Falconeer
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Haven't had any labs, but I've grown up with two goldens. Annie and Emma. I've always loved 'Emma' for goldens. 
Name my new gun dog
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bobhaverford
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Our two labs are named Charlie and Molly. Fairly unimaginative. Problem with imaginative names is that they can be too cutsey. Avoid cutsey at all costs.
Despite the fact that your dog is a bitch do NOT name the dog Hillary. No dog, no bitch, no NOTHING deserves that. Plus, as Bill demonstrated so clearly, living with a Hillary is impossible.
Crate that puppy whatever you do!! And keep her crated for the first 18 months. We've done that with all our dogs and it makes civilizing them infinitely easier. They get out plenty with the kids and my wife and I during the day. Do not leave them unattended for at least the first nine months of their lives inside your house.
Our dogs loved their crates and whenever things get hectic they head for their crates or now for the utility room where there crates used to be.
Spend time working with your dog and training him. Dogs are happier when they are trained. Good luck. You've chosen the best pet and the best breed of that pet - the Labrador. To paraphrase Tom Cruise (who I detest now) from Risky Business - Labrador!! There is no substitute.
Enjoy.
Despite the fact that your dog is a bitch do NOT name the dog Hillary. No dog, no bitch, no NOTHING deserves that. Plus, as Bill demonstrated so clearly, living with a Hillary is impossible.
Crate that puppy whatever you do!! And keep her crated for the first 18 months. We've done that with all our dogs and it makes civilizing them infinitely easier. They get out plenty with the kids and my wife and I during the day. Do not leave them unattended for at least the first nine months of their lives inside your house.
Our dogs loved their crates and whenever things get hectic they head for their crates or now for the utility room where there crates used to be.
Spend time working with your dog and training him. Dogs are happier when they are trained. Good luck. You've chosen the best pet and the best breed of that pet - the Labrador. To paraphrase Tom Cruise (who I detest now) from Risky Business - Labrador!! There is no substitute.
Enjoy.
bermbuster
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V4Vendetta
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I called mine Bear. Here are some of my suggestions for your dog.
1. Destroyer: Every Lab I've ever had will obliterate your home. I tend to avoid Labs & get dogs like Collies, Chow mixes, etc.
1. Destroyer: Every Lab I've ever had will obliterate your home. I tend to avoid Labs & get dogs like Collies, Chow mixes, etc.
HighVelocity
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Dog Name
I've never been able to pick names easily. I have to have the dog for a while to see their personality before I name them.
I've never been able to pick names easily. I have to have the dog for a while to see their personality before I name them.
Hobie
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My Miniature Schnauzer is Bailey...
but if I was going to have another bitch in the house I'd seriously consider "Flora" after Flora MacDonald. A strong-willed woman who had her share of admirers.
but if I was going to have another bitch in the house I'd seriously consider "Flora" after Flora MacDonald. A strong-willed woman who had her share of admirers.
One of Many
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I do not own a dog at this time. I have in the past had two different dogs; a shepard mix that was named PISTOL, and a chow mix that was named CHEWIE (short for Chewbacca - from star wars).
We had to get rid of Chewie because he started trying to bite the children, the wife , and me. I don't remember if Pistol died in his sleep, or was hit while crossing a road during a hunt (old dogs get to where they can't hear cars approaching, and will run across a road at night while hunting critters). Pistol was living in the country with my wifes folks when he died, because we were not allowed to have pets at the house we rented.
I will not own another dog while we live in town; if we ever return to a rural area, then I may get another dog. I can not keep an indoor dog, due to my asthma and allergies; I no longer think it is a good idea to keep a dog on a chain or in a small enclosed area. Dogs need to have the freedom to run and explore wide open spaces.
We had to get rid of Chewie because he started trying to bite the children, the wife , and me. I don't remember if Pistol died in his sleep, or was hit while crossing a road during a hunt (old dogs get to where they can't hear cars approaching, and will run across a road at night while hunting critters). Pistol was living in the country with my wifes folks when he died, because we were not allowed to have pets at the house we rented.
I will not own another dog while we live in town; if we ever return to a rural area, then I may get another dog. I can not keep an indoor dog, due to my asthma and allergies; I no longer think it is a good idea to keep a dog on a chain or in a small enclosed area. Dogs need to have the freedom to run and explore wide open spaces.
Berek
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one45auto said:
I was just about to suggest this. Maybe GSR?
Misha
Black labs look a little bit like bears.
Detritus, my dad was stationed in Korat, Thailand in the mid 70's servicing Air Force "stuff that didn't come out of Cambodia and Laos."
Black labs look a little bit like bears.
Detritus, my dad was stationed in Korat, Thailand in the mid 70's servicing Air Force "stuff that didn't come out of Cambodia and Laos."
HankB
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Gun related? How about BERTHA? (You have heard of Big Bertha, right?)
I remember reading a story about how a guy had problems training his dog, and he'd go on saying "Come! Come here, DAMMIT!" or "Fetch . . . fetch the ball, DAMMIT!"
One day, he hit his thumb with a hammer, and uttered the expected word . . . and there was the dog, wondering why his master had called him.
From then on, DAMMIT became the dog's "real" name.
(Supposedly, upon learing the dog's name, the family's minister enjoyed playing with and calling the dog . . .
)
I remember reading a story about how a guy had problems training his dog, and he'd go on saying "Come! Come here, DAMMIT!" or "Fetch . . . fetch the ball, DAMMIT!"
One day, he hit his thumb with a hammer, and uttered the expected word . . . and there was the dog, wondering why his master had called him.
From then on, DAMMIT became the dog's "real" name.
(Supposedly, upon learing the dog's name, the family's minister enjoyed playing with and calling the dog . . .
)
AirForceShooter
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Colt, smith, winny (Winchester) , Glock, Ruger, you get the idea.
My lab is named CAT.
Everybody is right. the first 18 months are a killer and then you have the best dog in the world.
AFS
My lab is named CAT.
Everybody is right. the first 18 months are a killer and then you have the best dog in the world.
AFS
Rouguerunner
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A black lab was the smartest dog I ever had and I was lucky enough to have him for 15 years. Funny how his name was "Kojak" and now I'm the bald one
mcneill
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We named our collie Shane. As in "Shane, come back! Come back, Shane!"
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DigitalWarrior
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My dog's name
Congress: It's a perfect name for a dog.
Misbehaves - "Bad Congress! BAD!! BAD Congress!"
"Congress, Sit"
"Congress, Play dead"
Shake hands - "Campaign"
Bed time - "Congress, Get in the Crate."
Bathroom - "Congress, Form a Comittee."
Attack - "REGULATE!!!"
Congress: It's a perfect name for a dog.
Misbehaves - "Bad Congress! BAD!! BAD Congress!"
"Congress, Sit"
"Congress, Play dead"
Shake hands - "Campaign"
Bed time - "Congress, Get in the Crate."
Bathroom - "Congress, Form a Comittee."
Attack - "REGULATE!!!"
Flyboy
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In that case, I'd call her "Cigarette," and I'd take her for a drag every day.gunokie said:Like if she has no legs, It don't matter what you call her.......she AINT comin'!..........
<boo, hiss>
Meplat
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MSgt B said:
ROTFLMAOASTC!
Missouri Mule
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A buddies grandfather used to have a Golden he called Fetch.
I never got the see the pair hunt together, but was told the dog was a good one.
I never got the see the pair hunt together, but was told the dog was a good one.
Zen21Tao
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Since she is Black what about Talon... That ought to piss off some libs.
Taurus 66
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I named my dog "Stay", but now he's all confused whenever I call for him, he doesn't know what to do, "Come here Stay!"
-Serious Guesses -
"Magnum"
"Trigger"
"Winchester"
-Being Silly Now-
"Carrier Bolt"
"Firing Pin"
"Hydrostatic Force"
"Muzzle Brake"
"Semi Auto"
"Seven Six Two by Thirty Nine"
"Smooth Bore"
-Serious Guesses -
"Magnum"
"Trigger"
"Winchester"
-Being Silly Now-
"Carrier Bolt"
"Firing Pin"
"Hydrostatic Force"
"Muzzle Brake"
"Semi Auto"
"Seven Six Two by Thirty Nine"
"Smooth Bore"
blackedoutharley
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I believe I found the perfect name for the gun owners best friend.
This is "Gunner" actually his full name is "Gunner Down" just say it with a southern drawl in your voice. It kind of rolls out nicely I think.
In actuallity, we should have named him demon seed. The first year was a very trying time and I am surprised he made it alive. But my wife and daughter adore him.
He is, in my opinion, the perfect type of dog; $40.00 from the pound, able to go outside without fitting under the fence but too dumb to realize he can probably jump over it. Barks at everybody who approaches the house (including me) and eats regular old dog food. Other than normal care and upkeep, he is low maintainence. Now the house that he has tried to eat is another story. Gunner is a cross between a Rottweiler and Brittany Spaniel and is now 85 lbs.
This is "Gunner" actually his full name is "Gunner Down" just say it with a southern drawl in your voice. It kind of rolls out nicely I think.
In actuallity, we should have named him demon seed. The first year was a very trying time and I am surprised he made it alive. But my wife and daughter adore him.
He is, in my opinion, the perfect type of dog; $40.00 from the pound, able to go outside without fitting under the fence but too dumb to realize he can probably jump over it. Barks at everybody who approaches the house (including me) and eats regular old dog food. Other than normal care and upkeep, he is low maintainence. Now the house that he has tried to eat is another story. Gunner is a cross between a Rottweiler and Brittany Spaniel and is now 85 lbs.
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