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Pooch

POOCH1 syllable
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A colloquial term for a dog. (Modern)

What does Pooch mean?

Modern: A colloquial term for a dog.. Pooch is a colloquial term used in English to refer to a dog, often used affectionately.

Is Pooch a good dog name?

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

Pooch in the Pets in the City community

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

Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Pooch's Arrival

When Pooch arrived at nap time, the others whispered, "With a name like that, he must be the official nap ambassador!" Little did they know, he was just here for the snore-tastic welcome!

Like Pooch? 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.