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Original poster

I NEED A VERY GIRLY PRINCESSY NAME (for my bulldog!)

113 replies

neon552 · 02/08/2019 15:39

I get to collect my girl bulldog puppy in a week today and the breeder would like me to confirm the name I’ve chosen, which I still haven’t done. I want a really girly feminine name for her!
So far on my list I have:
Colette (Coco)

Suggestions please!

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workshyfop · 02/08/2019 17:36

Buffy

wellhonestly · 02/08/2019 17:33

Clarissa
Giselle
Beatrice

Loopytiles · 02/08/2019 17:33

Still strongly disagree with your choice.

Compounded somehow by wanting a cutesy name. Priorities all wrong.

Original poster
neon552 · 02/08/2019 17:32

Thank you all!
To the people concerned about my choice of breed, I appreciate your concern - I really do - and understand where you’re coming from. I have not made this decision lightly or on a whim. The breeder I go to is very sensible - kennel club approved, each girl only has one litter in their life time, and the puppies are 100% pedigree with no crossbreeding whatsoever. They are in the best possible shape, and none of the puppies produced have been known to have health issues at this present time. (Breeding is something the lady does on the side every so often - she has another job).

I already own an almost 5 year old male bulldog from the same breeder. I have had him since a puppy and he has been a dream from day one. I would say I’m very experienced with bulldogs now - I realise what they can and can’t do etc. My mum has a 12 year old girl (Nancy) from another responsible breeder and she is very healthy.

I only ever support the purchase of bulldog / french bulldog / pug puppies from very specific sensible breeders, and the care for the dog is very very important. You MUST have experience or do research.

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ErrolTheDragon · 02/08/2019 17:28
  • Asphyxia!! isn't that strangulation.  Fixie's cute, though.*

Not exactly. It means 'a condition arising when the body is deprived of oxygen, causing unconsciousness or death; suffocation.' - a comment on the breathing problems which can afflict animals bred with excessively short faces.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 02/08/2019 17:21

Asphyxia!! isn't that strangulation. Confused
Fixie's cute, though.

Trixie. Tilly. Lois.

Chochito · 02/08/2019 17:18

Ariana

EarlyBird39 · 02/08/2019 17:18

Dolce!!

Bobbindobbin · 02/08/2019 17:17

Ariel

Branleuse · 02/08/2019 17:11

I agree about not getting a brachy dog. It is well known that they live a life of pain and discomfort. Only live about 8 years and cant give birth naturally. Poor things.

Hirsutefirs · 02/08/2019 17:09

Diana.

Veterinari · 02/08/2019 17:05

@neon552
I’d like to say, as a vet, please choose a breed that isn’t destined to a lifetime of suffering because you want it to look cute...
The mother will require an unnecessary anaesthetic and surgery because you’re financially supporting her breeding.

Your puppy will likely suffer from some degree of chronic breathlessness, neurological disorders, eye disease and joint problems....

As an adult she will never be able to run, or play or experience the simple joy of being a healthy dog.

Please don’t support suffering
www.bva.co.uk/news-campaigns-and-policy/policy/companion-animals/brachycephalic-dogs/

Lurleene · 02/08/2019 17:02

DS suggests Maisie.

I think Bebe.

ErrolTheDragon · 02/08/2019 16:58

Just channel bob geldof and you'll have plenty to choose from.

Scoleah · 02/08/2019 16:57

Beatrice

user1492809438 · 02/08/2019 16:51

Samantha!

umberellaonesie · 02/08/2019 16:49

Queenie

userabcname · 02/08/2019 16:48

Anastasia, Camilla, Rosabella, Juliet, Tiana, Bella-Rose, Jasmine, Esmeralda

Branleuse · 02/08/2019 16:27

Barbara

CatkinToadflax · 02/08/2019 16:25

Barbara
Sheila
Audrey

Lovelydovey · 02/08/2019 16:25

Tinkerbell

elQuintoConyo · 02/08/2019 16:25

Arabella - use her full name every time.
Villanelle Grin
Monica
Barbarella - Babs for short.
Frogmella
Ursula
Tora - a female version of Toro (bull)
Reina

Atlasta · 02/08/2019 16:21

Coco is fab name.

Loopytiles · 02/08/2019 16:20

Sad bulldog. Not a sensible choice.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 02/08/2019 16:19

Perdy.
Athena.
Alina
Aurora.
Charlotte.
Penelope
Chloe
Amelia
Grace
Lucy
Molly
Daisy
Jasmine
Pearl
Hannah
Claudia
Lily
Ellie
Sienna
Alice
Heidi.
Tansy
Topsy
Tallulah