Introduction
Tricolor is not to be confused with brindle, though. A brindle coat may have three colors but the colors are almost “striped” or very blended together. A tricolor coat has three distinct colors and they are usually in defined areas. Typically, white is the base color for a tricolor coat, but this can vary.
Tricolor Dogs in Pop Culture
There was a veterinarian from Beethoven's past who wanted to catch him and use him for an experiment that requires a lot of dogs. In order to steal him from the owners for his experiment, he faked an attack by the dog and told the Newton's that their dog was very dangerous. He told them this so they would want to get rid of him, and so the veterinarian could take him for his experiment.
Lou is the tricolored Beagle in Cats and Dogs. Lou is adopted by the Brody's and works as a "secret agent" against the cats. The cats are trying to steal a valuable serum from professor Brody, who is Lou's father. The serum is to eliminate any dog allergies in people. The cats are trying to use that serum to make all humans very allergic to dogs, without having any type of treatment or cure! There are several dogs and cats in the movie and they are in a war with each other without the humans even knowing what is going on.
Fred, the tricolor Basset Hound in Smokey and the Bandit is not necessarily the star of the movie, but definitely makes an impression on the viewers, especially those that love dogs. Fred is what everyone says about Bassets. He is lazy, stubborn, has a saggy face and ears, and sad eyes. This doesn't mean that Fred is really sad because he is actually quite spoiled. Fred usually is seen in the passenger seat of Snowman's big rig, as he drives across the state. A few scenes have Fred out of the rig walking around and rolling in the ground. He is also shown being stubborn and not listening to his owner, which gives the audience a big laugh.
Don't forget Lassie! Lassie is the classic Collie who was in many shows and books, and who many adults today remember when they were little. Lassie was the wonderful, loyal, and intelligent family dog who always had an adventure! There were several Lassie books, television programs, and even movies featuring the amazing tricolored dog.
Tricolor Dog Name Considerations
With a tricolor dog, you don't have to name them after the appearance. You can name your fun new addition to the family after the breed or personality. For example, if you have a Beagle, you can name them Hunter, Sniffy, or Meadow after hunting instincts. If you were to name a Beagle after their unique personality, you could choose Spunky, Dashing, or Joy.
Some owners choose to give their dogs human names just because they feel the name fits. You may choose to name a female tricolor Susie, Miranda, Jackie, or Bette. For a male tricolor human name, consider Max, Jake, Charlie, or Fred.
No matter the name you choose, it will be just perfect for the new member of your family. Picking out a name is fun and exciting, and there is no need to rush when making the decision. You can even involve your other family members and friends in helping you! Good luck with your companion's new name!
Male Tricolor Dog Names
Votes | Name | Vote |
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5 |
Tuxedo
A great tricolor dog name
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3 |
Dusty
Perfect for various shades of brown or black
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2 |
Brownie
Different shades of brown
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2 |
Marble
A marble of colors
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2 |
Storm
A name for a dog with dark colors
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2 |
Copper
A name for dogs of the colors gold and brown
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1 |
Spot
Different spots of colors
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-1 |
Splatter
Different colors all over
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-1 |
Fawn
A great name for a brown shaded dog
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-1 |
Tiger
A great name for a tricolored stripe dog
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-2 |
Saburou
Japanese word meaning three
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-2 |
Patches
Parts of color here and there
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-2 |
Flash
For bright and flashy colors
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-2 |
Mahogany
Another shade of brown
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-3 |
Sienna
A shade of brown
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-3 |
Goldie
Named after shades of gold
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-4 |
Mosaic
A mixture of colors
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-4 |
Tint
Different hues on a dog's coat
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-4 |
Mesh
A mesh of colors
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-4 |
Mezcla
Spanish for mix
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-4 |
Bernard
St. Bernards are tricolor dogs
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-4 |
Choco
Different shades of chocolate, different shades of brown
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-5 |
Trey
In English, Trey is a nickname for three
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-5 |
Huey
A name for hues of color
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-5 |
Chroma
Another word for color
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-6 |
Blotch
Blotch means pieces of color
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-7 |
Tri
In Indonesian, tri means three
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-7 |
Baroque
Describing extravagant style and color
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-8 |
Triple
Triple means three, or three times
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-8 |
Blackie
A name for a dog with different shades of black and grey
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Female Tricolor Dog Names
Votes | Name | Vote |
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Harley
Short for harlequin, meaning multi colored
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3 |
Clover
Clovers have three leaves (unless you get lucky!)
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3 |
Latte
A coffee drink of a brown color
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3 |
Sundae
A sundae can have three colors, such as a vanilla ice bream, hot fudge and caramel!
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2 |
Coco
A brown color, chocolate
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0 |
Caramel
A light brown color
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0 |
Mixie
A mix of colors
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0 |
Abbie
A variation of the word abstract
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0 |
Ginger
Describing different hues of browns
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0 |
Truffle
A truffle is a delicious candy with shades of brown and black
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0 |
Spice
Spices are in shades of browns
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-1 |
Calypso
Of multiple colors
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-1 |
Brandy
For different colors of red and amber
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-2 |
Rainbow
A name for a tricolor dog, different colors
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-2 |
Prism
Different shades of color
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-2 |
Duffie
Duff is Scottish for black
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-2 |
Calico
A tricolored cat, could work for a dog, too
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-2 |
Amaretto
Shades of brown and fawn
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-3 |
Kalaidescope
A myriad of different colors
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-3 |
Almond
A brown nut
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-3 |
Patchouli
A fragrance of earthy tones
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-3 |
Motlie
A variation of motley, meaning multi colored
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-3 |
Confetti
A mixture of colors
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-3 |
Cami
Short for camouflage
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-4 |
Trio
Meaning three
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-4 |
Golden
Perfect for the golden-hued dog
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-4 |
Blondie
A female name for a dog of different hues of gold
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-5 |
Tess
Short for tessellated, meaning multi colored
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-5 |
Tortie
Short for tortoiseshell coloring
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-5 |
Dottie
Large dots of color
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Community Dogs With Tricolor Names
My moms wanted A daughter that’s name is Gabriella but my dad said it was too “ Hispanic“ so they named me Taylor and I’ve always wanted a dog named GG or DD or some thing that’s sweet and simple so once we got our second dog who was originally named Bonnie we decided to change her name to Gabriella and her nickname GG
From a movie
I rescued him from a hoarding situation, so he already didn’t have a name. I was trying to find something as unique as his quirky personality and thought Cinder fit really well. He also has like twenty nicknames that he responds to.