8.24.2007
Why is this "disappointing"?
Also fitting for an active, energetic little boy??
Originally posted: August 22, 2007
Whither 'Spot'? Whither 'Puff'?
Posted by Bill Hageman at 2:45 p.m. CDT.
For the fifth year in a row, the most popular dog and cat name in the United States is Max.
This disappointing news comes from Veterinary Pet Insurance, which analyzed its 450,000 insured clients and came up with lists of the top 10 dog and cat names.
The top 10 dog names:
1. Max
2. Molly
3. Buddy
4. Bella
5. Lucy
6. Maggie
7. Daisy
8. Jake
9. Bailey
10. Rocky
And for cats:
1. Max.
2. Chloe
3. Lucy
4. Tigger
5. Tiger
6. Smokey
7. Oliver
8. Bella
9. Sophie
10. Princess Notice there aren't a lot of real dog or cat names on the lists. Maggie? Molly? Oliver? Sounds like someone taking attendance at preschool. Whatever happened to real pet names, like Butterball, Whiskers, White Fang or Black Tooth?
No. We get Max.
Carol McConnell, vice president and chief veterinary officer for VPI, says Max continues to be popular, ". . . largely due to the fact that it is monosyllabic and simple for people and pets to remember, yet easy to distinguish from common commands. Plus, it’s a fitting name for an active, energetic pet.” That's her opinion.
So, before we slip further into this monosyllabic society, we have to ask: What's the best name you've ever given one of your pets?
Originally posted: August 22, 2007
Whither 'Spot'? Whither 'Puff'?
Posted by Bill Hageman at 2:45 p.m. CDT.
For the fifth year in a row, the most popular dog and cat name in the United States is Max.
This disappointing news comes from Veterinary Pet Insurance, which analyzed its 450,000 insured clients and came up with lists of the top 10 dog and cat names.
The top 10 dog names:
1. Max
2. Molly
3. Buddy
4. Bella
5. Lucy
6. Maggie
7. Daisy
8. Jake
9. Bailey
10. Rocky
And for cats:
1. Max.
2. Chloe
3. Lucy
4. Tigger
5. Tiger
6. Smokey
7. Oliver
8. Bella
9. Sophie
10. Princess Notice there aren't a lot of real dog or cat names on the lists. Maggie? Molly? Oliver? Sounds like someone taking attendance at preschool. Whatever happened to real pet names, like Butterball, Whiskers, White Fang or Black Tooth?
No. We get Max.
Carol McConnell, vice president and chief veterinary officer for VPI, says Max continues to be popular, ". . . largely due to the fact that it is monosyllabic and simple for people and pets to remember, yet easy to distinguish from common commands. Plus, it’s a fitting name for an active, energetic pet.” That's her opinion.
So, before we slip further into this monosyllabic society, we have to ask: What's the best name you've ever given one of your pets?
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Well, my favorite dog was Punkin but we also had a dog named Fonzee. How do you find out about all of this useless knowledge? Have you been practicing for trivia? You don't even have a pet. Max is energetic though right?
I've never even heard of the name Punkin. Is this Pumpkin but in the country way? haha. I listen to good ole Paul Harvey. Just caught my ear yesterday.
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