So what are the top dog names commonly given to such a beloved family member as one’s pooch? Needless to say, Fido or Bowser thankfully didn’t make the list, but there are definite trends showing that people are <!– @page { margin: 2cm } P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm } –>favouring giving human names to their furry friends.

Here is a list of the top 100 dog names of all-time:

1 MAX

2 BUDDY

3 MOLLY

4 MAGGIE

5 JAKE

6 DAISY

7 LUCY

8 ROCKY

9 BAILEY

10 SADIE

11 GINGER

12 CHLOE

13 HARLEY

14 SOPHIE

15 BUSTER

16 ZOE

17 CODY

18 CHARLIE

19 BEAR

20 JACK

21 PRINCESS

22 BELLA

23 ANGEL

24 TOBY

25 LADY

26 SASHA

27 DUKE

28 LUCKY

29 ABBY

30 SAM

31 ROXY

32 MISSY

33 BRANDY

34 COCO

35 SHADOW

36 ANNIE

37 KATIE

38 RUSTY

39 SAMANTHA

40 CASEY

41 MURPHY

42 GRACIE

43 SAMMY

44 ZEUS

45 RILEY

46 ROSIE

47 OSCAR

48 MISTY

49 WINSTON

50 EMMA

51 SANDY

52 TUCKER

53 TEDDY

54 HEIDI

55 GIZMO

56 SAMSON

57 LILY

58 PENNY

59 OLIVER

60 BANDIT

61 SHELBY

62 MADISON

63 LOLA 64 PEPPER

65 NIKKI 66 BELLE

67 PRECIOUS

68 JASMINE

69 HOLLY

70 CHELSEA

71 AMBER

72 RUBY

73 DAKOTA

74 HUNTER

75 SASSY

76 BEAU

77 SPARKY

78 SHEBA

79 JACKSON

80 TASHA

81 COOPER

82 HANNAH

83 BABY

84 CLEO

85 MICKEY

86 RUDY

87 HONEY

88 CASSIE

89 MAXIMUS

90 BRUNO

91 DIXIE

92 CHESTER

93 SPIKE

94 SIERRA

95 SIMBA

96 SUGAR

97 GUS

98 HARRY

99 MOOSE

100 RASCAL

Heartworms belong to the same class of worms as roundworms. In fact, they look a bit like roundworms, but that is where the similarity ends.

Dogs and cats can only be infected by the bite of an infected mosquito. There’s no other way dogs get heartworms. And there’s no way to tell if a mosquito is infected. That’s why prevention is so important.

Both male and female live within the chambers of’ the heart, usually extending through the valves. The worms prohibit proper valve closure as blood is pumped from one chamber to the next, seriously impairing the operation of the heart. In heavy infestations the woworms in infected dog heartrms migrate up the pulmonary artery and clog the blood vessels of the lungs.  Upon reaching the heart, the young adults continue to grow. Up to now there has been no evidence of disease in the dog. It is only after adult worms mate and start to discharge tiny motile microfilariae that circulate in the blood that disease becomes apparent. Microfilariae appear in the blood about 200 days after infection.

Typically the symptoms of heartworm infestation include:

· Coughing

· Inability to exercise without wheezing, coughing or retching

· Abnormal lung sounds

· Loss of consciousness

The treatment of heartworm starts with the administration of parasite-killing drugs. This is a two-step process.  The adult worms and the microfilaria are eliminated separately.  No one medication kills both.  The adults are treated first then a different treatment is used to kill the microfilaria and migrating larvae.

Before making the decision to treat a heartworm infection, the stage of the disease must be evaluated. Heartworm disease is broken into three classes:

* Class one - asymptomatic to mild heartworm disease symptoms
* Class two - moderate heartworm disease symptoms
* Class three - severe heartworm disease symptoms

The most serious side effects commonly occur with the treatment of the adult worms.  As the worms die they lodge in the lung arteries and block even more blood vessels than before treatment.  Besides the usual inflammation caused by the presence of the worms, the inflammation is amplified due to the decomposing worms within the blood vessels.  This worm destruction releases foreign substances in to the dog’s circulation as the worms break down and are eliminated from the dog by the immune systems.  A large amount of inflammation and swelling generally occurs during this period.

In Great Danes the symptoms of Wobbler’s syndrome may appear at any early age, possibly as young as three months. In Dobermans the syndrome may only manifest itself after the age of five. If you are considering acquiring a Great Dane or Doberman, ask if Wobbler’s syndrome is present in the dog’s family line.

The wobbling symptoms can be treated and, in some cases, reversed in several ways. First, in mild cases steroids and bed or cage rest may help. In more severe cases, surgery for the dog with Wobbler’s will need to be performed. However it is possible that, in the most serious cases, no treatment may be possible.

It is unknown what causes Wobbler’s syndrome, although the fact that it affects certain types of dogs suggests a genetic cause. Some have suggested that diets high in calcium and / or protein may be at fault. If you own a Doberman or Great Dane, you should speak to your veterinarian about a developing a proper diet.

Does my dog have osteoarthritis? It’s good to ask that question any time you have an older dog. Osteoarthritis is a common affliction among older dogs. There is no cure but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t help.

Osteoarthritis doesn’t develop suddenly. It is a chronic disease that affects the joints. It causes pain and decreased mobility. Dogs of any breed or size can develop the condition.

If your dog has developed osteoarthritis the first thing that you will notice is problems with mobility. The dog will not want to move because it hurts. It may limp and not want to walk or move because of the pain.

Lethargy, swollen joints and joint stiffness are also signs of osteoarthritis. The dog may not want to be touched or begin to hide from you. Barking unexpectedly and yelping with movement or when being petted, may be a sign that your dog has developed osteoporosis. Alternately, the dog may move slowly when awakening in the morning or after getting up from a nap.

It’s important to note that not all dogs will show all of these symptoms. Some dogs will show more of one particular symptom than others. The overall rule of thumb is that the more the disease has progressed the more symptoms that the dog will show.

However, the debate rages on, as others believe that by feeding raw meats the pet owner is putting these animals at risk of bacterial contamination such as E. coli and Salmonella. Both E. coli and Salmonella organisms can also infect other animals and humans. Some believe that raw meat increases the levels of testosterone in some dogs, thus resulting in a more aggressive nature. And, still others say that the raw bone can cause punctures in the lining of the stomach and intestines.

The main drawback to the BARF diet is that unless you follow properly formulated recipes, you could create nutrient deficiencies or excesses that could cause illness in your pet.

Dog owners need to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of both.

The breed’s name was derived from Louis Dobermann, of Thuringia, whose experiments were thought to have led to the creation of the breed. After Dobermann’s death, the breed was known as the Dobermann-Pinscher. The word pinscher, which means terrier in German, was eventually released from the official name, and over time, the second ‘n’ in Dobermann’s surname was dropped as well.

There are no surviving records documenting which breeds were used to create the Doberman. What is known that two English breeds, the black English Greyhound and the Black and Tan Manchester Terrier, were crossed and the subsequent offspring were used in the creation of the Doberman. Two German breeds are believed to have contributed to the Doberman as well. Those breeds are the Old German Shepherd, which is now extinct, and the German Pinscher, which is also an ancestor of today’s Weimaraner and Rottweiler.

Many breeds of dog evolved over long periods of time, sometimes naturally and sometimes with human assistance. The Doberman is the direct result of human focus and need, leading to the development of a breed. The Doberman was officially recognized as a breed in 1899.

The albino Doberman is believed to not really be albino at all. Their fur is a pale tan or a cream color and only the normally “rust colored” parts are white. Their eyes are also not red or pink but blue. Due to the color of their fur and their eyes, many have said they are not actually albino.

Another strange but popular myth is that albino animals are unable to reproduce. However, the opposite is true. Albino Dobermans, and any other albino animals for that matter, are very much able to reproduce just as good as “normal” animals can.

The Doberman Pinscher Club of America (DPCA) warns that Dobermans with blue eyes, pink skin, nose and pads, are “ALBINO’S” and should not be breed, and the trait not be proliferated or propagated. Albino is a “Deleterious Genetic Mutation” and carries with it many traits that are harmful and not conducive to proper Doberman temperament and health.

It is important to note, that there is no dog breed in which albinism is considered to be desirable. As a result of this, some breeders often euthanize albino/white pups. A more common approach is of course spading and neutering.

Albinism can also affect the health of the animals. There may be defects of organs such as the kidneys and it may also affect clotting ability along with affecting the immune system and liver, among a host of other potential health issues.

Albino Dobermans do not have as long of a lifespan as normal Dobermans. The White Doberman Club (WDC) has started a Longevity Program comparable to that run by the Doberman Pinscher Club of America (DPCA). Though, the WDC has chosen to honor Longevity Certificates to any dog who reaches seven years of age, the DPCA awards its certificates to dogs reaching tens years or older.

Each breeder is a member of The Doberman Pinscher Club of Canada and registered with the CKC

If you are a registered doberman pinscher breeder in Canada and do not see your contact information on this list please send your details to info (at) dobermanhub.com

Doberman Hub will not add emails or websites directing people to Puppy mills, back yard breeders (BYB’s) or pet stores.