Introduction
House Dog Names in Pop Culture
Dr. James Wilson is a special soul in that he appreciates the idiosyncrasies of his best friend, Dr. House. House is a curmudgeon. He refuses to make very much human contact; in fact, he avoids it whenever possible. Wilson is the only person that House remotely opens himself to, and this is a rare occasion. At times, House abuses his friendship with Wilson. However, Wilson remains loyal to his friend.
One dog in Ohio went from being labeled a "problem dog" to being trained to work alongside the police force in search and rescue. Leonard is a Pit Bull. He landed in a shelter, and sadly, Leonard was on his way to being euthanized when he was noticed by the shelter's executive director, Jim Alloway. Alloway took notice that Leonard had a strong need to possess, well, really, anything. Alloway notes that if he had keys in his pocket, or even his wallet - things most dogs do not show much attention to - Leonard would stop at nothing to inspect whatever item Alloway possessed. It was then that Alloway began to fear that Leonard, who had no other behavioral issues, would never be able to fit into a traditional home. However, Leonard would soon make a name for himself as the first Pit Bull K9 in the Marysville, Ohio police department. You see, Jim Alloway also happens to train police dogs, and he saw great potential in Leonard. Leonard's high drive prods him to search for items until they are found. When scenting items, Leonard is a tenacious worker! Because of his never-give-up attitude, Leonard was trained for narcotics work, and Jim Alloway was right - Leonard was the perfect pooch for the job. Alloway says Leonard is proof that no one should give up on a dog - some dogs require people to dig a little deeper to get to know the dog, but every dog can do something. Leonard is living proof of that.
House Dog Name Considerations
While canines are not in great supply on the show, we can still look to the personality characteristics of House and his contemporaries in order to determine exactly what breeds are worthy of a name inspired by House.
First, Dr. House prefers to be alone, with the exception of his friend Dr. James Wilson. Some breeds that would rather spend their time in solitude include many Mastiff breeds, the Akita, and, surprisingly, the Chihuahua. (The Chihuahua often bonds to one person and wishes to spend time with that one person. A Chihuahua may or may not tolerate other people outside of their "person.") Dr. House's desire to cultivate a friendship only with Dr. Wilson is much like the way a Chihuahua prefers one person.
Dr. House is also a bit of a renegade. He often does as he pleases without regard for the rules of the hospital and his supervision, Dr. Cuddie. Some dog breeds that tend to be headstrong include the Boston Terrier and the Chow Chow.
Male House Dog Names
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Petey
Peter Jacobson plays the role of Dr. Chris Taub
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Maurice
Maurice Godin plays the role of Dr. Hourani on the show
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Andre
Andre Braugher plays the role of Dr. Darryl Nolan
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Nigel
Nigel Gibbs plays the role of Sanford Wells
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Carmen
Carmen Argenziano has a small role in the series
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Henry
Henry Dobson is a minor character on the show
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Patrick
Patrick Price is a small role as a male nurse on the show
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Jim
Jim Vickers plays the role of an EMT on the show
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Juan
Juan Alvarez is played by Lin-Manuel Miranda
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Charlie
Charles Dutton plays the role of Forman's father
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Andy
Andy Comeau plays the role of Dr. Travis Brennan
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Marco
Marco Pelaez plays the role of the pharmacist at the teaching hospital
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Edward
During Season 1, Edward Vogler was determined to have House fired
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David
David Morse plays the role of a cop who wants vengeance on House
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Tritter
Michael Tritter is the detective who almost costs House his license
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Ron
Ron Perkins plays the role of Dr. Ron Simpson
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Jeffrey
Dr. Jeffery "Big Love" Cole joins House's diagnostic team after season 3
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Lawrence
Dr. Lawrence Kutner is the oldest doctor who tries to join House's team
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Mikey
Michael Weston plays the role of Lucas Douglas
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Kal
Kal Penn plays the role of the older doctor in the third season of the show
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Chase
Dr. Robert Chase in an intensivist and a member of House's diagnostic team
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Jesse
Jesse Spencer plays the role of Dr. Chase, a member of House's diagnostic team
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Spencer
Spencer is the family name of Jesse Spencer, it is a great name for a French Bulldog
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Wilson
Dr. James Wilson is Dr. House's best friend
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Leonard
Robert Sean Leonard plays the role of Dr. Wilsom
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Eric
Neurologist Eric Forman is an antagonist to Dr. House
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Omar
Omar Epps plays the role of the neurologist Dr. Eric Forman
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Greg
Greg House thrives on making difficult diagnoses
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Hugh
Hugh Laurie plays the role of the grumpy but brilliant Dr. House
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Brennan
Brennan attempts to become a part of House's diagnostic team after season 3
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Female House Dog Names
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Blythe
Blythe House was Dr. Gregory House's mother
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Dava
Dava Krause played a minor role on the series
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Diane
Diane Baker played the role of Blythe House
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Zena
Zena Grey played the role of Ruby
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Ruby
Ruby is a great name for a dog with a reddish hue to their coat
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Kayla
Kayla Colbert shared the role of Rachel Cuddy
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Riley
Riley Colbert shared the role of Rachel Cuddy with her sister
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Tracy
Tracy Vilar played the role of a nurse in the series
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Regina
Nurse Regina was a small role on the series
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Sam
Sam Carr was a bit part in the series
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Karolina
Karolina Wydra played the role of Dominika House during the last few years of the show
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Stacy
Stacy Warner was House's love interest before he fell ill with a blood embolism
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Cynthia
Cynthia Watros had a recurring role on the series
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Stephanie
Stephaine Venditto played the role of a nurse on the series
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Sela
Sela Ward is an actress who had a recurring role for the first two seasons
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Martha
Martha M. Masters had a small role on the series
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Liz
Liz Benoit played the role of Nurse Anne
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Amber
Dr. Amber Volakis is known for stepping on anyone necessary to win the role of House's new assistant
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Crystal
Jennifer Crystal Foley plays the part of Rachel Taub
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Charlyne
Charlyne Yi plays the role of Dr. Chi Park
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Anne
Anne Dudek plays the role of Dr. Amber Volakis
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Odette
Odette Annable plays the role of Dr. Jessica Adams
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Jessi
Dr. Jessica Adams is a cut-throat competitor, she will stop at nothing to become a part of House's new team
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Olivia
Olivia Wilde plays the role of "Thirteen," she vies for a spot on House's new team
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Remy
Remy Hadley is a part of a group working to be on the new House team
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Jennifer
Jennifer Morrison plays the role of the compassionate Dr. Cameron
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Allison
Dr. Allison Cameron is the most empathetic of House's diagnostic team
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Lisa
Lisa Edelstein plays the role of Dr. Lisa Cuddy
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Bobbin
Bobbin Bergstrom plays the role of a nurse in the series
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Cuddy
Dr. Cuddy is the hospital administrator and House's "boss"
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