Australian Dog Names

Unique Names From The Land Down Under

Australian dog names should reflect the unique language of the Land Down Under. Those dogs that live on the farms, called stations, are frequently working dogs and very valuable to the livelihoods of their families.

Perhaps you might be even looking for Australian cattle dog names, which is a relatively new breed and, therefore, there are many records on its development. Even with these records, there is much controversy about the exact breeds used to create this new breed of canine. This breed was designed to withstand the often harsh and changeable weather of the Outback and bred for stamina since stations are often thousands of acres in size.

Most often, these dogs are black or blue-black in color and are frequently called "Heelers" since they were bred to be easily trained to heel. They are remarkably smart and outgoing. They are great at solving problems and are very easy to care for, requiring little grooming.

A few Australian dog names for cattle dogs or any breed:

Avatar: This name means "something that represents me" and since these dogs were bred to help the station owner herd cows, they were actually an extension of the herder making this a great name for a canine.

A-May-Z: This name, when spoken, is "Amaze" and these dogs truly amaze their owners with their intelligence and loyalty.

Austock: A combination of the words "Aussie" and "stock", this name loosely refers to herding the stock of the Aussie station and works for male for female.

Billy: A name that belongs to a dog that has a sweet, endearing personality and loves to please his owners.

Croc: Crocodiles are inhabitants of the rivers Down Under and this name refers to the fact that the dog can, if it wishes, bite quite hard. This choice works best for a male but could be used for a female if desired.

Dundee: This name is taken from the famous Crocodile Dundee movies where the hero was very creative and could solve hard problems in unique ways. This reflects the problem solving ability of these unique dogs. Best chosen for male dogs.

Jamboree: This name refers to the festivals and parties treasured in this huge land where residents travel miles to gather. Use this name for either male or female.

Walker: Taken from the term "walkabout" which means to travel on foot for miles, these dogs have the stamina to do just that, making this a great boy's name.

Wallaby: A small kangaroo-like creature from Down Under, this name could be perfect for either a boy or girl.

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