Puppy dog name - meaning, origin, personality and popularity

The name "Puppy" is cute, playful, and fitting for a young dog who exhibits all the endearing characteristics of a puppy, such as energy and curiosity.

Popularity of the name

• #1265 most popular dog name
• Most popular gender: Male
• Most popular breed: mix

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About dogs named Puppy

The following are 9 profiles of dogs named Puppy from our database of 36 dogs with the name Puppy.

• “Puppy is a result of Lola and buddy’s relationship. lol He’s a sweet puppy. Likes to fetch ball’s and just run around being happy.“

  — Christy G.

• “High energy love to play maybe a little too much . Need a friend who likes to play the same. I’m kind of bossy and fast .“

  — Alice a.

• “I love my mom, 2 sisters, and my dad! And ONLY them! I'm very protective of them, and so loving and cuddly to just them.“

  — Morgan W.

• “Puppy is a friendly playful Australian shepherd/Red Healer mix. He just loves to run and be free! He is a very happy puppers! Oh... "and it does hurt my feelings when a lot of people think I am a mean puppers or look like a mean puppers...you know what they say, don't judge a book by its cover." But his favorite thing of all is his car rides!!! He goes every where with us that we can possibly take him! He his our baby!“

  — Rachel J.

• “Im a big pup and I love running around....I want to play w other pups but its been so long that I go into defense mode to make sure my momma is ok. I live it when we meet people and they pet me! I dont know what to make if wheelchairs and bikes and scooters, anything that rolls is a little scary. Little children also not quite sure cuz im bigger than them. I wish I could tell my mom what I went through the 1st 2 years before she saved me but she gives me all the love and care I need.“

  — Julie M.

• “He's a small funny looking extremely gentle natured good boy and was my mother-in-law's dog before she passed away“

  — Joshua T.

• “Hi🐾 I'm puppy, nice to meet you! I am Chihuahua, beagle and Italian Greyhound mix- very interesting combination... I hold steady at a good 22 lb & my mom tells me that I am a big dog trapped in a small doggy body. I am almost 10 years old so I run out of energy fairly quick but I will bark at every person I see and there's no stopping me (⁠ᵔ⁠ᴥ⁠ᵔ⁠) I make besties everywhere I go but it takes a few mins to get there!“

  — Jo C.

• “I’m an old girl who likes to talk back, play tug of war with my friends. My favorite toy is my frisbee so I can run but I’m sorry if I break it. I also like to wander when not fenced in“

  — Ally Z.

• “Puppy is high energy, pomsky. He loves to say hello to everyone and anything that moves. Don't be fooled he loves to escape!“

  — Maria B.

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