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Shortstop

SHORT-stop2 syllables
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A position in baseball and softball. (Modern)

What does Shortstop mean?

Modern: A position in baseball and softball.. Shortstop is a term used in baseball and softball to describe a fielding position between second and third base.

Is Shortstop a good dog name?

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

Shortstop in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Funny

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Shortstop

When Shortstop arrived at daycare, the others wondered if he'd try to catch all the thrown balls or just stop them right in their tracks!

Like Shortstop? 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.