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6 Tips To Choose A Perfect Name For Your Shih Tzu

Published 24 March 2020. Updated 14 March 2026

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One of the most exciting parts of parenting a Shih Tzu is selecting a name for them. Well, you cannot just name your Shih Tzu anything.

You need to serve the statement of their personality and excitement depicted through their names.

As a matter of fact, choosing the best name for your Shih Tzu is a tough task to deal with!

Some people just call their new dogs under the same credentials of their old dogs. But even though it might sound cute, but it should perfect with the personality of your new dog as well.

So let's discuss a few bullet points that parents need to keep in their mind while they are selecting a name for their Shih Tzu because it should serve the excitement and happiness of Shih Tzu.

Here you go with the pointers to chose a perfect name!

1. Keep it short and sweet

Keep it short and sweet

It is always appreciated that you choose a short name for your Shih Tzu. Why if you ask? Well, it is easier for them to respond to their name.

Since they do not get convinced with the extended commands, the long name will not be appreciated as they might not answer to their name.

Keeping it short and your dog will always cherish a crisp name.

2. Sharp consonants

Sharp consonants (1)

Sharp consonants like Tom, Tuffy, and Stacy are very crisp in dog's ears, and that is why easy to respond as well. For Shih Tzu, they will start reacting to their name within a week f it's a sharp consonant.

3. Comfortable name in public

Comfortable name in public (1)

Well, this is a fascinating segment. Let's discuss the same with an example. So, for instance, you call your dog, "Honey” and you take him for a walk. You call out his name aloud, and you had no clue on how many eyes got stuck to you.

Well, the reason for the same is the name HONEY! Many people call their loved ones with the Honey and if you name your dog the same; then you might face some embarrassment in public.

So please call your Shih Tzu that is very comfortable in the public surroundings.

4. Try before making it permanent

Try before making it permanent (1)

You shall select more than one name for your Shih Tzu and start calling him/her with those names. If you are confused about which one to select, then probably your dog can help you with the same.

When you start calling Shih Tzu with the names, you can analyze his reaction on each name. You shall name him the letter which shows more excitement in your eyes and body language whenever called.

That will also help him to understand and relate that message as a permanent name for Shih Tzu.

5. Scan the personality

Scan the personality (1)

You should always call your Shih Tzu with the character he/she shares. Depending on his personality like laziness, activeness, boring or aggressiveness; it becomes an easier choice to name your dog.

And at the end, your dog must be comfortable with the name as well.

If he does not respond to his name, then you have got some serious issues. Change the name, because you need to build the excitement for him whenever someone calls his name.

No drama means your Shih Tzu doesn't want that name.

6. Color and structure

Color and structure (1)

Many parents come up with names like brown sugar and violet for their Shih Tzu.

Well, such names are depicted by the hair coat color or probably the color of the attire that suits them the best.

But no matter whatever name you pick, you need to make sure that your pet is happy and excited about it!

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