Tess dog name - meaning, origin, personality and popularity

Tess is a simple, yet sweet name for a dog. It is short, easy to say, and has a classic charm that suits a loyal and loving canine companion.

Popularity of the name

• #882 most popular dog name
• Most popular gender: Female
• Most popular breed: mix

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About dogs named Tess

The following are 14 profiles of dogs named Tess from our database of 56 dogs with the name Tess.

• “Tess is a female German shepherd who just turned a year. She is super playful and energetic!“

  — Arianna L.

• “Special Needs. Deaf and partially blind. But loves life and and doesn’t let it slow her down“

  — Pietra R.

• “Tess has ok manners meeting people. Not great yet. She's just too enthusiastic. She might hop on your leg. Not good. Getting better.“

  — Teresa R.

• “I’m a great dog 5 years old, slim 45 lbs heritage husky German Shepherd etc. very athletic and playful. I’m a good girl. Smart too.“

  — Bob P.

• “Tess is as sweet as can be, loves places to sniff around or just pop up on a little hill so she can get the best views.“

  — Lexa D.

• “I be with the covid thing that keeps mom and me indoors all the time. But I get snappy around other dogs so I needs me some space to snug and roll and roam.“

  — Tamara P.

• “A big super snuggler who can never get enough pets! She a 70lb bowling ball, but loves people. She's not fond of other animals & is allergic to many foods, so has a limited diet.“

  — Cheyanne S.

• “Hi im Tess a 8yr old CBR. Im friendly if you are. :) sometimes I can be shy at first but that will go away fast if I see my owner is friendly with you.“

  — Jeff B.

• “Tess is a 5 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier. She is a performance dog and is titled in many disciplines and has earned her advanced Canine Good Citizen. We currently compete primarily in Agility and Dock Diving.“

  — Rosalie B.

• “Tess is a 2 year old greyhound that we adopted in January of 2023. She is super smart and is a total love bug. She is very excited to play with every dog she meets and gets frustrated when she sees a dog she can’t play with on a leash.“

  — Nicholas D.

• “I’m an excited little love bug. I’m 148% chocolate lab - my energy limit is immeasurable. My dad is my favorite toy especially when he has a ball. I love tug toys. And stuffed toys. And toy baskets. I love all the stuffs!! Ice cream is my favorite and my mom and dad sing my favorite song before bedtime…”Soft Tessie”“

  — Kathleen S.

• “My name is Tess and I am a 1 year old lab/ hound mix🐶 and I rule the world! I’m a bratty princess 😂🥰 My mommy & daddy rescued me when I was baby! I am so spoiled. They let me sleep in their bed, I watch tv on the couch, we go on walks, car rides and to the beach and i love sniffing! My favorite is sunbathing and exploring and meeting new pups too! ☀️ I am a good boy!“

  — Hannah S.

• “She loves to run and is fast, fast fast! She is happy chasing the ball. She will definitely hyper focus on a stray kitty, squirrel or passing motorcycle. She won't hurt a kitty, she lives with one and they snuggle when indoors. When outdoors she loves to chase and herd. She is 5 years old and is a good girl but had a traumatic start in life so does sometimes get reactive and bark if there is an animal or person. Though her bark is fierce, she has no history or hurting anyone or any animal. She gets scared of people, especially men who wear hats or sunglasses.“

  — Stacie Z.

• “Hi I’m Tess and my parents are Tesh and Ciaran. I’m a Lab x and almost 3yrs old. I was adopted in Oct 2020 and originally from Wanganui and was rescued by an organisation called ARAN NZ. I have lots of energy, play frisbee, like to swim and also like to eat. I’ve been going to Canine Solutions Doggy Daycare since Oct 2020 and I’ve been working really hard on my basic commands and recall. I’m not quite there yet so need patience and guidance. I love cuddles and I’m apparently an extremely large lap dog. I’m 25kg, muscular and yellow with some freckles.“

  — Tesha M.

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