Many of us have decided to welcome new puppies into our homes over the past two years – according to Kennel Club figures, dog ownership has soared nearly eight per cent and friend demand on all fours after locking remains high.
There are 221 different purebred dog breeds to choose from, as well as plenty of crossbreeds, so there’s a lot of thought to go into before selecting the latest addition to your family.
But even when you’ve decided on a type of dog, there’s still the tricky task of choosing a name.
If you’ve decided on an adorable Miniature Schnauzer, then personalized gifts site yappy.com can help – they’ve surveyed thousands of their customers to find the most popular names people choose for their adorable Miniature Schnauzer.
Here are their top 10 Miniature Schnauzer names.
Stanley leads the way when it comes to Miniature Schnauzer names. It was also the name of Sheridan Smith’s canine co-star in the BBC television series Pooch Perfect.
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Second place for Miniature Schnauzer names goes to Monty. It is an abbreviated version of the Anglo-Saxon name Montgomery, which means “of the mountain”.
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Archie takes the final podium spot for Miniature Schnauzer names. It’s a Scottish name – short for Archibald – and means “bold” or “brave”.
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The Old English name Alfie is the fourth most popular with Schnauzer owners. It means “wise elf”.
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