milovany Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 We picked up this little bit of pup at a rescue shelter this a.m. What do you think? She's sweet! She's about 12 weeks old. The Petfinder.com site listed her as a "German shepherd/chihuahua mix" (which made us all go, "Hunh?" ). She *is* smaller than an average GS, but all the same, we're not seeing much chihuahua. She's not overly furry ~ which I like! So far not a lot of barking, just playfulness and interest in things. We need help with a name! Some of the names on my 12yodd's list (she'll be the main caretaker) are following, but we'd also love suggestions! Prairie Selah (pr. SEE-luh) Abby Aspen Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CactusPair Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Love Selah! I like real people names for pets and that name is so pretty. It seems to fit your pup's face. Off-list I like Ramona. Beatrix is good, too.;) I think Selah would be great, though. Congratulations to your dd and fam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_Edgerton Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I know a dog named Aspen, so that one just seems wrong...I like Poppy, Cider, and from your list Selah.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 The Petfinder.com site listed her as a "German shepherd/chihuahua mix" (which made us all go, "Hunh?" ). Boy, I thought our Basset hound/pointer mix was a "Hunh" I like the Selah name from your list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 This is so funny...my sis has one exactly like this and we're thinking mastiff, not chihuahua! LOL His name is Apollo. I do NOT like real people names for pets. I saw a very sad little girl one day when another girl was talking about her bad-behaved dog. The dog had the same name as the other girl. I've never heard of Selah for a person, though. How about Brutus? :) Aggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhrice3 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Oh, that face is to love! After looking up the meaning of Selah, I vote for Selah. She looks like Shepherd/something mix. Her face is thick and boxy, but her paws do not look white so I rule out boxer. What about Bull Mastiff/Shepherd? Does she have a muscular chest? Her coat is definitely not Shepherd but mastiff would fit. Boy, she is going to be a big, lovable baby! I would be jealous if I did not have a 95lb German Shepherd, Caesar, laying on top of my feet! Love her and have fun with her. ReneeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 She is so sweet! I love Selah! Can I use a name you don't choose? We're still calling ours "puppy" -- LOL! I'm still trying to wrap my head around a GS/Chihuahua mix -- um -- is that even *possible?!* Have fun with her!!! She's wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I like Selah! How about Greta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I think she just sparkles. I would name her: Sparkle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I know a dog named Aspen, so that one just seems wrong...I like Poppy, Cider, and from your list Selah.:) I like Cider! I don't like people names for pets, unless they're really obscure or historical (my mom named her cat after a Siamese king). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Oh my gawsh...she's adorable!! Just perfect! I love her! I want her!!! Names... I really like Selah :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 She lookes like the color of Barley :) I love that name :-) I also like Selah & Cider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missplacedalaskan Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 She is adorable! I love the name Selah for her. And I agree....not seeing the chihuaha in that puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie in OR Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Awwwwwwww! I vote for Cider or Barley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I vote for Selah! Wonderful name, easy to say, and unique! Congrats, she's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 And, sorry to say, nobody won. :001_huh: But of course the names on the "approved list" changed right after I posted, too, lol (and the winning name wasn't added until this a.m.). DD didn't like the "hard" sound of Greta; Heidi and Gretchen had both been on the list at one point but didn't make the final cut. DD doesn't like food names (so Streudel, Schnitzel and Cider -- some of these were suggestions from points elsewhere -- weren't added to the list). DD liked the "feel" of Prairie (pioneerish, countryish) but didn't like the actual word for a name. Selah was both the board and the family favorite up until the end. BUT ... after I looked through a book called Pets In The White House last night, I added one to her list and this was the winner! Her name is Fala (pr. "FALL-uh" ). FDR had a Scottish Terrier named Fala. DD liked it right away, although didn't commit to it immediately. But she did kind of start calling her that over the next few hours to see how it felt, and it seems like a great fit. THANKS to everyone for your thoughts and help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missplacedalaskan Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 This is a great picture...Dd is beautiful and Fala is so cute! Great name for your fur baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 What a great name! And I *love* the picture! Thanks for posting that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Perfect! And thanks for the picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 Sorry about the huge picture -- I'm on dialup and the resizing feature at photobucket.com takes 4evah to load, so I posted it as-is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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