We will have a Gordon setter puppy by the end of July. Litter was born 2 days ago. We have 2nd pick on a male-sire owner has first pick. Our pick will be based more on personality than looks so being #2 is fine. Toying with the idea of getting two if another is available to take the stress off of poor old Jake (who is actually doing very well). Not sure if that's crazy or smart!

TWO????You must be very very active LOL

Old-Biscuit wrote:TWO????You must be very very active LOLWhat he said.One of the regulars at our dog park has a Gordon, it out runs and out distances every other dog at the park. Lots of energy.

Congrats! Can't wait for photos.For me, I prefer not to do two dogs the same age. It just means everything is doubled in a short time. I like having 2-4 years between them. That way one has been potty trained and obedience trained before trying to start on the next one.I think they better establish a pecking order that way. Even though Tornado-dog is very self-assured and a bit pushy, he doesn't question Cat-dog's seniority.

toedtoes wrote:For me, I prefer not to do two dogs the same age. It just means everything is doubled in a short time. I like having 2-4 years between them. That way one has been potty trained and obedience trained before trying to start on the next one.Ditto. Even though I'm currently in this exact situation due to DH's "foster fail" resulting in an early pandemic adoption, in general I've always tried to avoid having two senior dogs at the same time. They get expensive, even just for maintenance. And most importantly, I don't want to lose two dogs very close together. Having them spaced is no guarantee for avoiding that, of course, but having two the same age is certainly much more risky. Plus I know my limits. I don't have what it takes to raise two puppies right at the same time. There are very good reasons most trainers recommend against it, and why most wouldn't ever do it themselves.Like the others, I'll be looking forward to pictures. I don't believe I've ever seen a Gordon in real life.

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toedtoes
Explorer III
Jun 01, 2021
Crowe wrote:
toedtoes wrote:
You could go with Centzon-Totochtin. They are the Axtec four hundred drunken rabbit gods. ;)

LOL!

Yea, when I read that I started thinking I should get another dog, or at least a rabbit just to be able to use this name. ;)
Crowe
Explorer
Jun 01, 2021
toedtoes wrote:
You could go with Centzon-Totochtin. They are the Axtec four hundred drunken rabbit gods. ;)

LOL!
colliehauler
Explorer III
May 31, 2021
I remember the adds for Cal Worthington car dealership and his dog spot in California.
toedtoes
Explorer III
May 31, 2021
You could go with Centzon-Totochtin. They are the Axtec four hundred drunken rabbit gods. ;)
Crowe
Explorer
May 31, 2021
Love the Celtic names but I need names that are easy to pronounce and spell. And I can imagine how the name Lady can get people in trouble LOL!

Govannon, however is very interesting. Will have to keep that one under advisement!
colliehauler
Explorer III
May 29, 2021
I can tell you another name or two that can cause issues. When I was a teenager I had a female Collie named Lady. Lady was out in the front yard and I wanted her to come in but she was busy sniffing around. I finally yelled Lady get your a** in hear. Well a couple of ladies were walking in the street behind the pine tree I didn't see and the dog was out of there view. If looks could kill I wouldn't be here right now.

I have had several Collie rescues over the years and usually do not change their names to avoid confusion. The one exception was a Collie called Copper because of his unique color, well we have a cop in the neighborhood and I didn't want to be yelling out Copper so his name was changed to Cooper and was a easy change for the Collie.
toedtoes
Explorer III
May 29, 2021
Finn MacCool - he gained all the knowledge in the world after he ate the Salmon of Wisdom

Dagda - first king of the Tuatha de Danann

If you are willing to stretch into Welsh, a celtic language, here are some more:

Hywel - (ap Owain) the Poet Prince
Llewellyn - (Fawr) Welsh leader who united Wales against England

Dewi - ancient god worshipped in Wales - the red dragon of Wales comes from him
Annwn - lord of the underworld
Cwn Annwn - hounds of the underworld

Had to look up these two:
Amaethon (god of agriculture who stole a dog from Arawn)
Govannon - a god of alcohol
toedtoes
Explorer III
May 29, 2021
Bran.

If it was a female, I'd with Madra (celtic for dog)
Crowe
Explorer
May 28, 2021
I guess you can't print what Martin called him, can you LOL!!!

Keep the names coming-the good, bad, ugly, silly and just downright weird!
colliehauler
Explorer III
May 28, 2021
Just don't use the name Steve Martin gave the dog. LOL

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