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mercyme · 05-01-2009, 10:10 AM

From original post:
Good Evening,
I just wanted to introduce myself....my name is Amy. I am picking up my little girl tomorrow, I have to drive out of state to get her. We are still considering names...so far we are tossing around Phoebe, Kahula (our lab is named Cognac), Willow and Allegra...any feedback? she is a five month old rescue. This is my first yorkie and first [COLOR=green! important][COLOR=green! important]small [COLOR=green! important]dog[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] ever. I have a yellow lab and I am curious to hear from other who have bigger dogs how that is working out and how introductions went. I am a little nervous about that. So far you all have been a great resource in answering my many questions! Thank you so much!

Just a couple more thoughts RE: names

1) Has anyone on here (besides me, that is

) ever heard that you shouldn't name your pup anything that rhymes with "NO !" ?!?

e.g., they might confuse their name with your response to an undesireable behavior ?

OR.......

2) Not to name them similar-sounding names, as it might confuse them ?

My wife & I went through this. We named our 1st pup, Gracie, right away, no problem (she liked that name). Six weeks later, we started off calling our 2nd pup "Josie", but we perceived it might be confusing to them because they sounded kinda similar with the "ie" endings. So within a few weeks, her name was changed to "Coco" (which, by the way, my wife obviously over-ruled me on question # 2, above).

I've heard the simpler the name, the better, and that makes sense (as previously posted).

Pardon me for geeking out !!!!

yoon714 · 05-01-2009, 10:20 AM

Welcome to addicting world of YT! All those names are so pretty. I like kahula or how about kahlua lol

Ivy Lucille · 05-02-2009, 01:12 PM

Welcome to YT and congrats on your new little one!

amytude · 05-03-2009, 10:03 PM

Thank you, everyone for your kind words advice. We just made it home from California where we went to pick her up. It was a lot of driving for one weekend but she behaved perfectly. We decided on Phoebe for a name. The vet says she is about 4 1/2-5 months and sadly, I am her fourth home.I am not sure why anyone would give her up, she has a great disposition, is well behaved, happy and affectionate. She does seem to have some abandonment issues as she cries when I am out of sight and I suspect potty training may be a challenge so tonight as hard as it is, she is sleeping in a crate. We started intros with the big dog and it went better than I expected but we have a long way to go. They get along, it is just that he wants to play with he and he dosen't realize how rough he is and she gets afraid. When we yell at him for it, she thinks we are yelling at her and we scare her, she is very sensitive. I am looking forward to taking her to be groomed, but since she was just spayed a week ago, I have to wait another week. Her new coat is coming in, it looks like she is going to be lighter in color, there is a lot of blue and gold coming through.

Jenz Jazmyn · 05-03-2009, 10:08 PM

Hi I'm new too....I have large dogs...and they get along great with my baby...!!! Good luck with your new yorkie...and congrats!

amytude · 05-04-2009, 09:58 AM

That is encouraging! It is a bit stressful right now, I am so afraid he is going to hurt her.

05-01-2009, 10:10 AM	#16
mercyme Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 82	OK, I'm a goober From original post: Good Evening, I just wanted to introduce myself....my name is Amy. I am picking up my little girl tomorrow, I have to drive out of state to get her. We are still considering names...so far we are tossing around Phoebe, Kahula (our lab is named Cognac), Willow and Allegra...any feedback? she is a five month old rescue. This is my first yorkie and first [COLOR=green! important][COLOR=green! important]small [COLOR=green! important]dog[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] ever. I have a yellow lab and I am curious to hear from other who have bigger dogs how that is working out and how introductions went. I am a little nervous about that. So far you all have been a great resource in answering my many questions! Thank you so much! Just a couple more thoughts RE: names 1) Has anyone on here (besides me, that is ) ever heard that you shouldn't name your pup anything that rhymes with "NO !" ?!? e.g., they might confuse their name with your response to an undesireable behavior ? OR....... 2) Not to name them similar-sounding names, as it might confuse them ? My wife & I went through this. We named our 1st pup, Gracie, right away, no problem (she liked that name). Six weeks later, we started off calling our 2nd pup "Josie", but we perceived it might be confusing to them because they sounded kinda similar with the "ie" endings. So within a few weeks, her name was changed to "Coco" (which, by the way, my wife obviously over-ruled me on question # 2, above). I've heard the simpler the name, the better, and that makes sense (as previously posted). Pardon me for geeking out !!!!

05-01-2009, 10:20 AM	#17
yoon714 ♥ Snuggle Bunny ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 823	Welcome to addicting world of YT! All those names are so pretty. I like kahula or how about kahlua lol __________________ Mimi bunny

05-02-2009, 01:12 PM	#18
Ivy Lucille ♥♥beats @ my feet! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA Posts: 4,814	Welcome to YT and congrats on your new little one! __________________ Jamie, Mom to Mayzie and Mozes

05-03-2009, 10:03 PM	#19
amytude Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 57	Thank you, everyone for your kind words advice. We just made it home from California where we went to pick her up. It was a lot of driving for one weekend but she behaved perfectly. We decided on Phoebe for a name. The vet says she is about 4 1/2-5 months and sadly, I am her fourth home.I am not sure why anyone would give her up, she has a great disposition, is well behaved, happy and affectionate. She does seem to have some abandonment issues as she cries when I am out of sight and I suspect potty training may be a challenge so tonight as hard as it is, she is sleeping in a crate. We started intros with the big dog and it went better than I expected but we have a long way to go. They get along, it is just that he wants to play with he and he dosen't realize how rough he is and she gets afraid. When we yell at him for it, she thinks we are yelling at her and we scare her, she is very sensitive. I am looking forward to taking her to be groomed, but since she was just spayed a week ago, I have to wait another week. Her new coat is coming in, it looks like she is going to be lighter in color, there is a lot of blue and gold coming through. Attached Thumbnails

05-03-2009, 10:08 PM	#20
Jenz Jazmyn Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 96	Hi I'm new too....I have large dogs...and they get along great with my baby...!!! Good luck with your new yorkie...and congrats! __________________ Love my Jazmyn Honey

05-04-2009, 09:58 AM	#21
amytude Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 57	That is encouraging! It is a bit stressful right now, I am so afraid he is going to hurt her.