Cowboy Dog NamesYeee Haw!Cowboy dog names can reflect a breed of canine or simply refer to a lifestyle or desired lifestyle much like that of the cowboy days in the Western frontier of the United States. 
While certain breeds, especially herding dogs, were popular with cowboys as working dogs that helped corral and direct the herds of cattle, horse or other livestock being driven to a destination or rounded up for movement to a greener pasture, the breed of pooch which carries such a name does not have to fit into one of the popular herding breeds. Even a small lap dog can have a cowboy name if you wish. In the days of the Old West, life was much different than today. There was very little technology more sophisticated than the telegraph and firearms. Life was hard and often lived in the great outdoors rather than in communities or towns. In fact, it was not unusual for the cowboy to live many miles from the nearest two, traveling hours simply to pick up supplies not grown on the ranch. Dogs often tagged along on these trips into town. So if you’re a fan of western movies, or love the history of western times, or just love the open countryside, here a few cowboy dog name suggestions… Autry: After Gene Autry, the famous movie star cowboy. Never killing anyone in his movies, and always ready with a song. Bramble: A thick bush with thorns which can trap an animal allowing a hunting dog to capture the prey. Buckaroo: An endearing term for your canine sidekick Cheyenne: A city in Wyoming as well as a Native American tribe, this name brings to mind the vast outdoors and mountains traveled by cowpokes and their companion canines. Dusty: This term refers to the outdoor environment in which cowboys lived and worked during dry months of each year. A good name for a dog that loves the outdoors so much, that you’d swear that he’s carrying half of it around with him. Rocky: The name of the mountain range in Colorado which holds the Continental Divide determining which direction water will flow. A rugged name, and just like the boxer Rocky, this dogs not afraid of anyone. Moonshine: A major source of alcoholic beverages, this homemade liquor was quite strong and fermented from corn or sugar cane. Known as having “a bite” it bring to mind the bite of a large, fearless dog. Roy: Who can forget movie cowboy Roy Rogers? Ranger: This term referred to a type of law enforcement, as in the Texas Rangers and would make a great canine name for a male. Sage: Fields of this plant can be seen growing through the Western plain for miles on end. Choose this for a girl or boy of tan or blondish coat. Tumbleweed: Tumbleweeds are plants which the wind blows across the countryside and can travel for many miles as depicted in the old song “tumbling along like the tumbling tumbleweed”.
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