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Kangaroo

KAN-guh-roo3 syllables
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Large marsupial native to Australia. (English)

What does Kangaroo mean?

English: Large marsupial native to Australia.. Kangaroo refers to a large marsupial native to Australia, known for its powerful hind legs and ability to hop.

Is Kangaroo a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Kangaroo in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Kangaroo 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 Kangaroo suit?

Nature

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Kangaroo's Nap Skill

As Kangaroo settled in for a nap, the other dogs whispered, "At this rate, he’ll bounce back to life before we even finish dreaming!"

Like Kangaroo? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

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