What does Sheppard mean?
English: English name meaning 'sheep herder'.. Sheppard is derived from the Old English 'sceaphierde', meaning 'sheep herder', often associated with pastoral life.
Is Sheppard a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Sheppard in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Sheppard 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 Sheppard suit?
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
The Pack’s First Review of Sheppard
When Sheppard checked into the Dog Hotel, everyone wondered if he'd bring his own herd! But then, it turns out he’s just here for the luxury treats and room service!