Most Popular Puppy Names in the World

What are the world’s favorite puppy names? Sadie, Max, Buddy...your dog may even have one of these common names. Here is a list of (some of) the most popular names in the world. 

Introduction
You likely know a dog with one of the most common names in the world. Throughout the years, Spot and Lady have been some of the dog owner population’s favorite puppy names. You could probably name a few more: Sadie, Max, Buddy... What are some of the world’s most popular puppy names? Here are some of the most commonly used names in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Australia, as well as some of the most popular celebrities that owners name their pets after.


Popular Names in the United States
Buddy, Max, Daisy, Bella, Lucy, Jack, Molly, Charlie, Sadie, and Rocky all topped the list for popular dog names in 2010--in that order. Other common names include: Jake, Bailey, Charlie, Toby, Cody, Buster, Maggie, Chloe, Sophie, Abby, and Zoe. Do you know a dog with one of these names? It’s likely that you do.


Popular Names in Canada
The top Canadian dog names are similar to the top names in the United States. They are as follows: Buddy, Max, Charlie, Bailey, Lucky, Shadow, Rocky, Jake, Jack, Toby, Maggie, Bella, Daisy, Molly, Sadie, Lola, Lucy, Sophie, and Sasha (not necessarily in that order). I bet you know a dog with one of these common names.


Popular Names in Mexico
Adela, Adolfo, Diego: What other dog names are popular in Mexico? Carlos, Maya, Ignacio, Luna, Frida, Jose, Gabriel, Felipe... And the list goes on. Most of these names are more common in Mexico than they are in most other countries, so you may not know anyone who has chosen one of these names for their puppy.


Popular Names in the United Kingdom
What are some favorite puppy names in the U.K.? There are several names on this list that are not on the others. They include: Alfie, Max, Barney, Charlie, Jake, Jasper, Murphy, Sam, Ben, Buster, Molly, Poppy, Jess, Meg, Millie, Cassie, Lily, Bonnie, Holly, and Rosie. 


Popular Names in Australia
Finally, for the most popular Aussie dog names: Max, Sam, Jack, Jake, Toby, Oscar, Charlie, Jess, Zac, Monty, Jessie, Molly, Chloe, Bonnie, Lucy, Sasha, Sally, Tess, Daisy, and Zoe. Again, we see a lot of repeats, but there are a few names we haven’t seen yet.


Popular Celebrity Pet Names
Owners commonly name their pets after their favorite celebrities: Houdini, Beyonce, Madonna, Twiggy, Cher, Oprah, Lady Gaga, Coco Chanel and Shakira. “Here, Houdini, here boy--where are you hiding?” 

Conclusion
There you have it--the most popular puppy names in the world. I bet you know at least one dog with one of these names. Of course, some of the names that are listed under one country and not listed under another may be used in the other countries, although not as commonly. And many of these names will continue to be favorites around the world.




XOXO
Mila



P.S. You may have noticed that Mila is not on any of these lists. I am fine with that. My name may not be popular, but it is unique to me.
P.P.S. This article was researched and written by doggy-mom, Tonya Hillukka.





Pet Names that Topped the List in 2010
Popular Dog Names

Morkie Care Tips: What You Need to Know Before Getting a New Puppy

It's Mila again, checking back in with my loyal readers.

Last time we chatted, I touched on caring for a Morkie. This time, I want to talk to you a little more about what's involved in taking care of our particular breed. For the most part, it is just like having any other dog, but you should know that we do require a little extra special care.

Grooming 

The most important grooming tip you should know before getting a Maltese-Yorkie (Morkie) puppy: If you don't regularly keep up on our grooming, you will need to spend extra time on it later.

Morkies typically have soft, fine hair that grows and grows. It needs to be combed and brushed daily to prevent tangles; most pet parents like to give us "puppy cuts" to keep our hair short and manageable. When my hair starts to grow out, I really get scruffy looking! In fact, I was just at the groomer for the first time a few weeks ago (my mom has always cut my hair herself), and my hair is already starting to get shaggy.

My eyes get really watery, too. When the hair gets too long around my eyes, it pokes them and tears run down my face, leaving red stains. This means the hair around my eyes needs to be trimmed often.

I used to be terrified of the nail clippers. I was really good at struggling when they came out! But I usually get treats when I sit still, so I'm getting better now.

Oh, and I really, really don't like baths. When I'm in the tub, I pace back and forth, hoping the water will miss me. Once, last summer, I learned how to swim...only after being plopped in the swimming pool. I swam straight to the edge and climbed out. But, if I don't get washed up every week or two, my hair gets ultra oily.

Feeding

You should know that Morkies are susceptible to hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.

This means, if we get too busy playing, we might forget to eat and suddenly pass out. There are tubes of calorie-packed paste that can be used to get our blood sugar back up quickly.

Of course, you should always feed your pets the best quality food you can afford. Morkies don't have large appetites, but we should optimally be fed three small meals a day. You will want to avoid giving your puppy table scraps, although certain human foods are okay in moderation.

Health

Being a small breed dog, Morkies are susceptible to most any small breed health problem. 

Myself, I have luxating patellas, or slipping kneecaps. I will eventually need surgery to correct them, but for now, they don't bother me much. I just walk kind of funny sometimes.

And you should take your dog to the veterinarian for vaccinations and yearly exams. They will give you heartworm prevention medicine - heartworms are very dangerous - and flea and tick medicine. Other than that, just make sure to keep your pet healthy and happy, and bring him/her to the vet if anything seems wrong.

These are the most important Morkie care tips to remember. You can read more about caring for your Morkie dog here.

XOXO
Mila