Designer Dog Names

Introduction

The designer dog - the name is suggestive of being fashioned or developed by breeders. In fact, the designer dog is just that - designed by the breeder. Take the case of the Goldendoodle - breeders saw a desire among dog owners for a hypoallergenic working dog. The Golden Retriever parent breed was known for its penchant as a service or therapy dog, but individuals susceptible to allergies often could not benefit from using the Golden (or any other dog) due to allergies. So, breeders chose two breeds in an effort to get top traits from each. The hypoallergenic Poodle has been a popular dog for designer breeding. Some develop designer dogs for uniqueness while others do so for utility. Whatever the original purpose, the trend is only becoming more popular in the world of dog breeding.

Designer Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog With a Designer Dog Name

Fifi

"Fifi" as a designer dog's name is almost as stereotypical as calling a male dog "Fido." However, the daintiness inferred by the name Fifi is often rather fitting of small, toy-sized designer dogs. Cartoon pups have been given the moniker Fifi, as have social media sensations (one Fifi is rumored to be a "talking dog"). Snoopy (of Peanuts fame) even claimed a love interest named Fifi. Let's explore the various famous Fifi's.

Disney created a darling little love interest for Pluto, a Pekingese named Fifi the Peke. Fifi belonged to Minnie Mouse (which makes her a perfect love interest for Pluto, as he is Mickey's dog). Fifi might be slightly jealous of Pluto (and of any attention that he might get), but she is overall a very sweet and talented pup. She was awarded the first prize in a contest held in the short episode, "The Dog Show." Fifi the Peke was not a regular Disney character, and she is often featured in cartoon shorts. She has been a presence in Disney cartoons since 1933, when she appeared for the first time in "Puppy Love." Fifi also appears in the video games Disney Crossy Road and Disney Dogs. Together with Pluto, Fifi (whose full name is Flapper) has six pups: a set of quin-puplets (the cartoon short refers to them in this manner) and Pluto Junior.

There is mention on The Lady and the Tramp that Scamp chased a female love interest named Fifi, but there is no definitive information that the Fifi of this film and Minnie's Fifi are one and the same. Snoopy has always been an independent fellow. He established relationships with Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanut gang, and, of course, Woodstock is his feathered friend. Snoopy lives in a fantasy world at times, flying his bomber and pretending he is fighting the Red Baron. Snoopy has never needed a girlfriend - that is, until he meets Fifi. Fifi is a Poodle with an adventurous spirit. Like Snoopy, Fifi considers the Red Baron a diabolical enemy. She pilots her own Sopwith Camel biplane, but, unfortunately, she is captured by the Red Baron. Snoopy faces dangerous odds to get her back, but he and his Beagle Scouts rescue Fifi in a dirigible airship. One final Fifi is known as "Fifi the Talking Dog," and she can be found on YouTube.

Designer Dog Name Considerations

Much of the practice of creating hybrid or designer breeds goes back to the 1990s, when the popularity of developing new breeds took off. There are a plethora of designer dog breeds today. The Poodle has proven to be one of the most popular breeds with which to create a hybrid breed. This is likely due to the fact that Poodles are hypoallergenic. In addition, the Poodle comes in a variety of sizes, including the Standard and the Miniature variety. Poodles of varying sizes have been interbred with Golden Retrievers to achieve Goldendoodles of different heights and weights.

Miniature Poodles have been interbred with many other similar-sized dogs to create companion dogs with optimal temperaments. The Cockapoo, a hybrid of the Cocker Spaniel and the Miniature Poodle, was created to capitalize on the sweet, friendly nature of the Cocker Spaniel and the hypoallergenic nature of the Miniature Poodle. Often, this is a frequent reason for the designer development of a new dog.

Other popular designer breeds include breeds such as the Maltipoo, Labradoodle, the Mal-Shi, Puggle, and Pomchi. The Maltipoo and the Mal-Shi both share the Maltese as a designer parent breed; the Maltipoo is a combination of the Maltese and the Poodle while the Mal-Shi is a combination of the Maltese and the Shih Tzu. The Puggle is a Pug and a Beagle bred together, while the Pomchi is a Pomeranian combined with a Chihuahua. Again, these dogs are bred with the purpose that the best characteristics will appear in the designer dog.

Male Designer Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
3	Prince This name is fitting of a Shih Poo hybrid dog
2	Bentley As in the luxury vehicle; this name fits a Mal-Chi
1	Giorgio Giorgio Armani remains a top fashion designer
0	Finnegan This Irish name is fitting of a Goldendoodle
0	Kors Refers to Michael Kors, popular handbag and accessory designer
0	Valentino The name of a legendary love interest
-1	Asher A character in the novel The Giver
-1	Preston This English name refers to a priest's estate
-1	Gianni Gianni Versace is the infamous fashion designer
-1	Branson As in Branson, Missouri; this name is fitting of a dignified pup
-1	Atticus The iconic father of To Kill A Mockingbird
-1	Redford As in handsome movie star Robert Redford
-2	Paxton This name means "peaceful town," and fits a shy pup
-3	Faulkner Refers to William Faulkner, author extraordinaire
-3	Othello Shakespeare's sad, tragic hero who had a tendency for jealousy
-3	Wesley As in Wesley of The Princess Bride, the former farm boy turned out to be a prince
-3	Barclay A financial institution; this name is fitting of a Maltipoo
-3	Channing Channing Tatum's given name has a very elegant ring to it
-3	Hudson As in the Hudson River; this name is fitting of a CockaPoo
-3	Emerson As in Ralph Waldo Emerson, a revered American poet
-3	Jimmy Chew As in shoe designer Jimmy Choo, a great name for a Puggle
-4	Alcott As in Louisa May Alcott, the author of Little Women
-4	Rory A Gaelic name meaning "red king," this name is perfect for a red-coated pup
-4	Washington As in George Washington, one of the most revered Americans of all time
-4	Barney Barney's is an upscale department store located in New York
-5	Beckham As in soccer great David Beckham, this name sounds very dignified
-5	Churchill None other than former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill
-5	Stedman Stedman Graham is the long-time love interest of Oprah Winfrey
-5	Chaucer As in Geoffrey Chaucer, the epic poet of English origin
-5	Jacques This French version of Jack is fitting of a Jack Russell Terrier mix

Female Designer Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
8	Fendi A popular Italian clothing designer
5	Coco As in Coco Chanel, the infamous designer
5	Elle Elle magazine or Elle from the movie Legally Blonde
4	Paris The unique French city or Paris Hilton, who is famous for her love of dogs
3	Chloe A great name for small, toy-sized pups
2	Tiffany The Tiffany brand is one of the most expensive of its kind
0	Ruby A valuable gem, and a great name for a red-coated pup
0	Prada Prada shoes are often sought out designer shoes
-1	Vera Vera Wang purses are quite popular
-1	Hope As in the Hope Diamond, a beautiful, large blue diamond
-1	Diamond Perhaps one of the most precious gems on earth
-1	Gucci A great name for a small pup that can fit in a purse
-2	Macy As in Macy's Department Store, a great name for a small pup
-2	Gisele Model and wife of Tom Brady Gisele Bundchen
-2	Cashmere A soft fabric; also a great name for a Mal-shi
-2	Krystal Krystal Carrington of Dynasty fame; this name fits a Poodle
-2	Cavi A variation of the word caviar, which is an expensive food
-2	Lexus As in the luxury car line, this name is fitting of a Poodle mix
-2	Mercedes A luxury car and rather common name for girls
-2	Porsche A great name for a very quick pup
-2	Dolce As in purse and accessory designer Dolce and Gobana
-3	Donatella Gianni Versace's sister and designer partner
-3	Tori As in Victoria's Secret; this name is fitting of a CockaPoo
-4	Vette As in the gorgeous and expensive Chevrolet Corvette
-4	Betsey Fashion designer Betsey Johnson is famous for her one-of-a-kind clothing
-4	Silk A very expensive fabric that is used in fine clothing
-4	Chic The most fashionable clothing is often referred to as chic
-4	Pippa Pippa Middleton is the sister of Prince William's bride, Kate Middleton
-4	Chrissy A variation of the designer name Christian Dior