Unique Hunting Dog Names

Dr. Mark is a veterinarian. He has been working with dogs for more than 40
years.

Hunting with dogs will allow you to get close to nature.

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Best Hunting Dog Names

There are several ways you can name your new hunting dog. You can look at his
pedigree, pick a name that shows off his lineage, and then maybe use a
nickname for his “official” name when you call him for obedience training or
just around the house.

Ask everyone in your family what they think of it.
Call your dog a few times and see how you like his new name, and of course, how he responds!

An English Setter after a day’s work.

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Besides looking at his pedigree, you can also name him after some other type
of animal. How about “Dillow” for “armadillo”? Here are a few more ideas:

Birdie
Buck
Coon
Drake
Eagle
Falcon
Goose
Hawk
Mallard
Possum
Rabbit
Sloth—I really like this one, but your new dog may not care for it too much!

English Pointers are so good that they are known as “bird dogs” in the
southern part of the US.

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What about naming your dog for a gun or some ammunition? A lot of the new
models are just letters and numbers, but some of the older guns have great
names:

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Barret

Browning (Brownie)

Buckshot

Bullet

Bullseye

Colt

Derringer

Enfield

Glock

Mossberg (Mossie)

Musket

Pistol

Remington (Remmie)

Ruger

Savage

Scope

Shotgun

Sniper

Springfield

Taurus

Trigger

Wesson (Wessie)

Winchester (Chessie)

A pair of English Setters out for a stroll.

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Hunting Dog Name Inspiration

Fighting Aircraft Name Inspiration| Color Inspiration| Brazil-Inspired Names
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Hawker

Blue

Branco (White)

MIG

Red

Campos (Fielder)

Mustang

Yeller

Mico (a shy monkey—this would only be given to a very shy dog)

Phoenix

Whitey

Preto (Blackie)

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Onsa (jaguar, one of the most powerful animals in existence)

More Popular Names

Ammo

Gunner

Skeet

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Bagger

Hickok

Sport

Bond (from James, of course!)

Hunter

Springer

Brook

Jake

Stag

Bush

Jed

Strider

Cali (Caliber)

Kit

Target

Cody

Marsh

Teddy

Elvis

Meadow

Thorny

Fetcher

Osage

Trapper

Fielder

Rambler

Trekker

Forest

Ranger

Woody

Frankie

Sage

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Grover

Scout

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The Dos and Don’ts of Naming Your Dog

There are a few rules to follow when naming your dog.

Do not name him something that sounds like a command. Even dogs get confused, and if you give him a name that sounds like “sit,” you shouldn´t be really surprised when your dog sits down instead of coming over to you.
Always choose a name that has one or two syllables. If you stick your dog with a name like “Bodacious” you can call him Bo; don’t get mad at him if he just stares when you try to use that long word.
Give your dog a name that commands some respect. You might think it is funny to name your dog “Scooter” after he has diarrhea or “Barfy” after an accident in the car. It will not be funny later when you are out hunting with your dog or when you are both competing.
Do not give your dog one of the overused names. Your dog is an individual with a family history of competition. He deserves to have a unique hunting dog name!

Any other great names for a hunting dog?

Melissa on April 16, 2020:

Devil Whyitt for my Brittany. My cat named him Whyitt I said every name for
weeks cat looked at me crying why then looked at the dog crying it .Whyitt
woke up! He is a lil devil to.steals shoes and boots ! Hangs out at our V.F.D.
(boots ) gone to church and has a account at Dollar general. Can open any door

sara evens on February 01, 2018:

thank u so much!!!!

Dr Mark (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on June 03, 2013:

Hi barbat79 thanks for reading. JRTs should be included in the “Hunting Dog
Category”!

Bob, those Beagle names work for me, too. Up in Mass all of your hunting dogs
go after birds and rabbits, but down here most of the hunting dogs are one-
eyed because of the anteaters. Food for thought!

Bob Bamberg on June 02, 2013:

I know a guy who has 3 Beagles: Beau, Blue and Bear. Apparently those names
work OK for him. He’s among the elite at an area Beagle Club. At least I’ve
heard others refer to him somewhat reverently and he’s always winning ribbons.
I don’t know anything about hunting, but it’s popular around here. I couldn’t
kill an animal, although I have no trouble eating them. Entertaining
read…voted up and interesting.

B A Tobin from Connnecticut on June 02, 2013:

Interesting! Food for thought. Thanks again Drmark61.