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King

KING1 syllable
Excellent to call

The crown, claimed. (English)

What does King mean?

English: The crown, claimed..

Is King a good dog name?

Excellent to call. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

King in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #122 all-time — about 0.2 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (6 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does King suit?

Modern

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

King’s Dog Hotel Reputation

When King arrived at the Dog Hotel, all the pups started practicing their royal bows. Who knew a newcomer could turn tail-wagging into a royal decree?

Collections featuring King

Like King? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.