Best Names For Big Dogs – A Massive List Full of Huge Possibilities

Written by Dr. Candy Akers, DVM in Dog Names,Healthy Happy Dogs,Most Popular Articles Last Updated January 26, 2024

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Big dogs are great, and they will always have a special place in my heart. Overall leave the tiny, pampered pooches to the Instagram influencers and reality tv stars. I prefer more to love in a dog. Firstly, want a running partner, guarding companion, someone to play with your kids, or maybe you just love slobbery kisses? Large breeds are the ones for you! Obviously, you have to have the best names for big dogs.

Clearly, I am not the only one with this affliction. The American Kennel Club has shown the highest numbers of registrations in 18 consecutive years in one specific breed, the Labrador Retriever. These numbers are closely followed by the German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Standard Poodle, Rottweiler, and German Shorthaired Pointer breeds. Generally, whether your new puppy or dog is a purebred or comes from a mixed background with big genes in the mix, we have you covered. Below, we have compiled some huge possibilities in a list of the best names for big dogs.

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AthenaBertha
ValkyrieNessie
CanyonCedar
VenusSable
QueenLuna
HarperXena
JuneauSkye
AspenSequoia
RouseyRaine
GlacierJuneau
FreyaWillow
RogueRajah
PolarArya
AvalonZelda
RoyalZeppelin

Giant Fellas – The Top Names For Large Male Dogs

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TankTitan
MaximusGoliath
AriesMagnus
MammothZeus
AtlasDestroyer
CliffordMoose
SiriusThor
BearBison
DozerBane
KingBaron
BrutusDiesel
DukeDenali
TsunamiBuffalo
MajorHercules
FangApollo

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Dr. Candy Akers, DVM

Holistic Veterinarian, Veterinary Clinic Owner, Veterinary Medical Supervisory Board Leader, Certified Raw Dog Food Nutrition Specialist, and Author Dr. Candy completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Delaware and graduated veterinary school in 2009 from Oklahoma State University. In high school, she was drawn to wildlife rehabilitation. Wildlife rehab gave her unparalleled experience in animal healing in a field that has limited resources and a wide variety of conditions to treat. Before vet school, Dr. Akers spent two years working full time providing oil spill response for wildlife all over the country. Since graduating with her Degree of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 2009, Dr. Candy has specialized in companion animal nutrition. Extensive education in nutrition has made her a firm believer in species specific-biologically appropriate diets. One of her passions is educating pet parents about the natural alternatives that actually work. She brings the best of holistic health and conventional medicine together in a unique approach to pet health. This approach is often applied to chronic diseases, allergies, and autoimmune conditions. She started her own veterinary practice 9 years ago in Colorado. Overall, she has dedicated her entire life to improving the health and happiness of animals everywhere.

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