by Vicente Bustillo (Author)
I named my dog Rufus, and I have to admit that we did not give much thought to the question of the name, we just thought that name was the right one. It was only later when I realized how much is conveyed in a dog´s name, saying as much about the dog as the owner or the area in which they live. That's when I started to hear stories about choosing a name for the dog. Unlike mine, in most cases the deliberation was neither quick nor easy. I discovered that, when it comes to naming a pet, there are certain rules related to the ability of dogs to understand. With everything I learned, I have put together an entertaining guide that makes choosing a name for your puppy easier. A process that has been defined as an art, a science, and an intuition.