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Mops

MOPS1 syllable
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A name referring to a breed of dog, the Pug. (German)

What does Mops mean?

German: A name referring to a breed of dog, the Pug.. Mops is the German word for 'Pug', a breed known for its distinctive wrinkled face and playful nature.

Is Mops a good dog name?

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

Mops in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name
Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meet Mops!

At breakfast, the other dogs wondered if Mops would bring his own little waffle maker. With a name like that, he must whip up instant friends—who could resist a pup that sounds like a breakfast treat?

Like Mops? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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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.