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Quince

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A type of fruit or tree, often used in cooking. (Modern)

What does Quince mean?

Modern: A type of fruit or tree, often used in cooking.. Quince refers to a yellow fruit that is similar to a pear and is often used in jams and jellies. It also refers to the tree that bears this fruit.

Is Quince a good dog name?

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

Quince in the Pets in the City community

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

Food-inspired

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Quince

The dogs gathered at check-in, wondering about Quince. One said, "With a name like that, he’s either a sweet treat or a fruity friend! Either way, I’m paw-sitive we’ll all get along!"

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