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Tough Dog Names

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.

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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