Tough Dog Names
For Dogs That Are Tough
Or For Those That Wish They Were
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Owners come to a tough dog names page like this for three different reasons.
1. They have property they want protected, and are looking for guard dog names that intimidate as much as their dogs growl and sharp teeth.
2. They own a pup that has an attitude and/or a look to it that appears rugged, like a large or muscular breed and they want a tough title that matches.
3. Owners come to this names for tough dogs page because they want a humorous naming twist to give their small and/or meek pal to either make it more adorable or to build it’s doggie self esteem.
Regardless of the reason, the tough naming suggestions and
lists below them are ideas that we felt would make any pup loom larger
regardless of their physique or personality.
Male And Female Tough Dog Names
Suggestions First then Lists...
Diamondback: In reference to the Diamondback rattlesnake, this might be
an excellent guard dog name choice to show a tough pup’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 tough sounding choice reflects that your pal 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 names, this is well suited showing that your tough pet really is the judge of who is considered friend or enemy in your home.
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 mean name for a dog 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 tough protective guard dog.
Xena: This is the name of a tough fantasy lady princess warrior and would be perfect for a large female guard pet.
Other Names For Tough Dogs...
| Ace | Genghis | Razor |
| Achilles | Granite | Reaper |
| Angus | Grim | Rebel |
| Apache | Grizzly | Redrum |
| Apollo | Gotti | Remington |
| Aries | Hannibal | Riddick |
| Attila | Hades | Rocco |
| Axel | Harley | Rock |
| Bain | Hercules | Rocky |
| Bandit | Hulk | Roman |
| Banshee | Hunter | Sabre |
| Bear | Huntress | Sarge |
| Blade | Ice | Samson |
| Blaze | Ishtar | Shady |
| Blood | Isis | Shaft |
| Boa | Jackson | Skull |
| Bodie | Jasper | Soprano |
| Bolt | Joker | Spike |
| Bronson | Jules | Stallone |
| Bruno | Julius | Steel |
| Brutus | Jupiter | Stone |
| Buck | Kayto | Storm |
| Buckshot | Khan | Stryker |
| Bullet | Killer | Talon |
| Buster | King | Tango |
| Butch | Knievel | Tank |
| Butkis | Kodiak | Taz |
| Caesar | Larceny | Terminator |
| Cain | Lecter | Terror |
| Capone | Legend | Thor |
| Crip | Liberty | Thunder |
| Crusher | Mack | Tiger |
| Cruze | Mad Max | Titan |
| Cujo | Magnum | Tonka |
| Dagger | Major | Triumph |
| Dakota | Mako | Turbo |
| Danger | Maverick | Tyson |
| Dante | Mr. T | Ulysses |
| Deuce | Nero | Uzi |
| Diablo | Nightmare | Valor |
| Diego | Ninja | Vicious |
| Diesel | Nitro | Villain |
| Dillinger | Outlaw | Vinny |
| Dozer | Primo | Viper |
| Dread | Quarry | Warrior |
| Duke | Rage | Wicked |
| Eagle | Raja | Widow Maker |
| Falcon | Rambo | Xerxes |
| Felon | Rattler | Zeke |
Even More Unique Ideas For...
Males: Gender specific ideas for the guys
Females: Gender specific ideas for the gals
Clever Ideas: Ideas that match it's personality
Match Color Or Size: After its size & color
Names After Your Breed: Perfect for his breed
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