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  My father chose Max's name after studying his puppy picture and deciding he needed a strong name.  Originally it was going to Maximus for the character in "Gladiator," but after hearing an Italian neighbor call him "Maximo," we went with that.  
 I chose Teddy's name because he has a real zest for life and loves the outdoors just like Teddy Roosevelt.  He is cuddly like a teddy bear and feisty at the same time.  I can see him saying "Bully!" just like TR.
 
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