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Dutch Shepherd Names

Originally used by shepherds in the Netherlands for all-around farm work, the Dutch Shepherd is an intelligent, highly trainable jack-of-all-trades. In modern times, they are used as police dogs, service animals, and family-friendly companions.

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Dutch Shepherd Names For Boys

Angel

Messenger of god

Apollo

Destroyer; god of music, poetry, prophecy, archery and medicine

Ash

Success

Audi

Listen

Barney

Short for barnacle.

Birdie

Little Bird

Biscuit

Any of various small flat sweet cakes or cookies. Literally means "twice cooked".

Black Jack

Gambling card game.

Black Widow

Deadly female spider.

Buck

Deer, Cowboy

Buddy

Companion, partner; perhaps a version of the word "brother".

Cinnamon

The Spice

Cirrus

a wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles)

Cisco

A technology company known for its networking products in the us.

Coal

burn to charcoal

Cocoa

Powdered Chocolate

Cody

Helpful

Dancer

One Who Dances

Dark

Little Or No Light

Dice

Like the dice you roll

Don

World rule

Duke

Leader, commander, governor of a province

Eclipse

be greater in significance than

Eight Ball

Pool game answer ball.

Fog

confusion characterized by lack of clarity

Folly

Foolishness, madness or lunacy, the ziegfeld follies were elaborately staged productions incorporating hundreds of beautiful smiling young ladies endlessly fanning out across the stage.

Forest

From The Woods

Fox

Television detective from the x files

Foxy

marked by skill in deception

Free

Freedom

Freedom, liberty

Frisky

Lively, frolicsome and playful.

Gerry

Spear ruler

Ginger

Reddish Orange Color

Gunner

Strong in battle (in Swedish).

Hilly

having hills and crags

Isra

Nocturnal journey

Izzy

Short for Isabelle.

Jiffy

An instant or a flash.

Jock

Supplanter

Jon Snow

"Loyal, brave, protector."

Kesler

Independent And Energetic

King

Ruler

Knoll

a small natural hill

Lark

A playful excursion, frolic or adventure.

Marco

Explorer marco polo

Marley

Pleasant seaside meadow

Max

Greatest

Meadow

A beautiful field

Micha

Who Is Like The Lord?

Midnight

12:00 AM

Miracle

Something wonderful

Mischief

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

Naughty

suggestive of sexual impropriety

Panda

large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae

Pearl

Smooth, Round Bead Formed By A Mollusk

Pepper

A hot-tasting powder prepared from dried and ground peppercorns, commonly used as a spice or condiment to flavor food.

Pluto

God of hell and wealth in roman mythology.

Prairie

Flatland

Preto

Black

Randy

Shield rim

Ranger

Gamekeeper; a rover or wanderer

Rex

King

Ron

Counsel Rule

Rover

an adult member of the Boy Scouts movement

Rusty

Always slow-moving.

Sable

Cool.

Scamp

one who is playfully mischievous

Scooter

Small light mode of transportation.

Shadow

Shade From Sun

Silver

A Metal Element

Skip

To move in a light springy manner. to escape secretly in haste.

Skippy

Jumping kangaroo mascot.

Skyler

Scholar

Smokey

Smoky, hazy, foggy, misty.

Sniper

a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place

Spike

Stingy or pointed.

Spirit

Soul

Spot

a job in an organization

Stormy

Impetuous Nature

Sushi

Raw Fish

Thor

God of lightning and thunder in norse mythology.

Tony

Derived From Victoria Triumphant.

Turbo

Short for turbocharger, the turbo kicks speed up a notch.

Vega

Stooping Eagle

Willow

From The Willow Grove

Windy

State Of Strong Winds

Zeus

The king of all gods and men in greek mythology.

Zipper

One who zips around at lightening speed.

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Characteristics of Dutch Shepherds

first-time owners

Are Dutch Shepherds good for first time owners?

Dutch Shepherds can be suitable for first-time dog owners, but if you're considering one you should be committed to working hard and prepared for some challenges.

comfortable alone

Can Dutch Shepherds be left alone?

Dutch Shepherds are less comfortable alone, and tend to show signs of separation anxiety when apart from their favorite humans.

good with kids

Are Dutch Shepherds good with kids?

Dutch Shepherds get along great with kids. Although they can get quite over-excited around children, they are very unlikely to cause children any harm.

obesity risk

Do Dutch Shepherds gain weight easily?

Dutch Shepherds are naturally fit, so you don't have to worry too much about weight gain.

shedding potential

Do Dutch Shepherds shed a lot?

Dutch Shepherds are pretty big shedders, especially in the summer. Brushing their hair often can help to reduce the amount of hair that piles up on your carpets and floors.

drool factor

Do Dutch Shepherds drool a lot?

Drooling is not a big problem with Dutch Shepherds, but like most dogs they will do it occasionally.

health

Do Dutch Shepherds have health problems?

Dutch Shepherds are known to be pretty free of health problems. But you should still take them for regular check-ups.

intelligence

Are Dutch Shepherds intelligent?

Dutch Shepherds are very smart dogs, and can learn new commands with 10 or so repetitions.

prey drive

Do Dutch Shepherds have a prey drive?

Dutch Shepherds will chase small creatures, but it's an urge that can be settled quite easily with training.

tendency to bark

Do Dutch Shepherds bark a lot?

Dutch Shepherds are what we call "selective barkers". When they bark, you should probably pay attention.

energy level

Do Dutch Shepherds have a lot of energy?

Dutch Shepherds are energetic dogs that need a lot of mental and physical stimulation. You should consider whether or not this is compatible with your lifestyle.

intensity

Are Dutch Shepherds intense?

Dutch Shepherds can be intense sometimes, but are usually quite level-headed and calm.

playfulness

Are Dutch Shepherds playful?

Dutch Shepherds are very playful dogs that will impose themselves upon you to have their play needs met.

apartment living

Can Dutch Shepherds be apartment dogs?

Although not ideal, Dutch Shepherds can live successfully in apartments as long as they get enough time outside.

sensitivity

Are Dutch Shepherds sensitive?

Dutch Shepherds can be sensitive, but aren't overly so. They handle most situations well, even when unpredictable things happen.

cold weather tolerance

Can Dutch Shepherds handle cold weather?

Dutch Shepherds aren't too phased by cold weather. Their paws might ice up in bitterly cold temperatures, but generally they'll still be happy to be outside.

hot weather tolerance

Can Dutch Shepherds tolerate hot weather?

Dutch Shepherds are pretty well suited to warm climates because they can successfully regulate their body temperature.

family dogs

Are Dutch Shepherds good family dogs?

Dutch Shepherds are very suitable as family dogs because of their sociability and good temperament.

good with other dogs

Do Dutch Shepherds get along with other dogs?

Dutch Shepherds tend to get along fine with other dogs. Although they might have disagreements from time to time, they are not known for aggression or hostility.

friendly with strangers

Are Dutch Shepherds friendly with strangers?

Dutch Shepherds form close bonds with their owners, but tend to be quite wary of other people. While socialization is something that can be nurtured in any dog, this breed tends to be uncomfortable with strangers.

grooming effort

Do Dutch Shepherds need a lot of grooming?

Dutch Shepherds require moderate grooming. To keep their coats in good condition, and to save you from regular hair clean-up, you should brush them arounce once per week.

size

Do Dutch Shepherds get big?

Dutch Shepherds are moderately sized dogs, large enough to be considered 'big dogs' but still small enough to be picked up and carried if necessary.

easy to train

Are Dutch Shepherds easy to train?

Dutch Shepherds are known to be extremely trainable, due to their agreeable nature and eagerness to please. Puppies will, of course, be puppies. But you have to screw up pretty badly to end up with one of the few unruly Dutch Shepherds.

mouthiness

Are Dutch Shepherds mouthy?

Dutch Shepherds are not known to be big nippers or chewers.

wanderlust

Do Dutch Shepherds run away?

Dutch Shepherds might like to explore, but they rarely wander far. They just have strong desires to be close to their companions.

exercise needs

Do Dutch Shepherds need a lot of exercise?

Dutch Shepherds are energetic dogs that need a lot of exercise and play. You should consider whether or not this is compatible with your lifestyle.

statistics

How popular are Dutch Shepherd Names?

Dutch Shepherd Names currently rank in 49th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2024, Dutch Shepherd Names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Dutch Shepherd Names?

These Dutch Shepherd Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Spot is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Black Widow.

Knoll scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Max.

How does interest compare across the United States for Dutch Shepherd Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Dutch Shepherd Names.

The states that love Dutch Shepherd Names the most are Alaska, Arkansas and South Dakota.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in South Carolina, Louisiana and Wisconsin.

Which countries have the most love for Dutch Shepherd Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of Dutch Shepherd Names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Dutch Shepherd Names are Curacao, Lebanon and Singapore.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Italy, Peru and Ukraine.

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