Dog Names Ending in a Consonant and Vowel

Even though dog names ending in 'mo' are rare, there tend to be a few standout pooches that made it onto the big screen. One, in particular, stands out because of his roles in three movies. This dog, a Jack Russell Terrier called Cosmo, started his life in a breed rescue society – unloved, unwanted, and looking for a home.

When animal trainer Mathilda DeCagny first saw Cosmo, he was nervous, not confident, and even skittish. He wasn’t what you would call “show dog” material, but his name oozed confidence, meaning there was hope for this pooch yet.

Mathilda adopted Cosmo, taking him home to her family in Venice, California, and quickly learned that he was friendly and playful. Cosmo’s first role was in the movie Hotel for Dogs, where he played Friday. Cosmo had two doubles in the movie, but Hotel for Dogs producer Ivan Reitman openly admitted that Cosmo was his favorite. Hotel for Dogs is a 2009 comedy telling a tale of two orphan children who try to hide their dog from their awful new guardian in a hotel which forbids pets. They then begin taking in other dogs, saving them from horrible pound workers and police officers.

Following on from his first movie success, Cosmo went on to appear in Paul Blart: Mall Cop, before starring in the 2010 romantic comedy-drama called Beginners, as Arthur, the dog. Beginners follow a man known as Oliver, reflecting on his father’s death before embarking on a new relationship. The movie received glowing reviews.

While it’s clear to see Cosmo, the sassy little pooch, holds a significant amount of spotlight, so too did Nemo A534 for a short time. Nemo was a German Shepherd that fought alongside his handler, Robert A. Throneburg, in the Vietnam War. While Nemo and Robert stayed at the Tan Son Nhut Air Base, the Viet Cong attacked it, injuring both Nemo and Robert.

Even though a bullet entered Nemo’s eye which went out through his mouth, he was able to rescue Robert. For his efforts, Nemo was given a permanent retirement kennel back in the United States and worked as a recruiting dog until his death in 1972. There is now a memorial kennel and stone in his honor. Robert, his handler, also received a Bronze Metal Star and two purple hearts, while Nemo was the first K9 unit to retire and return to the United States.