Looks like you’re looking for a name that’ll make your pup feel like they could wrestle a bear or pull a truck. Before we get to it, here are some interesting strong dog facts that will blow your mind.
The Alaskan Malamute is one of the strongest dog breeds in the world. Adult males can pull up to 12 times their own body weight. (1)
They are also built to withstand arctic temperatures as low as -70°F. Yes, 70 Degrees below 0. (1)
In Ancient Rome, Mastiffs wore armor and were used to attack mounted knights.
Greyhounds can beat cheetahs in a race. While cheetahs can run twice as fast as Greyhounds, they can only maintain that 70 mph speed for about thirty seconds. A Greyhound can maintain a 35-mph speed for about seven miles. (2)
How’s that for a strong, fast and resilient living species? From German Shepherds, Siberian Huskies, Irish Wolfhounds to Rottweilers, American Pit Bull Terrier, Chow Chow, Great Danes, Dobermans and more – there are many dog breeds out there that can beat you easily in strength competitions. And now that you’ve got one home, the competition’s opening announcement better sound good. So here are some great names for your strong dog!
Strong Male Dog Names
Thor – Marvel fan?
Brutus – Strong and imposing
Bruiser – That’s what he can give you in the fight
Ares – The Greek God of War
Cannon – Strong and explosive
Steel – Superdog
Hulk – But please don’t paint your dog green for this.
Or if you’re a WWE fan -
Orton – RKO
Goldberg
Edge
Brock
Cena
Hunter (Did you know that HHH stands for Hunter Hearst Helmsley?)
Strong Female Dog Names
The males must be bigger in size and weight but doesn’t mean the female canines are not strong. It is not unusual for stronger dogs to be pushed around by weaker dogs that are dominant which may make them appear to lack strength. Many wild dog packs are led by a female who is not the largest. Strength comes in various forms.
Here are some names for your lady boss!
Athena – Greek goddess of war
Katniss – For the strength of Katniss Everdeen from "The Hunger Games,
Leia – Not just a princess but also a strong leader
Lyra - Brightest star in the constellation
Selena – Not for Gomez but for the Greek Goddess of the Moon (do go ahead if you are a Gomez fan though)
Sir - Norse goddess of her strength and loyalty.
Nymeria - Arya Stark's direwolf (Game of Thrones fans, anyone?)
Male Dog Names Meaning Protector
Your dog is not just going to be the protector of your house but also of your happiness and moods. Here are some great names for the four-legged protector of your life!
Oscar – Not for the award but its meaning ‘divine spear’.
Leo – Brave and protective like a lion
Wolf - They are fiercely protective of their pack. You are now part of one.
Raymond – Means a wise protector
Aidan – For the fiery one
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We have no doubt that your dog is strong enough to pull you on a 6-mile hike when you’re lying down on the floor and hoping for a helicopter to rescue you. But even these strong dogs are prone to certain medical illnesses during their lifetime. These include – (3)
Skin infections
Kennel cough
Urinary Tract infections
Parvovirus
Dental problems
Obesity, etc.
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30 amazing facts about dogs that will blow your mind | Purina. (n.d.). https://www.purina.co.uk/articles/dogs/behaviour/common-questions/amazing-dog-fact
Staff, A. (2023, August 2). 30 Fun and fascinating dog facts. American Kennel Club. https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-facts/Stregowski, J.
(2024, May 20). Common dog diseases and health issues. The Spruce Pets. https://www.thesprucepets.com/common-dog-health-problems-1117863
