Dog naming blogs
Breed naming guides, name combinations for two dogs, and the famous dogs behind the names people love most.
A Field Guide to Internet Dogs
From Boo and Kabosu to Bunny, Noodle, and Tucker — how blogs, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok invented a new kind of famous dog, monetized by amateurs and mourned by millions.
Sep 15, 2026 · 13 min read
Fan Mail, Stunt Doubles, and Nepotism: A History of TV Dogs
Television dogs are working actors with doubles, fan mail, dynasties, and obituaries — from Lassie and Rin Tin Tin to Eddie, Seven, Wiley, and Colin.
Sep 15, 2026 · 14 min read
College Dog Mascots: The Wild Stories Behind Uga, Reveille, Smokey & More
Meet America's most famous college dog mascots — Handsome Dan, Uga, Reveille, Smokey, Dubs, Tuffy and more — and the strange traditions behind them.
Sep 14, 2026 · 18 min read
Unique Dog Names: 40 Uncommon Picks (With Meanings)
A curated guide to unique dog names, chosen from the least-picked names in our directory — each one with its meaning, origin and live popularity rank.
Sep 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Perfect Name Pairs: Naming Two Dogs Together
Two dogs need names that sound good together and never get confused — the rules for good pairs, plus 40 combinations that work.
Sep 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Famous Dogs and the Names They Made Popular
From Lassie to Bluey, film and television dogs have shaped what we call our own — here are the breeds behind the most famous dog names.
Sep 11, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Name a Golden Retriever
Goldens are sunny, sturdy and endlessly friendly — here is how to pick a name that fits all three, with 30 favourites to start from.
Sep 8, 2026 · 4 min read