may be as follows: Wilhelm, Kelvin, Felix, Javier, Elmer (or Elmer) .
Useful Tips
The main guidelines for choosing a nickname should be brevity, sonority and uniqueness. It will be convenient for the owner in everyday life and for the pet in training and education. Simple and common options can confuse the dog on a common walk. Therefore, nicknames such as Chernysh, Belysh or "common" Tuzik, Sharik will not work.
Dog breeders categorically do not recommend calling a Labrador puppy with human names that surround the owner, or passing the nicknames of the parents. You can give foreign names ( Jackson, Badi, Kurt, Somer) or add the first letters of the surname, name and patronymic of the owner. For example: Arutyunov Roman. From here come the nicknames: Aro, Aron, Argus, Arlan . The combination of letters does not necessarily imply order. Derivatives from Antonov Boris Fedorovich can serve as another example: Baf, Bafich, Bando .
The nickname for the Labrador boy can be selected at the time of his birth. For example, for puppies that appeared in January, the nicknames Janus, Jan are suitable. Respectively:
- In February - Feb , Feb.
- In March - March, Mach, Mars, Tram (the name of the month, read the opposite).
- In April - Prel, Lerpe .
- In May - Mike, May, Mays .
- In June - June, June .
- In July - Dzhult, Dzhulay .
- In August - Auguste, Auggut .
- In September - Sept, Seth .
- In October - Tober, Toby, Octus .
- In November - Noah, Yabr .
- In December - Dec, Des .
You can use geographical names. To do this, just open the atlas and go over the sonorous and short words. Don, Marcel and Brooklyn are unlikely to be unique. It is better to give preference to Salvador, Koenig, Lao, Bern, Lux , etc. Or it can be the names of natural elements: Storm, Wind.
The nickname for the black labrador dog (boy) can be borrowed from the names of planets, constellations and galaxies. For example: Yukos, Hoga, Andro ( short for Andromeda ), Titan, Haum. However, do not focus on color and give names with negative associations such as Chaos, Tornado, Thief. It is better to give preference to positive, warm semantic shades.
The Labrador has a lot of enthusiasm, playfulness, energy and kindness. Therefore, based on these qualities, a nickname can be invented independently: Energy, Energy, Vinnie, Sani (Sunny), Smile, Bim, Quint, Hart . The main thing is that it is not a simple set of letters.
Reviews
Online forums often discuss the problems of raising and caring for Labradors. Among the list of topics, there is the problem of choosing a nickname. Each person has his own hobbies or professional characteristics. In this regard, interesting and funny options appear. Among them are Ampere, Atom, Aum, Bucks, Wood, Ruble, Twister, Fant, Fint, Pound, Clyde, Dive, Ricochet, Tenor, Colt and others. Simple and at the same time “accurate” nicknames are more common: Faithful, Hero, Kind, Corner (for black labrador boys).
Nicknames for dogs of boys of Labradors are a huge scope for imagination and at the same time a responsible matter. Indeed, according to experts, they largely determine the fate of the animal and the attitude of others around it. Here you can use any selection methods: Internet sources, art, personal knowledge and preferences. The support should be the character and appearance of the dog. It is important that the name matches the pet and is easy to hear.