Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If your newly-adopted dog has brilliant blue eyes, it's fair to say that they're a rare gem—though they're already one-of-a-kind ...

When "Lassie Come Home" hit theaters in 1943, the brave and loyal collie captured the hearts of viewers across America. But if "Lassie" was ever a popular name for dogs, it appears to have fallen off.

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The days of naming your pup Spot or Bandit might be over. Nowadays, pet owners are picking more human-like names for their furry friends, and the data shows. In 2024, life insurance company MetLife ...

These pet names sure are cheesey. Dog-walking company Rover released its 12th annual Top Pet Names Report, revealing some of the unique names bestowed on dog and cats accross America this year by ...

Would you name your baby Rover or Fido? Perhaps not, but baby name consultant Colleen Slagen says that in general, there is absolutely nothing wrong with using dog names for your baby ... and in fact, ...

See Lexington's dog trends: top breeds, popular names, and why dogs parks are a community hub for owners and canines.

One thing that many pet parents don't thinkin about when choosing a name is how it will age. A pet name that sounds perfect for a puppy may not be the best for them as they grow into an adult dog. The ...