Boat Inspired Dog Names

Ahoy there, Sophie! Meet our featured 7-year-old Dachshund that lives aboard the Blue Turtle Trawler (a 1974 40’ DeFever Trawler fixer-upper) with her water-loving family: Mom Kimmie, Captain-Dad Randy, and Brother Corey. You can often find this wiener dog cruising the seas, salty air blowing in her lovely long hair. This crew isn’t simply enjoying the boat life on vacations and holiday weekends; they’ve committed to this ocean lifestyle for the past five years and don’t plan on changing a thing.

Sophie actually spent the first two years of her life on land; she’s done a great job adjusting to the new, literal “flow” of things. She is resident “Boat Dog,” and Kimmie reports that the little weenie never gets seasick and even enjoys a nice stroll down the dock. She likes barking at anything and everything around the busy docks and even at sea, and Sophie really “digs” napping, belly rubs, squeaky toys, and dinghy rides. And you’ll love this: this fur baby boogie-boards! That’s right. Her low center of gravity makes her quite perfect for both boats and boogies!

Sophie’s short legs are ideal for the boat life in a lot of ways. She never tries to jump overboard, and she actually won’t even climb or descend the boat’s stairs. Her family moves her up and down. And when the crew is underway, Sophie is always with Kimmie, Randy, or Corey for the ocean adventure. She wears an adorable pink, floral-print puppy life vest. Just because you live on the water doesn’t mean you want to swim. Her dock baths are about the extent of her dips in the water.

With a grassy potty patch and plenty to keep her busy while living aboard, Dachshund Sophie isn’t looking back. She’s got her eyes on the sea and sunsets; her doggy heart set on feeling that ocean spray, exploring the scents of the docks, and hanging out with her marina doggo buddy, Bailey.

You should definitely check out Sophie and her shipmates on the internet. You’ll adore this little crew’s adventures. Kimmie is a fantastic blogger, and she can give you so many tips about living aboard a boat and having a pet along for the long-haul. It’s wonderful to see their beautiful, rather unconventional lifestyle getting the recognition it deserves. Follow this Florida fam immediately! Sophie and the gang do not disappoint. Hope to see you on the water someday, Soph! You’re truly living the dream.