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For The Dog With An Attitude

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Tough dog names, even if your pup only appears to be threatening, should reflect the strength and power of the dog. Breeds associated with these names include Doberman pinchers, Great Danes even though they are usually friendly and simply large in size, American pitbull terriers, German Shepherds, and virtually any dog that is large in size, growls at people outside the immediate family, or acts as a guard dog.

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These types of dogs tend to be very protective of their family members, showing teeth to any intruder. Their barks, growls, size and reputations make them perfect to discourage burglars or other criminals from lurking around your home and yard.

While the dog may be a really pussy cat with family, if properly trained, these types of dogs can become really threatening on command, either verbal or hand signal. They can and should also be trained to stop being threatening and back off as soon as a command to do so is given. Owners may also want to consider a guard dog name in an ironic way for a tiny dog that has a big personality.

From a humorous angle, tough dog names can be given to a small dog that thinks it’s tough, or for a small breed that has a BIG breed attitude, like a Chihuahua.

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Diamondback: In reference to the Diamondback rattlesnake, this is an excellent choice for a name intended to show a dog’s silent, but powerful, strength.

Fang: The eye teeth of canines are called fangs and are the teeth used to give the deepest, tearing bites. This name reflects that you dog knows how to use those teeth well.

Force: This word reflects the actions an intruder can expect from your companion if it feels threatened in any way.

Judge: For a guard dog, this is a well suited name showing that your pet really is the judge of who is considered friend or enemy in your home.

Klingon: Star Trek fans know that this species of alien humanoid which are known for their less than peaceful natures.

Shiv: This is a term for a type of knife, usually short and easily hidden but deadly and reflects perfectly a protective canine.

Vicious: This term describes the personality you want others to see in your canine. It refers to violent, threatening actions.

Viper: This is another word for "snake" and snake bites can be as deadly as those from a protective guard dog.

Xena: This is the name of a fantasy lady princess warrior and would be perfect for a large female guard pet.

Other Tough Dog Names To Consider...

Apache	Genghis	Redrum
Archer	Guillotine	Spike
Arsenic	Grim Reaper	Stone Cold
Archangel	Hannibal	Storm
Armageddon	Jawbreaker	Terror
Banshee	Juniper	Terminator
Barracuda	Khan	Tornado
Bandit	Killer	Tragedy
Butch	Killer Queen	Tremble
Cannibal	Kryptonite	Trampler
Cherokee	Lecter	Ulysses
Coral	Magnum	Uzi
Crazy	Moray	Vile
Cyanide	Nightmare	Vulture
Deadly	N-Danger	Wicked
Director	Poison Ivy	Warrior
Dr. Death	Rattler	Weapon

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