100+ Hunting Dog Names: Ideas for Fierce, Loyal & Focused Dogs
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Your hunting dog is a focused and dedicated partner, helping you find, retrieve, or flush your quarry. Such a loyal and helpful companion deserves a great name, and why not make it hunting-themed?
Whether you have a hound, terrier, retriever, or gun dog, you should be able to find a great name on our list. We’ve gathered over 100 amazing hunting names, covering males, females, unique names, duck hunting names, and names that are just right for a Labrador Retriever. Scroll down to find your new favorite hunting dog name!
How to Choose a Name for Your Hunting Dog
Choosing a name can be one of the most difficult parts of pet ownership. We’ve given you some great ideas with the following lists, but the decision is still up to you. So how can you decide? It helps to check out the following names, then write down your favorite names.
Next, you have several ways to choose a name. You can have your friends and family vote via a social media poll. You can also write each name on a piece of paper and draw one out of a hat. Or, you can use a randomizer tool online, in which you input all the names and have the computer choose one for you.
Whichever name you decide on, try it out on your dog for a few days to see if it fits. You may discover once you get to know your dog that the name doesn’t fit their personality. In that case, it’s okay to try out several names to figure out which one you like best. And who knows? Getting to know your dog better before you actually name them can inspire other names that fit them well.
Female Hunting Dog Names
- Beretta
- Maverick
- Scout
- Emily
- Sundance
- Kimber
- Rebel
- Samantha
- Willow
- Arya
- Grenade
- Ivy
- Rain
- Kodiak
- Oakley
- Dakota
- Cammie
- Moxy
- Copper
- Spike
- Aspen
Male Hunting Dog Names
- Remington
- Tiger
- Sauer
- Killer
- Bill
- Cricket
- Boomer
- Samson
- Buck
- Captain
- Dash
- Major
- Giant
- Bear
- Jack
- Jameson
- Duke
- Finn
- Browning
- Brutus
- Hunter
- Bolt
- Benelli
Unique Hunting Dog Names
- Outlaw
- Artemis
- Camo
- Arrow
- Justice
- Cheetah
- Liberty
- Sarge
- Dandelion
- Legolas
- Diesel
- Hercules
- Zeus
- Cedar
- Oak
- Brutus
- Blind
- Shadow
- General
- Vigilante
- Thor
- Daisy
- Athena
- Atlas
- Bomb
- Legend
- Huckleberry
- Beast
- Tank
Duck Hunting Dog Names
- Drake
- Goose
- Birdie
- Highball
- Hawk
- Blitz
- Flock
- Deke
- Decoy
- Sparrow
- Lady Bird
- Rifle
- Duckie
- Radar
- Mallard
- Quack
- Powder
Hunting Dog Names for Labrador Retrievers
- Buddy
- Trapper
- Bow
- Lynx
- Buck
- Winchester
- Fetch
- Shooter
- Lion
- Robin
- Neptune
- Boomer
- Fox
- Fletch
- Gunner
- Dixie
- Chase
- Retty
- Ranger
Bonus: Famous Hunting Dog Breeds
There are quite a few hunting dog breeds, including hounds, terriers, and retrievers. Here’s a look at four exceptional hunting dog breeds:
American Foxhound
Foxhounds look a little like Beagles, but as their name suggests, they were specifically bred to hunt foxes. These lean, athletic dogs specialize in hunting and tracking. They’re also low-maintenance, loving family dogs.
Beagle
These popular, loyal hounds make great hunting dogs. They were bred to hunt animals like birds, foxes, rabbits, and even small deer. Curious and adorable dogs, Beagles are intelligent and easy to train.
Bloodhound
As you’ve probably seen in countless detective movies, Bloodhounds have an amazing sense of smell. They’re good at tracking prey using scent and have been used by search and rescue teams to find missing persons.
Golden Retriever
In recent times, Golden Retrievers have become popular family dogs, but they were originally used as bird hunting companions. As their name should tell you, Golden Retrievers are good at retrieving birds after you’ve shot them. They’re also loyal, smart, and athletic dogs with friendly dispositions and beautiful golden coats.
Finding the Right Name for Your Hunting Dog
Have you found a great name for your hunting dog? We hope that our extensive list has shown you the wide range of the hunting dog names available, whether you prefer something unique like Artemis or duck-themed like Mallard. Your hunting partner will thank you for taking the time to find just the right name!
Not quite there? Don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of other creative options:
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