Name. That. PUPPY!
May 15, 2013 4:30 PM
So, new-to-me pound hound, red heeler mix with golden eyes. She needs a name.
MeFites are good at this, so please help me name her.
As an adoptee, they know nothing about her at the pound, other than they said she is picky about her people. She's still a pup--probably under a year. Weighs about 35lbs and stands about 20in high. Apparently she's potty trained in several ways: both housebroken and including knowing how to drink out of the toilet (ick!) so I think she's been someone's pet. She's less than a year old and very, VERY active. I don't know how they got a picture of her to post on the adoption website. Loves Frisbee and squeaker toys. Right now she's working on a peanut butter kong next to me--otherwise she'd be zooming around the house.
MeFites are good at this, so please help me name her.
As an adoptee, they know nothing about her at the pound, other than they said she is picky about her people. She's still a pup--probably under a year. Weighs about 35lbs and stands about 20in high. Apparently she's potty trained in several ways: both housebroken and including knowing how to drink out of the toilet (ick!) so I think she's been someone's pet. She's less than a year old and very, VERY active. I don't know how they got a picture of her to post on the adoption website. Loves Frisbee and squeaker toys. Right now she's working on a peanut butter kong next to me--otherwise she'd be zooming around the house.
That's what I was going to say. Or Cinnamon.
posted by tooloudinhere at 4:32 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by tooloudinhere at 4:32 PM on May 15, 2013
Her name is definitely Ginger.
posted by SkylitDrawl at 4:40 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by SkylitDrawl at 4:40 PM on May 15, 2013
Her name is Red. Just Red.
posted by JohnnyGunn at 4:41 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by JohnnyGunn at 4:41 PM on May 15, 2013
Ruckus.
posted by nakedmolerats at 4:41 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by nakedmolerats at 4:41 PM on May 15, 2013
Ralph.
posted by headnsouth at 4:42 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by headnsouth at 4:42 PM on May 15, 2013
How about Leeloo, the redheaded character from "The Fifth Element" (she helps to save humanity)?
posted by quince at 4:51 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by quince at 4:51 PM on May 15, 2013
As an antipodean, I have to say her name is most definitely Blue or Bluey.
posted by lollusc at 4:51 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by lollusc at 4:51 PM on May 15, 2013
Nutmeg, if you think she'll settle down as she ages.
Flare or Blaze, if you think she's going to stay spunky.
posted by vytae at 4:53 PM on May 15, 2013
Flare or Blaze, if you think she's going to stay spunky.
posted by vytae at 4:53 PM on May 15, 2013
SPANKY
posted by elizardbits at 4:53 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by elizardbits at 4:53 PM on May 15, 2013
Another vote for Ginger. What a beauty.
posted by Ruthless Bunny at 4:55 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by Ruthless Bunny at 4:55 PM on May 15, 2013
Blue. Australians used to nickname redheads "Blue", we are a simple people and easily amused, and well cattle dogs are Australian.
Whatever you decide to call her, she is a beautiful dog.
posted by wwax at 5:04 PM on May 15, 2013
Whatever you decide to call her, she is a beautiful dog.
posted by wwax at 5:04 PM on May 15, 2013
I like Ginger, or Blaze.
posted by katypickle at 5:07 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by katypickle at 5:07 PM on May 15, 2013
Just today, I asked myself: will I ever have an opportunity to name a dog June Bug?
You have that opportunity.
posted by Countess Elena at 5:12 PM on May 15, 2013
You have that opportunity.
posted by Countess Elena at 5:12 PM on May 15, 2013
Hannah
My husband, who I always ask for the dog/cat naming things, says that she's either Daisy or Zena Warrior Princess.
posted by sciencegeek at 5:22 PM on May 15, 2013
My husband, who I always ask for the dog/cat naming things, says that she's either Daisy or Zena Warrior Princess.
posted by sciencegeek at 5:22 PM on May 15, 2013
Oh, how sweet.
Maybe a famous redhead like Pippi (pippi longstocking, very spunky) or Lucy (lucille ball)?
posted by amaire at 5:28 PM on May 15, 2013
Maybe a famous redhead like Pippi (pippi longstocking, very spunky) or Lucy (lucille ball)?
posted by amaire at 5:28 PM on May 15, 2013
Ladybug
posted by ottereroticist at 5:30 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by ottereroticist at 5:30 PM on May 15, 2013
Biscuit!
posted by Diagonalize at 5:36 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by Diagonalize at 5:36 PM on May 15, 2013
Autumn. enjoy your new pup!
posted by wildflower at 5:44 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by wildflower at 5:44 PM on May 15, 2013
Speedwell. Speedy for short.
posted by Pallas Athena at 5:53 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by Pallas Athena at 5:53 PM on May 15, 2013
Fern
posted by Bohemia Mountain at 5:53 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by Bohemia Mountain at 5:53 PM on May 15, 2013
Jill may be her name. Spring Heeled Jill.
posted by Pallas Athena at 5:58 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by Pallas Athena at 5:58 PM on May 15, 2013
Paprika.
posted by third rail at 5:59 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by third rail at 5:59 PM on May 15, 2013
her dog smile looks a bit like Martha from the children's book Martha Speaks. It's a dog name with a lot of mileage since Paul McCartney also named his that. (And it comes with a Beatles song.)
posted by mermily at 6:02 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by mermily at 6:02 PM on May 15, 2013
She also looks like a bright smiling redorange flower. So Poppy. Or Zinnia.
posted by third rail at 6:06 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by third rail at 6:06 PM on May 15, 2013
Paprika's a nice name!
Note: I know so many Pippis and Lucys it's sort of confusing. "No not *that* dog Lucy, I'm talking about *this* Lucy."
posted by kendrak at 6:08 PM on May 15, 2013
Note: I know so many Pippis and Lucys it's sort of confusing. "No not *that* dog Lucy, I'm talking about *this* Lucy."
posted by kendrak at 6:08 PM on May 15, 2013
Party Face
posted by Jason and Laszlo at 6:12 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by Jason and Laszlo at 6:12 PM on May 15, 2013
Joanie!
posted by ChuraChura at 6:14 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by ChuraChura at 6:14 PM on May 15, 2013
Baz
posted by Jason and Laszlo at 6:15 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by Jason and Laszlo at 6:15 PM on May 15, 2013
Ginger or Molly.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 6:18 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by The Underpants Monster at 6:18 PM on May 15, 2013
I know it's silly, but how about Frisbee? Nutmeg's a pretty good one too.
posted by MeatheadBrokeMyChair at 6:31 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by MeatheadBrokeMyChair at 6:31 PM on May 15, 2013
Cedar. she's lovely.
posted by changeling at 6:34 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by changeling at 6:34 PM on May 15, 2013
I have no idea why, but that first thing I thought of when seeing her picture was 'FlapJack'.
posted by cgg at 6:42 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by cgg at 6:42 PM on May 15, 2013
Tango
posted by Brody's chum at 6:42 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by Brody's chum at 6:42 PM on May 15, 2013
Clara! (As in the famous red-head silent film star.)
posted by Nickel Pickle at 6:56 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by Nickel Pickle at 6:56 PM on May 15, 2013
Take red a step further with Delilah.
posted by halfbuckaroo at 6:56 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by halfbuckaroo at 6:56 PM on May 15, 2013
[Red] Sonja.
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 7:10 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 7:10 PM on May 15, 2013
My Red Heeler says she's Dusty.
posted by pineappleheart at 7:19 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by pineappleheart at 7:19 PM on May 15, 2013
She looks like a Sparky to me.
posted by snorkmaiden at 7:30 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by snorkmaiden at 7:30 PM on May 15, 2013
Ruby, Cannella ("cinnamon" in Italian), Saffron, Rosa, Rosie, Chispa ("spark" in Spanish).
posted by houseofdanie at 7:38 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by houseofdanie at 7:38 PM on May 15, 2013
Hazel
posted by AppleTurnover at 7:46 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by AppleTurnover at 7:46 PM on May 15, 2013
Babies stole my dingo.
posted by lester's sock puppet at 7:50 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by lester's sock puppet at 7:50 PM on May 15, 2013
Betty (I am partial to people names for dogs).
posted by Ink-stained wretch at 7:59 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by Ink-stained wretch at 7:59 PM on May 15, 2013
Another Australian chiming in with 'Blue' - it's what we call red-haired people, and red heelers/kelpies. And you know, you have a red kelpie on your hands there.
[Make sure she has a job to do in life if you want to channel her natural high energy. These wonderful animals wish to follow commands and work hard for you - that's what they thrive on and love.]
But I also have to say "Stella" is my go-to name for female dogs. Then you can bellow 'Stellaaaaaa' like Marlon Brando across the dog park during frisbee time.
posted by honey-barbara at 8:06 PM on May 15, 2013
[Make sure she has a job to do in life if you want to channel her natural high energy. These wonderful animals wish to follow commands and work hard for you - that's what they thrive on and love.]
But I also have to say "Stella" is my go-to name for female dogs. Then you can bellow 'Stellaaaaaa' like Marlon Brando across the dog park during frisbee time.
posted by honey-barbara at 8:06 PM on May 15, 2013
Maybe a famous redhead like Pippi (pippi longstocking, very spunky) or Lucy (lucille ball)?
OMG, I thought "Lindsay Lohan" and then the perfect name: Lilo!
posted by AppleTurnover at 8:28 PM on May 15, 2013
OMG, I thought "Lindsay Lohan" and then the perfect name: Lilo!
posted by AppleTurnover at 8:28 PM on May 15, 2013
Pumpkin.
posted by cairnoflore at 9:01 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by cairnoflore at 9:01 PM on May 15, 2013
Goldie. Or Ginger.
posted by SisterHavana at 9:56 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by SisterHavana at 9:56 PM on May 15, 2013
Bella (because it looks like there's a lot of Dingo in her).
posted by jamjam at 11:31 PM on May 15, 2013
posted by jamjam at 11:31 PM on May 15, 2013
Farkus. As in Scut Farkus from 'A Christmas Story'.
"Scut Farkus staring out at us with his yellow eyes. He had yellow eyes! SO HELP ME GOD, YELLOW EYES!!"
posted by bolognius maximus at 11:33 PM on May 15, 2013
"Scut Farkus staring out at us with his yellow eyes. He had yellow eyes! SO HELP ME GOD, YELLOW EYES!!"
posted by bolognius maximus at 11:33 PM on May 15, 2013
Poppy
posted by Salamander at 2:24 AM on May 16, 2013
posted by Salamander at 2:24 AM on May 16, 2013
Shirley, after Anne Shirley from Anne of Green Gables, one of the most famous redheads I know. "Anne" doesn't seem quite right for a dog (and she HATED being called "Annie" or I'd suggest that!) but Shirley seems to suit this one.
(For the record, I also REALLY like the suggestion of "Pippi.")
posted by dlugoczaj at 7:57 AM on May 16, 2013
(For the record, I also REALLY like the suggestion of "Pippi.")
posted by dlugoczaj at 7:57 AM on May 16, 2013
Also, I see you're from Idaho--how about "Tater"? (Potatoes can be red!)
posted by dlugoczaj at 8:02 AM on May 16, 2013
posted by dlugoczaj at 8:02 AM on May 16, 2013
JuneBug (Juney for short) is what popped into my head when I saw her photo.
posted by deborah at 11:43 PM on May 16, 2013
posted by deborah at 11:43 PM on May 16, 2013
We have a winner thanks to islander.
This pup's name is Spice aka Spicy, Spice-girl, Spacy-Spice, Spice-a-rony.
She's going to be something special. She's a wiggly smart little perpetual motion machine with overflowing kisses.
Many thanks to all
Some reasons I didn't pick other names were because they were names of my previous doggies: Blue (a BLUE* heeler), Paprika, Lucy, Daisy, Iris, Pippi.
Other name belong to good doggies we know: Pepper, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Honey, Goldie, Ruby, Rosy, Red.
Boy names just didn't fit this petite little girly-girl.
Jimjam, that dingo picture is the spitting image of her! Maybe she is dingo and not heeler, or at least has some dingo in her. There is a ranch around here that raises dingos, but their puppies go for big buck$. Never know, maybe one of their boys went a' roaming.
*Blue, for a red dog? You Down Unders are really strange. Must be all that hot sun and barbie sauce.
Thank you everyone who participated in this round of Name. That. Puppy!
posted by BlueHorse at 9:46 PM on May 17, 2013
This pup's name is Spice aka Spicy, Spice-girl, Spacy-Spice, Spice-a-rony.
She's going to be something special. She's a wiggly smart little perpetual motion machine with overflowing kisses.
Many thanks to all
Some reasons I didn't pick other names were because they were names of my previous doggies: Blue (a BLUE* heeler), Paprika, Lucy, Daisy, Iris, Pippi.
Other name belong to good doggies we know: Pepper, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Honey, Goldie, Ruby, Rosy, Red.
Boy names just didn't fit this petite little girly-girl.
Jimjam, that dingo picture is the spitting image of her! Maybe she is dingo and not heeler, or at least has some dingo in her. There is a ranch around here that raises dingos, but their puppies go for big buck$. Never know, maybe one of their boys went a' roaming.
*Blue, for a red dog? You Down Unders are really strange. Must be all that hot sun and barbie sauce.
Thank you everyone who participated in this round of Name. That. Puppy!
posted by BlueHorse at 9:46 PM on May 17, 2013
Yay!
May Spice have a long and happy life (which I'm sure she will with BlueHorse looking after her)!
posted by islander at 4:07 PM on May 24, 2013
May Spice have a long and happy life (which I'm sure she will with BlueHorse looking after her)!
posted by islander at 4:07 PM on May 24, 2013
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posted by Sara C. at 4:32 PM on May 15, 2013