This is a cute doggie follow up post
A bit of a sweet bookend to my previous " bowel obsessed" entry.
The little fella on the left is my sister's new puppy
She is looking for a Scottish sounding name for him
But can't quite make her mind up
She asked me to post a photo of him in the hope that someone could come up with the ideal name
So
Any ideas?
Speaking of cute pictures
Here is a photo of Poppy
A three year old bulldog bitch
Whose owner is looking to re home
It was emailed to me today
Hey ho
Broc (it is on a list of Scottish boy's names). I wish I oculd rehome Poppy. I am planning to find a brother or sister for my Boy but this has to wait until I return from my planned trip to Ireland in late September.
ReplyDeleteHe's definitely a Hamish. What a cutie.
ReplyDeleteThat's the name that jumped into my mind too, immediately I saw him.
DeleteDouglas. My Dad's name, he wasn't Scottish but that's a lovely name.
ReplyDeleteI think he may be a Mactavish,lovely little face.
ReplyDeleteI 2nd MacTavish and the middle name Haggis.
Deleteits like the royal baby all over again
Hugh - after the poet?
ReplyDeleteOur neighbours have a terrier called Hamish and as it was my Dad's name I quite approve.
ReplyDeleteOr Angus?
Or Jura (a Scottish Isle)
Or Cameron
Or Euan
I would vote for Hamish.
ReplyDeleteI had an ex brother-in-law called Hamish. The similarities are remarkable. The same bundle of fun expression.
He looks like an Angus or a Mac.
ReplyDeleteas soon as i saw him i thought...hammish. and then look, so did some others. he must be hammish! poppy nneds you a lot i think!
ReplyDeleteSporran!
ReplyDeleteawwwwwwww He is a cuttie !
ReplyDeleteThe pup reminds me of my Scottie/Westie mix Hamish. He is now called thehamish because of his ability to do what he wants at full speed no matter what.
My brindled Scottie is named Dr. Watson because he was the companion for my Little Square Black Scotty Kirby, who was named for the vacuum cleaner. Because everything on the floor was hers !
cheers, parsnip
Magnus. It's an Orcadian name and you don't hear it much down south. If there's a new puppy in the family you'll be broody so that bulldog bitch is a foregone conclusion I'd say..... ;-)
ReplyDeleteHaggis!
ReplyDeleteMy friend has a Cairn Terrier called Hamish and I rather like Dougal. Cute pups!
ReplyDeleteWhat about 'Gray'Friars Bobby, John? Such a magical film.
ReplyDeleteMcTavish is my favourite, I did think Hamish initially but McTavish seems more roguish and he looks full of fun and mischief.
ReplyDeleteScottish husband grunted when I asked then said " Shug " as his friend Hugh was known. Could be Shuggie
ReplyDeleteAlex, Alistair, Bran, Duncan, Ewan, Fergus, Gillis, Gregor, Hector, Iain, Mac, Montgomery, Roddy, Rory, Scott,
ReplyDeleteTam, Wallace
What can I say? You piqued my interest. And I had a few minutes to spare.
Porridge!
ReplyDeleteHi.How about Fling or Dougray.Love all your stories.
ReplyDelete~Kate~
Nice to have you aboard kate
DeleteAngus....and call him Gus !!
ReplyDeleteI've always rather liked the name Fergus.
ReplyDeleteHow about ' Connery ' or ' Murray ' ? .... or ' Sean ? .... or ' Wallace ' ? ....... or ' Mack '
ReplyDeleteor ' Kilt ' or ' Kilty ' ? .... or ' Hoy ' after Sir Chris Hoy ? ....... or name him after a whiskey !! .... ' Scotch ', ' Malt '.... or ' Lewis ' or ' Harris ' { after the Outer Hebrides }
He's a lovely little dog. XXXX
Simply Scotty?
ReplyDeleteBonnie's Lad or Bonnie Lad.
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
Personally, I favor Wallace... Wally for short. Maybe since that's my last name I'm a bit biased ;-)
ReplyDeleteI don't know Scottish names, but Finnegan came to me after looking at him.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday evening to you, John. ♥
Rebus.
ReplyDeleteHe looks like a Clansey to me :O) Clansey (Klan see) more Irish I suppose but cute name for a cute doggy.
ReplyDeleteHe's a doll! I kinda like Duff.
ReplyDeleteI saw that pup and thought, "Dougal" - could be Duggie for short.
ReplyDeleteOh what to do about Poppy? Are you going to be informed of every single homeless Boxer until you finally cave in?
This one is a potential
DeleteWhat a cutie! You asked for names, here are a few Scottish names of the top of my head: Nessie, Ness, Murdock, Gavin, Logan, and Brodie.
ReplyDeleteYour sister will be happy with her pup :-)
Barclay, Graham or Ferguson.
ReplyDeleteI go with the Hamish too. What a little doll!
ReplyDeleteDuncan or Dougal.
ReplyDeleteJane x
As a Yank I vote for kkkkkkris. I have been told cats and dogs hear K's more than anything.... Hey ehAt about Kodak?
ReplyDeleteHe looks like a Lewis to me.....or maybe a Brodie or a Harris or Rhum or Barra?He's very cute, whatever he'll be called.
ReplyDelete....and of course, there's always 'Jock'!A fine name indeed.
ReplyDeleteFirst thought was Hamish, but then a fond and distant memory crept up on me of a pet we used to look after called Cromarty. The son of the family was called Ross. You don't come across many pets called Cromarty!
ReplyDeleteLovely pup by the way!
I think he looks like a "Jock". Will you be able to resist Polly?
ReplyDeletePoppy I mean !!!
ReplyDeleteWhat about Seamus? Rolls off the tongue and is a 'sound' the puppy will hear when you want him to!!
ReplyDeletePoppy is a keeper......
My name suggestions, Rory, Angus and Finn, and I'll throw in Cooper just because I can! :-)
ReplyDeleteScottish sounding puppy name? How about Graeme - the common Scottish spelling of Graham? Another idea I've had is simply - Mac.
ReplyDeleteChurchill!
ReplyDeleteFinn ? Hamish? Iain? Duncan? On a trip to Scotland we had a boat captain named Duncan...he was very easy on the eyes! Then there's Sean as Connery waaaay easy on the eyes.
ReplyDeleteOtoole ... wait is that Scottish ?
ReplyDeleteI thought of Ian at first, but upon second look can see why so many others said Hamish.
ReplyDeleteAs for Poppy--you need to do as your heart leads. I'm wondering how Meg will take to another dog added to the pack.
Lachy. I think that quite suits him.
ReplyDeleteCally (short for Caledonia). Or why not just call him SCOTLAND?
ReplyDeleteDonald MacDonald
ReplyDeleteAnother 'Hamish' vote. It's him all over!
ReplyDeleteHe looks like a Hamish ..... and very cute he is too :-)
ReplyDeleteDoes it have to be Scottish name? What about Oliver or Ollie for short? That's what I would name my second dog if I intend to get one. :)
ReplyDeleteAngus springs immediately to mind, John :)
ReplyDeleteMum had a scottish terrier called Fergus. He was a real character. It's a family name, and I love it for a dog. Not too common but very Scottish! :)
ReplyDeleteHow can you resist, he is looking straight at you.
ReplyDeleteBriony
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I would call him McTavish!
ReplyDeleteJo xx
I think he looks like a Finley ( as in Dr Finley)
ReplyDeletexx
Definitely a cute pup ~ how about Alasdair
ReplyDeleteLooks like a Fergus to me. Or Bobby (as in Greyfriars Bobby).
ReplyDeleteLoving your work,
Linda (in Jock-land)
Donald (as in 'where's your trousers')!!!
ReplyDeleteThis may be a stupid question but why don't you just buy a bulldog puppy? You'll know it's fit and well then and you'll give it a long and happy life!
ReplyDeleteBulldog puppies cost anything from 1300 quid
DeleteAfter 2 sets of puppies bitches are no longer " productive" and good owners will either retire them at home or find them a new home
I would prefer to re home a healthy bitch and let her have a family home
But up to now you've not had a healthy one. I never like to buy second hand...
DeleteNo animal comes with a guarantee
DeleteLet's see...slightly scruffy, soulful eyes, big feet...he looks like a "Russell" to me John!
ReplyDeleteI think Poppy is going to love being the new girl in your life. She's beautiful is she not?
I am " healthy" bitch and could do cope with a life of scotch egg debauchery. I am not however house trained!
ReplyDeleteHe looks like a Jock!
ReplyDeleteHamish!
ReplyDeleteI like second hand critters too.
Oh he's definitely an Angus, 'Gussy' when he's being cute :-)
ReplyDeleteHe definitely looks like a Fergus to me.
ReplyDeleteBut why does the bulldog remind me of Shelley Winters in The Poseiden Adventure?
John, how about Crosley for the puppy name and oh I hope you take the bulldog, she is so cute and you could give her such a good home.... if I lived there she would live with me...
ReplyDeleteJoyce in USA
I like Dugan or the aforementioned McTavish. Cute little guy, let us know what is decided. :)
ReplyDeleteI see a new pup on the horizon for you! What a sweetie!
ReplyDeleteI had a friend, years ago, who had the sweetest little scottie named Mr. McTavish. He loved to go for bike rides with his mistress sitting in the flowered basked she hung from her handlebars. I hope your sister can bestow it upon her little guy.
ReplyDeletebeing an American, but of Scotch ancestory, your sister could pick from my family names of Cruikshank, Cameron or McMurray. the only other Scotch names I can think of are Angus, Duncan or Scotch Egg. Scotch Egg would be unique and pay tribute to the dog's favorite Uncles' trademark indulgence at the same time. I thought you were going to Weight Watchers? How many points does one of those use up? Probably 3 days worth of saturated fat & calories in those fried balls.
Can't wait to see what name the pup gets.
Don't look at that bitch's photo. The photo was sent to bring on such quilt that you will reconsider your smart decision to not bring her home. They are playing on your weakness John. Don't have a lapse in judgement now. Besides Meg would hate her.
Ellen
DeleteThis is a different bulldog bitch.... A healthy one
Hamish appeals to me too. Blimey, you've had a lot of comments John. Good to be back.
ReplyDeleteNice to have you back x
DeleteSuch cute faces!
ReplyDeleteWhat cute dogs they are! :-) Love them. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
As a huge fan of you and the Outlander series I say Jamie for the pup.
ReplyDeleteClootie... as in Clootie Dumpling. A great Scottish pud.
ReplyDeleteLLX
I like McDuff!
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