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Reed

REED1 syllable
Excellent to call

The slender riverside plant — tall, thin dogs apply. (English)

What does Reed mean?

English: The slender riverside plant — tall, thin dogs apply..

Is Reed a good dog name?

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

Reed in the Pets in the City community

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

Nature

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Reed’s Daycare Verdict

When Reed joined our pack, we all thought he’d just be a tall drink of water. Turns out, he’s organizing breakfast so well, I half expect a menu next! Who knew a slender plant could run the show?

Like Reed? 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.