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I have wanted a dog for ages, and this weekend I am collecting the most adorable 16 week old Jack Russell puppy you have ever seen. The agreement with the boyfriend was, I choose the dog and he chose the name. What a mistake that has been. So far, I have been offered "Stalin", "Lenin", "Dave", "Steve" or "Jeff". I liked Barney personally, :blink: but I only have until tomorrow to decide as that is when I am picking the puppy up. Any ideas would of course be grafefully received. I can pretend they are my ideas then! :D

Unless someone on here can come up with a good 'un (his Dad was called Major if that helps!) it will possibly be Barney or Murphy as the puppy's Dad is from Ireland!

PS Her that shall be obeyed (ie my cat) knows nothing of the new arrival at the moment! :confused: This is going to be a fun weekend make no mistake.
 
My father in law has had about six dogs (at different times), all called Spot. It works for him. Coincidentally he just got a new 2 year old dog who had, until then, been called (you guessed it) Spot. He called him Spot. I think there were a line of Skippys before that.
 
Our Limousin Bull is called Spot as he's solid red all over...


Kathy - a deal's a deal. You do yourself no favours by dishonouring it. If the agreement was you choose it, he names it, then have the grace to stick to the deal.

I think Lenin has class!
 
I am not dishonouring the agreement Songsheet, afterall it is only my boyfriend I made it with, and like me he is open to suggestions. He thinks the name Barney is twee but there is no way I am going out in the fields next to my house shouting "Hitler, heel!!" :lol:
Lenin was on the short list but the puppy is cute.....if you get my drift?


PS. Despite what you may have been told Songsheet, I have never intentionally dishonoured any agreement if your comment was meant to be pointed which I imagine it probably was. <_<
 
No inferences were intended by me - dunno about anyone else though..

What do you mean "afterall it is only my boyfriend I made it with" !!!

Don't they count then?

He's quite right, both Barney and Murphy are twee.

Jeff is good - so is Dave. Sound JR names imo...
 
Sorry, my mistake Songsheet! Of course boyfriends (like husbands) don't count! :D I chose the puppy and knowing I am going to have to walk it and train it, he (b/f) wants to give it a ridiculous name. I must admit "Dave" is ok, but don't you find you associate the name of the animal to someone you know! My mate Dave would be beside himself if he knew I had named my puppy after him. I don't know anyone called Barney! I also don't really like the usual "dog names". No offence. My b/f had 2 kittens called Spanner and Alan, so he is quite use to calling his animals strange things. Guess who named our cat Rhys Mogg! ;)

As for Birdbath, I haven't a clue what you are on about.
 
Merlin, that's my boyfriends name! That would REALLY be confusing if I had to shout at "Andy" for shitting on the carpet! :what:
(especially if my Mum was round for Sunday lunch!) :D
 
Rules for owning a Jack Russell

1. You do not own Jack Russell Terriers. They own you!

2. You will never sleep alone again.

3. You will never sleep late again.

4. You will never go to the bathroom alone again.

5. It is your duty to entertain your Jack Russell during all waking hours. If you have other obligations, you must either cancel them or find someone to entertain your Jack Russell in your place.

6. Do not waste your hard-earned money on commercial dog food. Since Jack Russells do not think of themselves as mere dogs, they will eat dog food only as a last resort. Spend your time and money preparing sumptuous banquets for them instead.

7. Having two Jack Russells does not double your problems. It quadruples them.

8. Do not expect to go where you want when taking your Jack Russells for a walk. They will decide.

9. Do not expect to be the center of attention at any social event. This is your Jack Russell’s job.

10. Do not pick a fight with your Jack Russell unless you really want one.

11. Do not waste valuable time and money trying to train your Jack Russell. He already knows what he will and will not do, and when.

12. Do not name your Jack Russell a common dog name. Remember, he does not consider himself a dog and will not recognize it.

13. Always dress your Jack Russell in stylish attire.

14. Never think that you have house-trained your Jack Russell. It is he who has trained you to take him out at appropriate times.

15. Do not attempt to spank your Jack Russell. He will think you are trying to pick a fight.

16. Do not enroll your Jack Russell in obedience classes. You are the only one who will become more obedient.

17. Consider yourself lucky to be owned by a Jack Russell. They do not let just anyone take care of them.

18. Jack Russell Terriers rule!
 
Sounds like great fun DG! :D

My sister has 2 Jack Russels out in America. Unfortunately, having been out there 6 years the American way of life has finally got to her and she now takes them to swimming lessons and play school. I kid you not! I suppose if I told you she also takes them to other dogs parties in fancy dress, you would not believe me would you. :blink:
 
I have been given my short list to choose from:-

Stalin, Lenin, Jeff, Jim, Steve, Silo :unsure:

Help time's running out!!!
 
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