How to name a Jack Russell Terrier: a list of nicknames for boys and girls

The Jack Russell Terrier is a little companion that will not let you get bored for a single minute. It is ideal for people who lead an active lifestyle and can provide their pet with regular physical activity. This is a very active dog with character.

Every owner, when a Jack Russell Terrier puppy appears in the house, thinks about its nickname. After all, the dog’s name will become his first guide in life and can become his guiding star. Therefore, you should not call him by the first name you come across, but seriously think about this issue. Dogs from the kennel are given club names from birth, which are included in the pedigree. All of them are chosen at random in most cases and are difficult to pronounce. Therefore, it is worth choosing a suitable nickname for your Jack Russell Terrier.

How to choose a nickname for a Jack Russell Terrier?

There is an opinion that the name for a Jack Russell Terrier is very important, since a nickname can program the dog for a certain behavior pattern. It’s not for nothing that there is such a proverb: “What you call a ship, that’s how it will sail.” Therefore, we wish you to give your dog a suitable nickname and so that he becomes your most faithful friend. Let's look at some advice from dog handlers on how to choose the right nickname for a Jack Russell Terrier:

• Short nicknames. A short name is quickly pronounced and the dog learns its name faster. If you decide to call your dog a more serious name, then it should still have an abbreviation. This is for quickly calling the dog to you in case of emergency.
• The name should be clear, understandable and easy to pronounce.
• The presence of the sounds “sh”, “s”, “k” and “ch” in the nickname allows dogs to quickly respond to the owner’s call.
• Names should not be similar to commands.
• It is worth understanding that you will call your pet not only at home, but also on the street. Therefore, in order not to look stupid, you should take the choice of a nickname for your Jack Russell Terrier more seriously.
• You should not call your Jack Russell Terrier Russian-language names (Petya, Fedya, etc.), this does not apply to foreign names.
• For fun, you shouldn’t call an animal an ugly, funny or stupid name. This is insulting to the animal and will not make you a good owner.
• Study the appearance and habits of your pet and you can find its distinctive features that will tell you its future nickname.

How to accustom a puppy to its name

When training or walking, you need to use only full forms of nicknames in order to accustom an active terrier to discipline.

The pet must get used to its name from puppyhood. This process is not very difficult provided that a number of rules are followed. The key to success is the dog’s positive attitude towards the name.

To develop it, you need to create positive associations. This technique is often used: before serving food, the puppy is called by name. Over time, your pet will learn the connection between it and the pleasant sensations of satiety.

The owner is not recommended to pronounce the dog’s name when punishing it for an offense. They very accurately capture the intonation and mood of what is said. Otherwise, the Jack Russell will develop persistent negative associations with its own name.

You should not call your pet with diminutive forms of nicknames during the period of adaptation. For him these will be completely different nicknames, he will not be able to navigate them, associate himself with them. Once the dog has learned its name, you can call it by its short name.

A nickname should not be a substitute for teams. This is just a way to attract your pet's attention. First, the name is pronounced, and then, when the dog understands that they are addressing it, the command.

It is better to attract the attention of a Jack Russell when he is not interacting with other animals, family members, playing or doing anything. It is better not to use such moments to get used to the name.

List of female names for the Jack Russell Terrier

Nicknames for girls

Nicknames are necessary to attract the pet's attention. When choosing, it is worth considering the roots of this breed. But still, terrier girls are sweet, affectionate and gentle creatures. Names of English origin sound beautiful: Lara, Maru, Selena, Gabriel, Cameo, Kandy, Lisa, Malva Matilda, Nicole, Naomi, Olivia, Pixie, Roxy, Scarlett, Santa, Sofia, Fortuna, Holly, Eureka, Charade.

Terrier girls are obedient, balanced, and moderately playful. They can become good companions for their owner. Suitable nicknames: Toffee, Daisy, Vanilla, Olive.

The nickname should combine such qualities as softness, fragility, tenderness. You can look for the names of heroines from children's cartoons or mythological stories: Jasmine, Mermaid, Havana, Antalya. Music-themed nicknames for terriers sound good: Flute, Allegro, Harp, Ollemanda, Notka, Gamma.

Very beautiful and consonant names for girls: Whiskey, Buggy, Gilza, Daisy, Aidi, Assa, Ketti, Lolita, Manana, Selina, Oyta, Reggie, Tutti, Yusti, Bibu, Baileys, Sherry, Lulu, Zinnia, Tsorri, Michelle, Reggae, Tinky, Evita. Can be called diminutive names: Vanilla, Cherry, Zabava, Toffee, Hairpin, Mushka, Knopa, Barbie, Busya, Elka, Chiquita, Yasna, Doll.

Nicknames should be easy to remember and at the same time bright and attractive. You should not give long, elaborate names. Some owners give a cool name to a girl terrier: Juno, Snezhka, Simka, Cleo, Zhulya, Sonya, Lipa, Plusha, Umka, Toffee, Sprat, Fifa, Bagheera, Bullet, Kisa, Nezhka, Margot, Zhulya, Kunya, Wendy, Sophie , Gavka, Mira. Others, on the contrary, try to give a name with meaning. For example:

• Lotus (flower);
• Nami (wave);
• Kasumi (fog);
• Yurka (snow);
• Haruki (shine);
• Tiko (lunar);
• Hotaru (firefly);
• Haruka (spring);
• Izumi (fountain);
• Shiju (pearl);
• Kokoro (soul);
• Yuki (snow);
• Kaori (pleasant);
• Kiku (chrysanthemum);
• Aimi (love).

The nickname should accurately reflect the character and habits of the pet, perfectly complementing and emphasizing its advantages. Such as: Ai-Ai, Aidushka, it is not advisable to give.

Male list of names for the Jack Russell Terrier

The Jack Russell Terrier deserves a unique name. We hope this list of names takes you one step closer to finding the perfect name for your dog.

Nicknames for boys

When looking through the nicknames for your favorite Jack Russell Terrier in search of the right one, you can choose one of the popular ones - beautiful, funny or with meaning. The esthete owner strives to name his four-legged friend beautifully and sonorously. Here it is appropriate to turn to such names as Dani, Pablo, Bruce, Timosha, Shusan, Bruno, Leo, Geri, Paul and the like.

Pancho, Robi, Ramon, Sema, Babi, Jem, Miki, Cosmo, Luke, Paco and others sound no less interesting. You can name your boy Simon, Watson, Adam, Lester, Hector, Zeus, Simon or Phoenix. Owners, not without a sense of humor, when choosing a nickname for boys' dogs, choose the names Mickey, Ninja, Fruit, Nix, Pudding, Rolex, Latte, Tiktak, Ramses, Hobbit, Tomahawk, Scotch. All of them are endowed with a humorous component and will definitely bring a smile to the owner and passers-by.

The noble hunting Jack Russell puppy is often called a nickname of Japanese origin, which has a certain interpretation.

The owner-philosopher can christen the pet Haruka - that is, shining, Hiro - generous, Hayato - falcon, Etsuko - child of joy, Takara - treasure, Shinzu - pearl, Kokoro - meaning heart or soul, Michiko - child of beauty. And these are just some examples, as the list is actually much larger.

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Difficult nicknames

Official registration of Jack Russell Terrier puppies implies certain rules.

First, the name of each puppy of the same litter begins with a letter corresponding to the serial number of the offspring. For example, in the fifth litter all nicknames begin with the letter D, in the sixth – with E.

Secondly, in specialized nurseries, the name of the place of birth is usually added to each puppy’s name. For example, Juliana from Moxie Mix.

As a result, the name of a Jack Russell Terrier puppy turns out to be quite long and confusing, and sometimes ridiculous. Therefore, it is best to choose a simple and meaningful “pet” name for your pet.

Rules for choosing pet names

Before purchasing, you should ask the breeder what he called the puppy. A purebred dog has a nickname on its documents, but it is usually difficult to pronounce. Then you can use two names - one for social events, the other for family use.

In the Russian Federation, a nickname is sometimes chosen according to the serial number of the litter. If the offspring was born from the first pregnancy, then the initial letter will be “A”, from the second – “B”. In large nurseries, the name of the organization and the father's nickname are often added to the name. The owner will not be able to pronounce it, and the pet will not remember it. Therefore, you can call the dog a shortened version of the official name or choose a completely different name.

It is important that the nickname is simple, 1-2 syllables, easy to remember, perceive and pronounce. Serious names such as Tyson and Polkan are not suitable for the Jack Russell. Such options are chosen for representatives of large breeds.

Inspiration for choosing a nickname can be found everywhere. You can pay attention to the theme of space, geography, computer games. Your favorite cartoons, books, films, myths, and names of cocktails will help.

To make the right choice, you need to pay attention to the puppy’s character. It can be different - one dog is calm, another is active, playful, a third is harmful, a fourth is kind and generous.

There is an opinion that the letter “P” should not be present in the name, because it causes aggression. But it is not entirely correct, since pets will remember voiced consonant sounds faster.

Small terriers are usually very active, playful and tireless. It’s not worth giving offensive nicknames, just like human names.

The baby will get used to the nickname faster if you call him to eat. It is forbidden to call him by name when punishing him - then he will perceive it negatively. It’s better to say “scoundrel” or “naughty”.

When training, before any command it is worth mentioning the dog’s name so that it understands what the owner is saying specifically to it. At first, you shouldn’t get carried away with affectionate variants of nicknames. When the pet gets used to it, then you can remove this ban. Training is easier when the dog is in a calm mood and is not distracted by family members, games, or his own affairs.