Jaguar

JAG-wahr2 syllables

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Large wild cat native to the Americas. (Spanish)

What does Jaguar mean?

Spanish: Large wild cat native to the Americas.. The name 'Jaguar' comes from the Guarani word 'yaguareté', meaning 'a beast that kills with one leap'. It is commonly associated with the large wild cat found in the Americas.

Is Jaguar a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Jaguar in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Jaguar in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Jaguar suit?

Wonderfully unusual

Nature

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Jaguar

When Jaguar joined our toy time, we all wondered if he'd be a fierce competitor or just take a catnap in the corner! Turns out, he's more into cuddles than capers.

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