dog!

[boxofdelights]

She is 10 months old, 40 lbs, from Aztec, New Mexico. My one requirement was that she be tolerant and gentle with the tiny, elderly, bossy dog who has dibs in this house. She is not just tolerant, they have been playing together successfully all afternoon.

We're taking suggestions for names. They called her Paquita at the shelter, but I don't think it fits. I like Alma, because she is so soft, but a word with a plosive works better for calling a dog. Mungo suggested Echo. Neal suggested Chili or Hatch, because she is chill, and she comes from New Mexico.

What would you call her?

Comments

[sartorias]

She has such a sweet face!

[boxofdelights]

And a sweet nature to match!

[misbegotten]

What a happy face!

I like Chili. Also Jilly. Maybe a Halloween-inspired name because of her mask and the beginning of autumn?

[boxofdelights]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[magnetic_pole]

She's beautiful! I'm so happy for all of you. :)

No ideas on names, but I'll be curious to hear what you choose. M.

[boxofdelights]

Thanks!

[forestofglory]

What a cutie pie!

[boxofdelights]

So cute!

[conuly]

What a pretty girl!

I like Chili myself.

[boxofdelights]

Thanks!

[julian]

Wow, what a cheerful dogling.

[boxofdelights]

Yeah!

[sasha_feather]

What a beautiful dog!! I love her. I think she will tell you her name.

[boxofdelights]

Thank you!

[loligo]

She is so beautiful and cheery! I hope you all will be very happy together! (And I kind of like Chili - it's silly and fun to say, and easy to yell across the yard.)

[boxofdelights]

Thank you!

[malkingrey]

I like Hatch.

(The basic rule, of course, is "never call a pet any name you'd be embarrassed to call out loud on your doorstep at 2 in the morning.")

[boxofdelights]

Thank you!

[corvidology]

Utterly loveable, that's what I'd call her. :D

[boxofdelights]

Me too!

[umadoshi]

Oh, sweet pup! *^^* Hooray for a lovely new addition to your home!

[boxofdelights]

Thanks!

[egret]

So lovely. The only word that springs to mind is "sweetheart," which you probably don't want to shout out.

[under_the_silk_tree]

Awwww she is adorable. I like Alma but I am sure you will pick the perfect name. Congrats!

[boxofdelights]

Thank you!

[boxofdelights]

She is a sweetheart though.

[pameladean]

Awww, what a little beauty she is! I couldn't name her without meeting her, but I'm sure you'll find a good name for her.

P.

[boxofdelights]

Thank you!

[enemyofperfect]

Like egret, my first thought was Sweetheart, but perhaps Almita, dear/little soul? (Also an endearment, but closer to your original thought!) Or Luci, because it sounds like she's lighting up several lives.

By any name, she looks and sounds like a wonderful dog. ♥

[boxofdelights]

Those are lovely suggestions. Thanks!

[mrissa]

SWEET BABY PUPPYFACE WHO IS THE BEST GIRL IN THE WHOLE HOUSE YES IT IS YOU

but you probably want a name and not just what I would call her

[bibliofile]

Embrace the power of "and"?

Aww, lovely doggo. Hooray!

[boxofdelights]

Thanks!

[boxofdelights]

YES SHE IS BEST 11/10

[replyhazy]

I don't know why, but the name "Daisy" immediately springs into my mind! But you'll find a perfect name. What a cutie.

[boxofdelights]

Thanks!

[jesse_the_k]

FLUFFY DOG! I want to stroke her. Will you stroke her for me?

[boxofdelights]

I will! And I wish your best girl well.

[seascribble]

Pretty baby! I like Hatch, but it's not a perfect name for calling. For calling, Echo is the best option. Is Pepita on theme? Close to but not the same as her given name.

[boxofdelights]

Pepita is an excellent suggestion. Thanks!

[kalmn]

Alma is a great name. Aaaaaaalma!

[boxofdelights]

Thanks!

[notasupervillain]

BORK!

What a good one.